11/08/2010
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Stiffened Yarn Balls Sneak Peak!

I just LOVE doing sneak peaks, lol.

I started a new project just this past weekend. It's a little more difficult that I had anticipated at first, but now I have a system and it's going smoothly.

Anyways, it's stiffened yarn balls (LOL! Get your mind out of the gutter!). It involves blowing up ballons, rubbing them with vaseline (YUCK!!) and wrapping yarn around them. Then you put on some fabric stiffener (which I was doing with a paint brush, but my new way of doing it is soaking the string in the fabric stiffeners and then wrap it around the ballon.)

I know you all are just dying to see how it turns out, so be sure to check back for the outcome and instructions!!

Oh.. and today is day 1 of the new healthy lifestyle.. WISH ME LUCK!
diy, yarn, ballons, fabric stiiffener, reception, decorations
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mrsbowe2be's Chocolate wedding
mrsbowe2be
 |  Newark, DE, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
Oooo... I LOVE THEM!  They are so unique and pretty.  I must try! Good luck and I can't wait to see the finished product. :)
almostsparks's Chocolate wedding
almostsparks
 |  Minneola, KS, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
Love these! I am using twine for mine for our western theme wedding. I use flour and water, soak em, squeeze em, and wrap em. no coating the balloon, I haven't had any problems, add a little salt to the mix though so no molding, might save you some time. I love the softness of the yarn though...
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Columbus, IN, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
Thanks ladies!!

almostsparks- Thank you so much for the tip!! I started soaking the yarn in the stiffner and it started working a lot better. If I run out of the stiffner, I may try to use your suggestion!
sweetlatina's Purple wedding
sweetlatina
 |  West haven, CT, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
That's a unique idea! Can't wait to see how it tuned out :)
njoneson's Pink wedding
njoneson
 |  Fairfield, CA, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
WOw..super pretty and unique! What are they going to be used for? And congrats and good luck on the healthy eating!!!
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Columbus, IN, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
Thank you!

We're going to use them where we have the guest book and also there is a stage where the DJ is going to be and we're going to put them on the edge of the stage with flameless candles, I think.
becomingaward's White wedding
becomingaward
 |  Albany, NY, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
GREAT PROJECT!  GOOD LUCK AND CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THE FINAL RESULTS!!!!!!!   oh and good luck on your healthy lifestyle:-)  (i need to hang wit ya!)
taaka25's Pink wedding
taaka25
 |  Clarksville, TN, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
ahhh duuude! awsome! i remeber making those in school.. it was so much fun.. great idea!! oooh we made ours into baskets with easter grass and paper flowers for mothers day. maybe you can do something similar for your flower girl? SO AWSOME!
taaka25's Pink wedding
taaka25
 |  Clarksville, TN, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
....oh yah, and we used white glue in water (waaaay cheaper. lol)
prncss173's Black wedding
prncss173
 |  Reno, NV, USA  |  11/08/2010  | 
This is going to be awesome!  Can't wait to see the final project...very clever!
aimee114's Pink wedding
aimee114
 |  Winnipeg, MB, Canada  |  11/08/2010  | 
These are super pretty ... I hope they turn out perfectly ;) Good luck and be sure to post pictures of your completed project!
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Columbus, IN, USA  |  11/09/2010  | 
Thankd ladies! So far so good, I'll definitely be posting pictures when they are done!
hannikay's Pink wedding
hannikay
 |  Melbourne, 07, Australia  |  11/09/2010  | 
WOW. Never seen these before or even considered they could be so incredibly easy! Too cool for school!! Might have to give one of these a go!
mlee1106's Orange wedding
mlee1106
 |  Saint john, NB, Canada  |  11/10/2010  | 
how would I go about finding how to make these!
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Columbus, IN, USA  |  11/10/2010  | 
Thanks!! I put some instructions on your post on your blog, mlee, I hope they help!
mlee1106's Orange wedding
mlee1106
 |  Saint john, NB, Canada  |  11/10/2010  | 
thank you! I was wondering if the paste changed the yarn colors?  i seen that you had differant colors.
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Columbus, IN, USA  |  11/10/2010  | 
The stiffner I used didn't change the yarn any colors (the blue may be SLIGHTLY darker, but it's not really noticable). One of the reasons I didn't make my own paste or glue was because I was afraid that it would leave a white residue or change the colors of the yarn. I used the fabric stiffner because I read another post where a girl used that on red yarn/string and it didn't change colors.
makeupdiva87's Pink wedding
makeupdiva87
 |  Saint louis, MO, USA  |  11/23/2010  | 
ok... so youve read a bunch of my posts. What could i use these for?? because they are awesome!
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Bloomington, IN, USA  |  11/23/2010  | 
lol.. umm, you could use yarn, nylon string, bakers twine.. anything like that in whatever color(s) you like.

I cut the string to a size I wanted to use for the balloon and I soaked it in Stiffy- which is fabric stiffner and wrapped it around a balloon that I rubbed with vaseline and let it sit until COMPLETELY dry. You could also use water and glue, flour and glue, etc.. I used Stiffy because it was easiest and I got it with a 50% off coupon at Michaels.

Then, just pop the balloon and pull out the carcass and voila!! lol! I actually have most of mine finished, I've been meaning to post a picture of them.
makeupdiva87's Pink wedding
makeupdiva87
 |  Saint louis, MO, USA  |  11/23/2010  | 
lol no like where would i put them... i think theyd be a cool display but i have no idea what i could do with them..
daniellerenee85's Blue wedding
daniellerenee85
 |  Bloomington, IN, USA  |  11/23/2010  | 
OHHHH! HAHA! Hmm, I'm not sure, I'm going to put some on the guest book table, the dj stage, and maybe the gift table. lol. Unless I change my mind.
mlee1106's Orange wedding
mlee1106
 |  Saint john, NB, Canada  |  11/23/2010  | 
im thinking of  making 1 big one and 2 little ones for my centrepeices and place candles around them and maybe some flowers... like the pic
smarie333's Blue wedding
smarie333
 |  Middleburg, FL, USA  |  12/05/2010  | 
I love this! Can you please send me some instructions or links to how to exactly make this? THANK YOU :)
deucediva's Black wedding
deucediva
 |  Greenwood, SC, USA  |  02/16/2011  | 
I may have to use this!
mrskazebeer's Orange wedding
mrskazebeer
 |  Chester, VA, USA  |  10/19/2011  | 
Such a great idea.
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