Make your own Christmas baubles
On trouve des décorations de Christmas toutes plus merveilleuses que les autres dans les boutiques spécialisées et dans les grandes surfaces. Par contre, les boules que l’on fabrique soi-même, idéalement en compagnie des enfants, nous feront apprécier encore plus notre sapin des Fêtes car on sait qu’il est maintenant personnalisé.
How do we do it?
You will first need to prepare the following items:
– polystyrene balls (craft stores)
– 1 paper clip per ball
– Sheets of colored or patterned tissue paper
– Paper glue
– A paintbrush, a thin screwdriver and a pair of scissors
– Small gold stars to stick on (craft or stationery store)
– Optional: colored ribbons.
Realization
- Start by sticking the thin screwdriver into the ball so that you can hold it more easily.
- Then cut out small pieces of paper in different colors. Ideally, it is best to use thin paper.
- Dip the brush into the paper glue, apply it to an area slightly larger than the piece of paper to be glued and press the paper onto it with the brush.
- Apply a layer of glue over the whole thing and do the same on the whole ball.
- Once the ball is completely covered with pieces, unfold a paper clip, fold it in half and stick it into the ball until only half a centimeter is visible (which will give a ring shape).
- Hold the ball by this new fastener and carefully remove the screwdriver before covering the hole with another piece of glued paper.
- Hang the ball to dry.
All you have to do is decorate it with ribbons and small gold stars (adhesive).
With a little patience, you can create a beautiful set of Christmas baubles to decorate your tree.
