I have a fun repurposed baseball wreath in honor of Major League Baseball official opening day. My nephew Bubba has played or coached baseball his entire life. He started out playing at the age of 4. He played little league for years, and actually went to the Sr. Little League World Series in Kissimmee Florida where his team placed second. Bubba played in High for four years (pitcher), and then played at UNC Charlotte, and Volunteer State Jr. College in Gallatin TN (infield) After that he was drafted by the Detroit Tigers Organization for two years. Then he played in the Independent Professional League in Florence Ky. (The Florence Freedom) Since then he’s been coaching where he went to high school. He is currently the infield coach. So, long story short, his wife Anna wanted to make a baseball wreath for the front door of their new home.
How to make a baseball wreath from old game baseballs
Carefully drill a hole in the middle of the baseball
Bubba got right to work drilling through the baseballs.
Thread wire through baseballs
We tested to make sure the coat hanger would go through the middle.
A sturdy wire hanger works best for a baseball wreath
We started out trying to use 14 baseballs on a piece of wire I had in my stash.
Fold wire to lock in baseballs
Cut off excess wire
Eleven baseballs make the perfect wreath
Suzanne Venkataraman says
November 5, 2017 at 5:54 pmThis is a great gift for a coach. Would like to do make this for my daughter’s softball coach. Do you think it would work or are they too big? How many do you think would be needed? Maybe the wire would need to be stronger?
Gail Wilson says
November 5, 2017 at 10:26 pmI’m sorry I have no idea if this will work for softballs.
gail
Priscilla Salinas says
May 8, 2016 at 11:35 pmLove this wreath. Can you tell me what kind of wire you used to clamp the end and how?
Thanks you.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
May 9, 2016 at 2:53 pmPriscilla,
We used a wire coat hanger for this project.
gail
Trisia Kono says
April 12, 2016 at 6:10 pmHi Gail! Very cute idea. What size drill bit did you use?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
April 12, 2016 at 7:34 pmI’m sorry, I don’t remember what size bit we used. It was just big enough for a coat hanger. Smaller is probably better.
gail
Rachel Pituch says
March 9, 2016 at 6:37 pmI just got done making one and my baseball wreath when I hang it looks like a oval. How to I fix this?
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
March 9, 2016 at 7:25 pmHow many balls do you have on it, (no more than 11 balls) and did you use a sturdy coat hanger? You will need to make sure that each ball is very close to the other, and that the connection is very tight. If you’ve done all of that, you should be able to reshape it.
gail
shauna says
December 1, 2014 at 3:15 pmdid you use just major league baseballs or did u use like a little league or cory league ball? was wondering if the bit would get stuck in the yarn in the inside of the ball
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
December 1, 2014 at 3:24 pmThey were baseballs used in high school games.
Michele D says
November 15, 2014 at 1:27 amJust a quick question, you mentioned you used a heavy wired clothes hanger. Are most wire hanger the same gauge or did you get your hanger from the dry cleaners? Let me know when you get a chance. Thanks. I can’t wait to try to make this.
gail@myrepurposedlife.com says
November 16, 2014 at 9:38 amThe hanger we used was very old, but I don’t think it came from a dry cleaner. I think most any coat hanger would work as long as you don’t put too many balls on there.
good luck! have fun!
kimmie says
April 24, 2014 at 3:11 pmGail did you drill straight down the middle.or little off to the side
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
April 24, 2014 at 3:36 pmKimmie
My nephew did the drilling straight down the middle, with an extra long drill bit. 🙂
gail
Maureen says
February 24, 2014 at 4:41 pmLOVE this and need to make one for spring!!! I need a softball and a baseball one. Just a quick question …. did you use wire hanger wire or another wire??? If so what gauge wire did you use???
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
February 24, 2014 at 5:42 pmthanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment Maureen
we used a heavy wire coat hanger.
Shellie Downing says
July 12, 2013 at 11:19 amI wonder if I could make it work with softballs. My daughter is headed off to play college softball in a year and we’re more than a little obsessed.
