8 Christmas Ornaments DIY for 2026 | Elegant Burgundy, Lace & Gold Holiday Decor, by Katia Nikolajew on YouTube. 22 min 8 s.
- Video length
- 22 min 8 s
- Time to do it
- 2 to 3 hours
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Steps
- 8
What you need
Steps
Set out a foam ball base for each ornament and sort your trims by colour: red beads, burgundy fringe, gold leaf, lace and velvet ribbon.
For the bead garland ball, run a thread of small red beads around the foam ball in tight rows, gluing the end of each row in place.
Make the fringe ornament by gluing a band of burgundy fringe around the middle of a ball, then add a second row above it.
Cover a foam ball with gold leaf: brush on adhesive size, let it get tacky, then press torn leaf pieces over the surface.
For the foam bead ball, push small foam or wooden beads into the ball and buff the raised areas with Rub 'n Buff gold.
Emboss red felt by running it through an embossing folder, then cut it to fit the ball and glue it on.
Build the cone tree by covering a green foam cone with rows of gold studs, starting at the bottom.
Finish the lace ornaments: wrap lace around a ball, add a velvet bow, and layer ruffled lace in rows for a fuller look.
Tips and common mistakes
Use a low-temp glue gun and keep your fingers clear of the nozzle, since hot glue burns skin.
Work in small sections so the adhesive size stays tacky before you press on the gold leaf.
Test Rub 'n Buff on a scrap piece first to check the shade before you buff a whole ball.
Add a small ribbon loop at the top of each ornament so it hangs straight on the tree.
Questions
What size foam balls should I use?
A mix of 5 cm and 7 cm balls works well for a tree. Smaller balls suit bead and lace patterns, while larger ones show off fringe and gold leaf.
Can I use ordinary craft lace instead of vintage lace?
Yes. Any flat lace trim works, but a slightly stiff lace holds its shape better when you wrap and glue it around a ball.
How do I stop the beads from sliding off the ball?
Glue each row as you go and let it set before starting the next one. Tight rows with a little glue at the ends keep the beads in place.
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