Want to make an easy, whimsical ornament? Here is a step by step tutorial on how to make DIY bottle brush tree Christmas ornaments!
I love bottle brush trees for Christmas. I have used them on many mantels and wreaths and think they feel a little nostalgic, a little whimsical, and super cute for the holiday season.
This year, I decided to make some little terrarium-style ornaments featuring bottle brush Christmas trees.
These ornaments turned out super cute thanks to the actual glass terrariums. These are clear ball ornaments with a round cut out on the front. You usually see these with hanging air plants.
They are the perfect way to display anything adorable – little figurines could be cute, but of course I went with the bottle brush trees.
These ornaments are easy to make, you just need a few specialized supplies.
![bottlebrush christmas tree ornaments](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/bottlebrush-christmas-tree-ornaments-683x1024.jpg.webp)
How to make DIY bottle brush tree Christmas ornaments
Supplies:
- Terrarium style ornament balls
- Mini bottle brush trees
- Hot glue gun + glue
- Craft glue
- Paint brush
- White glitter
- Ribbon, rope, or hanger of choice
![supplies to make a bottle brush tree ornament](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charleston-Crafted-42-1024x683.jpg.webp)
Steps to make:
STEP 1 – design your layout
Play around with your bottle brush trees to determine a layout. If you have trees of varying heights, it usually looks best to layer the taller trees in the back.
Work in clusters of 3 or 5 trees since the eye usually gravitates towards odd numbers with something being centered.
STEP 2 – glue
Apply hot glue to the bottom of a bottle brush tree base and press into place inside the ornament terrarium.
![hot glue on the bottom of a bottle brush tree](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charleston-Crafted-43-1024x683.jpg.webp)
Repeat to add all trees to the ornament. Let dry.
![bottle brush trees glued inside of clear glass ornament ball](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charleston-Crafted-46-1024x683.jpg.webp)
STEP 3 – apply glue
Squirt glue on the bottom half of the ornament and use a brush to spread it evenly.
![white glue on a glass ball ornament](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charleston-Crafted-47-1-1024x733.jpg.webp)
STEP 4 – add glitter
Sprinkle with white glitter. Do this over a paper plate or similar to help make clean up easier.
![adding glitter to an ornament ball](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Charleston-Crafted-50-1-1024x683.jpg.webp)
STEP 5 – let dry
Set the ornament on its flat face to let the glitter glue fully dry.
STEP 6 – hang
Add a ribbon or loop of twine and hang from the tree or garland. Enjoy!
![bottle brush christmas tree ornament in a clear terrarium ornament ball](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5597-768x1024.jpg.webp)
I also made a version without glitter and instead added a round wood slice to the base (with hot glue). This is more of a sleek, modern look!
![bottle brush christmas tree ornament in a clear terrarium ornament ball](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/IMG_5599-768x1024.jpg.webp)
See all of our handmade ornament ideas:
- How to make photo ornament balls
- DIY sea glass ornaments
- Sand ball ornaments
- How to make beach ornaments
- DIY pier post nautical ornaments
- Fur ball pom pom ornaments
- DIY snowball ornaments
- Citrus felt ornaments
- Mink snowman ornament
- Deviled egg felt ornament
- Metallic dipped textured ornaments
- Paper ball 3D ornaments
- Toilet paper roll starburst ornaments
- Bottle brush tree terrarium ornaments
Simplify your crafting journey and eliminate guesswork with our free ornament crafting cheat sheet – your essential guide to selecting the right materials and tools with ease! Click here or the image below for the free download!
![homemade ornament cheat sheet mock up](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/homemade-ornament-cheat-sheet-mock-up-1024x703.jpg.webp)
Any questions about these bottle brush ornaments?
Looking for something?
We’ve been doing this since 2012 so we have a LOT of blog posts!
Search stuff like: Ceiling Projects | DIY Plant Stands | Thrift Flips
![Charleston Crafted logo banner](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Charleston-Crafted-logo-banner-1024x154.jpg.webp)
![Morgan headshot cropped](https://www.charlestoncrafted.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/1.jpg.webp)
Hello, I’m Morgan, half of the creative force behind CharlestonCrafted.com! With a passion for DIY that dates back to 2012, I’ve transformed three homes and now I’m dedicated to helping others craft their dream spaces. Let’s turn your house into a home together!