I couldn’t post about this before Christmas because I was afraid certain people would read it and their Christmas surprises would be ruined. And I am not going to be responsible for ruining Christmas.

So I folded my little heart out and ended up making 10 of these folded-paper-flower-balls. I lost track of the amount of time it took, but I think I averaged about 2-3 hours for each one. Next year I’ll try to find a craft that takes a little less time.

I used scrapbooking paper, metallic cord, beads, and antique glass chandelier crystals— because I love me some bling at Christmas!

This kusudama is suspended on a ribbon from the tree-branch curtain rod above our bed. I made it out of leftover programs from our wedding. Every now and then I catch a glimpse of the words “Lilac Garden,” “May,” and “Blessings.” Makes me happy.

I got the idea from this excellent Folding Trees tutorial.