Looking for a festive craft that will wow the whole family? These DIY Giant Baubles are a magical way for kids to get creative at Christmas. Using balloons, tissue paper, and a splash of imagination, children can design oversized ornaments that glow with fairy lights and sparkle with metallic tops.
Imagine a giant bauble painted in rainbow colours, another shimmering with gold tissue, or one glowing softly with tiny copper wire lights inside. Each bauble is unique, and the process is just as fun as the finished decoration. Plus, kids will be building patience, fine motor skills, and creative confidence while making something they can proudly hang up for the holidays.
DIY Giant Baubles Craft for Kids
Idea from Kate Brinkworth
What You Need:
- Balloons
- Tissue paper
- PVA glue
- An old brush
- Metallic card
- Scissors
- String or ribbon
The Idea:
This project is all about creating large Christmas baubles using a design of your choice. Whether you go for bold colours, metallic shine, or glowing lights, the result is a festive decoration that feels handmade and magical.
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1. Prepare the balloon. Inflate a balloon and place it in a cup or cardboard ring so it doesn’t roll around.
2. Layer with tissue. Tear tissue paper into small pieces (approx. 3 × 2 cm). Using your brush, paste them over the balloon with PVA glue. Cover with 3–4 layers. Leave to dry for 1–2 days.
3. Remove the balloon. Pop or cut the balloon. If it shrinks inside, don’t worry — make a small cut, pull it out, and reshape your bauble.
4. Make the top. On metallic card, draw a large circle (approx. 15 cm) and a smaller circle inside it. Cut out the larger circle, then cut slits from the edge to the smaller circle about 1.5–2 cm apart. Fold the flaps inward to form a lid.
5. Add holes. Cut a small slit in the middle of the lid and two holes opposite each other at the open end of the bauble.
6. Thread and hang. Thread string or ribbon (about 1 m) through the bauble holes, up through the lid, tie at the top, and your giant bauble is ready to hang!
7. Optional glow. Add fairy lights inside for a magical, glowing effect. Tissue paper lets the light shine through beautifully.
Helpful Hints:
- Be patient with drying — at least three layers of tissue are needed for strength.
- Experiment with different tissue colours for variety.
- Metallic pens or glitter glue can add extra sparkle.
- Use copper wire fairy lights for a safe, stunning glow.
Why Kids Will Love this Project:
- Festive fun – Perfect for Christmas excitement.
- Skill building – Cutting, gluing, and layering strengthen fine motor skills.
- Creativity unleashed – Kids choose colors, designs, and whether to add lights.
- Confidence boost – They’ll love seeing their handmade bauble hanging proudly.
Enjoy!
This DIY Giant Baubles project is a wonderful way to combine festive spirit with hands‑on creativity. Kids learn patience while waiting for the tissue to dry, problem‑solving when shaping their bauble, and imaginative design when decorating. The end result is a festive ornament that glows with personality and pride.
So gather your balloons, tissue paper, and fairy lights, and let your child’s creativity shine this Christmas. These giant baubles aren’t just decorations — they’re memories in the making.
