Thursday, May 6, 2010

Summer Decor Balls

Happy Thursday!  Has anyone seen this awesome closeline at the Dollar Store?  It was tucked away with the weird car/garage stuff at my store, but I sniffed it out. 




Ok, maybe sniff is not the right word...  It reminded me so much of that lovely bakers twine from Divine Twine.  So I bought up a bunch of it in all of these delicious colors and set to work hot gluing said clotheline to styrofoam balls. 




I love the end result - they're oh so fresh and summery.  The blue ones in particular feel very naughty nautical.


And if anyone is wondering (I'm sure all of you are on pins and needled...ha!) I'm totally procrastinating on my Mother's Day gifts.  I'm a bad, bad little monkey! 

25 comments:

  1. Sarah AKA The ThriftressMay 6, 2010 at 7:06 AM

    How cute! Clothes line is an inspired idea!
    Sarah

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  2. The Preppy StrawberryMay 6, 2010 at 11:34 PM

    What a great idea! clothesline - i love it! I made some in the fall with twine. Thanks for sharing! I'm a new follower from Top Mommy Blogs.

    http://thingamajigetc.blogspot.com/

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  3. Alison @ Oopsey DaisyMay 7, 2010 at 12:14 AM

    I love those "naughty" little blue balls! :) Cute project!

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  4. Katie OlthoffMay 10, 2010 at 10:01 AM

    Adorable! I love the fun, primary colors!

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  5. SarahMay 10, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    Hi there, I'm a first timer to your blog. :-) Those are super cute! I might have to make some this summer.

    ourpumpkinandsweetpea.blogspot.com

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  6. Carrie @ Dittle DattleMay 10, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    They turned out so cute! Lovin the bright colors for the season

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  7. Ann @ makethebestofthingsMay 10, 2010 at 1:21 PM

    Okay, now I have to go to the Dollar Store right now! Love how these look, they are very fresh and perfect for summer!

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  8. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 10, 2010 at 2:21 PM

    These are super cute! Love the colors! Would love to have you stop by the Sunday Showcase Party if you get a chance! I think I need to check out my dollar store - thanks for the inspiration! Hope you had a wonderful weekend! Stephanie Lynn

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  9. I {heart} Nap TimeMay 10, 2010 at 3:04 PM

    Love these! I'm going to have to check out my dollar store! I'd love for you to link these up! http://iheartnaptime.blogspot.com/2010/05/sundae-scoop-favs-link-party-and.html

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  10. KaysiMay 10, 2010 at 3:22 PM

    What a great idea to use color twine, I love it!

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  11. StaceyMay 10, 2010 at 8:02 PM

    What a fun idea!! I love it! So thrifty too. Come by and check out Hostage Week if you get a chance. There are some fun giveaways too...

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  12. FrouFrouBritchesMay 10, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    ADORABLE! Which dollar store? We have a DollarTree. I'm so gonna be searching for some of that! So cute!

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  13. burlap+blueMay 11, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    great idea!! Will have to go and sniff some out myself so I can copy you:)

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  14. MBC ScrapbookingMay 11, 2010 at 3:01 PM

    Very cute idea- and the presentation in the glass votive is gorgeous!

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  15. NicholetteMay 12, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    I have been looking for a decorative ball idea! This is perfect! You should link this up at our saturday spotlight linky party!

    nv.craftenvy.blogspot.com

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  16. Amber DMay 12, 2010 at 11:24 AM

    I've been looking for decorative balls forever I never thought about making my own...duh. Thanks for the insperationi.

    PS I found you on Tip me Tuesdays.

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  17. LoriMay 12, 2010 at 9:56 PM

    Total cuteness. I'm going to have to sniff these out at the dollar store.

    Thanks for joining Get Your Craft on Thursday at Life As Lori... Please join me next week for another great party!

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  18. seven thirty threeMay 13, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I love those! What an awesome find on the clotheline. :)

    Thanks for linking up with Sugar & Spice.

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  19. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenMay 13, 2010 at 11:16 PM

    So cute! I love the colors. I'm definitely going to have to look in that department next time I'm at the dollar store.

    Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

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  20. KimMalkMay 14, 2010 at 9:14 AM

    What a great idea! I nice fresh change from the jute and moss ones.

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  21. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 18, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Love these! Fabulous idea! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase. I greatly appreciate it! Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  22. Stephanie Lynn @Under the Table and DreamingMay 18, 2010 at 12:38 PM

    Hello! Just wanted to let you know I'll be featuring your decor balls today! Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase! ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  23. AmandaMay 18, 2010 at 6:10 PM

    Those are awesome! I never would have thought to do that, smart!

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  24. Wendy @ Ramblings from the Sunshine StateMay 20, 2010 at 3:28 PM

    Love that!! Way more my style than natural twine, etc. Which dollar store did you find it at?

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  25. MichelleSeptember 22, 2011 at 11:33 PM

    I'm also thinking of what to put on my glass fixtures at home. I'm used to Christmas ball (restoring it, if it isn't Christmas), marbles and coins, but now a new idea came in. Let me surprise my kids with this one.

    Insulation Types

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