My DIY Kissing Ball ( In Progress)

[LizabethDavis]

So, I decided to do a kissing ball instead of a bakset and when I went to Joann's they had them pre-made, but no in my color, so I am doing one myself...Here it is so far:

http://www.ultimatewedding.com/galleries/data/500/medium/Kissing_Ball_in_progress.JPG

[countrygirl]

What is a kissing ball??

[WhiskeyGirl]

http://images.meredith.com/bhg/images/07/l_JA659.jpg

They are sometimes carried by the FG or even the BMs. They are a round ball of flowers usually with a ribbon for a handle! They date back to the victorian era~ Most often you can see them around Christmas times.

Unfortunately I couldn't find the exact explanantion for them, but I did find the above for a good example!!

BTW Lizabeth, it looks good, but have you thought of putting the flowers closer together or even over lapping a little?? I can't wait to see the finished product!

[LizabethDavis]

They actually are overlapping. The picture doesn't show it very well, but the places that look white are actually my yellow flowers.

[countrygirl]

That is a really pretty idea, but I think for me I am going to stick to the FG baskets. I am making them myself.

[Kacie_bride]

I am making my flower girl baskets myself too because the ones I've seen are really expensive!

[LaceyinPgh]

Sometimes they are called pomanders. I really like them. I have my 2 flower girls carrying ones made out of white and pink roses and sweet peas. Yours looks great Elizabeth.

[usahgrad]

It does look great Liz!

[Valmai]

We call them pomanders over here too - my FG is carrying one of them. xxx

[LizabethDavis]

We call them pomanders over here too - my FG is carrying one of them. xxx

That explains why our friend from Nottingham had no clue what I was saying when I told him we were doing a kissing ball!

[rainbowtreat]

I bet it is gonna look great Lizabeth. Can't wait to see it finished. My flower girl is carring a tin pail lol. Am still thinking about how to spruce it up.

[WebLady]

Yeah I was like 'What is a kissing ball?' I have allways heard them referred to as pomanders ... though when I first heard of them I thought people were saying 'palm hander' ;) it made since to me at the time.

I like them, they are pretty ... yours looks like it is coming along nicely.

[LizabethDavis]

My kissing ball is done - most of the way. I am still trying to decide whether to put yellow ribbon on it or not, but here it is:

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/072106/Kissingballdone1.jpg

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d199/072106/Kissingballdone2.jpg

[LaceyinPgh]

That looks great! I really like it with the purple ribbon, but I could see where a yellow satin would look nice too! Great work!

[rainbowtreat]

I love it! Looks so nice and cost ALOT less I bet too. Good job Lizabeth!

[WhiskeyGirl]

Great job Elizabeth! Have you thought of putting both colors of ribbons on?? Thats a thought too!

[LizabethDavis]

Thanks ladies! I also did my tossing bouquet tonight:

http://www.ultimatewedding.com/galleries/data/500/Tossing_boo-k2.JPG

http://www.ultimatewedding.com/galleries/data/500/Tossing_boo-k.JPG

[LaceyinPgh]

Thanks ladies! I also did my tossing bouquet tonight:

http://www.ultimatewedding.com/galleries/data/500/Tossing_boo-k2.JPG

http://www.ultimatewedding.com/galleries/data/500/Tossing_boo-k.JPG
You are just a flower making food lately aren't you? The tossing bouquet looks good too.

[LizabethDavis]

Yup I am flower making fool!! Hehehe...I am doing all of the flowers myself and wanted to get a head start!

[rainbowtreat]

Very nice. You do a good job. I wish I had an idea of mine are going to look like but I have no idea yet. I am sure I will love them though. Your thigns look very nice.

[WebLady]

Both your pomander and your toss bouq look great! Good Job ;)

[blueeyedbride]

They are beautiful.....

[tha_mrs]

How did you make the pomander?I think that would be a good idea for my wedding as to not have petals all over the floor.I don't want to make a lot of work for the janitorial ministry at the church.Plus it really is pretty!

[brewsells]

They both look great! I assume you made the tossing bouquet with silk flowers. They are really nice looking. I had to look close to see if they were real.

[KMac]

How did you make the pomander?I think that would be a good idea for my wedding as to not have petals all over the floor.I don't want to make a lot of work for the janitorial ministry at the church.Plus it really is pretty!

Here are some easy directions that I found; (Tha Mrs);
Materials Needed
2 stems of silk flowers with six roses on each ($1 per stem)
2” Styrofoam ball (pack of four for $1)
Glue sticks (pack of 20 for $1)
¼” ribbon ($1 for a 20 yard spool)
Scissors
Glue gun
1. Remove flower heads from the stems.
2. Stick flower heads in the ball, evenly spaced to cover the entire ball, press down a bit on each to leave a small indent in the foam. This is your spacing and gluing guide.
3. After dry fitting the flowers put a dab of hot glue in each hole, and then press in the flower, hold it for a second or two till the glue sets up. Do this one flower at a time till the ball is covered.
4. Cut a 24” long piece of ribbon and form a loop and tie with a bow.
5. Attach the ribbon to the ball by parting the flowers and using a dab of hot glue, hold the ribbon down while it sets up
http://www.frugalbride.com/flowerballsphoto6.jpg


Hope this helps! This may be much easier for flower girls, then having petals everywhere!
KMac :D

[tha_mrs]

thanks kmac! I printed off the instructions and placed them in my planning book.I am keeping a scrapbook of ideas.my FH doesn't know.I just don't want him to give me the"it's to early to plan talk".but when he asks me question ofcourse I give an answer from my scrapbook.:D

[OctoberBride06]

wow, they both look great!

I was thinking of letting my daughter carry down a pomander, since she will only be 2..