Twinkling Snowball Christmas Lights You Can Make at Home

Are you decorating for Christmas yet? These DIY Christmas lights are easy to make and look like you have glittery snowballs decorating your home!

Skills Required: None. Even if you’ve never crafted before, you can make these simple light covers. You’ll be Mod Podging and sprinkling glitter.

Are you ready to embrace the holiday spirit and add some sparkle to your Christmas decor? Over here, we’re already pulling out the glitter and getting crafty, and I couldn’t wait to try a project that’s been on my list for ages: snowball Christmas lights.

There’s something so magical about the idea of twinkling snowballs brightening up your holiday space.

This DIY is not only fun but incredibly simple, making it perfect for even the busiest season of the year. Using everyday ping pong balls, some Mod Podge magic, and a sprinkle of iridescent glitter, you can create light covers that look just like glittery snowballs!

They’re the perfect touch to add whimsy and warmth to your mantel, tree, or even a festive garland. Plus, it’s a budget-friendly way to customize your Christmas lights and make your home shine brighter than ever. Let’s get started on this dazzling holiday craft!

Gather These Supplies

• Mod Podge Matte or Gloss
• White ping pong balls – 24
• Christmas lights – one strand of white, 24 bulbs
• X-Acto knife
• White glitter – large flake
• Paintbrush

Slip the balls over the lights and enjoy the sparkly snowball effect! PS: Remember to NEVER leave Christmas lights on unattended.

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DIY Snowball Lights

You'll love this Christmas light covers DIY using ping pong balls. Add glitter – so pretty!

Prep Time30 minutes mins

Active Time2 hours hrs

Dry Time2 hours hrs

Total Time4 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

Yield: 1 strand

Cost: $5

Equipment

• X-Acto Knife
• Paintbrush(es)

Materials

• Mod Podge Matte or Gloss
• 24 White ping pong balls
• 1 strand white Christmas lights 24 bulbs
• Glitter white, large flake

Instructions

• Start by taking the X-Acto knife and making a small hole in each ping pong ball. Smaller is better, as the ball will need to fit snugly over the lights later.
  
• Give each ball a generous coating of Mod Podge.
  
• Cover each ball in glitter and then allow to dry completely. I usually do one side, let dry, and do the other.
  
• Slip the balls over the lights and enjoy the sparkly snowball effect.
  

Notes

Be very careful while cutting the ping pong balls! Wear a leather glove to hold the ball if necessary.

For sprinkling glitter: use large plastic tweezers like you see in the image (you can find them in a craft section). Another thing I do is put “my balls” on a wooden skewer to paint, then I stick that into a block of floral foam to dry. It’s so handy.

For more Christmas craft ideas I think you’re going to love, check out these posts:

Believe Wood Star • Chalkboard Trees • Countdown Chalkboard • DIY Christmas Village • Farmhouse Door Decor • Farmhouse Sign • Frosted Mason Jar Luminaries • Holiday Door Hangers • JOY Plaque • Merry Christmas Decor • NOEL Wall Hanging • Peace Wood Decor • Tree Mantel Decor • Trees on Cars Shadowbox • Wood Ornament Decor • Wood Tree Centerpiece • Wood Trees with Book Pages