Hello again! I couldn’t wait to share this post as it’s one of those SUPER SIMPLE crafts that can have a great impact.
I love how whimsical they are and how they look under the tree. They’re like giant snowballs or yarn balls.
I couldn’t decide where to put them as they’re so fun and versatile.
I used the 10 inch and the 8 inch foam balls from FloraCraft and covered them with some chunky yarn I found at Michaels.
As I said, these are so simple to make and you don’t really need the ‘how to’, but as I took pictures out of habit, here you go…
Start by placing some hot glue at the top of the foam ball and adhere the end of the yarn.
Begin wrapping yarn around the sphere. You can use glue as you go along, but I found the texture of the foam ball to be almost velcro-like, so I didn’t have to use the hot glue. The benefit of that of course being that should I ever get tired of them or wish to replace with different colored yarn, I can simply unravel and start over.
Continue going around and around until you reach the end.
Secure the end with a dab of hot glue and that’s it!
Fun and easy, right?
Please don’t forget to come back tomorrow for part 2 of my home tour where I will share the rest of this space. 🙂
Thank you so much for stopping by.
much love,
Melissa Edwards says
I just love this idea! Can’t wait to rush out to get some white yarn! What is the “snow” on your tree? It looks like a soft white feather boa! Is that correct? I love the look and would like to recreate it. Thank you again for the lovely idea!
Antonella | White House Crafts says
I think this is something I need to do next Christmas! Love them.
Amy K says
So clever! Thanks for always inspiring!
Ardith says
Brilliant in both idea and simplicity, Lucy. Thank you for sharing and Happy Holidays, Ardith
Kathy Saldana says
I ❤️ The orbs…..but you tree is awesome!!! The snow covered limbs and the gather of snow (that I think is a fine feather boa)… Shear perfection!! Brand of tree???
Misty says
These are so cute!!!!! Can’t wait to try them! And your home is just beautiful!
Peggy says
Now those orbs are another thing I must make. They are
beautiful. Love them by your gorgeous tree.
Do you fluky snow batting in the tree or do
you use the dusters? I couldn’t find any of those dusters
in white and really wanted them for my rustics snow
tree this year. Will keep looking. How many did you use
on your tree.
Thanks so much – you are amazing.
Deborah says
I want to make these! Love them. I really like yarn and have totally enjoyed making pom-pom wreaths.
Diana says
Love the balls of yarn – so simple yet elegant !!!love love love your tree!!! Where did you get all the gold horns in the tree? They are amazing !!!
Denny says
The advantage of that, of course, is that I can just unravel them and start over if I ever become weary of them or want to replace them with yarn of a different color.
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