This is an easy craft that the whole family can help with. The ornament can be used as a Christmas present from the children. Start with a clear glass ornament found in most discount stores and craft stores. Fill each ornament with decorative shreds of your choice. You can personalize each ornament to each recipient by using a paint pen or tube paints with points for writing and put the name and year on each ball. Be creative, the color of shreds can coordinate with a favorite sports team, holiday colors, shimmery metallic colors, even pastel pink or blue to celebrate baby’s first Christmas. Then hang the ball with a narrow satin ribbon, or a 3 inch pre-tied elastic bow that will either accent the ornament or coordinate with the colors you use. These will be a great family activity that will be a treasure for years to the recipient as they recall receiving the handmade gift from you and place it on the tree.
Here’s how to make “easy make ornament balls.”
Materials
Clear glass ball ornament (any size)
For the ornament in the photo, I used an 83mm bulb, which is about
3-1/4 inches in height not counting the cap.
Shred (shredded, crinkled paper or metallic foil) (your choice of color)
Ribbon