Last week I saw a fabulous idea over at Landee See, Landee Do.
She made decorative vase fillers with styrofoam balls and fabric! Genius!
I had been wanting to add some punches of sunny colours to our living space,
but I didn’t know how I was going to do this.
I wanted bright colour, just a touch, nothing overwhelming, but still noticeable.
This was the perfect solution!
Just what was needed to add a lovely touch of summer colour to this space!
Here’s How-To:
I dug around and found some scraps of fabric, in bright cheery colours.
Then I made the strips about 3/4 inch wide,
by making a little slit with my scissors at the top of the sheet, then I ripped each strip off.
I did it this way, because I wanted the frayed edges.
It’s messy, but I like the effect.
You will have to pull away stray threads…
Then I just randomly wrapped the ball with the fabric, and used a bit of glue to secure the ends.
A simple and pretty decoration!
The perfect, subtle little punch of colour for my summer mantel!
Thanks for reading!
Have a colourful day!
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They are perfect and make me smile. A great way to add color without plastering it everywhere. Isn’t it fun to change up for the seasons? I love it but have to admit spring is my favorite decorating season…and fall, well I like Christmas, too…hmmm…maybe I just like to decorate!
Hello! I just ran across your blog this afternoon and found this adorable project!
Thanks for sharing.
Beth
Those turned out so great!!! I love how different they can look depending on the fabric you use. The perfect touch of color!
So pretty and fun! I must try this…thanks for sharing!
~ Jill from ‘Just Dream, Jelly Bean!’
What a great idea! Love the colors and fabric choices.
so nice & colorful!
very fun! so cheerful!
What a cute idea! I’m such a sucker for fabric, I can’t bear to see such prettiness go to waste! Love this :)
I LOVE your colours! Ha ha, I’m working on the same project ;0)
Love this idea!!! And such great fabric that you used too – the bright colors and frayed edges are beautiful! Love seeing all your crafts that transformed your mantel area!
~Star
Star Hughes Living
So simple, so clever!!
Would you be willing to link up to our weekly Playdate party at http://beneaththerowantree.blogspot.com/2011/05/playdate-link-party-everyone-welcome.html ?
Cheers,
Lori
http://beneaththerowantree.com
Come & Play!
what a great Idea will give it a go !
What a great idea! Now I have something to do with all those left over fabric scraps. Thanks for sharing! Visiting from Blue Cricket Design :)
the only thing I need now is a box to keep my off season fabric balls in. That is such a great idea. I love it.
Gorgeously gorgeous!! Love them to bits.
Jen_ay wrote:
I’ve got some of these, mine are a mix of fabric balls and paper balls, and they’re awesome. Yours are very summery, love them!
Allison {A Glimpse Inside} wrote:
Very cute! Love the colors! And who doesn’t love easy crafts! Thanks for linking up to my Catch a Glimpse party this week!
Our Little Gems wrote:
This is such a great summer decor item! Thank you for sharing! I give my hats off to you today for a great project over on our site: http://www.ourlittlegems.com/
Jaimee wrote:
Love these!! Looks so easy, too : ) I saw you on Tatertots & Jello’s Weekend Wrap-Up.
Jaimee @ craft-interrupted.blogspot.com
Chris wrote:
Happy little balls of fabric=awesome! Well done.
becky wrote:
What a cute idea! Love the fabric you chose and I love the way you decorated your shelves… gives me ideas! :) Hopped over from Iheartnaptime. :)
Such bright and pretty summer balls! So glad I followed you here from the Sundae Scoop Link Party! I’m also linking up if you’d like to drop by!
Hugs, antonella :-)
http://quilling.blogspot.com/2011/06/filigree-friday-free-graduation.html
Cute idea for a punch of color! Thanks for linking with Air Your Laundry Friday! ~Jami
I would love for you to link it up to my party that is running now. Any linky goes.
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/2011/06/any-link-goes-party-running-now-summer.html
Come strut your stuff.
Hi, friend! I’m admiring all your creative posts here. Can you please share them at the Creative Bloggers’ Party & Hop? Hope to see you there at the party :)
I love your bright & cheery fabrics! I’ve added a link to your tutorial on our Facebook page for StyroCrafts: http://www.facebook.com/StyrofoamCrafts#!/StyrofoamCrafts?sk=app_112493455447504. Thanks! Sharon