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Monday, December 19, 2011

String Ornament Tutorial

I have seen pretty handmade String Christmas Ornaments
popping up all over the internet.
So, Desitny and I decided to make a few ornaments as gifts
and a few to keep for our tree at home.

I was so pleased with the out come that I decided to share this tutorial here on my blog.
String Christmas Ornament Tutorial
Supplies Needed:
Water Balloons
Glue
String
Paint Brush
Water
Disposable Tray

Step 1:
Blow up balloons into small round shapes.
Step 2:
Thin glue with water.
Step 3:
Coat balloon with glue using a paint brush.

Step 4:
Wrap balloons with string.
Step 5:
Let dry overnight.
Step 6:
The next day pop balloon with push pin and remove balloon.
Step 7:
Embellish your new ornaments.

Happy Holidays!
Smiles, Paula

8 comments:

  1. I just love these! They're so pretty! It's so nice that you can make these with your kids, too! Every year when you put them on the tree, they'll remember making them with you! :)

    Thanks for linking up! Cheers!

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  2. Very cute! What a fun project to do with family. Thanks so much for linking up to Dare to DIY this week. I hope you had a chance to check out some of the other Christmas traditions! =)

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  3. I made these as hanging decorations once. So much fun & they looked amazing.

    marypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com

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  4. The turned out so pretty, Paula! Thanks for the tutorial. My fave thing about this post? Destiny's expression ~ so focused and so sweet!

    ~Cindy

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  5. These are just lovely! Thanks for sharing.

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  6. These are great! What kind of balloon are you using? (I know this sounds silly, but I like how round these are.) Thanks!

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  7. These are gorgeous.

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