We have a precious new granddaughter. ♥
I wanted to make something special for her room so I made a Hot Air Balloon mobile to hang up.
Hot Air Balloon mobile, made from a Japanese paper ball, embroidery hoop, basket and brass charms.
The beautiful paper ball was purchased when two of my sons and I visited Tokyo a couple years ago, so the Japan connection is very special to my son. He also has been on a hot air balloon team so thus the connection to hot air balloons.
Hot Air Balloon decoration to hang in my granddaughter’s room.
My daughter-in-law loves butterflies so I was really happy to find the metal filligree butterflies and brass keys in my craft supplies.
Brass butterfly charm sewn to the side of the basket
The hardest part of making this was tying all the knots equidistant from the top of the balloon so it hung straight.
I hope my granddaughter enjoys it for many years.
All Sparkled Up 