Making Snowballs (from a Bedspread)!

Maybe you've seen how to make these easy ragballs or "snowballs" before, but if you haven't, I'd like to show you how today.  They are a great way to "up-cycle" old satin or styrofoam Christmas ornaments and a garage sale bedspread.

I make most of my snowballs from the old satin ornaments I gather during the summer at garage sales.  Sometimes I find styrofoam balls from unfinished craft projects or with a few sequins pushed in.  Those will work fine too.  The whole idea here is to find an inexpensive and lightweight sphere as the base for your snowball.

Next you need a white "candlewick" bedspread.  These are all over the place.  If you don't have one, check out the thrift stores or eBay.  I guarantee you can have one in a week. 

Tear or cut the bedspread into approximately one inch strips.  Take one long strip and hot glue one end to a styrofoam ball.  Wrap the strip around the ball until it is covered.  If a second strip is needed, just glue it on.  Add more glue wherever it's needed.  Secure the end of the strip with glue.  That's it!

 

 

I like this project because it's not Christmas-specific.  That means you can keep it out all winter.  Also, my friends that don't celebrate Christmas can enjoy this craft too.

I'll be linking to Somewhat Simple, Romantic Home, The Shabby Nest, Whipperberry, The DIY Show-Off and The Girl Creative

Mitzi

Comments

[Jennifer Pearson Vanier]

Love the texture from the old bedspread fabric. These are fab!

[Bev C]

Hello Mitzi,

These look fantastic. I love how you used the old bedspread.Happy days.Bev.xoxo

[Mitzi Curi]

Thanks, Jennifer! I suppose one could make snowmen from them too....

Mitzi

[Mitzi Curi]

Hi Bev,

Ill bet youve come across candlewick bedspread fabric, havent you? You could make some snowballs and snowmen for next winter!

Mitzi

[Melissa's Antiques]

CUTE!

[mich in mich]

oh how timely! i just picked up a really awful, old tattered chenille bathrobe for penny's! i bought it for the weathered fabric. now........... i know what i'm doing this weekend!

thanks for the tip!

[Mitzi Curi]

Hi Michelle,

Awesome! And if you get into a snowball fight with your son, these wont hurt ya.....

Mitzi