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
July 12, 2013 at 11:30 amI don’t know…. I don’t see why it wouldn’t work… but I know very little about softballs. 🙂
good luck!
gail
Sarah says
June 21, 2013 at 10:23 amI used extra balls and mine didn’t turn out round…is there anything I can do to fix it?
katie says
May 7, 2013 at 11:16 amI’m going to try and make this for mothers day. Does it matter where the holes are drilled?
Thanks!
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
May 7, 2013 at 12:37 pmKatie,
I don’t think you would want to drill through the seams. Other than that you’re good. Make sure you pick up an extra long bit. I regular one won’t make it all the way through. Have fun! be careful when drilling, use a vice or have someone hold a clamp.
gail
Cindy says
April 29, 2013 at 5:19 pmLove this, found baseballs for $1 each at our local 5 below (dollar store).
Can’t wait to finish it, going to use a kid’s baseball cap instead of letter.
Thanks for the idea.
Beth says
April 16, 2013 at 2:43 pmawesome, i love this!!! so great. now to find me some baseballs. i bet not take any from my bros collection. he might not like that. ha. ha!!! ( :
Jeanine Okio B Designs says
April 9, 2013 at 8:33 pmWant this! Must have it now! Diehard Yankee fan over here. =)
Jeanine
gail@myrepurposedlife.net says
April 10, 2013 at 1:31 amthank you Jeanine!
gail
Laurel Stephens says
April 4, 2013 at 5:59 pmThis is my favorite wreath ever, and you are so lucky to have a baseball playing nephew named Bubba.
Corn in my Coffee-Pot says
April 3, 2013 at 1:56 pmYou know what? This is something I could probably see myself doing?
I love watching or even listening to baseball (radio) …mine would have a ‘T’ on it…
Go Rangers!
Patricia
Stephanie says
April 2, 2013 at 9:29 pmOh what fun that wreath is! What a great welcoming accent for their home, I love it. I bet Nate would love one of those. Hope your having a good time in LV!
Mary says
April 2, 2013 at 4:29 pmCute! Have to say I was expecting something much larger for a “gynormus vice”. That looks like a pretty normal size vice to me! But, I live on a farm.
Sharon @ Elizabeth & Co. says
April 2, 2013 at 12:38 pmThat’s a fun wreath! My son-in-law is a college baseball coach. I have a big bowl of baseballs in my sunroom – an iconic symbol of summer!
Crystelle Boutique says
April 2, 2013 at 12:11 amOh my! what a fun idea is that! How come I didn’t thinkof that… I suppose you could make one with other types of balls too…. You got my gray mass moving….. 🙂
Have a terrific week….
hugs x
Crystelle
Crystelle Boutique
Full Circle Creations says
April 1, 2013 at 10:59 pmWhat a cute wreath! There are so many options for decorating it!
the cape on the corner says
April 1, 2013 at 7:49 pmabsolutely LOVE this! i can see this with a phillies style P in there!
Cassie @ Primitive & Proper says
April 1, 2013 at 3:36 pmLOVE this!!! such a fun idea for spring/summer!
Mindi@MyLove2Create says
April 1, 2013 at 3:27 pmSuch an awesome wreath! I really love it! How fun for Bubba!
Sandi @ The Primitive Skate says
April 1, 2013 at 3:10 pmLove this!
How awesome this would look in a little boys room.
Thanks for the tutorial!
Korrie@RedHenHome says
April 1, 2013 at 3:08 pmReally cute!
kelly thompson says
April 1, 2013 at 2:22 pmI love this- great in a little boys room too!
Terri says
April 1, 2013 at 12:45 pmThat is so cute! I am not a huge baseball fan, but I love this wreath!
Jen says
April 1, 2013 at 12:32 pmLove it! We have a million balls sitting around our garage. Plus, we could do “P” also for the Philies!
Sue says
April 1, 2013 at 10:33 amIt turned out great Gail! I`m sure the young couple turns to you for inspiration while renovating their house as well. Your tips are always very helpful and the tutorials are easy to follow.
Have a great week,
Sue