DIY Farmhouse Style Orbs Using Embroidery Hoops

By Lina | Recipe/DIY Content Creator

Jan 25, 2018 @ 1:56 PM MST

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diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops – spray painting the embroidery hoops

Need an easy and inexpensive farmhouse craft idea?!

Check out these adorable DIY orbs using embroidery hoops. What a fun decorative accessory to add interest and texture to any area of your home, on the cheap!

embroidery hoops used for a craft

The best part about this craft is that you can customize your orbs in any size, paint or stain color desired. Depending on what size embroidery hoops you buy, this project comes out to just several dollars per orb, while real orbs are sold in home accessory stores for MUCH more!

It turns out to be a pretty great decorating hack!

Supplies Needed For One Orb:

2 sets of 6-inch wood embroidery hoops (4 pieces in total)
Try Amazon.com , Michaels.com, or Walmart.com for Embroidery Hoops
thumb tacks *optional
desired spray paint, craft paint, or wood stain

Directions:

diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops – painted hoops

1.) Separate two sets of embroidery hoops and either paint, stain, or leave them as is if desired. You will have four separate pieces. (Pictured is Rustoleum brand spray paint in Robin’s Egg Blue.)

assembling the embroidery hoops

2.) After they are completely dry, grab the two hoops that have the metal locking mechanisms, and Intersect those two. Just put one inside the other.

diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops – putting them together

3.) Slide the other two hoops, one at a time, inside and move them around evenly so they form a sphere. Make sure they are going in the opposite direction as the first two hoops.

diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops – completed hoop

4.) Manipulate orb until you get it evenly spaced and arranged how you’d like it.

diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops – adding thumbtacks

5.) Optional Step: Attach thumb tacks to each intersecting point. I like the look of the tacks, and I think it helps keep them in place, but this is up to you! You can also leave orb as is instead.

Hip Tip: It helps to use a set of pliers to push in stubborn pins that may not go in easily.

diy farmhouse style orbs using embroidery hoops on a shelf

OH MY GOSH! I love these orbs, and they are so fun to make.

What a cute craft idea that’s also super easy to make. I added the little blue one next to these larger stained orbs I had previously made.

You could make these in any color or stain to fit in with your decor! I think a few of these would make a thoughtful gift idea, too.

Just style a few orbs together as a group or feature one in an arrangement with other accessories. So pretty!

Written by Lina for Hip2Save. Lina is a proud mom of 2 small kids who loves photography, all holidays, cooking, thrift store makeovers, bargain shopping, and DIY makeovers. Her goal is to create a beautiful life and stylish home on a dime! To see all of Lina’s DIY/Crafts created just for Hip2Save, click here.

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Comments 27

Kayla January 25, 2018 at 2:22 pm MST

These are so cute. Thanks for sharing the idea.

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:53 pm MST

Thanks Kayla!

ann January 25, 2018 at 2:24 pm MST

Cute! I’m missing step 4?

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Amber January 25, 2018 at 2:43 pm MST

I saw that, too. Step 3, then 5! Wondering, too!

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm MST

Sorry- couldn’t count today! fixed 🙂

Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm MST

No – I just numbered incorrectly – fixed and THANKS Ann 🙂

Jeanette January 25, 2018 at 2:38 pm MST

So cute

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:52 pm MST

Thanks so much!

Jennlk84 January 25, 2018 at 3:02 pm MST

How cute!

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:53 pm MST

Thanks Jenn!

Kristi B January 25, 2018 at 3:56 pm MST

Oooo, a sturdier way to make lighted Christmas lawn ornaments. Thanks for the idea and instructions!!!

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 3:58 pm MST

Sure- That sounds like a fun plan 🙂

Liz January 25, 2018 at 4:22 pm MST

Lina im forever in awe of your creativity….

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DealAddict January 25, 2018 at 4:35 pm MST

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 4:37 pm MST

Thanks for your kind comment Liz! I appreciate it so much. 🙂

JEB January 25, 2018 at 4:59 pm MST

Great project!

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 7:34 pm MST

Thanks so much!

dsnydi January 25, 2018 at 6:33 pm MST

I love these! Thanks for sharing the idea. I’ve been looking for something for my dining room and these are perfect!

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 7:34 pm MST

Yay – enjoy!

Tina January 25, 2018 at 7:40 pm MST

I love this design. It looks so easy to make but so cute afterwards. I love it

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 8:47 pm MST

Thanks! Yes super quick and easy 👍

Renee January 25, 2018 at 9:43 pm MST

I made some a couple of years ago. They turned out really cute. I had some hoops sitting around not earning their keep. Lol.

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Lina D January 25, 2018 at 9:44 pm MST

Awesome! Thanks for sharing 👍

Dawn Zator January 28, 2018 at 8:17 pm MST

These would be great with battery operated lights inside! And if you got a larger size with the lights inside they could make great pendant lights! You could customize them to match any room!

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Lina D January 28, 2018 at 9:20 pm MST

I agree. Fun ideas!

samanthascraftcorner August 7, 2018 at 6:07 pm MST

What a creative idea, great job!

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Lina D (Hip2Save Sidekick) August 7, 2018 at 8:42 pm MST

Ah thanks!