How to Create Faux Cranberry Ball Christmas Ornaments
Decorating elegantly for Christmas does not mean that you should spend a fortune on store bought decorations. By using a few craft supplies, your home can be holiday-ready in no time. Learn to make festive faux cranberry balls. Then, use these cranberry ball ornaments in a tree, wreath or swag, or simply as an addition to the table decor. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Styrofoam balls (various sizes)
- Red acrylic paint
- Narrow red ribbon
- Hot glue
- Red wooden beads
Instructions
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Paint the styrofoam balls with red acrylic paint. Use at least two coats of paint in order to prevent any white from showing through.
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Measure and cut 6 inches of ribbon to attach to every painted ball. Fold ribbon in half, creating a 3-inch loop for hanging. Attach ribbon to the ball by securing it with a dot of hot glue.
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Attach the red beads to the ball using hot glue. Move slowly to make sure that you do not create any gaps between beads. The easiest way to go about this process is to work in vertical rows.
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