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This is a set of two blue Christmas ornaments. One is shiny and one is matte. They both have a swirling pattern of silver glitter. What differentiates this pair of ornaments from the other blue pair with silver glitter is that the design on this pair is raised, which I feel gives it a bit of old world flair.

They are a little smaller than average, at 2.5 inches (6.5cm) across.

The swirls are done entirely by hand. I don't use a pattern or stencil, nor do I plan or measure. I simply let my hand move as it will into various swirling shapes and patterns. I use glitter paint, which I then top with loose glitter, to give it more sparkle and color.

I say Christmas ornament, because we generally associate ornaments with Christmas. But as you can see, there is nothing overtly Christmas about the ornaments. If you don't have a tree for whatever reason, there are other ways to use ornaments to decorate your home, and it can be done in a way that doesn't scream "Christmas".

Try a few in a bowl as a centerpiece, perhaps with pine cones or faux fruit. They also look great in a wide-mouthed vase or fish-bowl type of vessel. Use them in wreaths or garlands to add color. They would be welcome in any gift baskets you may be giving out this season. If you have a little basket or bowl of guest soaps in your restrooms, this would be a pretty way to add color and charm.

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Decorating the tree is an especially important job that is shared by everyone in the family. The early trees were decorated differently than today's evergreens. Early ornaments were usually hand-crafted or edible. Nuts, candies, fruits, and pieces of colored paper were the most common.

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