The crowning glories of our Asian-Inspired Christmas Tree are the birds -- coated in glitter and grouped in flocks of like colors.

Tools and Materials

Birds: B&J Florist Supply

Fine glitter: Martha Stewart Crafts, from Michaels

Shard-glass glitter: artglitter.com

How-To
1. Working in sections, paint artificial bird body with white craft glue.

2. Hold bird over bowl of fine glitter; use a spoon to sprinkle with glitter.

3. Repeat process for bird tail, using shard-glass glitter for texture.