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Friday, 19 July 2013

Balloon Balls.

Let's be honest we all LOVE Pinterest! Day after day, minute after minute it gives us yet another fantastic idea. As soon as I saw this one from Kiind I knew I would have to make it. They even included a free pattern here although it's written in Dutch it's pretty simple. The only change I made was putting the felt circle where the balloon goes in on the outside instead of the inside. Not on purpose just didn't take a lot of notice when I was doing it.







This is a great scrap busting delight and the kids LOVE them. Also when the balloon breaks it's inside the bag which is a little safer than popping on the floor. I am always paranoid that the kids will put them in their mouths and will choke.






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Thanks for reading,

Mel xo

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40 comments:

  1. One adorable pin down. I love the fabric you used on both. These look like so much fun!

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  2. That is a great idea! :) The fabric looks so cute too.

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  3. Adorable idea! The fabric is such a great idea :)

    Hugs!

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  4. This is cute, Mel! I might try this as well ;-) {no idea who for! - just looks like fun}

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  5. Such a fun idea!!!! I love how cute they turned out and I'm pretty sure my kids would love them too. I love that you too a dutch pattern and dominated it. :)

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  6. These are great Mel! I am definitely going to make a few of these for gifts. Pinning!!

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  7. See? You don't want them to choke on a balloon. That proves you ARE an expert at parenting.

    -andi

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  8. I hadn't heard of them until now. Fun and practical (I worry about the little ones choking too).

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  9. I hadn't seen these before - what a fab idea! Really love the fabric too.

    Hugs, E xx

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  10. I wish I had all day to sit around and make stuff from Pinterest!!These are the cutest, Mel. I think your felt ring adds more detail, I like it! Does the fabric weigh the balloons down so that they are more like a beach ball? Either way, what fun for the kiddies!

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  11. These are adorable! Love that you did a boy and girl version. Such fun!

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  12. Awesome! That is such a cool idea!

    (And yes, I love Pinterest. Sometimes Pinterest and I spoon late at night - but don't tell Facebook. He'll be pissed. ;) )

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  13. Mel these are really cool! I can't believe you followed directions and a pattern in Dutch! You are a multilingual crafter!

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  14. I never wanted my kids to have balloons for the same reason. It was a definite hang up of mine. These are so cute, and a definite DIY delight!

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  15. These are too cute! My little guy would love one of these! Super cute fabrics too :)

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  16. Soo cute! I don't know how you find the time to do all that you do- you're supermom!

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  17. What a cool idea! I'm off to check this pattern out and might have to pin it for myself too!

    Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
    Hope you have a fabulous week!
    Jill @ Creating my way to Success
    http://www.jembellish.blogspot.com/

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  18. So much fun! These would be great Christmas presents - I love them!

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  19. Thanks Sarah

    I think so Im going to make them for my nephews

    Mel xo

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  20. So cute and makes life safer! Great idea!

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    1. Thanks Tammy, It is safer but I would still be careful with very small children

      Mel xo

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  21. Cute and a great idea! Thanks for sharing @ Submarine Sunday!

    Navy Wifey Peters @ USS Crafty

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  22. These look so fun and pretty too. Would be great for a party. I've featured this as a Craftastic Pick. Stop by and grab a Featured On button. Thanks for linking to the Craftastic Monday party at Sew Can Do!

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  23. I thought I would let you know that I made one! (Cut out enough for four.) I didn't add the one inch around the pattern and it turned out pretty small....blah. Should have turned on Google translate...lol. But it sure is a cute idea. Figure I will sew the remaining three and add them to baby gifts. I will make a few more but bigger for my niece and nephew as they LOVE balloons! Thanks for finding this idea and sharing it Mel!

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  24. Mel, these are awesome!! I love them :) Off to pin now...

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  25. What a cute idea... I love it... Found your blog at Kathe with an E's link party and am now your newest follower!!!

    Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too!

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  26. Our twins loved their balloon balls!! A little tip that I 'discovered' - if you don't add seam allowances to the shapes you get one shaped like a football - Luke loved it!! ;)

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  27. Oh how I wish Pinterest was around when my kids were little. I wouldn't allow them to play with balloons for the fear of them choking on them. I actually had a cousin choke on one and it was a close call, after that I was always afraid of them. Definitely pinning this so other moms can let their kids enjoy balloons and so I remember for my eventual grand-babies!!

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  28. These are so much fun!! What a great idea!

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  29. Mel, these are adorable and I love them! What a great idea! :) Pinning! Have a fabulous Wednesday!

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  30. What a great idea to use up scrap fabric. Too fun! Thanks for sharing - pinning ~Marion

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  31. That is an adorable idea. My 4 year old daughter would love them.

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  32. How neat are these?!?! Pinning!
    Thanks for sharing this with us all on the Daily Blog Boost today! <3

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  33. These are Great! Thank you for sharing them on Craft Frenzy Friday .

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  34. Those are beautiful! A great idea for useful, fun gifts.

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  35. Such a fun project! thanks for linking over at Take-A-Look Tuesday - I featured you today, woot woot! And also pinned it for you - thanks!
    Mandy, SugarBeeCrafts.com

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  36. where is the pattern for the balloon balls? Thanks, I clicked on the picture, it didn't show up.

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