Create an ivy berry hazelnut orb for vibrant, eco-friendly Christmas embellishment
In the spirit of the upcoming festive season, we present a DIY project for creating lightweight hazel ball decorations adorned with ivy berries. This rustic yet elegant ornament is perfect for adding a touch of nature to your Christmas decorations.
To begin, you'll need a lightweight frame such as a foam or wire ball to serve as the core. This will help keep the ball easy to hang on a tree or in your home. Gather thin hazel branches or flexible twigs, each approximately 100cm long, with twiggy ends.
- Form the base ball: Twist and weave these branches around the ball frame to create a natural, hazel-covered sphere. Secure them tightly with floral wire or hot glue.
Next, you'll need about 20 ivy berry heads for the project. To make the ivy berry globes, wrap the branches with florist's stub wire and shape them into a ball. Randomly attach the ivy berry heads to the hazel ball, securing them with floral wire. Pinch the wire tight with pliers to ensure a secure hold.
- Add ivy berries: Evenly distribute the berries on or interspersed among the hazel twigs, ensuring balance and aesthetics.
For finishing touches, you can add a ribbon loop for hanging or spray a light coat of clear varnish or spray adhesive to hold everything in place and add slight shine.
Alternatively, you can create a collection of these globes in varying sizes, hanging them from the ceiling to create a stunning display. Or, simply hang one ivy berry globe to catch the light from a window.
For those seeking visual guides, searching for "DIY hazel twig ball Christmas ornament" or "DIY berry and twig Christmas ball decoration" online should provide you with plenty of tutorials complete with images or videos.
Remember, ivy berries are moderately toxic, so it's essential to handle them with care and wash your hands thoroughly after use. Artificial ivy berries can be used for ease and durability.
Happy crafting, and we hope your Christmas decorations are as beautiful as the ivy berry globes you create!
- To enhance the outdoor-living space and set a tranquil garden scene during the festive season, consider incorporating the handmade ivy berry globes into your landscape design, maybe hanging them in the gardens or on your home-and-garden fences.
- While the DIY hazel ball decorations are primarily designed for Christmas, with their rustic charm, they can suit other aspects of your lifestyle, adding an organic touch to outdoor-living areas like patios or invigorating your home-and-garden office space all year round.
