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Ornament Frequently Asked Questions
Learn more about ordering phoenix ornament from Zazzle. Below, you’ll find answers to the most common questions we receive about ornaments.
There’s no limit to what ornaments can be made from, but the most common materials for ornaments are metal, acrylic, ceramic, paper, metal, plastic, and glass.
We recommend having ornaments made from a variety of materials for a more complete look on your tree so be sure to browse the numerous types of ornaments we have.
Here are the dimensions of the ornaments we carry:
- Ball Ornament: 3" h x 2.5" w x 2" d
- Snowflake Ornament: 3"h x 3"w x 0.125"d
- Heart Ornament: 3"l x 2.8"w
- Star Ornament: Diameter: 2.87"
- Scalloped Ornament: 5.25" x 5.25"
- Wooden Cube Ornament: 2" sides
- Banner Ornament: 2.4" l x 1.95" w; thickness: .08"
It’s very easy to customize your ornament with our Design Tool.
To edit any existing design go to any of our designs above on this page (or any other page) and select “Personalize” then “Edit using Design Tool”.
From there, you can edit photos, add text, change colors, and more!
The most popular ornament designs are photocentric designs such as pet photo ornaments and life event-themed ornaments such as baby’s first ornaments.
Photo ornaments are extremely popular to make since having fun and meaningful photos can make an ornament really special. Life event-themed ornaments such as baby’s first and first married ornaments are popular to celebrate milestones with loved ones.
While these two are very popular, there are plenty of other popular themes to celebrate momentous occasions.
You can easily create new designs from scratch by following these 4 steps:
Step 1: Navigate to our "Personalized Custom Ornaments" page
Step 2: Find the product you want to add a design to and click on it to get to a page that features that product
Step 3: Select “Customize This Design”
Step 4: You’ll then enter our design tool, which you can use to add text, images, and more to completely customize your design
With a little bit of creativity and craft you can create a memorable custom ornament to give to a loved one or to keep for yourself.
Typically you want to hang big ornaments first closer to the center of the tree. This way, they will impact the tree less with their weight than if they were on the edge and it also makes them less likely to fall off.
After your bigger ornaments are on the tree it is easier to fill in the gaps with smaller ornaments. Smaller ornaments can also go on the edge of trees more safely as they weigh less and are less likely to tip the tree and fall off.
Here is the best way to arrange your Christmas ornaments:
- Start with your Christmas lights by starting from the top and wrap them around the tree, working your way down
- Add ribbon by starting from the top starting different from the opposite side of the tree Christmas lights begin and wrap them around the tree going down, similar to your Christmas lights
- Hang large ornaments first - deeper into the tree to help stabilize it
- Place your smaller ornaments by evenly distributing them and filling up gaps
- Hang your tree topper
- Use different shapes (stars, globes, circles, etc.) and textures (smooth, matte, glittery, etc.) to decorate your tree
- Take a step back to look at the tree and make adjustments where necessary
Here are some best practices to follow to make unpacking hassle free while making sure your ornaments remain in good condition:
- Sort and categorize - group ornaments by type, size, and material. If you decorate by theme and/or color you can also store them that way as well to make unpacking and decorating your tree easier for the following year.
- Use ornament storage containers - invest in special ornament storage containers with individual compartments to prevent them from bumping into each other and breaking
- You can even make your own by using egg cartons or boxes with tissue paper dividers. However, airtight containers are even better to protect your ornaments from dust, pests, and moisture
- Wrap Fragile Ornaments - wrap delicate ornaments in tissue paper or bubble wrap to help prevent breakage
- Label - add clear labeling to boxes such as “Glass Ornaments” or “Red & Gold Decorations”. To be extra organized, keep a detailed list or inventory of what’s in each box
- Store in a cool, dry place - Avoid heat, humidity, and extreme cold as these conditions will damage your ornaments. Also, avoid the sun.
- Store heavier items on the bottom - place heaviest items on the bottom to avoid crushing lighter, more delicate ornaments
The number of Christmas ornaments you should have largely depends on the size of your tree, your personal style, and how full you want your tree to look. Here are the top things to consider:
- Tree Size
- Small Tree (3-4 feet): Around 30-50 ornaments
- Medium Tree (5-7 feet): About 70-100 ornaments
- Large Tree (8-9 feet): Approximately 150-200 ornaments
- Extra Large Tree (10+ feet): 250 or more ornaments
- Ornament size - how big are the ornaments? Naturally, larger ornaments take up more space so you might need fewer if you use more of them
- Style preference - if you like more minimalistic trees then you’ll need less but if you prefer a full & festive tree aim for the higher range we recommended
