I used 2 different tutorials for these; one found at Frugal Home Ideas (the ones you wrap around a balloon) and one found at Vanessa Christenson (the ones you hot glue to a styrofoam ball).Instead of 4" styrofoam balls, I found fake oranges at the dollar store and instead of buying Stiffy for the others I just used Mod Podge (although I had to use tweezers to pick at them after it dried and I don't know if you would have to do that with Stiffy). I used Jute Twine for the styrofoam ones because that's what I had on hand but I wouldn't recommend it - I think the Jute is a lot skinnier so it takes longer to wrap and the hot glue seeps out more.
Total cost: $3
~Star
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Very neat! Love the idea of using a balloon.
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- Michele
$3? That's awesome! These are so pretty. I think I'm gonna make some.
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Love those! I'm featuring you :) womenwhodoitall.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks guys!!
ReplyDeleteI wanted to clarify that it only cost me $3 because I had most of the supplies on hand like the balloons, mod podge, and twine :)
I really like the ones you made with a balloon! They look great.
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I didn't create my own, but here's another use for them:
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