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Just because tape measures are practical, functional things it doesn't mean they have to be boring. Cheer up your tape measure by turning it into a colourful hot air balloon:
This project originally appeared in Crafty magazine a couple of years ago. It's a really fun way to customise a plain tape measure... or you could stuff the balloon shapes instead and use them to make other hot-air-balloon-themed things like mobiles!
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This project originally appeared in Crafty magazine a couple of years ago. It's a really fun way to customise a plain tape measure... or you could stuff the balloon shapes instead and use them to make other hot-air-balloon-themed things like mobiles!
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What a great idea this is!A lovely gift for a fellow stitcher.AriadnefromGreece!
ReplyDeleteYes, these would make fab gifts for crafty friends! :)
ReplyDeleteI have an odd obsession with hot air balloons, so I see one of these in my future!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Hope you have fun sewing yours :)
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