Tambourines

So I've been on the Krewe of Orpheus for a few years now. And each year I decorate 7 inch tambourines. But even in a good year, I may only decorate 40.

Part of the limiting factor is the cost of the tambourines themselves.

I was thinking about decorating four inch tamborines, which might be used for Mardi Gras tree decorations. The tambourines would definitely be cheaper, and I could throw more. But the designs couldn't be as intricate.

I'm curious...

Do people have a preference for larger OR smaller tambourines?