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. 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 says
I love all your ideas and i wouldn’t have thought to do that myself. Thank you
Deborah says
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 says
Where did you get the balks
Pat says
where do you get silicone glue? All I have found is caulking in silicone is that what you used?
diane says
hard ware stores
Allison says
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 says
Craft stores
Misti says
Where can I get the balls
diane says
I saw on pinterest one person said Dollar Tree. Probably seaonsable.
Doriswhite says
Where do you find the large plastic balls.
ashley says
Where can you find the large plaatic ball?
diane says
Saw a post that they said Dollar Tree
marie l cossalter says
I would like to purchase the giant christmas gemmy inflatable christmas balls.
marie l cossalter says
Do you sells this products ?
Cindy says
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 says
I read on one post on pinterest Dollar Tree, but I don’t know how big theirs are and also the seasonable.
Lori says
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 says
The big balls can be found at Walmart but not in the winter they will be out in the spring/summer
Anonymous says
I saw someone use yoga balls!
Jeri says
Yes, Five Below has yoga balls!
Tina says
Just blow up the ones you have with more air. They stretch a lot.
Andrea Quesnelle says
Wonder how these would be in very cold weather .?????
AMES says
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 says
Super glue! Same thing happened to me in WV. Good old super glue works.
Melissa says
Try E6000. Best glue ever!
Lisa says
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 says
I saw a post where somebody used 24 inch beach balls in solid colors.
Brooke Sizemore says
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 says
I just used a yoga ball. Turned out great
Shelley says
What type of paint can you use on these ? Do you need to spray them afterwards?