Look what I made with sixty3x3 squares of Designer Series Paper...
Is that not the craziest, coolest thing! It is called Kusudama.
The Japanese kusudama is a paper ball made out of multiple identical origami shapes glued together. They were traditionally used as a ball for incense or potpourri but now we see them more for decoration or as a gift. It takes a few steps to get to this point, so if you want to make this you can find the tutorial here.
It was fun to make. I will be demonstrating how to make this at a Personal Stamping Class I am doing with my friend and customer Leslie in November. We are very excited about this class, the theme is Christmas ornaments. Each guest will get to make 3 ornaments as well has learn how to make this Kusudama Ornament. If you are interested in a Personal Stamping Class just let me know, we can pick the theme together and plan something great for you and your friends!
Heres what you need to make a Kusudama
- Four 12x12 sheets of Designer Series Paper cut into 3x3 squares ( you will have 4 extra squares)
- Bone Folder
- Tombow Liquid Glue
- Silver Cord
- Pretties Kit
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Happy Stampin'
Carrie
OMG! I have to case this...too cute! I'm doing 2 BABW's this week! Thanks for the inspiration. www.stampshacklady.blogspot.com
Posted by: Christie Daugherty | December 06, 2009 at 03:28 PM
Wow That is really great!
Posted by: Abi Bundy | October 26, 2009 at 05:21 AM
You are my papercrafting hero! That is stunning!
Posted by: Georgie | October 24, 2009 at 01:06 AM
Wow, that is so pretty. It must have taken a long time to make.
Posted by: Sharon Graham | October 23, 2009 at 09:57 AM
Oh my word!!! That looks like a lot of work!!! How long did it take you? It's beautiful!
Posted by: Julie | October 22, 2009 at 09:50 AM