The Joys Co.

There’s something magical about bringing a little handmade sparkle into the holiday season!

As Christmas gets closer, I always find myself looking for fun ways to add a personal touch to our decorations. And this year, I decided to turn a few simple craft supplies into colourful, sparkling Christmas ornaments.

This is one of those projects that lets you get creative, play with colours, and make something truly your own. No two ornaments need to look alike, and that’s exactly what makes them so special!

A little sparkle, a lot of creativity

For this project, I used foam balls as the base and decorated them with an assortment of colourful sequins. I especially love mixing different shapes, sizes, and colours to create little floral patterns and playful combinations.

The result? Tiny, sparkly works of art that catch the light and bring so much personality to the Christmas tree!

What you’ll need

• Foam balls in your preferred size
• Assorted sequins in different colours, shapes, and sizes
• Long sewing needles
• Twine or decorative cord for hanging
• Scissors

Let’s make some Christmas magic!

1. Choose your colours

Start by gathering your favourite sequins. Mix and match colours, experiment with different shapes, or create a little colour palette before you begin. There are no rules here!

2. Start decorating

Place a sequin against the foam ball and secure it with a long sewing needle. Continue adding sequins, slightly overlapping them if you like, to create a fuller look.

You can make little flowers by layering different sequins and adding a smaller, colourful one in the centre. Or simply mix everything together for a fun, vibrant effect.

3. Cover your ornament

Keep adding sequins until the foam ball is covered. Take your time and enjoy the process. You can follow a pattern or let your creativity take the lead!

4. Add the hanging loop

Cut a small piece of twine or decorative cord and create a loop for hanging. Secure it firmly to the foam ball with a needle, making sure it is stable enough to hang on your tree.

5. Admire your little creation!

And that’s it! Your handmade Christmas ornament is ready to sparkle.

The joy is in making it your own

What I love most about this project is that every ornament can have its own personality. You can go for traditional Christmas colours, create a rainbow of bright sequins, or make a whole collection inspired by your favourite colour combinations.

They also make lovely handmade gifts or little additions to Christmas wrapping.

And remember, handmade doesn’t have to mean perfect. Sometimes the most beautiful things are the ones that come from simply experimenting, playing with materials, and enjoying the moment.

A little foam, a handful of sequins, and a bit of imagination — that’s all it takes to add some extra sparkle to the season!

Let’s make this Christmas a little more colourful, a little more creative, and a whole lot more joyful. ❤️

Explore • Create • Celebrate 

— The Joys Co.