I wanted to create an ornament that captured my sense of silliness and fun. Nothing says that more than googly eyes! I’m a big googly eye girl (if you’ve seen my googly eye Halloween creations, you’ll see why). Anyway, I know this project won’t be for everyone, but for those with kitsch and quirk in our hearts, it’s the perfect funny holiday accent to add to the tinsel tree!
Googly Eye Ornament
Supplies:
– Tissue paper
– Styrofoam ball ornament
– Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue
– Scissors
– Ribbon
– Straight pin
1. Rip up little strips of tissue paper and glue onto the ball. I was fortunate enough to have the one and only Mr. Tacky Glue to help me! Swoon! I do this so the pourous parts of the ball don’t pop up through the googly eyes. I think that’s kinda ugly and the tissue paper gives it a smoother finish. Thanks Pattiewack for this tip!
2. Around the center of the ball, line the larger eyes. Do a smaller size googly eye above and below the large eyes. Then finish up the top and bottom with the smallest-sized eyes.
3. Tie with a double bow for the top. Pin in place. Add a loop ribbon for hanging if desired.
So how about you? Are you googly for googly eyes?
Until next time Swellions!
P.S. I linked this post up at TaterTots and Jello’s Weekend Wrapup Party!
I am soooo makeing some of these for my tree, they are addorable…
That is a fun project and something i never would have thought of. Thanks for sharing! deb
So cute!!!
This is so great!
Strange……… but cool
Ooooh, that is amazingly elegant! You transcended the googly eye craft and made googly eye art!
It’s very cute up close and quite stylish from further away – well done for getting both elements in one Christmas ornament!