Today I am making lots and lots of surprise balls. They are basically balls that are wrapped up in crepe paper and you unroll them and find surprises. I have a whole box in my project closet that is devoted to supplies to make surprise balls so when I see something cool in a store I pick it up. They are great last minute presents. I loved this one below from Sandra Junto’s blog (via Seesaw Designs). I am actually in the process of making a tutorial that should be up next week on how to make them.
Teresa
September 9, 2009
Oh, I almost forgot about these! I loved those balls!
Laura
September 9, 2009
Like a super hip version of "pass the parcel"… a holiday game my husband grew up playing.
simply_hibiscus
September 9, 2009
oo oyou made yours so pretty
these would be great on a christmas tree as ornaments with names and then the little kids and adults pick one
MMW
September 9, 2009
They sell these at our local market. LOVE LOVE LOVE them. Especially the quaint and eclectic mixture of surprises inside.
Jane Flanagan
September 9, 2009
I love these – wouldn't they be great for Halloween!? So great!
princess lasertron
September 9, 2009
I LOVE SURPRISE BALLS
Melanie O
September 9, 2009
I love this! I'm going to have to try it ASAP.
Deece
September 9, 2009
Cute! I'm sure my daughter would love help make some.
celi.a
September 9, 2009
We used to do this as young teens for friends' birthdays…but with toilet paper. 🙂 It was a lot of fun. Yours are gorgeous!
chiara
September 9, 2009
what great colors you used!
Kella MacPhee Photojournalist
September 9, 2009
I loved these!! They were my favorite as a kid! Great Idea!
megan and melissa
September 9, 2009
This is such a fun idea…this is definitely going into my inspiration file. I can't wait for the tutorial.
xoxo-Meg
fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com
CMN
September 9, 2009
That just looks COMPLETELY wacky! Can't wait for the tutorial… these would be a serious laugh for all sorts of fun occasions. Thanks, Jordan!
Becky
September 10, 2009
Wow, such a good idea!
Passementerie
September 10, 2009
What a completely gorgeous idea! I love them.
Amanda Conley
September 10, 2009
These would be great to take with kids on an airplane or road trip.
DolceDreams
September 10, 2009
How fun, i love the idea…I'll keep an eye out for your tutorial!
Nathalie
Chloe
September 10, 2009
Jordan, these are GORGEOUS. Wow…
cori
September 10, 2009
pretty little things club?
just a thought.
i am loving my monthly surprises.
thank you!
Liz Galvin
September 10, 2009
Very cute Jordan! I love the brightly colored wrapping.
sandra
September 10, 2009
🙂 the surprise ball in the pictures is made by a lovely lady called gina namkung and you can buy some at kiosk in NY (http://kioskkiosk.com/c/81/p/865/Surprise_Ball).
Fashionably Kate
September 10, 2009
ooh.. please show us how!!
simplymodernmom
September 10, 2009
Can't wait to see the tutorial. I love the surprise ball and would love to make one!
thedoodlegirl
September 11, 2009
How completely unique and adorable! Tutorial! Tutorial!
Sara C. Walk
September 12, 2009
that is such a fun idea!!! i love it!!!
saradowle
September 12, 2009
Wow, you're blog is sooo colourful! 🙂
Great idea!
Gina
September 12, 2009
Thanks for the post… but just so your readers know, the photos were taken (how gorgeous no?) by my Swedish friend, Sandra Juto. Check her out at sandrajuto.com/blog
Michelle
September 12, 2009
I have never seen these- what great idea for kid parties.
birthday girl
September 13, 2009
good fun! i hadn't heard of these before.
A Day That is Dessert
September 14, 2009
brilliant!
tyler
September 14, 2009
these are brilliant little treats. what a clever idea. i'll surely look for your tutorial! perfectly nostalgic to bring out the kid in everyone.
Megan
September 15, 2009
Aha, I think I see an excuse for buying that japanese masking tape! Excellent.
HomageBlog
September 15, 2009
What a great idea! That is absolutely beautiful! ~K
Absolutely Small
September 17, 2009
Oh, thank you for posting these! I loved these as a little girl…and I haven't been able to find any for years. Yours are way more gorgeous than the ones I remember, though. ^-^
Terra
September 18, 2009
My husband proposed to me through a Surprise ball. Each toy represented a different memory and the center was my ring! so thoughtful and an amazing way to give a gift.
Laura Major (Learning Is Child's Play)
April 9, 2010
I Love this idea! Where did you find the little trinkets to put in the ball?