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creative projects parties/entertaining repurposed sports · Written by Randi Dukes

How to Make Repurposed Basketball Bowls

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A few years ago I hosted a little basketball party with chips served in an old basketball and it was a big hit with the guests!  March Madness seemed like the perfect time to share the simple tutorial for repurposed basketball bowls.  These upcycled bowls take just minutes to make and add a really fun and quirky touch to the party table!

how to make repurposed basketball bowls for march madness or a basketball party

To make these repurposed basketball bowls, you’ll obviously need basketballs.  You can scour your garage, hit up the thrift store, or buy them online or at a sports or toy store.

basketballs to upcycle as bowls for a sports party

You’ll also need scissors and saran wrap.

supplies

mini basketball
all purpose scissors
large basketball
saran wrap

Using a craft knife or the end of the scissors, poke a hole along the middle of the basketball {right along the black line} and cut down the middle of the line until you’ve gone all the way around the ball.  Trim any bits that aren’t even.

cutting basketball in half to make basketball bowl

To make the bowls food safe, line them with saran wrap, using dabs of low temperature hot glue if needed to hold the saran in place.  You can also place a glass bowl inside the basketball if you have one that’s about the same size.

bowls made from basketballs

Serve your favorite snacks in the bowls, use them to hold ice for drinks, or use the small size to hold a favorite dip for chips.  When the food is gone, peel the saran wrap off and throw it away, then store the bowls for your next basketball-themed party.

march madness party decor

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For more March Madness worthy ideas, be sure to check out my peanut butter cup basketballs …

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… an upcycled basketball coffee cuff …

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… and a simple but fabulous basketball cake!

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About Randi Dukes

I’m Randi, a Dallas-based mom of five kids, ranging from third grade to college and including a set of twins. I love strong coffee, craft and DIY projects, my planner, and my big ol’ family. When I’m not creating something for my blog, I can be found in the car, running kids from one place to another. I’m the one knitting at the red light. Connect with me on google+ | twitter | facebook

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  1. Mistie says

    March 20, 2016 at 2:30 pm

    I loved your basketball cup holders, now I’m loving your basketball bowls. You are the queen of basketball repurposed creativity. 😉

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  2. Celeste | The Whole Serving says

    March 21, 2016 at 11:51 am

    I love all of your ideas. My brother and his son are big into sports and this would be a great gift to them.
    Shared!

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  3. Linda at Mixed Kreations says

    March 17, 2017 at 9:58 am

    What a fun idea! Great for anyone that love’s throwing sports parties, or really any party. Their super cute!

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  4. Simone says

    January 31, 2020 at 6:41 pm

    The basketballs are collapsing a little. How do you get them to keep their round shape?

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    • Randi Dukes says

      January 31, 2020 at 8:51 pm

      The bigger basketballs will sometimes bend a bit depending what the initial fabric/rubber/plastic was like. You can always put a clear bowl inside them to help them hold the shape.

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