These Sponge Balls are perfect to take to the lake, pool, or just throw around in the front yard. They are fun to play with wet or dry and are great to use for all sorts of games.
Sponge Balls are really so easy to make and very inexpensive. I made 6 balls for $1, yup just $1! All of the supplies that I needed I bought at my local dollar store.
You will need
- sponges (I purchased a 10 pk from the $1 Store)
- zip ties
- scissors
Start out by cutting each sponge into four strips.
Group six sponge strips and wrap with a zip tie.
Tighten the zip tie and you will see the ball shape form automatically.
Trim the end of the zip tie as close to the end as you can. You don’t want to leave it out because it will scratch if the ball is grabbed wrong.
And wallah! You have a sponge ball. Easy Peasy!
I have used these for indoor tossing games instead of a bean bag, but add water and that’s when they get really fun! (Outdoors of course!) What games would you play with these sponge balls?
cookieandclaire says
July 6, 2011 at 9:13 pmThese are too cute! I can see some fun games in our plastic pool with these! Thank you for sharing it!
LrSchwtz says
July 11, 2011 at 5:57 pmThanks for this fun idea! Please stop by http://www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I’m your newest follower!
Kim @ Cheap Chic Home says
July 11, 2011 at 9:00 pmThese are so cute — I don’t have little ones anymore, but sure would love an excuse to make some.
Ginger says
July 14, 2011 at 1:42 amtons o fun! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!
Terry says
May 31, 2012 at 7:55 pmThis is such a clever idea. Definitely pinning these. Thanks for sharing at our party this week.
Melanie @ bear rabbit bear says
June 1, 2012 at 6:37 pmVery clever for the pool or bathtub! Thanks for linking to Things I’ve Done Thursday!
Michelles Tasty Creations says
June 12, 2012 at 12:37 amLove these! I think I would just sit in hiding and throw them at my kids! Now, before everyone get all huffy, my kids are 16 & 17 and they can handle it! lol Actually this would be super fun when we are boating too because they float. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Michelle
Rachel says
June 29, 2012 at 2:16 pmWhat a fun, quick and cheap craft. I’ll have to look for sponges next time I’m at the dollar store. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
Rachel
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