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Surprise Balls by Gina Namkung

“From as far back as I can remember, be it a ring from a gumball vending machine, a Cracker Jack prize, the thrill of a piñata, Christmas stocking treats, I have always been drawn to small things." So says artisan Gina Namkung of the inspiration behind her surprise balls. Each ball contains at least 15 rare or unusual vintage trinkets from around the globe, making it a wonderful gift for young and old alike.

 
 

How much fun is this? We love the idea of a slowly unraveling gift that reveals surprise after surprise to the recipient, making the process a part of the present. Each one-of-a-kind surprise ball is $45 at Kiosk.

Photo credit: Sandra Juto

Via Oh Happy Day

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I love this idea. I wrote about a mom who made something like this as favors for her daughter's birthday party. You can see pictures here:

http://kidsparties.about.com/od/birthdayparties/ig/TinyBirthday/

posted by pennycarnival on November 20th 2009 at 3:25pm
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Here's a tutorial from Not Martha on how to make your own:
http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/surpriseballs/

posted by May on November 20th 2009 at 10:19pm
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