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DIY Festive Flying Machines

The Cheese Thief Shows How to Make Balloon Baubles

— December 14, 2011 — Special
Online blog The Cheese Thief wants to show you how to bring some new life to those dated Christmas baubles you’ve had since the early nineties. The artist behind this DIY project got her inspiration from a Restoration Hardware hot air balloon nursery mobile and adapted it to make these beautiful Christmas tree decorations.

With the aid of some string, paper, a glue stick and some dollar store plastic ball ornaments, the maker was able to create these unique, vintage-inspired hot air balloon decorations. Her site gives you a fully illustrated step-by-step breakdown of all the instructions and materials you’ll need to create these whimsical art pieces for yourself. Or, make them for a friend or family member as an affordable holiday gift that is made with love.

These adorable little ornaments would make for some truly original tree decor, and would be perfect for that 'Around the World in Eighty Days' theme you are going for this year. If you're looking for a quick, easy holiday hobby to do with the kids this year, look no further than The Cheese Thief blog.
Trend Themes
1. DIY Christmas Decorations - Opportunity for businesses to offer DIY kits and tutorials for creating unique and personalized Christmas decorations.
2. Upcycled Crafts - Opportunity to create new products by repurposing old or unused materials, reducing waste and offering sustainable alternatives.
3. Handmade Gifts - Growing demand for thoughtful and personalized gifts presents opportunities for businesses to offer handmade and customizable products.
Industry Implications
1. Craft Supplies - Disruptive innovation opportunity for craft supply businesses to offer materials specifically designed for DIY Christmas decorations and upcycled crafts.
2. E-commerce - Opportunity for online retailers to provide a wide range of DIY kits and tutorials for customers to create their own unique Christmas decorations and handmade gifts.
3. Eco-friendly Products - Growing demand for sustainable and upcycled products presents an opportunity for eco-friendly businesses to offer unique Christmas decorations made from repurposed materials.
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