Styrofoam ball ornaments are a delightful way to add a personal and crafty touch to your home decor. Here are 16 creative ideas to transform these simple balls into dazzling decorations that will make your holiday season sparkle.

1. Nature’s Touch

Nature-inspired ornaments create a rustic charm.
Nature-inspired ornaments create a rustic charm.

Attach small pinecones or acorns to your styrofoam ball for a rustic, natural look. I like to bring a bit of the outdoors inside during the holiday season.

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Decorative Pinecones Set
Decorative Pinecones Set
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Natural Acorns for Crafting
Natural Acorns for Crafting
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Adhesive Glue Dots
Adhesive Glue Dots
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2. Animal Friends

Animal-themed ornaments add an adorable touch.
Animal-themed ornaments add an adorable touch.

Craft cute animal ornaments from styrofoam balls, adding ears and tiny features. They’re adorable and make great gifts for animal lovers.

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Craft Foam Balls
Craft Foam Balls
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Acrylic Paint Set
Acrylic Paint Set
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Assorted Craft Felt
Assorted Craft Felt
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3. Jingle Bell Delight

Jingle bell ornaments add a playful sound to your decor.
Jingle bell ornaments add a playful sound to your decor.

Attach tiny jingle bells to your styrofoam ball for a musical ornament. The gentle jingle brings a playful sound to your decor.

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Mini Jingle Bells
Mini Jingle Bells
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Craft Foam Balls
Craft Foam Balls
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Hot Glue Gun Kit
Hot Glue Gun Kit
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4. Button Bonanza

Button-covered ornaments add a playful and tactile element.
Button-covered ornaments add a playful and tactile element.

Glue colorful buttons onto your styrofoam ball for a playful and tactile ornament. I love the vintage vibe that buttons bring to holiday decor.

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Assorted Colorful Buttons
Assorted Colorful Buttons
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Craft Glue for DIY Projects
Craft Glue for DIY Projects
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Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
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5. Personalized Portraits

Self-portrait ornaments personalize your holiday decor.
Self-portrait ornaments personalize your holiday decor.

Create a self-portrait ornament using paint and yarn to mimic your features. It’s a unique way to personalize your tree, and kids love seeing their own faces hanging up.

Products that could assist:

Acrylic Color Paint Set
Acrylic Color Paint Set
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Multicolor Yarn Bundle
Multicolor Yarn Bundle
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Styrofoam Craft Balls
Styrofoam Craft Balls
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6. Sparkle with Sequins

Sequin-covered ornaments add a touch of glamour.
Sequin-covered ornaments add a touch of glamour.

Cover your styrofoam ball with sequins for a bit of holiday sparkle. I always enjoy how they catch the light and add a magical shimmer to my tree.

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Assorted Sequin Craft Pack
Assorted Sequin Craft Pack
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7. Fabric-Covered Elegance

Elegant fabric-covered styrofoam ball ornaments add a personal touch.
Elegant fabric-covered styrofoam ball ornaments add a personal touch.

Wrap styrofoam balls in colorful fabric scraps to create an elegant ornament. I love using leftover fabrics from past projects to give each piece a unique personality.

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Assorted Fabric Scrap Bundle
Assorted Fabric Scrap Bundle
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Styrofoam Craft Balls
Styrofoam Craft Balls
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Glue Gun with Fabric Glue Sticks
Glue Gun with Fabric Glue Sticks
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8. Snowman Magic

Snowman ornaments bring a playful charm to your decor.
Snowman ornaments bring a playful charm to your decor.

Turn your styrofoam ball into a snowman ornament by adding a tiny hat and scarf. It’s a fun project that kids will love to help with.

A few suggestions:

Miniature Top Hat Set
Miniature Top Hat Set
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Colorful Mini Scarves
Colorful Mini Scarves
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Craft Buttons Assortment
Craft Buttons Assortment
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9. Twinkling Beads

Bead-covered ornaments create a dazzling effect.
Bead-covered ornaments create a dazzling effect.

Cover your styrofoam ball with twinkling beads for a dazzling ornament. The way they reflect light is simply enchanting.

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Assorted Twinkling Beads
Assorted Twinkling Beads
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Strong Adhesive Craft Glue
Strong Adhesive Craft Glue
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Craft Styrofoam Balls
Craft Styrofoam Balls
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10. Vintage Lace

Lace-wrapped ornaments bring vintage elegance.
Lace-wrapped ornaments bring vintage elegance.

Wrap your styrofoam ball in delicate lace for a vintage-inspired ornament. I love the elegance and texture that lace brings to the tree.

Some ideas to consider:

Delicate Lace Trim
Delicate Lace Trim
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Fabric Glue for Crafts
Fabric Glue for Crafts
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11. Painted Perfection

Painted ornaments offer a vibrant and custom touch.
Painted ornaments offer a vibrant and custom touch.

Paint your styrofoam balls with acrylics to create vibrant, custom designs. I find painting to be a soothing way to express my creativity during the holidays.

Possibly handy products:

Acrylic Paint Set
Acrylic Paint Set
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Paint Brushes Assortment
Paint Brushes Assortment
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Styrofoam Craft Balls
Styrofoam Craft Balls
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12. Festive Santa

Santa ornaments bring jolly fun to your tree.
Santa ornaments bring jolly fun to your tree.

Turn your styrofoam ball into a Santa ornament using a bit of red felt and a cotton ball for the beard. It’s jolly fun to create and display.

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Red Felt Sheets
Red Felt Sheets
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Craft Cotton Balls
Craft Cotton Balls
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Styrofoam Craft Balls
Styrofoam Craft Balls
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13. Glam with Glitter

Glitter-coated ornaments add ultimate glam.
Glitter-coated ornaments add ultimate glam.

Coat your styrofoam ball in glitter for ultimate glam. The sparkle is irresistible and adds a touch of magic to any tree.

Useful items to consider:

Loose Craft Glitter
Loose Craft Glitter
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Spray Adhesive for Crafts
Spray Adhesive for Crafts
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Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
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14. Geometric Patterns

Geometric patterns add a modern flair to your decor.
Geometric patterns add a modern flair to your decor.

Paint geometric patterns onto your styrofoam ball for a modern, chic look. I find that geometric designs add a sophisticated touch to any holiday display.

These products might be useful:

Acrylic Paint Set
Acrylic Paint Set
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Fine Tip Paint Brushes
Fine Tip Paint Brushes
$6.99
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Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
Styrofoam Balls for Crafts
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15. Yarn-Wrapped Wonders

Yarn-wrapped ornaments bring a cozy texture.
Yarn-wrapped ornaments bring a cozy texture.

Wrap yarn around your styrofoam balls for a cozy, textured look. This is a great way to use up leftover yarn from other projects.

A few choices to try:

Assorted Yarn Pack
Assorted Yarn Pack
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Styrofoam Craft Balls
Styrofoam Craft Balls
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Decorative Hanging Twine
Decorative Hanging Twine
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