I started with a styrofoam ball, that I had left over from THIS PROJECT. And I painted it with a color that matched my beads. I used a 15ft. bead strand from the Christmas decorating isle at Hobby Lobby. It covered one 4" ball almost exactly.
You start by hot gluing one bead to the bottom of your ball and wait for it to dry.
Hot glue in small sections, wrapping the beads tightly all the way around. Periodically push them down to make sure you're getting an even, tight wrap. Work slowly because if you have to reposition the beads and glue, it will pull up the paint.
The result is AN AWESOME decor element that cost me about $3 or less. And the great thing is that you could do it in a TON of fun colors. Not just for Christmas. So watch as the Christmas stuff goes on clearance. You can make some for your regular decor as well. I ADORE mine.
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What a fabulous idea. I love this. Great thinking!
ReplyDeleteGET OUT!!! This is so darn simple! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! I have all of the supplies already - time to get gluin'!
ReplyDeleteMore teal? Love! It looks so cute next to the red and white. I'm so diggin this color combo.
ReplyDeleteeeeeeew, pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the look of this. And I love your seasonal header, so festive! Such cute, cute stuff!
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Amy
Ohhh this is so pretty. Love the blue.
ReplyDeleteI just can't get enough of those cute festive balls! Seriously though...I love this idea. Super Cute!
ReplyDeletePretty. I need several of those! I love that you could do different sizes too. I tend to burn myself when I use a glue gun, though. Any help for clumsiness? And off topic...can I just comment on how darling that Mickey is? I think I need him!
ReplyDeleteI'm book marking this! What a fun idea. These would make great party decorations!
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