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I decided to try to make a decor ball with sheet music. I have had a thing for sheet music lately so it seems appropriate to try new ways to add the vintage goodness to my home decor. A sheet music ball?? Yep! It is perfect for any rustic home and would look amazing in a music room. If you love all things vintage and music, this is the craft project for you.
Yep I am “balling” in love! So here is what ya need to make one of your very own. Some sheet music and a styrofoam ball. Break out that trusty glue gun and get to work!
I tore my sheet music into 1 1/2″ by 1 1/2″ squares. I liked the torn look to the edges. I just used a straight edge to help me rip a stack of sheet music.
I then wrapped the squares around a “stuffer” tool. Okay you can use a pencil just thought since I had a free stuffer tool I would put it to use. I used a little hot glue on the tip and stuck the square to the ball. For me, hot glue was easier and faster.
Just keep repeating until your ball is full. It really did not take as long as I expected and I love the result.
Hmmmm….that bowl looks awfully empty…..stay tuned….yep all week I am….”balling” in love! Tomorrow I am going to “ball” in love with fabric. For now I will enjoy my sheet music ball!
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::cottage instincts:: says
Terrific idea….love the texture of it. Looking forward to seeing the other balls you come up with to keep your first one company 🙂
Danielle @ Transforming Home says
Great idea! I have a ton of sheet music and have been wondering what to put on top of my upright piano – how about a bowl of music balls? What a wonderful idea – thanks. I will absolutely be making these.Danielle
Shannon says
Beautiful! Love it, and love that you used sheet music. I have thought of using sheet music on other projects, but nothing as of yet. Thanks for sharing!
Allison Shops says
Good idea. I love old sheet music.
Cathy Miller says
Very cute! I’ll bet that newprint would look cute like this too..I’ve been using the classified ads pages to make paper cones.
Stephanie Lynn says
These are great ~ Love the sheet music look!
Country Wings in Phoenix says
Oh Angie Sweetie…These are just the cutest. I love these balls covered in music. Does that say Valentines or what? I was thinking that maybe some of that distress ink in red might be cute to touch up the ends. It would give a little color of red to the ball and would even spell Valentine’s a little more. I love it. So cute.I have signed up to follow your blog. I can’t wait to see what you do with the fabric. Great ideas. Please stop by and say hi. I would be so honored if you signed up to follow my blog as well.Country hugs sweetie from Country Wings in Phoenix…Sherry
Nancy says
Oh, must do this!
Lisa says
Very cute! I wish I could make some, but my little one is at the stage where he trys to eat everything!
Jedda says
love it! and the candles too! I’m a music/sheet music fan too 🙂
One Cheap B*tch says
Love it! It came out great. I am definitely going to try this!
[email protected] says
I know that you are doing sheet music today. I stopped by earlier and so these lovely balls.
Calamity Anne says
What a fantastic idea! I definitely can picture a bowl full of paper balls! Thanks for sharing!
Sami says
Great idea! Thanks for sharing!
Leanne says
Thanks for the link back to me and thanks for all your lovely comments. I love both your decorative balls. I can’t wait to see the next ones. I love balls too. You can use them in so many places. I love your blog. I’m going to start stalking you if that’s okay. Have a beautiful day.
jrae says
I made a few of these balls from shirts I got from a thrift store. I bought solid and plaid XXL mens shirt so I’d have more material. They look so cute! I need to add in a few rope and twine balls too.
Kim @ Starshine Chic says
I love it!!! I want to make one now. I just need some sheet music.
[email protected] says
This is very cute done with the sheet music. Thanks for sharing! I’ve posted a link.
[email protected] says
Absolutely amazing! Love it! I featured this at somedaycrafts.blogspot.com
Laura Ingalls Gunn says
Oh wow! I just adore all of your ideas. I think I will try the jute, fabric and music sheet balls. They look great!
Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says
Adorable! Featured this on our blog today! ;)www.uncommondesignsonline.com
Susan says
I love this idea. I just need a little help in how you wrap the squares around a pencil. Also when you stick it to the ball, do you actually poke it into the ball?
Angie Holden says
Yes poke them into the ball just a little. Gives the glue something to adhere to.