Craft a Quick Winter Felt Ball Ornament Decoration in a Snap
Bring a touch of warmth and colour to your winter decor with a homemade felt ball garland. This simple DIY project is perfect for seasonal crafters and can be adapted for any holiday or occasion.
Materials Needed ------------------
To create your felt ball garland, you'll need the following materials:
- A variety of felt balls in different colours and sizes, which can be purchased from a craft store or made at home using wool roving, felt scraps, or yarn (1, 2). - A strong thread or yarn for stringing the garland. - A large-eyed needle with a blunt tip for threading the yarn through the felt balls. - Scissors for cutting thread or yarn. - Optional embellishments such as beads, embroidery thread, or decorations for customising the felt balls (2).
Step-by-Step Tutorial ----------------------
1. **Prepare Your Felt Balls** - If making your own rolled felt balls, roll small amounts of wool roving or felt scraps between your palms with a bit of warm, soapy water to help bond the fibers. Allow to dry thoroughly (2). - If using pre-made felt balls, skip this step.
2. **Plan Your Garland** - Lay out your felt balls in the desired colour order or pattern. For a winter look, consider using cool tones like white, blue, silver, and soft pastels.
3. **Thread the Needle** - Thread a long piece of yarn or string through the needle. The length depends on where you want your garland—measure and add extra for tying off.
4. **String the Balls** - Begin threading the needle through the center of each felt ball. - Leave enough space between each ball for flexibility and visual interest, or place them close for a dense look.
5. **Secure the Garland** - Once all balls are threaded, tie a knot at each end of the yarn to keep the felt balls in place and to hang securely. - Optionally, add a loop at each end for hanging.
6. **Embellish (Optional)** - Add beads or embroider patterns onto your felt balls for extra decoration (2).
Video Tutorial Options ----------------------
For visual guidance, consider the following video tutorial options:
- TikTok: Search "ball garland Hobby Lobby" or "DIY ball garland" for quick, visual step-by-step guides that show the process in action. - YouTube: Look up "DIY felt ball garland" for detailed video tutorials covering both making felt balls from scratch and assembling the garland. - Ninjacart (How to make felt balls cheap): Offers tips and sometimes links to video demonstrations for making felt balls from scraps and assembling garlands.
Tips for Winter Decor ----------------------
- Mix in metallic or glittery balls for a festive winter sparkle. - Create a long garland for a mantle, doorway, or windowsill. - Use as a table runner or drape it along shelves or banisters for quick holiday cheer.
This simple project is perfect for seasonal crafters and can be adapted for any holiday or occasion! The felt ball garland is easy to make, even for beginners, and adds a cozy, colourful touch to your winter decorations.
References:
1. [TikTok: DIY Ball Garland](https://www.tiktok.com/search/ball%20garland%20Hobby%20Lobby) 2. [Ninjacart: How to Make Felt Balls Cheap](https://www.ninjacart.com/blog/how-to-make-felt-balls-cheap)
Incorporate home-and-garden elements into your lifestyle by crafting a felt ball garland for your winter decor. This DIY project uses a variety of felt balls and can becustomized with additional embellishments for a personal touch.
