Step 7:

In the morning of the next day, the glue yarn ball should be stiff and hard. If it is still damp, I would give it a second day. If it’s dry, you can pop the balloon! You should be left with a colorful decorative yarn ball.

That’s it! Now fill a basket or a large apothecary jar or even a big glass trifle bowl would be fun too!

With these bright spring colors, it’s bound to bring a little happiness indoors.

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KamiMarch 22, 2011

Step 2:

Slightly blow up one 5 inch round balloon.

Pull out a big bunch of yarn from the yarn ball itself. It is helpful to wrap it around your hand holding onto the end as to avoid tangling of the yarn (I learned this one the hard way – what a mess!) Dunk the yarn into the glue/water mixture making it all wet. Squeeze it out before wrapping.

How to Make Easy DIY Yarn Pumpkins Using Balloons

Looking for a fall craft to decorate your house? These adorable yarn pumpkins made out of balloons, string, and glue will make beautiful centerpieces or mantle decorations for this autumn and Halloween.

Last Christmas, one of my good friends decided she was going to make her own Christmas tree ornaments. She is a crafty person and often tackles DIY projects with much success. Two weeks later, she had her Christmas tree covered with these pretty ornaments made out of yarn! I was super impressed.

As I was sitting here the other day, thinking about what fall crafts to do with my kids, my friend’s Christmas tree ornaments popped in my head. Why not use orange yarn and make a pumpkin using the same method?

Now, before you go out and buy materials for this yarn pumpkin, I want to note that this is not an easy project. It took a lot of running back and forth, glue on the floor, and a few failed pumpkins before I successfully made one.

Also, your kids can try and help, but I would say this is more of an adult DIY project (my daughter did like playing with the glue though). That said, the finished yarn pumpkin is the perfect fall decoration for your home and worth the effort.

How to Make Yarn Ball Ornaments

Have you ever seen those stylish bowls of yarn ball ornaments in gorgeous homes or magazine articles? Did you know that you can make them yourself at home using some scraps of yarn leftover from other projects? You can use any colour you like to match your decor. They are super quick and easy to make but rather messy!

You can display yarn ball ornaments in a bowl or basket or how about hanging them for a different display? You could also use string for your balls for a more rustic look. Let your creativity run wild.

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