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08 April 2013

Hanging Butterfly Ball

I am re-decorating my daughter's room.  So far I have painted her walls lavender and built a crown moulding shelf.   The next idea I want to share is the butterfly ball I made to hang from her vaulted ceiling.  It is the perfect spring craft.  You could also use this technique to make a topiary or a wreath. 


Items needed:

spray painted grapevine ball $3.00
yellow daisies $3.00
5 sheets 12x12 scrapbook paper $ .60
hot glue gun
Martha Stewart monarch butterfly punch
spool of ribbon

To help disguise the grapevine ball I spray painted it white.



I punched, what seemed like a gazillion, butterflies out 5 sheets of scrapbook paper .   
Martha Stewart Monarch Butterfly Punch

It helps if you cut out the butterflies ahead and pull the flowers off the stems ahead of time.  


I glued the flowers on first.  I tried to space them evenly.   
Tip:  Use hot glue because It dries quickly. 


Then I glued on the butterflies until the wicker ball was completely covered.   
Tip:  Pinch the wings back while gluing and the wings will bend slightly.


I used a small white hook to hand the ball from the ceiling.
Tip:  Use a drywall anchor for a more secure hold.

 

I think her room is coming along nicely.  Be sure to follow Callie's Crafts to what else I have planned.


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44 comments:

  1. This is so cute. Love all the pastel colors...perfect for a little girly girl!

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  2. It's beautiful- my girls are loving it!!

    Would love to have you share it this Wednesday for my Your Best Weekly party

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    1. That's great! I sure will, I love your parties.

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  3. That is so creative and it turned out so great!

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    1. Thanks, I'm considering doing a grouping of them.

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  4. So cute! I would love to have that hanging in my house.

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  5. what a sweet project. I love how it came out as I am sure your daughter will love it too!

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  6. Callie this is so gorgeous! I'm inspired to try something similar! Happy to be your newest follower via GFC and looking forward to more inspiration!

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  7. How pretty! =) Thanks for linking up at our Pinterest Power Party!

    Danielle
    SewMuchCrafting.com

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  8. Hello Callie,

    This is so cute and pretty :D I love it. Pinned this :D

    Please share your hanging butterfly ball at Pin It Monday Hop#3 Where you pin and get pinned (LINK). We are also giving away an IPAD Mini to one lucky reader, just in case you might wanna join too. We'd love to have you in the hop. I hope to see you there :D


    Judy
    pursuitoffunctionalhome.com/
    http://www.kusinaniinday.blogspot.com/

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    1. I'm glad you liked it. I will stop by Monday.

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  9. That is so pretty and girly! It's exactly what any girl would want to decorate her bedroom! Thanks for sharing at The Shady Porch Rock N Share! Blessings, D

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  10. That is adorable!! I would love for you to link up at my craft party SHOW-licious Craft Showcase.

    Just follow the link....http://sew-licious.blogspot.com/2013/04/saturday-show-licious-craft-showcase-27.html.

    Marti

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  11. Wow this is absolutely stunning....I never would have thought to use the butterfly punch in this way! :D

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  12. This is beautiful!!! You are way more craft than me=)

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    1. Glad you liked it. It's not too hard. It just takes time, alot of time.

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  13. I may try to make one of these. Love it!

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    1. I would like to see it if you do? I'll share it on facebook.

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  14. This is really cute! I have one of these grapevine balls, too. Perfect. Thanks for the inspiration. Linda

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  15. This is beautiful! A great decoration for spring!

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  16. Thanks so much for linking up at my link party, this butterfly ball is too cute and perfect for spring! I will be featuring you today at this week’s link party!
    Stephanie
    Simply Dream & Create

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    1. Thanks, Stephanie, I'm glad you like it! I'll be there to link up again.

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  17. Callie that is just so pretty and such a clever idea to use the grapevine ball! So glad you stopped by and linked up at Transformed Tuesday this week.

    Hugs,
    Peggy~PJH Designs

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  18. Love the grapevine ball. What a lovely and creative idea. Now following you on GFC!

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    1. Thanks, I'm excited to have you following along. I'm following you too GFC and Bloglovin.

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  19. Thank you so much for sharing your super cute spring project with us this week Callie! I hope to see you again tonight for another great Pretty Things link party at twelveOeight :)

    xo, Tanya
    http://twelveoeight.blogspot.com/

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  20. How cute! My daughter is crazy about butterflies - she would love this.
    New follower on FB. :)
    Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    Rebekah

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  21. I found you through the Follow Along Friday party and I'm having so much fun looking though your blog. This piece is just precious. You're very talented - somehow I know if I tried this it wouldn't turn out looking anything like this!
    You're newest follower, Penny @ SistersRaisingSisters.com

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    1. I'm glad to have you following! The trick is that when you think you have enough butterflies add some more!

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