Who's ready for Christmas???? I know I am! It's time to pack away the Halloween stuff and start gearing up for the most wonderful time of the year! Though I'm sad to say goodbye soon to my favorite time of year (fall), it isn't such a disappointment because I know I can start making and putting out DIY Christmas decor. Wait 'til you see these jolly giant ornaments! I've seen giant ornaments you can hang on your porch but these have a little twist to them.
...bouncy balls! I snagged three of these for $2.88 a piece at Walmart. The receipt didn't say what size they were but Rob estimated them to be 2'.
The first thing I did for this project was use my painter's tape to mark off Santa's belt. It's always a little confusing using tape on a round surface but I tried to step back a little as I applied the tape to ensure that the width of the belt was going to be somewhat symmetrical.
Next, I used a sponge brush to paint in between the tape marks. Try not to go over the first coat too many times or it will just start looking streaky--apply a thick (but not gloppy), even coat let it dry. Then apply a second coat...
...WHILE THE PAINT IS STILL WET (very important!), sprinkle some glitter on the paint, all the way around the belt. This part of the step is obviously optional--I know some people don't want glitter everywhere but I figured since it would be hanging outside, what's the harm? The glitter should give it a little shimmer.
Next, I laid out my craft sticks and sprayed both sides of them with metallic gold spray paint. You may notice some shorter sticks--I had originally thought I'd add a little extra stick to the inside of the belt buckle but ultimately decided to just keep it simple with a square buckle.
While my craft sticks were drying, I sprayed my deli containers with metallic silver spray. I only sprayed the outside.
Next, I used hot glue to assemble my belt buckles... Side note...if anyone has a better idea than hot glue, feel free to advise! I wasn't sure if gorilla glue or wood glue would work better, or if it really mattered. The hot glue seems to be ok thus far.
After my belt buckles were assembled, I used super glue (again, advise if there's something better to use for outdoors when adhering wood to plastic!) to attach them to the bouncy balls.
After I allowed my belt buckles to dry, I took my deli containers and cut a small slit on either side of them with a box cutter...
...then, I fed a piece of wire (I cut my wire pieces about 9-12") through the slits. You'll want to feed in one end of the wire in...
...then, using a pair of needle nose pliers, I rolled the wire back onto itself. Do the same thing for the other side of the deli container.
To attach my ornament hangers, I applied caulking to the rim of my deli containers, then I stuck them on the top of the bouncy balls. I applied a little pressure, while at the same time running my finger along where the deli container and ball met so as to wipe off the excess. Let dry overnight.
Who would have ever thought this was once a kid's bouncy ball?!
Though the wind was not cooperating with me while I took photos, I'm pretty pleased as punch at how cute these Santa belt ornaments came out! If anyone has any tips on how to keep them facing straight, I'm all ears! :)
Though the wind was not cooperating with me while I took photos, I'm pretty pleased as punch at how cute these Santa belt ornaments came out! If anyone has any tips on how to keep them facing straight, I'm all ears! :)
That is so cute!
I did this project last year and one morning I went outside and all my balls were deflated of course I live in Ohio and it was like 10° that morning.
These no-sew coasters are Free and Easy, and get lots of compliments. Kids could easily make sets of these to give as gifts. I have even sold these in craft fairs for charity.
We are currently remodeling our major bathroom. Our home is 97 years old and through the 35 years that we have lived here we have done many projects to make changes. We have a set of French doors that we took down many years back. They have been stuck away in a storage closet. I have always wanted to do something with the set or just one of them. During our bathroom project, we removed a wall with the intention of replacing with something more attractive. As I was contemplating what to replace the old wall with I remembered the French doors. So, I asked my husband, who does a lot of the carpentry work for me if he thought that was a feasible idea. So plans are set in motion and we get busy. It was my intent to use as much of the antique parts and pieces that we have saved through the years and that is exactly what we did. The paint was the only thing that we had to purchase. The project took longer than we intended because the weather (snow and cold temperatures) brought everything to a standstill.
Who is excited for the release of the new Beauty and the Beast?? I AM!!! I can’t wait to see this movie, and I adore Emma Watson, so it’s going to be fabulous. To celebrate the upcoming release I decided to make my Beauty and the Beast Inspired Rose Cloche.
