I very rarely steal an idea but Punky Brewster has a great one. They are inexpensive, easy fun, tactile and would look beautiful as party favors in a bowl at a party.
I am going in for surgery next week so I am making some for Ila and Ava for the days I am in the hospital. They can open one a day.
They remind me of that birthday party game I used to play as a kid where you passed the gift around wrapped in layers of paper and the kid that opened it when the music stopped got to keep it. People don’t play this anymore because every thing has to be equal.
Handmade Surprise Balls!
Simple, colorful and a TON of fun! The only thing more exciting than making these awesome handmade surprise balls is watching the kids have a blast opening them!
What you will need:
Crepe paper streamers in multiple colors
Small toys (the “surprises” for the center of each ball!)
Small sticker sheets, charms or jewels
White craft glue
Stickers
Instructions:
Step 1: Cut streamers into three foot lengths.
Step 2: Using one strip of streamer, wrap the main surprise toy with tissue, creating a ball shape. When you reach the end of of the strip, seal with glue or a sticker.
Step 3: Repeat process for sticker sheets, charms and jewels, alternating colors as you go. Make sure you wrap each layer to preserve the round shape of your ball!
Step 4: Seal final layer with a sticker…you’re ready to play!
