The BEST DIY Christmas Gift ~ Introducing the LOL Surprise Ball for Adults
Have you seen the VERY popular LOL Surprise Ball?
They are basically really large plastic balls that have small collectible toys/dolls inside them, and they were priced around $70 during the 2017 Christmas season! Yes, for real — $70 ! 😮. In fact, when Collin did a Facebook live video with her daughter where they opened up the LOL Surprise Ball to reveal what you’re really getting for all that cash. Let’s just say she was pretty shocked at the price tag for what you truly get when you take away ALL. THE. PACKAGING.
(Watch the Facebook Live Video Here)
As a funny/silly gift idea, I recently made a friend of mine a grown-up homemade adult version of the LOL Suprise Ball! 🤗 Haha! It’s filled with random treats like makeup, accessories, essential oils, a bath bomb, lotion, and other items to make my friend feel special. I couldn’t think of what to use for a perfectly round ball, so I bought a huge Easter egg from Amazon.com, and it worked out perfectly! I then used my Cricut machine to make some stickers, and it turned out to be a FUN way and CREATIVE way to gift a surprise!
DIY LOL Surprise Ball
When it comes to making this gift for family and friends, the beauty is how you can personalize them for the lucky recipients. The only requirement for this DIY LOL Suprise Ball is your creativity.
Supplies Needed:
- Jumbo 10 inch Easter Egg w/ Handle
- Small Gifts (I filled mine with makeup, essential oils, accessories, nail polish, a candle, etc.)
- Adhesive Vinyl for Label (or just use stickers if you don’t have a vinyl cutter)
- Vinyl Cutter (such as a Cricut cutting machine)
Directions:
- Collect little goodies such as nail polish, lip gloss, essential oils, jewelry, etc.
- Cut and apply stickers to egg. (You could alternatively print lettering on paper and tape to surface.)
- Individually wrap each item with paper like a real LOL Surprise, or use gift basket grass like I did.
- Secure egg together and surprise someone!
I’d like to point out that these eggs can hold a lot of weight and are pretty sturdy!
I think this is a fun gift idea and can have so many different themes and possibilities. If you wanted to stick toys in there for a child, it’d be cute, too. And, of course, this would be a perfect surprise Easter gift during spring!
What would you put in your LOL Surprise Ball?
I think I could even do this for my 5 yr old instead of the LOL doll surprise ball. I just donāt think itās worth $70! Plus I could fill it with all her favorite things. Thank you for the great idea!
Yes! Perfect šš»
That’s a good idea too!
This is so fun. I love this diy!
Thanks Jennifer!
Love this idea, I think Iām going to do this for my girlfriend and add mini bottles of wine.
So cute!! I love that idea šš»
This is absolutely wonderful! who wouldn’t be thrilled to get something like this; we all love treasures!
I agree! Thanks Deb!
This looks so fun! Thank you for posting this. š
so cute!
So cute!
Love it! Thank you!
This is so cute! Would my friends without kids know what this is?
I doubt it! I have two little kids and I would have had no idea what these were if it wasnāt for Hip2save.
It depends how much time your friend spends on social media, you tube, blogs, etc. LOL surprise balls are surprisingly popular at the moment and Iāve run into videos and ads all over the internet recently. And, even if they havenāt heard of it, I think it is a fun spin on a gift basket idea.
Omg this is GENIUS!!!!
I’m ordering these eggs right now! I love this idea and I know my girls will love it!! I could put a lot of great things in there for less than $70!!
Awesome! Yes I agree! They will love it š
I would put a lot of samples in there that are scattered around my house.
Perfect! Love that šš»
For people who want to make these for bdays in 2018.I have 2 of these i bought for like 3$ each after easter the walgreens clearence.
Excellent idea!!!!
Great idea and saves money
You could also use an empty giant bucket of ice cream with a handle, or some kind of empty food container like a big pretzel or cheese ball tub with a plastic lid. I hate throwing those things away because I know Iāll have a project like this that could use them!
Oh great idea!
This is awesome!!! I am so totally doing this! Thanks to the deals from this sight, it should be an awesome gift! Thanks!!
