This project has been on my 'hope to do one day list' BUT admittedly I am cheap.
The moss is about $5 and the Styrofoam balls about the same. SO, I had one of those 'aha' moments, when I was throwing an old tennis ball to Riley. I may not have Styrofoam balls on hand but I do have tennis balls.
So, with my glue gun in hand and some Spanish moss, I started to transform
Not bad, huh? Seriously, who would guess these were tennis balls?
I'm happy with my thrifty mossy orbs {I feel weird saying mossy balls, does that make me immature?}
I am not so sure Riley feels the same about her upcycled tennis balls.
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I love this! I'm a cheap-o too, this is a good way to use what you've got.
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Brilliant! I loved Heather's moss spheres at Setting For Four and have had them on my to-do list for a while. Tennis balls are a great choice for their base colour as well. No need to paint first!
ReplyDeleteI hope you bought Riley a new tennis ball for his crafting sacrifice ;)
just stumbled upon your blog - love it! new follower
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Heather. I am as pleased as can be you decided to become a follower...thank you!
ReplyDeleteI am SOOOOO cracking up over your mossy balls and Riley's face.. I mean my sides hurt... tooo tooo funny!!!! LOVE IT!!!
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Aw...thanks Carri. I am glad someone appreciates my sense of humor :)
DeleteWhat a brilliant idea!! They turned out so cool! Gives me an idea:D I've been trying to figure out what to display at my front entrance and been wanting to plant something.. but since I live in condo, I don't know if plants will survive. Your "mossy balls" :P are a great alternative! Thanks Amy!
ReplyDeleteI can't believe I've inspired the brilliant Ode To Inspiration :), thanks Maysem!
DeleteThis is a really good idea and would look great in front of my house.
ReplyDeletePS - Riley is so adorable. :)
Thanks so much Janyce! Riley is adorable but there is a healthy dose of naughty mixed in there as well.
DeleteHahaha! Mossy balls. Yeah, I'm immature. And poor Riley. He looks oh so sad!
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Linda
LOL! Riley is like, what is she doing to my ball!!??
ReplyDeleteYes, mossy balls sounds kinda funny, I like orbs, orbs it shall be!
That is so Awesome!!! Love this idea! Thanks for sharing this at Thursday's Temptation.
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I've always thought styrofoam balls, cones, whatever were ridiculously expensive. You're mossy orbs look great. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
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What a great re-use!!! They look so pretty!!! xoxo- Rachel I am posting to facebook and pinning!!!
ReplyDeletelove it!! So glad you posted this! Stopping by from flaunt it friday.
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PS - I pinned this on pinterest and it immediately had 30 repins! Good indication that people like it! (And hopefully they'll all visit your blog!)
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good idea. I had no idea you had a Riley in your house too. Lol! Thanks so much for sharing at Whimsy Wednesdays.
ReplyDeleteLOL!!! The last picture is just TOO cute!!! Cracks me up:)
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