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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

A rolling stone gathers no moss...but what about a tennis ball?

Recently, I've seen a lot of Styrofoam ball transformations using moss. Setting for Four has a great tutorial using reindeer moss and The Yellow Cape Cod transforms her Styrofoam balls using Spanish moss.

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 my Riley's tennis balls.


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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19 comments:

  1. I love this! I'm a cheap-o too, this is a good way to use what you've got.

    Poor Riley looks a bit sad though.

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  2. 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!

    I hope you bought Riley a new tennis ball for his crafting sacrifice ;)

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  3. just stumbled upon your blog - love it! new follower

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  4. Thanks so much Heather. I am as pleased as can be you decided to become a follower...thank you!

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  5. I am SOOOOO cracking up over your mossy balls and Riley's face.. I mean my sides hurt... tooo tooo funny!!!! LOVE IT!!!

    Carri

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    1. Aw...thanks Carri. I am glad someone appreciates my sense of humor :)

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  6. What 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!

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    1. I can't believe I've inspired the brilliant Ode To Inspiration :), thanks Maysem!

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  7. This is a really good idea and would look great in front of my house.
    PS - Riley is so adorable. :)

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    1. Thanks so much Janyce! Riley is adorable but there is a healthy dose of naughty mixed in there as well.

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  8. Hahaha! Mossy balls. Yeah, I'm immature. And poor Riley. He looks oh so sad!

    :)

    Linda

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  9. LOL! Riley is like, what is she doing to my ball!!??

    Yes, mossy balls sounds kinda funny, I like orbs, orbs it shall be!

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  10. That is so Awesome!!! Love this idea! Thanks for sharing this at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  11. I've always thought styrofoam balls, cones, whatever were ridiculously expensive. You're mossy orbs look great. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  12. What a great re-use!!! They look so pretty!!! xoxo- Rachel I am posting to facebook and pinning!!!

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  13. love it!! So glad you posted this! Stopping by from flaunt it friday.
    http://ablessedandblissfullife.blogspot.com

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  14. 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!)

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  15. This 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.

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  16. LOL!!! The last picture is just TOO cute!!! Cracks me up:)

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