Creative

Big Baubles

Make a statement with these oversized “Big Baubles" made using footballs covered in fabric. This craft originally featured in Escape to the Chateau and people still ask me about them to this day! They are simple to make and look fabulous…give it a go!

What You’ll Need:
• Plastic football or similar spherical object
• Paper cup
• Gold paint or spray
• Metal twine
• Fabric of your choice
• Braiding, gold ribbons or other festive trimmings
• Glue
• Masking tape

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Step 1.

Start with a child's football or similar spherical object. Securely attach an upside-down paper cup to the top – we sprayed ours gold – using masking tape. Attach metal twine to the top – this will be the hook for you to hang the bauble.

Step 2.

Attach the fabric to the football using glue.

Step 3.

Make bauble “divider” sections or patterns with festive braiding strips (secure with glue).

Step 4.

Tie a ribbon or colourful string from the ball, hooking through the metal twine – and hang!

If you make this, we'd love to see it. You can share it on the Escape To The Chateau Fan Club Facebook Group or tag us on Instagram @escape.to.the.chateau