Messi Christmas: 20 Gold and Silver Decor Ideas With Family Ornaments and Handmade Gifts

A Messi Christmas looks a lot calmer than you might expect from one of the most famous athletes on the planet. In December 2024, Antonela Roccuzzo, wife of soccer star Lionel Messi, shared a look at the family tree with her huge Instagram following, as reported by Hola USA. It was dressed in gold and silver ornaments with snowy details, plus gold letter ornaments for family initials. Wrapped gifts sat underneath, along with a handwritten card, and she mentioned an embroidered scarf from a past Christmas. The look is simple, bright and very easy to copy. Below are 20 ideas inspired by that tree, from Mod Podge glitter ornaments to handmade gifts..

Messi Christmas Style Starts With Gold and Silver

The easiest way to get this look is to limit the tree to two metals. Gold warms the room and silver keeps it crisp, so the tree feels rich without looking busy. Add a little faux snow and white ribbon to tie it together. A bright room with a few green palm leaves nearby gives it a sunny Florida feel, a nod to the family home in Miami. If you want ideas from other famous homes, browse these celebrity Christmas trees too..

You will need: Gold and silver baubles, white ribbon, faux snow spray, a vase of palm leaves, a tree skirt in white.

How to make it: 1. Remove any colored ornaments from your tree. 2. Hang gold baubles first, spread evenly. 3. Fill the gaps with silver. 4. Weave in white ribbon.

Pick Ornaments That Blend Both Metals

Ornaments that carry both gold and silver are the glue of a Messi Christmas look. A striped glass bauble, a silver bauble with gold glitter, or a gold bell with a silver cap helps the two metals blend instead of fighting. Hang a few of these in the middle of the tree where your eye lands first. You can also make your own by painting thin gold stripes on plain silver baubles. These hand painted ornaments show how easy it is with a small brush.

You will need: Plain silver glass baubles, gold paint pen or metallic gold acrylic, a thin brush, painter’s tape.

How to make it: 1. Wrap tape around a bauble in bands. 2. Paint the open bands gold. 3. Let dry 20 minutes. 4. Peel the tape slowly.

The Messi Christmas Tree Trick: One Ornament per Person

The sweetest detail on the family tree was a set of gold letter ornaments for family initials. You can do the same with plain gold glitter baubles. Give every person in the house their own, then add their initial with a gold or white paint pen. Hang them in a row in a window, or group them together on the front of the tree. For more name ideas, see these personalized Christmas ornaments.

You will need: Gold glitter baubles in mixed sizes, a white or gold paint pen, white satin ribbon, a small hook or tension rod.

How to make it: 1. Choose one bauble for each family member. 2. Write one initial on each with the paint pen. 3. Let it dry fully. 4. Tie a length of ribbon to each cap.

Cluster Silver Glass Baubles Near the Top

Silver glass baubles look like mercury glass and catch the daylight from every side. Cluster three or four together near the top of the tree instead of spacing them out. Groups look fuller and more expensive than single ornaments dotted around. Pale blue and frosted silver work well together and echo the pale blue gift wrap under the tree. These vintage Christmas ornaments are worth a look before you buy new.

You will need: Silver and frosted glass baubles in three sizes, ornament hooks, a few pale blue baubles.

How to make it: 1. Pick three baubles in different sizes. 2. Hook them close together on one branch. 3. Repeat in two or three spots near the top. 4. Step back and fill any bare branches.

Dust the Branch Tips With Faux Snow

The Messi Christmas tree had snowy details, and you can fake that look in ten minutes. Faux snow on just the tips of the branches looks natural, like the tree came in from a winter yard. Use a spray can outside or in a garage, or press a little snow powder onto the branches by hand. Keep the inner branches green so the tree still looks real. This guide to faux snow Christmas decor has more tricks.

You will need: Faux snow spray or flocking powder, a drop cloth, gloves, a spray bottle of water for powder.

How to make it: 1. Cover the floor with a drop cloth. 2. Mist the branch tips lightly with water if using powder. 3. Sprinkle or spray snow on the tips only. 4. Let it set for an hour.

Silver Snowflakes Fill the Gaps on a Messi Christmas Tree

Snowflakes are the perfect filler for a gold and silver tree. Their open shape lets the green show through, so the tree never looks crowded. Hang flat silver snowflakes in the gaps between gold baubles, turning some toward the front and some to the side. They look like they are drifting down through the branches. Metal ones last for years, but you can also cut your own from silver card stock. Try one of these paper snowflake ideas for a cheap version.

You will need: Silver metal or glitter snowflake ornaments, or silver card stock, scissors, thin silver thread.

How to make it: 1. Find the bare spots between gold baubles. 2. Hang a snowflake in each gap. 3. Turn a few to face sideways. 4. Use thread so they hang freely and spin a little.