Love this! I never really got the appeal of those LOL balls for the price they’re selling at but I think making personalized ones would be so much fun!
Yay! I agree šš»
How cute is this. Love it!
The real LOL surprises have several layers with small items before you reach the center. I think that’s a lot of the appeal, at least for my daughter. To get that effect you could wrap the item in plastic wrap or crepe paper then add a small object (temporary tatoo, stickers, message/brain teaser, small flat candy, coins, earrings or a bracelet, etc.) then wrap it again and repeat as many times as you want.
Yes perfect!
Okay, I have NO idea what an LOL ball is. ???
See the linked facebook live video where Collin opens one! š
Rebecca, me neither…
This is an awesome idea. Going to do this for my daughters teachers.
I would put bath bombs, mini candles, and individual wine or champagne bottles in mine. This is such a great idea!
Love those items! Thanks
Gosh I am just so not up on all these trends. This is pretty similar to a gift basket? n thatās what Iād call it, lol
It is a fun idea! I was thinking to save the $17 (from buying the egg) and make a my own ball using a balloon, glue and newspaper, like a piƱata! Or using a cheaper container from Dollar Tree!
Great idea!
I like where your head is at! I may even have some leftover large egg containers from last year’s Easter!
Cool
Oh my gosh, I love this idea! I’d love to get one of these. Can you be my new BFF Lina? š I always love your ideas and recipes too. I think I could even do something like this for my 4 year old since there’s no way I’m paying $70 for one.
Ahhh yes of course!! Thanks so much Lesli!
I think there should be an LOL Adult Surprise Ball filled with mini wine bottles, chocolate, and a girly movie/show!
Oh perfect idea!!!
Iām not sure of the price but Party City sells round balls like this. Just in case someone would prefer not to use the egg shape. Iām sure it would be cute either way.
Yes Amani thank u!
So is it like a stocking but an expensive ball?
Love this!
Here is a little something to chuckle at….. I thought Hatchimals and LOL Balls were the same thing. Feel free to laugh. Never took the time to look at what LOL Balls were. I have boys.
Im right there with you V!
Love it! Much better frugal idea with hand picked gifts that will end up costing much less than $70. š
Wow!!! $70 for the little bit of toys!!??? What a rip off! The little kids the LOL ball is geared toward have NO SENSE of money, so I’d much rather make my own as many here have said. This way, you can personalize it for teacher gifts or birthdays! All great ideas, ladies! Thank you, Lina for the inspiration!!!
I really try to get these hot toys if my kids want them, but I’ll still try to get a good deal if I can. Which is why I ā¤ļø h2s;) To my surprise, I was able to get the LOL big surprise at Target with the 25% off mobile coupon! It was also on sale for $59.99, So I got it for $45:) doesn’t seem too bad for that price!
Thanks for sharing!
I do love the adult LOL ball idea!! I make goodie bags for my friends every yr and throw in a gift card, I think I’m gonna try this now š
Fun idea! Thanks
What a great White Elephant Gift!
Yes! Love this idea! šš»
So glad the eggs are a 2 pack! Just ordered…
Love it! Also- i LOVE taking the time to read through responses. This is literally the only blog i have EVER followed
Oh I love your comment! Thanks – so sweet.
I LOVE taking the time to read through responses. This is literally the only blog i have EVER followed
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Love it! Thanks for this awesome idea!!
You’re so welcome! šš»
I read the title of this post and thought Colin was suddenly going in a different direction….
Iām doing this for my girlfriends with the foil packets of pina coladas and margaritas!
Now THIS is something I would want! It looks like mini wine bottles would fit in there perfectly
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I was watching the video yesterday and was appalled how much they are charging and how much is actually thrown away! I think the LOL is for them, after they get everyone to buy it…they are LOL-ing all the way to the bank! Thanks for sharing!
Ha so true! š
Nice idea. Love it!
If you take all the free samples from just what you get through the year, use leftover tissue especially the red, green and white and an container you could do this. $70.00 for one of the LOL balls seems like a rip off to me. That is just my opinion.
Nice. Love it!
Love this idea!
Lol, great idea. Thanks 4 the inspiration