Decorative orbs have been around now for a while. I felt like mine were kinda dated and well just blah. I really just didn’t like them anymore. Then I happened to see in a BHG magazine where they used Styrofoam balls covered them with fabric to make decorative orbs. They were so cute! I thought why don’t I just take the ones I already had and decoupage them! Here is my version..
Materials needed: Decorative orbs, various sizes 4in & 5in. Quick Cuts single fabric squares 18″ x 21″(Wal-Mart in the quilting section), burlap (burlapfabric.com), and/or any fabric you might have left over from another project. Mod Podge Hard Coat, Fiskars rotary cutter & mat, scissors and a sponge applicator.
Cut your fabric with a rotary cutter in long 1 inch strips. I found one of the Quick Cuts squares is enough fabric for two orbs! I used Hard Coat Mod Podge because a few of my orbs were covered with tile and grout, and I wanted to make sure the fabric would stick. Paint the Mod Podge on the orb and then start wrapping the fabric. Let the fabric wrap naturally where it wants to go in a crisscross fashion so it will lie flat. Paint over the fabric with the Mod Podge as you go. Wrap it until the end, you might need two layers so the old orb color or pattern does not show through. Make sure you coat with a good amount of Mod Podge. Let it Dry! That’s it.
* Just a hint when using the burlap for the orb, it will get messy, it doesn’t like to stick, so work slowly and use lots of Mod Podge. On thicker fabrics, you may need to cut small strips and apply near the end instead of wrapping, so the shape of the orb remains round.*
Good Luck! This super easy and so updated. I love them again!
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Hi, Kim
I love the fabric you picked out they looks lovely!
These look much better and easy to do.
Vanessa
Quick, cheap and very pretty! My kind of craft
Love these! Love the fabric too!!
Very pretty and eye-catching-I love what you can do with decoupage and fabric!
Aah – mod podge, a girls best friend!
Those are fantastic!
So cute! These would be beautiful in so many different decors!
These turned out so great. Well done!!! Here’s an invitation to come link them up: http://www.finecraftguild.com/new-year-new-linky-party/ . Our readers would love to find your work!
Hi Kim!
Stopping by from Anything goes at Eye Heart Mondays. This orbs are really nice. I have some fabric so I’ll get some Styrofoam balls and totally try this!
Thanks for sharing
Greetings from Spain
Wow! I love the texture of the burlap one! I can’t watit to try it.
How fun!!! You’ve inspired me! My mom gave me a bag full that need some… help!
I just love how yours turned out! The fabric you used is perfect! I also love the different textures!
You’ve been featured for Functional Friday tomorrow!
Thanks so much for stopping by to link up!
~Angela
Love this idea! I’ve got to try it thank you so much for sharing! Found you over at Giggles, Glitz and Glam!
xoxo,
Lilli
Onestopbabygifts.blogspot.com
I have blah looking decorative balls too. This is definitely the way to fall in love with them again. Thanks!
They turned out really cute! Good job.
I featured you today
http://www.jaqsstudio.com/2012/01/made-by-me-16-linky-party-and-features.html
-Q
Great project! I love how they turned out! I love that you simply remade what you already had on hand…that is my kind of project! Thanks for sharing!
You’ve been featured!
http://makinglemonadeblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/refresh-your-nest-friday-19.html
Those are so cute! I would love some for my white bowl!
Great up-do, Kim! So many options with fabric and I love the texture the burlap brings to your collection!
These are gorgeous.. love the fabric you chose, makes them soo cute and fun! thanks so much for sharing with the Pink hippo party.. can’t wait to see what you share next!