Add a Few Silver Glitter Animal Ornaments

A tree with only round baubles can feel flat. A few silver glitter animal shapes, like a reindeer, a bird or a deer head, give the eye something fun to find. Keep them all in silver so they blend with the rest of the palette. If you have old plastic animal ornaments in other colors, a quick coat of silver paint and glitter brings them right into this scheme. See more ornament makeovers for easy updates.

You will need: Old animal ornaments, silver spray paint or acrylic, Mod Podge, fine silver glitter, a soft brush.

How to make it: 1. Paint each ornament silver and let it dry. 2. Brush on a thin coat of Mod Podge. 3. Sprinkle silver glitter over it. 4. Tap off the extra.

Tuck Gold Painted Palm Fronds Into the Branches

Here is a fun way to bring a Miami feel to a traditional tree. Dried palm fronds sprayed metallic gold look like big golden fans tucked into the branches. They fill large gaps fast and add a shape you rarely see on a Christmas tree. Keep them toward the outer edge so they frame the baubles. For more unexpected tree fillers, check these ornament tree ideas.

You will need: Dried palm fronds or fan palm leaves, metallic gold spray paint, a drop cloth, floral wire.

How to make it: 1. Spray the fronds gold outside and let dry. 2. Turn and spray the back. 3. Trim the stems to about 8 inches. 4. Wrap a little wire around each stem.

Wrap Gifts in Pale Blue Paper and White Ribbon

The gifts under the family tree were wrapped in pale blue with white ribbon, and that soft color is a lovely Messi Christmas touch next to gold and silver. Pick one shade of pale blue paper and use it for everything. Add white satin ribbon and a silver or gold bauble tied on top. Mixing in a few gray and silver boxes keeps the pile from looking too matched. Find more Christmas gift packaging ideas here.

You will need: Pale blue wrapping paper, white satin ribbon, small silver baubles, clear tape, scissors.

How to make it: 1. Wrap each box in pale blue paper. 2. Tie white ribbon both ways around it. 3. Thread a small bauble onto the bow. 4. Trim the ribbon ends at an angle.

Stack Gifts From Biggest to Smallest

A neat tower of gifts looks great under the tree or on a side table. Start with the largest box on the bottom and go smaller as you climb. Wrap the stack in two colors only, here blue and white, so the tower reads as one piece. Tie each box separately so they can still be opened in any order. These DIY Christmas gift boxes make great stacking pieces.

You will need: Three to five boxes in graduated sizes, blue and white wrapping paper, blue and white ribbon.

How to make it: 1. Wrap each box in blue or white. 2. Tie a bow on each one. 3. Stack them from biggest to smallest. 4. Turn each box a little so the bows face different ways.

Tuck a Handwritten Card Into Every Bow

One small detail from the family tree was a handwritten card tucked in with the gifts. A few warm words in your own writing are the most personal part of a Messi Christmas, and they mean more than any store bought tag. Keep cards short, just two or three lines about a favorite memory from the year. Slip each one under the ribbon so it is the first thing people see. Gold pen on white or pale blue card stock matches the rest of the look. After Christmas, keep them in a Christmas card display.

You will need: Blank cards or card stock, envelopes, a gold or black pen, a little time.

How to make it: 1. Write one card for each gift. 2. Keep it to a few lines. 3. Let the ink dry. 4. Fold or slip it into an envelope.

A Hand Embroidered Scarf Makes a Messi Christmas Gift

Hola USA mentioned an embroidered scarf from a past Christmas, and it is a gift anyone can make. Start with a plain wool or knit scarf. Add a small snowflake, star or initial in gold thread near one corner. It takes an evening and looks like something from a boutique. Fold it into a white box with tissue paper and ribbon. Beginners can start with a few easy stitches from these Christmas embroidery ideas.

You will need: A plain scarf, gold embroidery floss, an embroidery needle, a small hoop, a washable fabric pen.

How to make it: 1. Draw a small snowflake near one corner with the fabric pen. 2. Fit that corner into the hoop. 3. Stitch over the lines with a back stitch. 4. Add French knots at the tips.

Stitch a Simple Design on a Linen Napkin

Embroidered linen napkins are another lovely handmade gift. White linen with white or gold thread looks elegant on a holiday table. Pick one simple design, like a sprig, a star or an initial, and stitch it in the same corner of each napkin. A set of four tied with ribbon makes a sweet hostess gift. Linen gets softer with every wash, so these will be used for years. Pair them with these DIY napkin rings for a full set.

You will need: White linen napkins, white or gold embroidery floss, a needle, a small hoop, a fabric pen.

How to make it: 1. Mark your design on one corner. 2. Place the corner in the hoop. 3. Stitch with a simple back stitch. 4. Repeat on each napkin.

