Christmas decorations using polystyrene balls: 10 enchanting ideas

Making Christmas decorations, for those who are particularly inclined to DIY projects, is a very fun activity. In addition to the fact that, by making the decorations yourself, you can make fantastic, eco-friendly and very low-cost gift ideas. One of the most popular materials for this kind of task are polystyrene balls - a very versatile and very cheap material.

The ball, as we well know, is one of the symbols of Christmas. With a polystyrene base, making a unique decoration (or part of a larger composition) can be very simple.

Listed below are a few extraordinary ideas from which you can draw inspiration for your Christmas creations.

The first thing that comes to mind when seeing polystyrene balls is undoubtedly the baubels to hang on the tree. These spheres, covered in newspaper using the découpage technique and decorated with glitter are very original and simple to make.

For a more traditional flavor, you can consider wrapping them in string. You will get a rustic decoration that matches the shabby chic style.

And how about making some very cute snowmen? All you need to do is attach two or more, one on top of the other, and decorate them like snowmen. They can be a great decoration for your home or a fun project for the kids to do.

For knitting enthusiasts, making wool-wrapped Christmas balls, with the addition of other small details, is easy and exciting.

And how about making a nice patchwork wrapping? The results when you mix shapes, colors and materials are always enchanting.

For incredibly original decorative balls, try simulating sweets and chocolates. The cupcake in the photo really looks tempting and delicious. But all it is, is a polystyrene ball covered in glitter, with a cup attached underneath and a small ball on top.

If you want some non-traditional snowmen, you can attach a snowman's head to a jar or bottle. It will become a whimsical, one-of-a-kind decoration.

With wool, you can knit balls in the shape of amusing little gnomes that are currently very popular.

And then, for a fabulous Christmas wreath to attach to a door, join together many balls of different sizes, perhaps mounted on a wooden circle or wire that acts as a frame. The one in the picture is made with balls covered in wool, but they can be made with other types of materials and different patterns.

Finally, here is an excellent example of a centerpiece suitable for a Christmas table and with an informal and cheerful character.

Which of these ideas did you want to try?