Do you want something original for Christmas?Make decorations, then we would like to introduce you to this original idea. These are Christmas balls that are transparent and can therefore be filled in any way. Have you ever thought of the idea? Even children can help with filling, as there is nothing difficult about it. And even beginners will have no problems and still get a unique Christmas tree decoration. Some inspiration forChristmas balls to fillWe have put them together for you in this article so that you can get started straight away. After all, there isn't much time left until Christmas.
Of course, it is best to use transparent Christmas balls for filling. These do not necessarily have to be colorless. If you have found colored transparent balls that still make it possible to see the content, you can of course choose these too. This is purely a matter of taste. The same applies to the filling.
Plastic Christmas balls to fill or glass?
The material used to fill the Christmas balls doesn’t matter either. Choose what you like best and fits your budget. If you would like to decorate the entire Christmas tree with new, self-filled Christmas tree baubles, you should consider whether you want to invest in the more expensive glass Christmas baubles, which also break more easily, or whether you should stick with plastic.
Glass Christmas tree balls with memories
Christmas balls are often used to store certain memories. This means you can enjoy them anew every year, even after you may have forgotten them again within the year. A surprise effect is guaranteed! Photos like those used to fill Christmas balls in this example are well suited. But other items are also suitable, such as a ticket from a movie.
Christmas decorations for the tree decorations
If you have found transparent Christmas balls to fill, get something to fill them with. Or maybe you have something lying around at home that you no longer need or that was left over from your last craft project. Tiny pine cones make the baubles very Christmassy. You can also combine it with artificial snow.
Christmas balls to fill – ideas to imitate
You probably also have tinsel left over from last Christmas or have already bought it for this one. Then use it to fill the Christmas balls. Party decorations or other paper strips also go well with this, which you can of course make yourself. Plastic Christmas tree balls are usually opened completely by taking the two hemispheres apart and then putting them back together again. This makes filling easier.
Christmas balls to fill yourself
While we're on the topic of party decorations, we'd also like to show you this idea for Christmas balls to fill. Colorful confetti was used to create a colorful Christmas tree. You can also make your own confetti with a hole punch, using only Christmas colors to enhance the Christmas atmosphere.
Edible filling
Fillings that can be eaten are also very trendy, as they are perfect as a gift idea. One variant is to prepare a cocoa mixture from cocoa powder, sugar and possibly also milk powder. Additionally, you can decorate with marshmallows, sprinkles or colored sugar. Christmas balls filled with a baking mix are also popular. Simply colorful sprinkles, like those in our cover photo, are also decorative.
Christmas ball with tea
Coffee or tea is also wonderful and can simply serve as decoration. So you don't necessarily have to make tea from it. No matter which variant you choose for the edible version, it is important that it is dry. Use only dry products to avoid spoilage and mold growth. The remaining ingredients for baking mixes or cocoa are added later during preparation.
Christmas balls to fill – instructions with glitter
Glass Christmas balls for filling cannot be opened. To fill, you have to use the opening at the top, which makes the job a little more difficult and also somewhat limits the choice of filling material. It is best to add fine fillings for the Christmas balls, such as glitter, sand, cocoa or artificial snow, to the ball using a funnel that you can quickly make from a piece of paper.
Minimalist Christmas balls to fill
You can also label the Christmas balls for filling or decorate them with stickers. To ensure that the lettering is easy to read, first fill the ball with white or another light-colored artificial snow. As an alternative, you can also use cotton wool, fabric, handkerchiefs or whatever else you can think of. This ball is also suitable as a gift.
Vintage Christmas tree decorations
You can make vintage Christmas tree decorations in different ways. One variant is Christmas balls for filling, which you can decorate with such strips of newspaper, among other things. Small decorative beads in white color can also be added to the ball. Then hang this ball on the tree using twine.
Craft with music paper
You can also design the Christmas balls to fill with music paper for the same effect. It exudes charm and nostalgia, typical of vintage style and perfect for Christmas. The way in which a thin piece of rope was glued to the upper part of the ball is also effective.
Snippets of cardboard
This filling material is usually used to create nests, but is also great for filling Christmas balls. So if you still have such material left over from Easter, you can use it to fill Christmas tree decorations in any shape and decorate them in this way. If necessary, you can also make the cardboard strips yourself.
Christmas balls of any shape
As I said, you don't necessarily have to choose Christmas balls to fill. Christmas decorations are offered in many shapes and look great when filled in each of these shapes. What do you think of this idea? Punch out any motifs out of colorful paper or sturdy fabric and then add them to your chosen Christmas tree decorations. You choose the colors yourself.
Christmas balls to fill – idea with plants
This idea where you plant plants in the Christmas ball is also very original. If you add some soil and water the plants every now and then, you can even use them as decorations after Christmas. Choose a larger Christmas ball to fill and fill with more undemanding plants such as moss or succulents.
Colorful decorations for the Christmas tree
The Christmas tree will be very cheerful if you use colorful pompoms for the filling. The pompoms are available to buy, but you can also make them yourself from simple wool thread. Again, you can simply design or buy the pompoms for filling the Christmas balls in Christmas colors.
Plush wire for filling Christmas balls
Since plush wire is often used for crafting, it is usually already available in the home and can therefore be used for spontaneous craft projects. One variant is to use plush wire to create Christmas balls to fill. The wire is simply pushed through the opening little by little. Once you have filled the ball, you may need to cut off the excess.
Colorful napkins
If you use napkins to fill the Christmas balls, you can either just crumple them up and then put them into the ball or you can create confetti again by tearing the napkin into small pieces. When scrunching it up, make sure the printed side remains visible before tucking the napkin into the ball.
