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Nothing says “Merry Christmas” quite like the DIY giant Christmas ornaments I’ll be sharing with you in this post! Instead of spending a small fortune to to festoon the outside of your house with large outdoor ornaments, you can make giant Christmas ornaments with just a few dollars’ worth of supplies.
I’m no craft queen, but these jumbo Christmas ornaments proved too cute to resist. I love Christmas decor and have a particular fondness for whimsical Christmas decorations, so these DIY oversize outdoor Christmas ornaments appealed to me immediately. Plus, it’s the kind of craft project that’s right up my alley — quick, easy, and affordable!
These easy DIY outdoor oversized ornaments practically ooze Christmas cheer. It took me all of half an hour to put mine together, which was time well spent, in my opinion! Here’s how to make giant ornaments for outside to help make your home “merry and bright!”
How To Make Giant Christmas Ornaments
Follow this super simple tutorial to make your own giant Christmas decorations. To go beyond the classic ornament look, I’ve included some additional decoration ideas near the bottom of this post for creative inspiration!
You’ll need:
- Inflatable play balls in Christmas colors*
- Empty yogurt or sour cream container
- Silver spray paint
- Wire
- Silicone waterproof sealant
*If you can’t find a toy ball in red, green, silver, etc., you could always use spray paint to get the effect you’re looking for!
Directions:
Start by using spray paint to paint the ball(s) your desired color — you may need to apply a few thin coats to get complete coverage. (If the ball is already a suitable color, proceed to the next step!)
Next, use silver paint to cover the outside of an empty plastic container or cup, then allow the paint to dry completely. Once dry, poke or drill two small holes (one on each side) near the base of the container.
Feed a length of wire through the holes, then tie or bend it to form a small, closed loop.
Position the rim of the container against the surface of the ball, then attach the cap using a waterproof silicone glue or sealant. Allow the glue to dry for several hours, or overnight to make sure the bond is secure.
Tip: You can position the container over a part of the ball you want to cover up, like a barcode or air valve.
When you’re ready to hang your oversized Christmas ornaments, you can use the leftover wire as “ribbon” to hang them from tree branches. To hang them on eaves or front porches, use cup hooks to hang them at various heights near your front door. (You could even hang your DIY Christmas ornaments in a window as a festive display, loop garland along your eaves and hang an ornament between each loop — the possibilities are endless!)
More Ways To Decorate DIY Large Christmas Ornaments
- Check your local dollar store for play balls. (They don’t all have to be the same size or color!)
- If you can’t find play balls, beach balls would probably work just fine.
- Use painter’s tape and contrasting paints to create horizontal or vertical stripes.
- Use a stencil to add a holiday message or design to your ornaments.
- If you’re handy with a paint brush, use gold and black paints to turn your ornaments into giant jingle bells.
- Add some serious sparkle with spray adhesive and craft glitter.
- Cut reflective prism paper into diamonds or other shapes and attach them to your ornaments with silicone sealant.
- Use prism tape to add reflective stripes to your ornaments — they’ll shine beautifully under your outdoor lights!
Where would you hang these oversized outdoor Christmas ornaments?
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