Surprise Balls
Today I am making lots and lots of surprise balls. They are basically balls that are wrapped up in crepe paper and you unroll them and find surprises. I have a whole box in my project closet that is devoted to supplies to make surprise balls so when I see something cool in a store I pick it up. They are great last minute presents. I loved this one below from Sandra Junto's blog (via Seesaw Designs). I am actually in the process of making a tutorial that should be up next week on how to make them.
Oh, I almost forgot about these! I loved those balls!
ReplyDeleteLike a super hip version of "pass the parcel"... a holiday game my husband grew up playing.
ReplyDeleteoo oyou made yours so pretty
ReplyDeletethese would be great on a christmas tree as ornaments with names and then the little kids and adults pick one
They sell these at our local market. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Especially the quaint and eclectic mixture of surprises inside.
ReplyDeleteI love these - wouldn't they be great for Halloween!? So great!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE SURPRISE BALLS
ReplyDeleteI love this! I'm going to have to try it ASAP.
ReplyDeleteCute! I'm sure my daughter would love help make some.
ReplyDeleteWe used to do this as young teens for friends' birthdays...but with toilet paper. :-) It was a lot of fun. Yours are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletewhat great colors you used!
ReplyDeleteI loved these!! They were my favorite as a kid! Great Idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a fun idea...this is definitely going into my inspiration file. I can't wait for the tutorial.
ReplyDeletexoxo-Meg
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That just looks COMPLETELY wacky! Can't wait for the tutorial... these would be a serious laugh for all sorts of fun occasions. Thanks, Jordan!
ReplyDeleteWow, such a good idea!
ReplyDeleteWhat a completely gorgeous idea! I love them.
ReplyDeleteThese would be great to take with kids on an airplane or road trip.
ReplyDeleteHow fun, i love the idea...I'll keep an eye out for your tutorial!
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Jordan, these are GORGEOUS. Wow...
ReplyDeletepretty little things club?
ReplyDeletejust a thought.
i am loving my monthly surprises.
thank you!
Very cute Jordan! I love the brightly colored wrapping.
ReplyDelete:) the surprise ball in the pictures is made by a lovely lady called gina namkung and you can buy some at kiosk in NY (http://kioskkiosk.com/c/81/p/865/Surprise_Ball).
ReplyDeleteooh.. please show us how!!
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see the tutorial. I love the surprise ball and would love to make one!
ReplyDeleteHow completely unique and adorable! Tutorial! Tutorial!
ReplyDeletethat is such a fun idea!!! i love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, you're blog is sooo colourful! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat idea!
Thanks for the post... but just so your readers know, the photos were taken (how gorgeous no?) by my Swedish friend, Sandra Juto. Check her out at sandrajuto.com/blog
ReplyDeleteI have never seen these- what great idea for kid parties.
ReplyDeletegood fun! i hadn't heard of these before.
ReplyDeletebrilliant!
ReplyDeletethese are brilliant little treats. what a clever idea. i'll surely look for your tutorial! perfectly nostalgic to bring out the kid in everyone.
ReplyDeleteAha, I think I see an excuse for buying that japanese masking tape! Excellent.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea! That is absolutely beautiful! ~K
ReplyDeleteOh, thank you for posting these! I loved these as a little girl...and I haven't been able to find any for years. Yours are way more gorgeous than the ones I remember, though. ^-^
ReplyDeleteMy husband proposed to me through a Surprise ball. Each toy represented a different memory and the center was my ring! so thoughtful and an amazing way to give a gift.
ReplyDeleteI Love this idea! Where did you find the little trinkets to put in the ball?
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