Faux Snowballs!


                                                        I have an idea for my mantle this year.

                                               The idea just so happens to include snowballs!

                                                                        Cajun Snowballs!



                                                        I started with some smooth foam balls.



                                                         Smooth works best....trust me :)


                                             These just happen to have handy dandy holes.


                                                                     School glue.


                                            Just paint on your glue and sprinkle your sparkle~


                                                                             Let dry.


                                                              The perfect snowball!


                                                     Step one of operation mantle complete.

                                                                Many more steps to go~

                                            I just may finish them all so I can join the Party here.

                                                                  Hope to see you there :)

                                                                               Susie~

36 comments:

michelle said...

Great idea!! They are so cute and I can't wait to see your mantel! I am excited for the parties as well!! Been working on ideas for my mantel as well for the party! Have fun!

Wendy said...

Cute idea! I can't believe Christmas is just around the corner. Excited to see your mantle!
Wendy

The Little Red Shop said...

Cool!!! hehee!!

: )

Julie M.

Richella said...

Oh, so darling. . . Cajun snowballs! Makes me think of the Cajun Night Before Christmas. Do honest-to-goodness Louisiana folks enjoy that book as much as the rest of us do? Or is it only good for those of us who don't know any better?

Tales From My Empty Nest said...

Those snowballs are so cute. I want to make some of those. Thanks for sharing. Love & blessings from NC!

~The Robin's Nest~ said...

It just warms my hear that there are others out there already laying out their Christmas plans on decor etc etc!
Love the snowballs ~ I'm into faux snow!
Robin~♥

Sara {Sara's Closet} said...

I love this! they look so pretty, I will definitley be making these this year. thanks for the idea!

DustyLu said...

Can't wait to see! Can't wait to see! Have a wonderful week! Lulu

hi-d said...

pretty!!!

Tanya said...

I was just thinking about making some of these and was looking up how to make them! Thanks for sharing this. So helpful, and beautiful :)

Mrs. Trixi said...

Oooh, oooh, I want to join. I can't wait to see all of the mantles. I still have the wonderful sign you made for me hanging above mine. I have a feeling it will be there for quite some time!

Musings Of A Gem said...

Very festive!!!

Kim said...

Easy and so stinkin' cute! I'm sure they'll bring lots of sparkle to your arrangement.

Holly said...

That just seems way too easy to be so cute. I may just have to try it to see how I can screw this one up. Nice job!

cleverlyinspired said...

Sharing on FB...love these!

Black and White {Side by Side} said...

Love these! I posted some last week from BHG, using toothpicks? They'd look great mixed in with yours!

mrs.mfc said...

Oh that is so cute!! Can't wait to see your finished product!!

The Wool Acorn said...

These are beautiful and I'm already in full Christmas mode! Time to make the snowballs!!!

xx
TheWoolAcorn

Carrie @ Dittle Dattle said...

Very clever! I moved south to get a way from the snow but I might be able to live with this hind of snowball!!! Thanks for sharing:D

Bonnie said...

These are wonderful! I have snowflakes that have that same glitter on them. Might have to make some snowballs to match. Thank you for sharing!

Courtney said...

Aw, these are so pretty. I think I'll hang a few with fishing line among my snowflakes in the window this year.

Southern Queen Bee said...

Love 'em ... Your mantel is gonna be so stinkin pretty!
Love it that I always get a preview!

Robin said...

There is just nothing better than a little sparkle for Christmas. Can't wait to see how you use your sparkly snowballs!

lArZ said...

Oh, I Love them!! I'm all about snowballs and glitter!! Thanks for the idea! But where did you find smooth balls?? i've only seen the regular ones.

cleverlyinspired said...

featured you today!
http://cleverlyinspired.blogspot.com/2010/11/i-was-inspired-to-make-these.html

AmericKim said...

Perfect! I love your snowballs!

Karina said...

So cute - can't wait to see how you put it all together.

inday_adin said...

I can't wait to see it. These snowballs look very cool. :)

Adin B

Modern Country Lady said...

Hi there- just came accross your blog via Miss Mustard seed.These snowballs are an excellent idea!! Love them !!

bj said...

I LOVE these. I am going to make some, too.:))
xo bj
Oh, I gave you a shout-out on my last BEFORE and AFTER post. :)

Pamela said...

Love these sparkly balls. I can see them in tall apothecary jars. I'm enjoying my vist to your blog.

Elizabeth @ Ucreate with Kids said...

So easy kids could make them! LOVE IT! Will be featuring this afternoon. :)

Rachel@oneprettything.com said...

Oh how pretty! Thanks so much for this, I'll be linking.

The Craft-Arty Kid said...

Love these! And so simple too. Can't wait to make my own

Holiday Sparkle - Cyndi LaChance said...

Pretty! I have tried these before but these looks lovely.....maybe I needed to use the smooth balls as you recommended!

Galexi Cupcakes said...

Hi, I'm new to your blog. Stopping over from my friend Lisa's A Vintage Vine blog. I love what you have done w/your holiday decorations. The snowballs are a great idea. Love it.
Jackie