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Fundamental Ornaments
Jazz up simple shatter-proof ornaments by using interior paint in a gloss or semi-gloss finish with fun holiday colors such as red, green, gold, silver or blue. First, paint with a primer and allow ample drying time. Paint stars, monogram your friend's names or spatter the paint in wild colors to make a style statement. Wrap painter's tape or place round self-stick felt pads around the ornament and paint over them for fun stripes and funky polka dots, and remove after paint has thoroughly dried for at least 24 hours.
Spectacular Wreaths
Turn a tired wreath into a show-stopper with a little TLC. Use an artificial wreath from seasons past with no attached lighting and spray it with one coat of white paint. After it's dry, spray it again with one to two coats of orange-peel ceiling texture paint for a flocked look. Add painted pinecones, ribbons and bows for a modern take on a traditional look. For a more vibrant decor option, use a wreath with battery-powered lights and attach brightly painted ornaments you just created with 22-gauge wire. Wrap the wire around the wreath's metal frame to secure the ornaments and voila -- you have a fabulous decoration guests will ooh and ahh over!
Wrapping Wonders
Give mirrors a holiday makeover by wrapping them with Christmas ribbon. Measure the size of your mirror and cut two pieces of ribbon, per mirror, about four inches larger on all sides. Place the ribbon diagonally over the corners and tape it down. Tie a large bow and place in the corner similar to all the presents under the tree!
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