How to Make Fabric Wrapped Ball Ornaments

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Assemble the items needed for this project.

   These are listed under "Things You'll Need" below.
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   Step 2: Make strips from your fabric scraps if they're not already in strips.

   Basically, you'll be winding these around and around the ball, so be generous with the amount. , Then, wrap the strip around the ball.
   
   Every now and then, stick in another pin to keep the fabric in place. , Whether you wrap neatly or randomly is entirely up to you.
   
   Be sure to keep the prettiest pieces for the outer strips that are most obvious on top. , To make the pins part of the design, thread small beads onto them and pass them through the felt shapes when tacking the fabric strips into place. , Alternatively, place a whole lot of fabric balls into Mason jars or in large bowls placed on a table or sideboard.
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   Step 3: Place a pin through the end of one strip anywhere on the ball to get it started.

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   Step 4: Continue in this manner until the whole ball has been covered.

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   Step 5: Consider improving the pins.

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   Step 6: Attach ribbon

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   Step 7: string or other trim to the top of the ball so that it can hang from a tree or other display area.

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