How to build simple floating shelves for your home - this project will produce gorgeous floating shelves that will look professional! The bonus? They're super easy to make yourself! You can also click here to find my tips for how to style your shelving once you get it hung!
Here's how we made a DIY faux brick wall - using brick veneer panels - and made it look pretty darn real...
Thrift find furniture is my LOVE language! It can can be hard to find the perfect piece when you're on a budget, but this one was... $5! Read on...
I wanted to make some very special Christmas ornaments for the special people in my life for quite sometime. I wanted to give something that was personalized and represented a bit of who they are and something that would look gorgeous on the Christmas tree as well as be a keepsake for a very long time. I also wanted it to be quite inexpensive and easy to make.
Inspiration struck when my daughter was one of the bridesmaids in her best friend’s wedding last December. The thank you gift to all of the guests was a clear glass Christmas ornament that was also used for decorations on the dinner tables. The ornament was filled with a bit of German glass crystal, some glass beads and the initials of the bride and groom. It was based on this idea that I made my own less expensive variation.
I have been wanting one of these since I first saw them in holiday decorating catalogs, but have you seen the prices?!! I had to find the perfect combination of ornaments in size and color, and I was on my way!
Fast - simple - inexpensive ornaments made from copper kitchen scrubbers! I've been wanting some copper Christmas ornaments, and I was in a store recently when I had one of those slap-your-forehead moments.
These Mini Stocking Hat Ornaments use yarn and the cardboard roll from paper towels or kitchen wrap. This isn't a new project idea but it is new to me. It uses just a few supplies that you possibly have on hand. (The fact that you are reading this on Hometalk increases that probability.) I used yarn, scissors and a cardboard roll for some of the hats and I bought some pom poms for two of the hats. I found this project to be fun and therapeutic. I haven't done a crafty project of this nature in a while. It is also a project that you can customize by varying the size of the hat brim (cardboard roll), yarn type and colors of yarn used. I also enjoyed using up some of my yarn stash. Update: One of the comments below gave some valuable advice... Here it is... Thanks Loretta! "I've made hundreds of these....started out with toilet paper cardboard but soon found out that taking empty roll cardboard from glad wrap, aluminum foil and cut them to 1/2 inch worked better. The cardboard is a lot sturdy and doesn't end up misshaped. I also use a crochet hook when I can't get the yarn through the middle....Hope this helps"
It seems like everyone wants to have a rustic Christmas this year. Wood slice crafts are all the rage. And this little snowman ornament is so easy to make, it's a great craft to make with children!
Starting with a basic glass jar you can use common crafting items to create a unique and one of a kind jar. Add patterns or words for organizing your pens, brushes, or supplies. Paint with different colors to match your decor or help further organize.
After seeing all the cool easter projects posted on Hometalk, Hannah and I decided to raid our craft cabinet and found a bunch of random stuff! And... we turned it into a bunny!
Create a faux tiffany lamp! A great way to revamp a thrift store lamp and create awesomeness using a faux stained glass method created with school glue and acrylic paint.
I'm doing an Upcycled Herb Garden this year, starting from seed! To get my seeds started, I'm using a rusty pair of muffin pans as "starter pots". Get the FULL blog post here for all of the details!
I have seen a lot of these TP Christmas wreaths on Pintrest and I really wanted to make one of my own.
Simple steps to creating an affordable and versatile burlap banner - good for any occasion! All product purchased at the dollar store!
I have seen this on Pinterest and swoon over it every single time so I decided to find a cheap way to make it. I had everything but the fake flowers so I only had to spend $9! I would head to your Dollar Store ASAP since they only have fake florals for a limited time (at least in my area) . Can't wait to see how you guys customize this to your space!
Have a question about this project?
Will these balls withstand the below zero cold weather without deflating?
I wonder if you put a few coats of Mod Podge on ball, then a coat or two after finished if it would preserve it for colder weather....just a thought. They make an outdoor project formula.
I tried a project similar to this. I used spray paint, but the paint reacted to the plastic ball and never really dried/cured - it remained sticky. I ended up scraping the project.
Will using latex brush-on paint prevent this from happening?
Thanks.
Thats what she used🎃 good luck!
Are you guys the same couple who won Survivor and went in to be on tge Amazing Race? Had to ask! Driving me bonkers!