paper balls
Photo by JMorton
Christmas Decor: The Paper Balls
As soon as I saw these, I had to have to take a picture, more nostalgic want rather than admiration though they did look really pretty and dainty.
When I was a little girl, a very long time ago, in Marag, Philippines, we used to make these paper balls just before Christmas as part of art education in elementary or primary school. I had to admit that I found it difficult at first. Glue and my young hands and less than desterous little fingers were not compatible then.
However, after much patience and perseverance, I was able to make my first ball made from the delicate folds of tissue papers; I was so proud of myself that I immediately graduated with such alacrity into making the paper bell shape.
Though I was very proud of my effort afterwards, my dearest Mother was even prouder. With all her pride and enthusiam of my work, you would think my little bell was more of a Rodin or a Picasso rather than a good effort in basic gluing project! 😉
For years, my Mother would hang the bell in one of our windows on Christmas.
With that memory in mind, I will try to make a bell as a Christmas project!
Thank you, Mom, with all my heart!