Catcht he holiday lights with a shimmering, handmade Golden Disco Ball Ornament! This easy, hands-on craft turns a plain styrofoam ball and a handful of gold brads into a dazzling decoration for Christmas or New Years Eve. Perfect for older kids, it's a great way to add a little sparkle to your holiday season.
A 15–30 minutes craft for ages 7–12, using supplies you likely already have — Styrofoam Balls, Ribbons, and Brads.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
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Start with the ribbon. Otherwise, you might run out of space to place it later. Poke your brads through the ribbon and into the styrofoam ball. Make sure there are at least three securing the ribbon to the ball.
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Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
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