How to Make a Christmas Ornament Out of Tennis Ball

- Tennis balls (new or used)

- Acrylic paint (in a variety of Christmas colors)

- Paintbrushes

- Glitter (in a variety of colors)

- Glue

- Ribbon

- Scissors

Instructions:

Step 1: Prepare the tennis balls.

- If you're using new tennis balls, you'll need to cut a small hole in the side of each ball.

- If you're using used tennis balls, you can skip this step.

Step 2: Paint the tennis balls.

- Use the acrylic paint to paint the tennis balls in a variety of Christmas colors.

- You can be creative with your designs, or you can follow one of the patterns provided below.

Step 3: Add glitter.

- Once the paint is dry, use glue to add glitter to the tennis balls.

- You can add glitter to the entire ball, or you can just add it to certain areas, such as the stripes or the letters.

Step 4: Add a ribbon.

- Cut a piece of ribbon about 12 inches long.

- Thread the ribbon through the hole in the side of the tennis ball.

- Tie the ribbon in a knot.

Step 5: Hang your Christmas ornaments!

- You can hang your Christmas ornaments on your tree, from your mantel, or anywhere else you like.

Patterns for Christmas Ornament Tennis Balls

- Stripes: Paint the tennis ball with alternating stripes of red and green.

- Snowflakes: Paint snowflakes on the tennis ball using white acrylic paint.

- Santa hats: Paint the tennis ball red with a white brim. Add a white pom-pom to the top of the hat.

- Christmas trees: Paint a green Christmas tree on the tennis ball. Add ornaments and a star to the tree.

- Reindeer: Paint a brown reindeer on the tennis ball. Add antlers and a red nose.