Book Balls!

Paper hydrangeas made from old books! Pretty home decor items, Christmas ornaments or table centerpieces.




You will need:
  • Styrofoam balls or ping-pong balls
  • Book pages
  • Scalloped circle paper punch 
  • Glue gun & glue sticks
  • Un-sharpened pencil

Punch out circles from the book pages.
Place center of each circle on the end of a pencil. Press the sides against the pencil. The paper will look scrunched up with one small circular flat area.
 


With the pencil still inside the paper, place a drop of glue on the circular flat area. Press onto the ball. Repeat until the ball is covered with paper.


There are so many uses for these balls! 
  • Glue ribbon to the top and use as Christmas ornaments.
  • Place multiple balls in a bowl for a pretty home decor piece.
  • Stick the end of a craft stick into each ball to make a paper floral arrangement.
  • Turn glasses upside-down and place balls on the foot of the glass. Gorgeous table centerpieces!


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42 comments

  1. AnonymousAugust 19, 2014 at 5:01 PM

    OMG...at first glance my eyes saw hydrangeas!!!! Thank you for the wonderful idea. These are beautiful.

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    1. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and MerlotAugust 19, 2014 at 5:20 PM

      Ooh, you're right! They do look like hydrangeas! Think I better change my title - thank you for the idea :-)

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  2. Vintage Paint and more...August 20, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    These are awesome. I love book page art and these are over the top. Definitely going to be adding some to my decor. Thank you for the tutorial.. Cathy

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  3. Gina KleinworthAugust 21, 2014 at 8:46 AM

    So pretty - I think I may give this a go, but I'm not ready to part with my treasured books. Maybe I can just use printed paper instead. I love how these turned out!!!!

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  4. UnknownAugust 21, 2014 at 10:21 AM

    Stopping by from Artsy Corner link party. These are beautiful! On my to-do list Pinning!

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  5. Alison AgnewAugust 22, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    I love these-so pretty! Just pinned them to the Fridays Unfolded links board and thanks for sharing at the party!

    Alison
    Nancherrow

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    1. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and MerlotAugust 28, 2014 at 8:34 PM

      Thank you for the pin love, Alison! Loved your ice bucket challenge video!

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  6. Michelle L.August 22, 2014 at 11:24 AM

    Those are just stunning! Lots of work but boy is it worth it. They look like heirlooms!

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  7. DebbieAugust 22, 2014 at 12:33 PM

    These are adorable!!! Thanks for sharing. I can't wait to make my own!

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  8. KaylaAugust 24, 2014 at 11:02 PM

    These are too cute!

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  9. UnknownAugust 26, 2014 at 2:27 PM

    Wow, these are absolutely stunning! Beautiful work. I would love for you to share this post at my Create & Share Link Party tonight (7:00 PM MST)! Hope to see you there :) http://designsbymissmandee.blogspot.com/

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  10. Nici @ Posed PerfectionAugust 26, 2014 at 9:17 PM

    Oh, my goodness! These are absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much for sharing them at my Creative Ways Link Party! Hope to see you again this week!
    Blessings,
    Nici

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  11. Jennifer DawnAugust 27, 2014 at 7:08 AM

    Beautifully done! I love vintage book page crafts! These are perfection! I'm featuring them at this week's link party. http://www.thelifeofjenniferdawn.com/2014/08/a-little-bird-told-me-link-party-105.html

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  12. UnknownAugust 27, 2014 at 8:10 AM

    I have seen so many book page projects, but this one is my very favorite! These would be such a great addition to a fall tablescape!

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  13. Marti @ SewLicious Home DecorAugust 27, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    These are so cute!! Pinning. :)

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  14. JeanetteAugust 27, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Very Pretty! I made some of these and spray painted them purple and orange for Halloween!

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  15. MarianaAugust 28, 2014 at 2:13 AM

    I love it!! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. UnknownAugust 28, 2014 at 10:29 AM

    Oh my goodness. These are beautiful! What a beautiful project to take on. Thank you!

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  17. Carol, The Answer Is ChocolateAugust 28, 2014 at 5:19 PM

    These are stunning! Featuring tonight when my link party opens up.

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  18. TheMoonAndMeAugust 29, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    Oh my...I love these paper flower balls! I need a whole bunch of them right now! :)
    Sounds like a good project to do in front of the tv.
    Have a great weekend!
    Kelly

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  19. UnknownAugust 29, 2014 at 2:48 PM

    Gorgeous! I'm pinning this for sure!

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  20. cfort82October 6, 2014 at 11:04 AM

    I love to craft with old books. Love this idea! It's is such a classy spin on that tissue paper art from grade school.

    Cindy @ Upcycled Design Lab

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  21. AudreyFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:33 AM

    Love these ... ready to make some after I find that punch. Thanks for sharing your talent.
    Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures

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  22. TracyJune 14, 2015 at 3:14 PM

    I love these! I can't wait to try different variations of material and colors. Where did you find the scalloped paper punch?

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  23. AnonymousJuly 7, 2016 at 12:58 AM

    What size is that punch? Love these!!!

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    1. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and MerlotJuly 11, 2016 at 8:34 AM

      I used the Fiskar's XL Scallop Punch - it's a little under 2 inches in diameter. Thank you! And sorry for the late reply!

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  24. AnonymousOctober 8, 2016 at 8:46 AM

    Love this! I have a discarded stack of books in my school Library that I will be using to make these, maybe check with public Libraries too.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 16, 2016 at 10:37 AM

    Hi Heidi,
    Thank you for the tutorial! I loved these so much I decided to scale them up a bit (I used a 5" ball and a 3.5" scallop punch), and added a length of ribbon to make pomanders to hang along the aisle at my literary themed wedding. :)
    Thanks again for the beautiful and simple tutorial!
    Love,
    Melissa

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  26. AnonymousMarch 22, 2017 at 4:03 PM

    How many circle punches did it take to make each ball? I'd like to make several balls but use different colors so I'm wondering how many I will need to punch out for each ball.

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  27. Heidi Kay @ Muslin and MerlotMarch 23, 2017 at 1:41 PM

    So sorry, I don't remember! I didn't keep count :-(.

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  28. Leaper SchmeaperNovember 13, 2017 at 6:44 PM

    What size circle punch and styrofoam balls?

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  29. Alex's mumMarch 24, 2018 at 9:32 AM

    Completely brilliant. Thankyou so much for the info. Am hoping to thread a load together to make a caterpillar / bookworm.

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