Cross Stitch an Ornament Pattern in a Hoop

If you prefer counted stitches, a cross stitch in a hoop doubles as a gift and an ornament. Pick a small bauble or snowflake pattern and stitch it in gold or silver thread to match your tree. Leave it in the hoop, trim the fabric at the back and hang it with ribbon. It is a quiet, handmade piece that people keep for years. Write the year on the back. These sentimental Christmas gifts have more ideas in the same spirit.

You will need: Aida cloth, a 4 inch hoop, metallic or red floss, a tapestry needle, a free pattern, felt for the back.

How to make it: 1. Center the cloth in the hoop. 2. Stitch the pattern from the middle out. 3. Trim the fabric to an inch past the hoop. 4. Glue felt over the back.

A Messi Christmas Table With Gold and Silver Bows

Carry the tree colors to the dining table with a loose scatter of gold and silver pieces. Gift bows, small ornaments, pinecones and a handful of silver beads look pretty right on a gray or white cloth. There is no centerpiece to build, just place things down the middle in a long line. It takes five minutes and uses leftovers from wrapping. For more table looks, try these DIY Christmas centerpieces.

You will need: Gold and silver gift bows, small ornaments, pinecones, silver beads, a gray or white tablecloth.

How to make it: 1. Lay the cloth. 2. Place the largest pieces down the center first. 3. Fill in with bows. 4. Sprinkle beads around the gaps.

Brush Pinecones With Gold Glitter

Gold pinecones are one of the cheapest decorations you can make. Collect a bag of dry pinecones, bake them low to clean them, then brush the tips with Mod Podge and roll them in gold glitter. They look great in a glass bowl, along a mantel or tucked into the tree. Mix a few silver ones in for balance. A Messi Christmas tree has room for natural touches like these. Find more ways to use them in these pine cone Christmas crafts.

You will need: Dry pinecones, Mod Podge Gloss, a foam brush, gold and silver glitter, a paper plate, a baking sheet.

How to make it: 1. Bake the pinecones at 200 F for 30 minutes and let cool. 2. Brush Mod Podge on the scale tips. 3. Roll in glitter over a plate. 4. Let dry 1 hour.

Heap Gold Baubles and Silver Bells Together

A heap of gold baubles and silver jingle bells makes an easy Messi Christmas coffee table centerpiece. Use the baubles that did not fit on the tree, or pick up a cheap box in gold, bronze and silver. Pile them high in a wooden bowl, a silver tray or a brass dish. Mixing shiny and matte finishes keeps it interesting up close. These dough bowl Christmas decor ideas show other ways to fill one.

You will need: A large bowl or tray, gold baubles and silver jingle bells in mixed sizes and finishes.

How to make it: 1. Put the largest baubles in first. 2. Add medium ones to fill the gaps. 3. Top with the smallest and shiniest. 4. Turn any caps so they face down.

Tie Silver and Gold Bells on the Branches

Bells add a little sound to the tree every time someone walks past. Small silver and gold jingle bells cost very little in a big bag. Tie them in clusters of three with thin white ribbon and hang them on the outer branches. They catch the light like ornaments but feel more playful. These DIY Christmas bells show how to make bigger ones from simple supplies.

You will need: Silver and gold jingle bells, thin white ribbon or twine, scissors.

How to make it: 1. Thread three bells onto a ribbon. 2. Tie a knot above them. 3. Make a loop at the top. 4. Hang clusters on the outer branches.

Finish the Messi Christmas Tree With a White Fur Skirt

A white faux fur tree skirt looks like fresh snow under the tree and makes silver and gold gifts shine. It also hides the stand and any cords. You can buy one, or make your own from a yard of faux fur and some felt in under an hour. Fluff it up around the base so it looks soft and deep. Set a few small silver gifts right on top. For more styles, see these DIY tree skirts.

You will need: One yard of white faux fur, a circle of felt for backing, fabric glue, scissors, a marker.

How to make it: 1. Trace a large circle on the back of the fur. 2. Cut a small circle in the center and a slit to it. 3. Cut from the back so the fur stays long. 4. Glue felt to the back.

Make Your Own Gold Glitter Ornaments With Mod Podge

Finish the season with a craft everyone in the family can do. Clear glass or plastic baubles turn gold in minutes with Mod Podge and fine glitter. Swirl Mod Podge inside, pour in glitter, shake and let it dry. Make one for each person and add an initial with a paint pen, just like the family ornaments on the Messi Christmas tree. They make sweet gifts and great place settings. These fillable Christmas ornaments have more ideas to try.

You will need: Clear glass or plastic baubles, Mod Podge Gloss, fine gold and silver glitter, a small funnel, a paint pen.

How to make it: 1. Remove the cap. 2. Pour in a spoonful of Mod Podge and swirl to coat. 3. Pour out the extra. 4. Add glitter and shake. 5. Let dry overnight, then replace the cap and add an initial.