Saturday, June 11, 2011

A sponge ball tutorial

I'm on a water/splash/pool party kick.  
I may have to plan a party just to get it out of my system!

Inspired by The Purple Pug, LAUGH loud SMILE big and One Charming Party - I made these.

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Here's how.
I used Dollar Tree sponges (10/pack) and some rubber bands 
(also from $ Tree).  
I cut each sponge in half.  Then in half again.  
Giving you 4 even pieces from each sponge.  
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I took 3 sponges (12 pieces) and twisted.  
It would help to have an extra set of hands for this step.
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Next, I wrapped a rubber band around the pieces several times.  
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Then 'fluff'.  
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They are super easy to make.  
Apparently, the lizard thinks his school friends would like some too.  
Time to head back to the store!

*I initially just used 2 sponges (8 pieces) which looks like this. 
Just as cute :) 
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I would love to know if you make these...and I'd love to see pictures too 
(you can post them to my Facebook page)

sharing this idea here:


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11 comments:

  1. KristinJune 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    I am in the same situation as you! Bought a variety of sponges to use and I am planning a water play date once my son is out of school next week! Saw these initially on One Chariming Party.

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  2. VickiJune 11, 2011 at 11:19 AM

    Love them!! I like the idea of the rubber bands! Think I'll have to make more this summer for the kiddos!!!
    Vicki (LAUGH loud SMILE big)

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  3. Jen @ Party DreamzJune 11, 2011 at 10:20 PM

    Love this! I'm going to try it!

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  4. PolkaJune 12, 2011 at 1:19 PM

    very cool idea :) and so easy to make

    psss you have a very nice and interesting blog

    best
    polka

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  5. Amanda @ Serenity NowJune 13, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Cool idea!! My girls would love this for the pool. :)

    Thanks so much for joining my Weekend Bloggy Reading party (and for linking back-I appreciate that!). Hope you'll stop by Serenity Now again soon. :)

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  6. Lissa (Bellenza)June 13, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Cute colorful idea! Can see loads of summer water fun with these!

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  7. Sweet FloweretJune 13, 2011 at 1:31 PM

    Would love it if you'd link this up to my 20 Minute Tuesday party.
    It's for projects that take 20-30 minutes and cost less than $10.
    Thanks for considering ;)
    Tina
    http://sweetfloweret.blogspot.com

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  8. UnknownJune 13, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    This is simply perfect and so much fun!
    Would you be willing to post it to our family themed link party ~ Playdate at http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2011/06/playdate-link-party-in-summer-12.html ?

    Cheers,
    Lori
    Come & Play :: Playdate
    www.beneahtherowantree.com

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  9. SaraJune 14, 2011 at 11:24 PM

    How neat! My boys will love this and it won't make a mess to make! Thanks for sharing :)

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  10. Kelli WJune 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Those are so fun! I love that they are so cheap to make too...must add sponges to my shopping list:)

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  11. Lexie Loo, Lily, Liam & Dylan TooJune 15, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Neat idea!

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