Achieve maximum sparkle this holiday with crafts that stand out in any room -- or at any party.

Nestle this in a friend's stocking, or wear it as you work the holiday party circuit.

Control the bling level on your holiday clutch by adding as many beads as you'd like.

These simple earrings can be created in less than five minutes. Make them in metallic colors that complement your holiday outfits.

Even business accessories need a little shine, as proven by these easy-to-make business-card cases.

Leftover wrapping paper gets a fresh start as glam party decor.

Brighten Christmas tree ornaments with gold or silver leaf.

Metallic paint turns a plain tile into a tabletop decoration that's both shiny and functional.

The sequins on this cuff catch the light -- and lots of attention!

Add some glitz to your Christmas tree with glittered ornaments and tree toppers.

Kevin Sharkey decorates his home with these scene-stealing figurines. To make your own, use a craft brush to cover with glue. Apply glitter, let dry, and spray with a fixative.

White mix snowflakes, $4, jamaligarden.com. Fine glitter, in Yellow Gold; and tinsel glitter, in Sterling; by Martha Stewart Crafts, $5 each, michaels.com.

Glue a paillette flower to a sequin-trimmed headband and be prepared for friends to ask, "Where did you buy that?"

Looking to make a flashy statement? Attach sequin-wrapped wooden beads to stud posts and chains from a jewelry-supply store.

Arrange metallic foil paillettes from small to supersize to create a modern mobile that looks like a trimmed tree.

Shimmery vintage brooches and orphaned earrings come together for a look straight out of the antique store.

Who knew old newspapers could look so pretty and festive? Sprinkle these eco-friendly trees with as much glitter as possible!

This star uses two types of glitter to ensure plenty of sparkle.