I love a quick, easy, fun, inexpensive, practical craft project (doesn’t everybody?) and this DIY checks all those boxes! I am actually surprised how much I love these Christmas “yarn balls” – such a creative idea for an easy Christmas vase filler from my friend Carmen over at Gross to Grandiose. These yarn balls look like high-end vase filler you’d buy in a fancy home decor store, but really are super easy to make – for any season or decor style. Read on for the full how-to!
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Christmastime is heeeerrrreee!! I hope you heard that in a high pitched, annoying, sing song-y voice because that’s definitely how I said it.
I can’t believe my time to get to share with you guys is coming to a close! I’ve loved getting to serve you guys in this way by providing some hopefully quick and easy DIY projects and I thought I’d round out my time sharing something easy you can DIY for your Christmas decor! This project was kind of an accident, but I was so pleased with how they turned out!
I honestly needed something to put in this cute little sleigh from the Target dollar sport for my Christmas back porch decor to make it feel complete and it ended up actually being my favorite part of our entire porch! If you’re wanting to see the entire tour and how it turned out, you can see it here! For those that may be interested in how I made these little yarn balls, prepare to be dazzled. And by dazzled, I mean this will be the quickest DIY I’ve done for this entire holiday season.
Supplies:
- Yarn color of your choice. I got mine from Michael’s on sale!
- Styrofoam balls. Guess what? These all came in a little pack from THE DOLLAR TREE! I also bought a couple bigger ones too to add some size.
First, put a dab of hot glue on the top of your styrofoam ball and place one end of your yarn in the glue and start putting it down in a circle.
I honestly didn’t even put another dab of glue on it until I was about halfway down.
Side note, does this look like a little guy with a hat on to any of you? Just me? Here, does this help?
I totally see it. Once you make it to the halfway point, use your best judgement, but I added hot glue about every 2 to 3 times I wrapped the yarn. Then you just wrap them and put them in something to display! Super quick and easy and the good thing is that if you like them, you can easily just move them from one display to the next.
If you’re interested in making some of these for yourself, pin this for later:
Thanks so much for letting me hang out with you guys the past couple months and I certainly hope this won’t be the last time we “see” each other, but until then, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
Carmen is a wife and mama to a 3 year old girl and a new baby boy. She is a bargain hunter, math hater, and a true crime junkie. You can find her blogging about her family’s home renovations and DIY projects at Gross to Grandiose as well as on Instagram and Pinterest.
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These DIY yarn balls are such a clever and budget-friendly idea for festive vase fillers! I love how simple and affordable the supplies are, especially with the yarn and styrofoam balls from the Dollar Tree. The step-by-step process seems so easy, I’ll definitely be giving this a try for my holiday decor. Thanks for sharing this creative project!
It’s perfect for adding festive touches on a budget, which is always a win during the holidays.thanks
This DIY yarn ball project sounds amazing! So easy and creative. Can’t wait to try it for my Christmas decor, like you did for your porch.
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I absolutely adore your DIY Christmas Vase Filler Yarn Balls project! It’s not only a brilliant way to add a personal touch to holiday decor, but it also showcases your creativity and resourcefulness. The fact that these yarn balls can mimic high-end vase fillers while being so easy and inexpensive to make is truly impressive. This project is perfect for anyone looking to enhance their home with festive charm without breaking the bank. Thank you for sharing such an inspiring and fun idea.
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This sounds like such a fantastic idea for Christmas decor!
I found this DIY project super creative and budget-friendly—yarn balls as vase fillers really brighten up the holiday decor.
It’s perfect for adding festive touches on a budget, which is always a win during the holidays. Can’t wait to try this!
I found this DIY project super creative and budget-friendly—yarn balls as vase fillers really brighten up the holiday decor.
I can’t believe my time to get to share with you guys is coming to a close! I’ve loved getting to serve you guys in this way by providing some hopefully quick and easy DIY projects and I thought I’d round out my time sharing something easy you can DIY for your Christmas decor!
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This looks like such a fun and budget-friendly craft! I love how quick and easy these yarn balls are to make. They’d be perfect for adding a cozy touch to my Christmas decorations. Thanks for the great idea!
What a cute and creative holiday project. I appreciate that it doesn’t take much time or cost much to make, and the result looks like a charming addition to Christmas decorations. Really enjoyed this idea.
This DIY Christmas yarn ball idea is so simple and budget-friendly, but the finished look is surprisingly charming and festive. It’s a great way to add a cozy holiday touch to vases, trays, or baskets without spending much at all.
This DIY Christmas yarn ball idea is so simple and budget-friendly, but the finished look is surprisingly charming and festive. It’s a great way to add a cozy holiday touch to vases, trays, or baskets without spending much at all.
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These yarn balls are such a creative holiday decoration idea! I love the rustic stained wood look combined with the soft yarn texture. Going to try making these with metallic yarn for a more modern vibe this Christmas.
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Such a sweet idea using yarn balls! I always struggle with what to put in tall vases for winter and yours look perfect and totally kid-friendly. Going to grab some leftover yarn from my craft bin and try this with my little one this weekend. Thanks for the inspiration!
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Such a cute and creative DIY! Love the cozy holiday vibe these yarn balls bring to a vase.
What a fun craft idea! These yarn balls would look great in any seasonal display.
Love this tutorial! So simple yet effective for cozy home decor.
These are adorable! Great way to add texture and warmth to a winter centerpiece.
So festive and easy! Bookmarking this for my holiday decorating list.
Beautiful and budget-friendly decor idea. Thanks for the clear step-by-step!
Wonderful idea for a cozy seasonal centerpiece — the textures look so inviting and warm.
Such a charming DIY! These would brighten up any mantel during the colder months.
Lovely craft! Perfect for adding a handmade touch to holiday decor around the house.
What a charming holiday craft! Love the cozy handmade look these bring to a room.
Such a sweet seasonal decoration idea — the textures look really inviting and warm.
These yarn balls look lovely and cozy for the holidays — thanks for the clear steps. Bookmarking this for a weekend craft.
I love how simple and budget-friendly this project is! The yarn balls look so festive and would make great filler for vases or even as tree ornaments. Thanks for the easy tutorial!
Such a creative and cozy idea for holiday decorating! Thanks for sharing these fun DIY inspirations and easy steps to follow.
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What a clever and festive DIY idea! Yarn balls as vase filler are so simple yet add such a cozy touch to holiday decor. I love how this project is budget-friendly and perfect for using up leftover yarn scraps. Adding this to my Christmas crafting list!
These DIY yarn balls are such a cute and cozy Christmas vase filler idea! I also like using a cam-scanner-online tool to scan and save craft notes or templates for projects like this.
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These yarn balls turned out so cute! I love that this is a budget-friendly way to add some festive color without spending a fortune on store-bought decorations. Did you find that the glue took a long time to dry completely, or was it pretty quick? I might try making a few of these with my kids this weekend.
I like how these Christmas vase filler yarn balls turn a simple jar into something festive without spending much. The fact that they’re cheap and quick makes them feel doable for a last-minute decor update, and I could see pairing them with handmade cards from AI Christmas Card Generator for a coordinated holiday look.