Stolen from someone who stole it from someone else…
There is absolutely nothing original about this idea but I think it’s a goodie.
I nicked it from the gym coach who filled them with the fabric used to make the girls’ leotards. When I told her I was going to pinch it she said … “Go right ahead, I stole it from Cirque du Soleil“
I love the idea of souveniring elements of a year gone & I’m pretty pleased with the way they turned out.
The baubles were purchased from Spotlight a couple of years ago & the little reminders of 2009 were knitted, typed & shaved by me.
A super last minute gift methinks.
Edit…
The teeny knitting is suspended using invisible thread which I taped to the rim of the bauble.
Sarah
882 days ago
I've seen these before but I love yours. Especially the paper one. I might have to keep this in mind for next year
Christie
882 days ago
brilliant, stolen or not!
i think you sized up your recipients brilliantly!
Boutique Markets
882 days ago
hello, first time on your blog and I have been scrolling up and down, click through and back again and I must say i am totally inspired to go into my spare room, find some pins and knit! Thanks for making the last 45 minutes so enjoyable!
Rachael
thornberry
882 days ago
Super clever Kirst – they are delightful.
One Flew Over
882 days ago
I will echo Lara's comment…delightful!
Andi
882 days ago
Super cute.
Great idea …. no matter whose it was!!
Gina
882 days ago
Kirsty you always have the best ideas… and pinch the best ideas! Those really are fabulous. Great work.
Niki
882 days ago
Love it!
emjay
882 days ago
hey – fabulous! love this idea, and what it could mean.
(it's new to me, i've never seen it before!)
great gift idea, especially if you're spending xmas somewhere else (like at my sister's – i could make her some for her tree!)
xo
tikki
882 days ago
awww, they are fabulous!! what a great idea, i love the knitting one particularly. You can actually get tiny little needles not much bigger than those pins
Claire
882 days ago
stolen schmolen – inspired is the word and they are gorgeous. xx
Cathy {tinniegirl}
882 days ago
Oh, I love them. You are so super clever and talented. No wonder I've got such a blog crush on you. xxx
lisa stubbs
882 days ago
they're gorgeous!, you didn't steal it, you were creatively inspired and made it your own!
Aussie-waffler
882 days ago
Fabulous, just fabulous. What a lovely idea.
Nikki
882 days ago
Maybe not a new idea but you've definately put your own spin on them. They are fantastic Kirsty.
Yana
882 days ago
what an awesome idea!!! love the tiny knitted sample
handmade romance
882 days ago
so adorable! love that tiny little knitted piece. cute.
the textured leaf
882 days ago
Love it! If you hadnt 'stolen' (I prefer inspired, too) this amazing idea some of us would never have seen it. Im left trying to read what youve written inside the paper one….. impossible i know, yet….
linda
882 days ago
Whoa, those totally look cool. Oh and it's not stolen…everyone takes inspiration from somewhere – as long as you make it your personal original!
Cindy
882 days ago
I tell you – does your freaking cleverness ever go on Christmas holidays – these are so sweet. I love the knitting one, but surely you need one with a brown granny square in it
Carol Baicker-McKee
882 days ago
Love these. I have some of the balls stashed away too and I've been debating what to put in them -thanks for giving me some stolen inspiration to steal again!
How did you get the knitting to look suspended? I'm going to have to study that one more carefully…
Jennifer Rose
882 days ago
a very personalized gift
and great reminder
no blog norma
881 days ago
ohh!!so lovely, sweet idea.
Liesl
881 days ago
These are so adorable!
karuski
881 days ago
Prrretttyy! I wish I could find this kind of baubles over here. I really would like to try this idea!
Amanda @geekdetails
881 days ago
I love these! They just look fun. The knitting is very Coraline too.
I have some glass ornaments I can't wait to do something like this too now
Tracey
881 days ago
So pretty. I have some empty baubles for my baby's first Christmas (next year!) I plan to put in things like a first curl tied with ribbon. Glad to see the finished product looks so good.
PuggleTrouble
881 days ago
I just love them – they are too, too cute!
Too late to do it this year, but next year, I think I know what I'll be doing!
june at noon
881 days ago
What a neat idea, and a special way to remember a year.
mayaluna
881 days ago
I love them! My favorite is the pencil shavings, because it's so unique… just like the memory it evokes of your spools. You've had an especially creative year!
Crayon Chick
880 days ago
Legend!!!!
Lark
879 days ago
I'm totally inspired, now!
xx
dillpickle
876 days ago
They're brilliant! I especially love the knitting one, but that's just because it's where my crafty mojo is at for now!
Katy
876 days ago
Oh my goodness, as if these aren't the cutest things ever! I have filled some with red tinsel before, but love the crafty filling idea….may just have to get creative with some!
stringplay
875 days ago
LOVE them. The pencil shavings one is inspired!
jodeye
874 days ago
these are great!
Nikki
862 days ago
I too have seen these before but yours are wonderful. I love the idea of filling the baubles with mementos.
And your tiny knitting… mind-blowing!
oneekimo
856 days ago
love it!!