Tuesday, December 20, 2011

String Snow Balls

To make String Snow Balls you will need:
  • White craft glue
  • balloons
  • white cotton string
  • glitter (optional)

First thing you need to do is mix craft glue with a little water.

Blow up a balloon to the size you want your Snow Ball.

Tie your white string to the top. Now here is where you decide how long you want your string. Get it pretty long. We found by doing a few of these that the longer the string, the better.

Then an adult can wrap the string around the balloon until it ends and tie it to the top again. A child could get frustrated if you let them do the wrapping because it easily comes undone. When wrapping is done, have your child paint glue on the string. Don't miss a spot! After all the string has been glued you  can sprinkle glitter on it (remember this step is optional)!

We made like a cloths line and hung the balloons up over night before popping them.

When they are completely dry take something sharp and pop the balloon. I did this over the sink because of the glitter. It will look like the string is messed up but just get it all unstuck and the snow ball turns out nice! Pull the balloon out of the inside and cut it out!

Here is your snow ball! There are many things you can do with it! Incorporate it in your decorating around they house!


Put the on your christmas tree! 


And My kids favorite, let them play with their snow balls! They aren't gunna hurt anything.....after all it's just cotton string! =)




1 comment:

  1. I love this idea! I can't wait to make some! I'm planning several snowflake ideas for my kids in January and this is perfect!

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