Who says you have to have a Christmas Tree? Just kidding! But I do have a great craft project for you today. When I first saw the newer, larger Christmas balls a few years ago I wasn’t quite sure if people were putting them on their trees. I don’t think I can put a ball this large on my tree, so I thought of another way to decorate the ball.
Kathy Zengolewicz
Here is what you will need to get started:
- A 5 or 6 inch Christmas ball (or whatever size you choose)
- An assortment of Christmas picks or florals
- A couple of berry picks
- A large bow made with wired ribbon or ribbon to make the bow yourself
- A hot glue gun
- A length of thin gold cord to hang the ball
- Alcohol
- seasonal stickers (optional)
Wipe the Christmas ball down with a little alcohol and let it dry. If you are using the stickers, place them in various places on the ball. You don’t have to use stickers, it looks just fine without them. I only mention them because I made these for a few friends and a couple of my close friends wanted stickers on theirs.
Place the picks or florals around the top of the ball right under the silver hook holder. You’ll need to put these on one at a time, glue them in place and hold them for a minute until the glue takes hold. Place the berry picks, one on each side and glue into place.
If you are making the bow yourself, make at least 6 or 7 loops. Take the bow and hot glue it to the top of the ball. Don’t cover the silver hook holder, loop your thin gold cord through the hook holder and tie.
You now have a beautiful decoration to hang anywhere. I have my ornament hanging in front of my kitchen window, over my sink. Everyone who visits and see this ornament wants one for their home. So, as you can imagine, I have made my fair share of Christmas ball decorations.
Enjoy!
Post from: Blisstree