I love a good surprise ball—there’s something joyful about unwrapping layer after layer to reveal little treats inside. I haven’t been gifted one yet (hint, hint), but I enjoy making them, especially when they’re themed for summer. These DIY beach ball surprise balls are bright, playful, and perfect for warm-weather gatherings.
My newest tutorial for eHow shows how to turn surprise balls into cheerful beach-ball designs that also work as place cards and party favors. They’re a great multitasking DIY: decorative, personal, and practical for entertaining. The project uses simple materials and a few easy steps to create colorful, spherical surprises your guests will love.
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These beach ball surprise balls are ideal for summer parties, pool days, or a sunny tablescape. You can personalize each ball with a guest’s name or a small tag to use them as place settings, then let guests unwrap the layers to find small treats, notes, or tiny trinkets. They’re delightful for both kids and adults and add a festive, handmade touch to any celebration.
If you enjoy seasonal crafts, consider making a batch in coordinating colors to match your party palette. Vary the contents to suit your event—candy, mini toys, or even a sweet note inside make wonderful surprises. The outer beach-ball look is achieved with simple striping and paint or colored paper, and the layered wrapping keeps the reveal fun and suspenseful.
Summer feels endless when you fill it with small pleasures like these. I hope these beach ball surprise balls inspire you to create something cheerful for your next gathering—fun to make, fun to give, and even more fun to receive.
More summery DIYs can be found on Studio DIY’s summer DIY tag.