I've been featued in the Bitter Sweet Zine Winter issue!!!

Sunday, November 30, 2008

Kusudama balls

I am totally and hopelessly addicted to origami right now! Useful origami...I know most origami is useful to look at, but these Kusudama balls can be ornaments! Who wouldn't love a glorious handmade ornament? These ornaments are not for the faint of heart...they take some time and dedication, but they sure are worth the effort!
To make some of these Kusudama balls you will need:

**60 pieces of 3x3 paper
**glue
**patience
And here is a close up of the ornament...pretty neat looking huh?



I know you will all want to see how it's made....soooo

Here is the link to part one of the tutorial and here is the link to part two of the tutorial.
I have been trying to post this all weekend...my darn computer is super slow!!! I will be posting my Little Paper Shop Monday DT challenge a little later today! Thanks for stopping by!
If you do try to make these lovely ornaments please leave me a comment with a link...I would love to see them!
Have a super stamping day!
May God Bless you today and always!
Silvia

12 comments:

Stacy Morgan said...

Awesome Silvy. Simply awesome... Ummm.. I have no patience, but I LOVE to look at yours. hee hee Great gift idea!

Lisa said...

STUNNING! Unfortunately I lack that third ingredient, PATIENCE! LOL!

Michelle said...

This is gorgeous! I might have to try this :) I have some patience so I'd like to see how far I would actually get before pulling out hair...lol

Elaine said...

These are stunning! I love that you shared them with us and can't wait to try it too! :)

Connie M. said...

OMGosh, Silvia!! These are so amazing!! I can not think of anyone who would not be thrilled to get one of these!!

Judy Rozema said...

OH my gosh ---- I am bowing!!! Amazing. I think my mom and I would love making these together! Maybe we can do some over the holiday break! TFS!

Michelle said...

Hi I nominated you for an award on my blog. I hope you don't mind :)

Rhonda Kelly said...

Just saw these on SplitCoast and LOVE them, will be trying one of these most definately! Great job, they are very lovely.

Jennifer said...

How awesome! I decided to try-what type of glue did you use and what paper did you use in the one you posted, I LOVE the colors!

Stampinsilvia said...

I used mono multi... my favorite glue ever! and I used SU! double sided paper...this one is called winter green, unfortunately it's no longer available!

Lynn Put said...

Wowza this is beautiful!!!

Anonymous said...

Hey - I love these ornaments - so amazing. I'm having a hard time figuring out how to make them. The direction links aren't working . . . can you send me the links? or the directions? That would be so great. Thanks!
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