CHRISTMAS IN JULY | How to Make a Ball Ornament Wreath Using Vintage & New Ornaments (Tutorial)

In this video, I show you how I made my ball ornament wreath using both vintage and new ornaments with a different method than you usually see. I hope you enjoy the video. Let me know if you give it a try! And stay tuned for a lot more Christmas and holiday-related videos coming up for this holiday season!
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Products mentioned (all except antique ornaments are from Amazon or Hobby Lobby)
Wreath form: amzn.to/2xlj3vE
Greening pins: amzn.to/3JOvN3P
Ornaments
60mm (large pink and turquoise set) - bit.ly/2Jevdw1
45mm (green set) - similar: amzn.to/3PKDwU8
1.57 in (rose gold) - amzn.to/2xmT1IC
1 in (smallest blue and lavender set) - same set in different colors: bit.ly/2YktcES
Great set of vintage-looking ornaments (in case you don’t want to go antiquing!) - amzn.to/2Lsx17t
If you want more Christmas videos, be sure to check out my Christmas decorating playlist! • Christmas Decorating
FTC: This video is not sponsored.
Some links are affiliate links, meaning I receive a small % of sales made via them. Shopping via these links helps support my channel but you’re under no obligation to use them.
All opinions expressed are my own and 100% honest.
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[@ncjeffhyder]

Thank you for not putting hot glue on a vintage ornament. The small purple shaded ornaments really add alot of beauty to this wreath.

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for the comment and for watching! Cheers!!

[@eelnoops5200]

The greening pins are a wonderful way to use and preserve the vintage ornaments. I hadn't seen that prior to your video. Also, I really appreciate you attention to detail in you instruction and listing of supplies. Details are helpful, and a lot of times are left out of these kind of how-to videos. Your attention to these details sets your video apart from the rest, in a positive way. Thank you!

[@themadeupokie]

I’m so glad you found this video helpful! I try to make videos at the level of detail I would find helpful so it’s so nice to hear others appreciate it as well. Thanks so much for watching. Cheers!!

[@theresamiller6178]

Just beautiful. Thanks for the supply list because this is one item I plan on making for Christmas. I have this bookmarked so I don't lose it!!

[@themadeupokie]

So glad to hear that! The links may be out of date so let me know if you have any trouble finding anything. Cheers!

[@amandamarquart2047]

I know this video is a couple years old at this point, but this is exactly my Christmas aesthetic. So thanks for having it out there!

[@themadeupokie]

You are so welcome! I’m still using my wreath. It greets me at the top of the stairs heading into my office. 😊 Thanks for watching and merry Christmas!

[@louiseoliver7102]

It’s absolutely gorgeous

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for commenting! Happy holidays!!

[@kathygrimes8502]

Looks beautiful.

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! I really appreciate the feedback!!

[@user-ei3uf6rv1b]

Absolutely gorgeous!!🌸💕

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you!! 😊

[@jsmith6994]

I love it. thanks for sharing.

[@themadeupokie]

You’re very welcome! Glad you enjoyed. Thanks so much for watching!!

[@giselle4418]

I think it looks perfect just the way it is! ❤❗ I have red and gold ornaments, and I think I will purchase green ornaments to round out my color palette.

[@themadeupokie]

Thanks for the feedback! Sounds like yours will be gorgeous in traditional colors!!

[@freddygonzalez6551]

Your wreath is absolutely beautiful just like you

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for your kind words! Happy holidays!!

[@annettesonnenberg7606]

Really nice. Exactly the video I needed.

[@themadeupokie]

So glad it was helpful! Thanks for your comment. Happy holidays!

[@chungafea1879]

Gorgeous!! And super smart using the pins! Thanks for sharing! Now I can’t wait to put my vintage ornaments on display. 😊

[@themadeupokie]

Yay! So glad you enjoyed!! Have fun decorating!!

[@jerriebowie9742]

Beautiful!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! This wreath makes me happy every time I see it. 😊

[@sherrytrivitt450]

Beautiful! Can’t wait to see more!

