Christmas balls do it yourself

2024 Author: Priscilla Miln | [email protected]. Last modified: 2023-12-16 00:21

Christmas balls are a necessary attribute of the New Year. On the shelves of stores, we see a huge variety of balls, dazzling with their beauty.

Why balloons?

There are many stories about how Christmas balls came to be. One of them says: once in Germany there was a crop failure of apples. And without apples there could not be a holiday, because they were the main decoration. Then the inhabitants of Germany went to the glassblowers and asked them to blow apples out of glass. And the Christmas tree was decorated, and the residents were satisfied. This story reminds us of a fairy tale. Now, of course, Christmas tree balls have lost all signs of apples, only a similar shape remains. Nevertheless, the tradition was born and continues to live to this day.

What's a holiday without diamonds?

Over time, Christmas balls, painted by masters, real professionals in their field, began to come into fashion. They can be made to order, agreeing in advance on the shape and ornament. For handmade Christmas balls, of course, you will have to pay a little more than for simple ones, but you will definitely be sure that no one else has them.

The production of such unique toys is carried out by one of the divisions of the Versace fashion house. Few people talk about itknows what doesn't stop them from thriving in creating home furnishings. Copies of such Christmas decorations are limited and can only be purchased from the official Versace website. The price of such toys starts from 100 euros. The design uses precious metals and stones.

There are also many such companies in Russia. They are available in almost all cities of the country ("Ariel" in Nizhny Novgorod, "Style-Studio" in Khimki, etc.).

Creating with our own hands

No one obliges you to buy Christmas balls, and even more so for that kind of money. You can make wonderful Christmas toys yourself. Creating New Year's masterpieces with your own hands, you can plunge into the atmosphere of the holiday, take part in its history. Surely everyone wants to surprise their loved ones with unusual gifts. No one doubts that store toys amaze with their splendor and riot of colors, sparkles and ornaments. But believe me, getting a homemade toy as a gift is much nicer!

In fact, making Christmas balls with your own hands is not at all difficult. To do this, you will need: special materials, from which, in fact, you will make your toy, a little talent and imagination, and, of course, a good mood! Today it will not be difficult to find some kind of guide on how to create a New Year's work of art. An abundance of photos and step-by-step instructions will make the creation process simple and enjoyable for the soul. In our article, we will look at the most popular ways to make your balloons bright and unusual.

Openwork fairy tale

Probably everya girl at least once in her life held a hook or knitting needles in her hands. Remember the same technology lessons at school. Air loop, facial and purl loops, yarn over, loop with two turns - these are terms familiar to all women. So why not take some leftover yarn and crochet original Christmas balls?

Some people associate knitting with something that has long gone out of fashion. “Only grandmothers knit,” many say. But in fact, knitted Christmas tree balls are something magical, sophisticated, truly beautiful and unusual!

Schemes for such work are trivially simple and do not require special skills. The main materials for creating such a ball are a hook or knitting needles, yarn, an inflatable ball and PVA glue. The execution algorithm is very simple:

• first you need to tie an openwork base, which will be the frame of the toy;
• then dip it in glue;
• put the balloon inside the knitted frame and inflate it;
• when the knitted base is dry, deflate the ball and carefully remove it.

Your toy is ready! These Christmas decorations will create a homely and cozy atmosphere.

Also, you can tie ready-made Christmas balls. Plastic or glass, with or without glitter - it's up to you. The knitting algorithm for such a “cloak” is practically no different from the previous one. The only difference is that the frame is already there - a Christmas ball, and you just need to tie it around, creating beautiful patterns and ornaments with yarn, crochet and, of course, with your hands.

Knitted balls require a little more effort. But the choice of ornament is much wider. You can knit your favorite print and match the colors you like. Balloons with a typical Norwegian ornament - snowflakes and deer look very cute.

Napkins, scissors and glue

Decoupage technique is very popular among needlewomen. Its main advantage is that it allows you to remake the item to your liking. The essence of this technique is that you stick fragments of napkins on any object.

Balloons are no exception. You can decorate your ball with any pattern you like. The materials you will need are a ball blank, a paper napkin with a pattern of your choice, PVA glue, varnish and other decorations.

The execution scheme is really simple:

• First you need to select a fragment of the picture that you will stick. It can be cut, but it is better to cut it off carefully.
• Then remove the top layer (the one with the picture). He's just what we need.
• Next, you simply stick the pattern onto the ball, smoothing it with a brush.
• By the same principle, you need to paste over the entire ball. When the ball is dry, cover it with acrylic varnish. If you do not have it, you can replace it with hairspray.

Photo album on balloons

Time does not stand still, progress moves forward. Nowadays, you can even print photos on your toys, and you get a real photo album on balloons! In order to make such an unusual itemto decorate the Christmas tree, it is better to use transparent Christmas balls - then the photo will be clearer. Then you need to print a photo on a napkin.

To do this, you need to attach the top layer of the napkin to a regular sheet with adhesive tape, then set the print. The printer will do everything for you. And then follow the instructions above. As a result, you will get a cozy Christmas toy that will serve as a great gift for your loved ones!

Winter beading pattern

If you are an ardent lover of beads, beads and rhinestones, then you will like this idea. A Christmas tree toy can not only be tied or made of paper, but also decorated with beads. You will have to sweat over such a toy, because working with beads is hard and painstaking work. In order to make a beaded mantle for a ball, you will need the ball itself, wire and various things (beads, beads, rhinestones, etc.). You can use glass or plastic Christmas balls, whichever you like.

Everything is done very simply: beads and any other decorations are put on the wire, and then all this is attached to the ball. The flexibility of the wire will allow you to imitate a frosty pattern on the window. Let your imagination run wild, and then your "beaded mantle" will definitely amaze everyone!

Large sizes have not been canceled

Big Christmas balls are something new in the toy industry. Such decorations will definitely not leave your Christmas tree unattended. If you love original ideas and want to design yourChristmas trees are non-standard, then turn on your imagination and get down to business! You can make large Christmas balls from paper, thread, cardboard - the choice of material is quite wide. There are a lot of ideas that come with instructions for how to do it. Paper Christmas balls will look very original if you take, for example, the pages of a magazine or an old book as a basis. In order to make a Christmas tree ball from threads, you will need PVA glue, a balloon and threads. First you need to moisten the thread in glue. Then wrap it around the ball. When the thread dries, the balloon should be deflated and carefully removed.

The toy can be decorated with beads or covered with gold paint. These decorations look great on a Christmas tree.

Holiday for kids

New Year is the most magical holiday, especially for children. This is the time when they make wishes, look forward to Santa Claus, receiving gifts and, of course, the Christmas tree. What kid doesn't love decorating the Christmas tree with garlands and toys? Especially when you can make them yourself.

The idea of making Christmas balls with images of characters from your favorite cartoon will definitely appeal to any child, because everyone can do it. You will only need one-color balls and paints. They can be acrylic, or you can use the most ordinary gouache. But if you use gouache, keep in mind that it will need to be varnished, otherwise the paint will not last long and will soon begin to crumble. Brush in hand - and to work! Your imagination has no limit. You can draw funny facesfavorite patterns or leave a holiday greeting - whatever. Surely every child will be pleased to see a toy that he made himself on the New Year tree.

Just look at the variety of ideas! Absolutely everyone can make Christmas balls with their own hands, regardless of age. Homemade toys will become an unusual piece of furniture that will create a warm and cozy atmosphere in your home, and will also serve as a wonderful gift for family and friends. What could be better than a gift made with love with your own hands? Therefore, choose any idea you like, turn on your imagination and get down to business as soon as possible! The New Year is just around the corner!