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What is a sparkleball? According to Wikipedia, it's an ornament handmade out of Christmas lights and plastic cups, using soldering, staples or cable ties to join the cups. It is a modern American folkcraft whose origins are unknown. |
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Lynnfield MA
Sheila made the star-like sparkleballs which hang above lighted candles in her church windows every Christmas.
Salem County NJ
Cheri
buys her cups at Sam's Club. Here is a
video of her dancing sparkleball. Cheri also makes sparkleballs
to order.
Gadsden AL
Alan customized his sparkleball with gold garland to make it a shooting star.
San Diego CA
Randy and Brandon Schimka are a father/son duo who have become famous for the Christmas wonderland they stage at their home every year. These sparkleballs are just a small part of the extravaganza. They are made with 7oz cups and two different strands of lights synchronized to flash to music with light-o-rama controllers. Watch a video of one in action!
Hillsboro OR
Great sparkleball-making tips from husband and wife team, Jess and Jess, on their website ThriftyFun.
[Want to hang sparkleballs in a tree? click here.]
Cape Cod MA
Sparkleball on a camper spotted by Lucy.
Chickasha OK
Photographed at the annual Chickasha Christmas Festival of Lights December 2006 by Roger Edwards. [Insojourn Design and Images]
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