[@themadeupokie]

I’m so happy to hear that! And I’m very excited to create more holiday content. It won’t be long!

[@jkayeworld650]

You are so talented. Absolutely beautiful!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you so much! I was really happy with how the wreath turned out. Can’t wait to decorate with it!

[@jjoflower6811]

Beautiful wreath! Great way to use those beautiful vintage ornaments that are now very scarce!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! Once I finished it and put it up, I’ve never taken it down and that’s been several years now! 😊

[@Madam.H]

Lovely...tfs...love anything Christmas....blessings dear one 🙏🏼

[@themadeupokie]

Awww, thank you so much! I’m excited to share a lot more Christmas soon. Thanks for watching!!

[@kimgurley472]

So inspiring! Gorgeous!!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you so much! I appreciate the feedback!

[@evepolastri5570]

gorgeous!

[@themadeupokie]

Awww, thank you! And thanks for watching!!

[@yvettetaff906]

Very nice! I want to make each one of my grown children a wreath like this using their ornaments they got for Christmas each year! Thank you for the tutorial ☺️

[@themadeupokie]

I love that idea! I hope you picked up some helpful ideas. I’m sure they’ll cherish them. Thanks for watching!!

[@katherinebecker1736]

I've always wanted to make a Christmas ornament wreath and have wondered about the techniques. The greening pins are an ingenious problem solver. Your wreath is beautiful and I'll certainly try to do this holiday season. Thanks!

[@themadeupokie]

Thanks for the feedback! I’ve found the greening pins to be useful for so many crafts. Hope this helps if you try it out. Cheers!!

[@jazzysophie9943]

Your wreath turned out beautiful. I love the fact that there aren't gaps. You did good. I use cheap garland along with the smaller ornaments to fill in gaps. Who says cheap garland from Dollar Tree isn't so good. It works wonders. You can also double the garland for a fuller look. You can also use other things for fillers. When you work with a styrofoam you can use floral pins, and fill in like that. You can fill in with holly, poinsettia's on their connected stems. I prefer the styrofoam. Hot glue sticks to styrofoam best. It's whatever one prefers. All-in-all, you did good. Absolutely beautiful wreath!!

[@themadeupokie]

Such great ideas! Thank you for sharing! I enjoy my wreath so much I’ve been wanting to make another one for a different part of my house. I’ll remember your ideas when it comes time to plan for sure! Thanks so much for your comment! ❤️

[@iamalion21]

An excellent video. I saw this at the end of the summer and it inspired me, my new front door was installed 3 days ago and today is the day to make the wreath. Hope it turns out as pretty as yours.

[@themadeupokie]

Yay! I’m so excited for you! I hope you love yours as much as I love mine. Thanks for commenting. Happy holidays!! 💕

[@QuirkyGirl10]

Your wreath turned out beautifully. Wrapping the wreath form was an excellent idea. I love how you used greening pins to attach your vintage ornaments. It would be a shame to put glue on them directly. TFS!

[@themadeupokie]

I’m so glad you appreciated my technique. This was a fun wreath to make and I’ve enjoyed decorating with it so far. Thanks so much for your comment and for watching!!

[@Travelchick38]

Love it !!!!!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! I’m so happy that I can share my love for Christmas decorating with others who enjoy it too!!

[@ssmithdo]

Gorgeous

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! Happy holidays!!

[@milamou9352]

This is such a great video, even though the tone of your voice is very authoritative. It felt like I was back in the classroom being taught by the headmistress.😊

[@themadeupokie]

Lol, no wonder my husband always calls me bossy, even when I’m not telling him what to do! 😂 Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@milamou9352]

@@themadeupokie 🤣 On a serious note, I've purchased some baubles online today and I hope to be able to make a wreath just like the one you showed us in your video. Thank you so much, it was very informative and I liked that you didn't rush in order to show us each step along the way. 💞

[@themadeupokie]

So excited for you! Hope you love how it turns out. I’n so happy to hear my video was helpful. ❤️ Cheers!

[@Ladysensei]

Excellent video you did a fantastic job and the wreath turned out beautiful! I have been wanting to do this for years, so I’m going for it. Thank you.

