What kind of Christmas decorations do you have planned this year?
Originally I was thinking that I would just do the usual strings of lights.
I love Christmas lights, but let's face it—they only look exciting at night.
During the day, they really don't give you a whole lot to look at.
I wanted to do something really colorful this year that would put great during the daytime.
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And then I found this awesome video
Video Instructions:
These giant Christmas ornaments are really easy to make. Here are the materials you need:
- Large plastic ball
- Pint-size deli container
- Coat hanger
- Waterproof silicone glue
- Spray paint
- Garden hook
- Art knife
The total cost to make one of these giant Christmas ornaments is only $20. And remember, a number of these supplies can be used to make more than one ornament.
So the additional cost is really just the price of additional plastic balls and containers, garden hooks, and coat hangers. And most of us have this stuff lying around anyway.
So how do you do it? It's really quite easy. All you have to do is cut slits in your deli container and push the coat hanger through it, making a loop.
You are going to want to spray paint the container with metallic paint. That’s the top of the ornament.
Now all you have to do to secure it to the large plastic ball using the waterproof silicone glue. This glue has the advantage of being relatively weatherproof.
Watch the video, and you will be on your way to making these whimsical giant Christmas ornaments in no time. Mine are already getting a lot of great comments and compliments, and I know yours will too. So enjoy, and happy holidays!
Video by Tanya Memme.
BEVERLEY
I love all your ideas and i wouldn't have thought to do that myself. Thank you
Deborah
Made about six of these last year, getting balls for .99 and storage container for 3 for .99, so was about $20 for 6. Put glitter on some and ribbon on others and liked them all. Great way to get large outdoor balls without spending a fortune.
Misti
Where did you get the balks
Pat
where do you get silicone glue? All I have found is caulking in silicone is that what you used?
diane
hard ware stores
Allison
I tried aquarium glue but the first big wind blew them apart. So I went back to good old super glue. Second year using them.
Charlotte
Craft stores
Misti
Where can I get the balls
diane
I saw on pinterest one person said Dollar Tree. Probably seaonsable.
Doriswhite
Where do you find the large plastic balls.
ashley
Where can you find the large plaatic ball?
diane
Saw a post that they said Dollar Tree
marie l cossalter
I would like to purchase the giant christmas gemmy inflatable christmas balls.
marie l cossalter
Do you sells this products ?
Cindy
Can't find the large plastic balls anywhere, even online. I found the smaller ones at Walmart but not the size you are showing. Help!!!!
diane
I read on one post on pinterest Dollar Tree, but I don't know how big theirs are and also the seasonable.
Lori
Ace Hardware https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/swimming-pools-spa-and-supplies/swimming-pool-toys/89239
And
https://www.acehardware.com/departments/outdoor-living/swimming-pools-spa-and-supplies/swimming-pool-toys/8036980
Charlotte
The big balls can be found at Walmart but not in the winter they will be out in the spring/summer
Anonymous
I saw someone use yoga balls!
Jeri
Yes, Five Below has yoga balls!
Tina
Just blow up the ones you have with more air. They stretch a lot.
Andrea Quesnelle
Wonder how these would be in very cold weather .?????
AMES
I made these and they didn’t last. After a few days in the wind and cold the deli container kept separating from the ball. Maybe in a warmer and less windy area this would work (I live in KY), or for indoors.
I found the balls at Walmart in a toy ball bin.
Allison
Super glue! Same thing happened to me in WV. Good old super glue works.
Melissa
Try E6000. Best glue ever!
Lisa
Thanks for this post. It was just the information I needed for the inspiration I had to decorate my giant cedar tree in the front yard for Christmas. I am getting lots of great compliments.
SHERRY VANTASSEL
I saw a post where somebody used 24 inch beach balls in solid colors.
Brooke Sizemore
Very cute and easy to make but I live in Ohio and my balls lasted about 10 hours outside before coming apart. No wind, rain, or snow but it was about 35 last night.
Kelly
I just used a yoga ball. Turned out great
Shelley
What type of paint can you use on these ? Do you need to spray them afterwards?