Personalised Glass Heart Ornament

What Makes a Personalised Glass Heart Ornament Different?

A personalised glass heart ornament earns its place on the tree through three things: how it catches light, the range of styles on offer, and how it can be displayed beyond Christmas.

• Light-reflective display: The transparent glass has a polished surface that reflects nearby light. Placed near Christmas lights, a window or another light source, the ornament can pick up subtle reflections while keeping the printed design visible. 

• Different design directions: Our collection includes watercolour artwork, coastal-inspired themes, 3D-printing-effect designs and simpler name-led or photo-led layouts. Your choice of style determines whether the emphasis falls on decorative artwork, personal details or a favourite image. 

• Seasonal and year-round display: Although many designs are created for Christmas, the heart format is not limited to the tree. It can also form part of a year-round hanging display, particularly for wedding, couple and memorial themes. 

How Are Custom Chic Glass Heart Ornaments Made?

The sections below cover the glass construction, personalisation method and included accessories, so you can check the main technical details before choosing a design. 

Glass Heart Shape and Dimensions

Our personalised glass heart ornament measures approximately 2.95 × 3.15 inches (7.5 × 8.0 cm), with a thickness of around 0.24 inches (0.6 cm). Each ornament weighs approximately 60 g.

Each ornament is measured by hand, so slight variations in size may occur between pieces. The compact heart shape still leaves enough room for the personalised artwork, photos or text while remaining convenient for hanging displays. 

One-Sided UV Printing

UV printing is used to apply the personalised design to one side of the glass heart ornament. Depending on the selected template, the printable area can feature a photo, name, message, or date. This single-sided format keeps the personalised artwork concentrated on one display surface rather than dividing the design between two sides. Actual colours may vary slightly from the on-screen preview because lighting and display settings can affect how colours appear. 

Hanging Cord and Packaging

Each ornament comes with a gold-coloured hanging cord measuring approximately 7.5 inches (19 cm) long, ready for hanging on a Christmas tree or another display point.The package contains one glass heart ornament, one gold hanging cord and one black gift box. Everything arrives together, so no separate packaging or hanging accessories are needed.

Personalised Heart Decorations for Christmas and Meaningful Milestones

A personalised heart ornament doesn't have to serve just one purpose. The same shape can mark a first Christmas, celebrate a couple's first year together or remember someone special, depending on the design you choose.

Heart Decorations for the Christmas Tree

A heart Christmas ornament can add family names or seasonal artwork to a tree alongside traditional baubles, lights and other decorations. Family signpost designs are a popular option in our collection when you want several names represented within one ornament. We also have other Christmas-focused templates that centre on individual family members or festive imagery. 

Couple and Anniversary Keepsakes

Couple-focused designs at Custom Chic include first-Christmas, wedding, engagement and Mr and Mrs themes. Depending on the template, you may be able to add names, a date, a photo or relationship-specific wording. A custom heart ornament with these details can be displayed during the festive season in the year of a wedding or anniversary and brought out again with later Christmas decorations.

Memorial Heart Ornaments for Loved Ones

Losing someone close, whether a family member or a pet, often leaves people looking for a quiet way to keep their memory nearby. Our memorial designs are built for this, you can choose one of our "In Loving Memory", "Forever in Our Hearts" or dedicated pet memorial styles, then personalise it with the details or photo the design supports.

These designs each have a different way of expressing remembrance, from a named tribute to a photo-led keepsake. A memorial personalised glass heart ornament may join the Christmas tree in December, then move to a dresser, bedside table or windowsill once the tree comes down, keeping the remembrance part of the home beyond the festive season.

How to Personalise Your Glass Heart Ornament

Designing a personalised glass heart ornament starts with choosing a template and entering the details supported by that particular design. Personalisation fields vary by template, so it's worth checking what each design supports before you start.

• Step 1: Choose your design
  Start by selecting the design that best suits the occasion or person you have in mind. Each style has its own personalisation options, so you should check what details are available before making your choice.

• Step 2: Add the right personalisation
  Depending on the template, you may be able to add a name, photo, date, short message or memorial wording. Please enter only the details requested for that particular design. 

• Step 3: Consider the style of the design
  Photo-led designs work best when the image is intended to be the main visual feature, while typography-led layouts place more emphasis on names, dates or wording. For memorial designs, choose details that fit the remembrance theme shown in the template. 

• Step 4: Check your details before ordering
  Personalisation is printed on one side of the glass heart, so remember to review your chosen design and all details carefully before submitting your order. We recommend using standard English characters and avoiding special symbols to ensure your personalisation is entered correctly.

How to Care for Your Glass Heart Ornament

Glass ornaments need careful handling during cleaning, display and storage. To keep your ornament in good condition: 

• gently wipe the surface with a soft, dry cloth;

• avoid dropping the ornament;

• avoid scratching the glass;

• keep it away from strong impacts.

After Christmas, place the ornament back in its black box and store it away from heavier decorations that could press against or strike the glass. When bringing it out again, handle the ornament by the glass rather than lifting it solely by the hanging cord.