[@themadeupokie]

Oh yay! So glad to be a small part of your inspiration to make your own wreath. Hope you love yours! Cheers!!

[@cindycobb9964]

Nice

[@themadeupokie]

Aww, thank you! 😊

[@rkblehm1]

Great video and absolutely beautiful wreath. I really like all the little suggestions you added to make it easier to do. Very easy to follow. I will try myself this year - maybe in July

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for this feedback. I’m so glad you found this useful. Good luck making your own! July sounds like a great time to do it!! 😊

[@jujubunnybea]

So pretty... 😍

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for your support! 😊

[@carolynmackinwatson2203]

Thank you for this great tutorial. I just made a wreath following all of your suggestions and love how it turned out! My only feedback is that the greening pins were not sharp enough to easily go through the velvet ribbon I used so I had to use a tack to start the hole first. It was very time consuming too, but well worth the effort.

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you SO MUCH for coming back to share how your experience went! I’m thrilled to hear you are so happy with your wreath. But I also really appreciate getting to hear feedback on what didn’t work so well. Such a great lesson learned! Enjoy your wreath!!

[@vcastwilson]

Could you have used some wire on the vintage ornaments and then pinned so they could hang a bit? That way we could see the beautiful designs in the middle of the vintage ornaments? You could hide the wires with the newer, smaller ornaments? Just a thought. Looks great though! 👍

[@themadeupokie]

That’s such a great idea! That would probably work. Next time I make a wreath like this, I’ll give that a try. Thanks for much for the feedback and for watching! Happy holidays!!

[@groupetgr8010]

Just beautiful how many ornaments do you think it would take for a 14 inch wreath

[@eringray3796]

Beautiful. What was the name of the pins you used to pin the ornaments to the wreath?

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you! The pins are called either greening pins or sometimes floral pins. You can find them at most hobby stores as well as Amazon. Here’s a link to some on Amazon so you have an idea what to look for: amzn.to/2NmPRzj Thanks or watching!!

[@eringray3796]

@@themadeupokie Thank you

[@cristajennings8232]

How well did the pins hold compared to glue? I made one using glue for my mom, but it hasn't been hung up yet so I do not know how well the ornaments will stay. I am making another one for someone else and want to make it as sturdy as possible.

[@themadeupokie]

I’ve had my hung up now for about 18 months (yeah...I never took it down this year 😊) and have only had one fall off, which actually happened not long after I made it. It was one I’d attached with a greening pin and I think it wasn’t in very well. Luckily it fell on carpet and didn’t break so I re-pinned it and it’s been fine since. It’s on a door that gets opened/closed a low-medium amount. I think one factor to consider is whether you want to keep the ornaments in tact. I feel like glue means they can’t be repurposed later for something else. I can’t imagine ever taking mine apart since I love it so much, but I *could* and reuse the vintage ornaments. Hope that helps. I’m sure your family will love their wreaths! ❤️ Happy holidays!

[@XOfficialJenna]

Beautiful wreath! Also, you kind of look like Sarah Michelle Gellar hehe

[@themadeupokie]

Yay! Glad you like it! And that’s so funny you mentioned SMG. When I was in high school/college and Buffy the Vampire Slayer was on, I actually heard that comparison all the time. But I hadn’t heard it in years. What a great compliment! Happy holidays!!

[@kimberlycardin5236]

I used my glue skillet the second time

[@themadeupokie]

Good to know! I think I need to break down and buy one for some of my upcoming craft projects. Happy decorating!!

[@majbritstraarup8038]

Kom nu igang du snakker og snakker 🙈

[@nettiesanders676]

a little less conversation a little more action please 😢

[@themadeupokie]

Lol, that’s fair. I get a little too excited sharing my passion and then talk a lot. Thanks for the feedback and for watching. Cheers!

[@pinklaura1961]

Okay, that reply is completely uncalled for, don’t like it, don’t watch it! Get in the spirit and be kind

[@sharonjackson268]

Beautiful!!!

[@themadeupokie]

Thank you for the comment and thanks for watching!!