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Make an Armored Ornament Out of Thumbtacks

15 December 2008 3,836 views 4 Comments

by heather

Make an amazing-looking Christmas ball ornament using a styrofoam ball and some silver thumbtacks. It looks like armor! [project by Cristina from Bueno Bonito y Barato]

Project Estimate:

  • Styrofoam ball, 3 for $1
  • Package of thumbtacks, $1

Total cost: $2

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4 Comments »

  • Frog Riding Bike said:

    This looks really cool, I couldn’t guess what’s it made of until I read.

  • Ally said:

    That is so cool! I think I’ll make one for my grandma.

  • Dollar Store Crafts » Blog Archive » Make Tacky Shoes said:

    [...] you a couple bucks to update a pair of shoes you already have. If you don’t like it on shoes, try this idea for the upcoming holiday season (glam up your ornaments instead). [click here for more [...]

  • Cristina said:

    Thank you!

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