Friday, November 16, 2012

trimming the tree

I joined in the Trim the Tree Handmade Ornament Swap again this year. And like every year, I struggled with what to make! Everyone in the swap is making such amazing stuff. I finally settled on something fun but not too Christmassy-- hot air balloons!

hot air balloon ornaments

Each one was made with my four partners' preferences in mind. It was fun picking out little bits of fabrics for each balloon.

hot air balloon ornaments

hot air balloon ornaments

I had so much fun making these that I've decided to share the pattern and tutorial next week. Stay tuned!




18 comments:

  1. Krista -these are just adorable! I am sure that they will be treasured.

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  2. These are adorable! I bet your partner is going to be ecstatic!

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  3. Super cute Krista-these are bound to be very popular! I will hope that one is coming here!

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  4. These are adorable! I can't wait for the tutorial.

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  5. I saw these on flickr, I would love a tutorial as I would like to make them too.

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  6. freaking adorable!! You're making me wish I had time for all of these swaps. an ornament swap sounds like a blast.

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  7. I cant wait! Love them. Super cute.

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  8. Oh how adorable they are! Super great idea and so beautiful work! x Teje

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  9. Oh my goodness--my sister is in the process of adopting and she's chosen to do the nursery based on this cute print she found on etsy of little animals in hot air balloons (I know it sounds random, but they're so cute!) Now I see this and I've GOT to make her a little garland of cute hot air balloons out of the leftover quilt material for baby's bedding. You are awesome, Krista! I will impatiently wait on the tutorial... ;)

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  10. Those are really lovely, and such a clever idea.

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  11. They're adorable! What lucky partners you have!

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  12. What a nice idea, ornaments which are not too Christmas oriented, but so cute and beautifully made!

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  13. too cute! looking forward to the tute!

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  14. This is awesome! Did you ever make the tutorial?

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