Some time ago, we crafted a delightful Santa in his Hot Air Balloon Ornament Cover. Naturally, we imagined that if Santa fancied a ballooning adventure, he’d want to bring a friend along. So, we decided Snowman needed his very own balloon too! Snowman’s balloon is quite unique, adorned with tiny icicle fringes, making it perfect for the frosty weather. And since Snowman adores the cold, what could be better than enjoying a balloon ride with a delicious ice cream in hand, taking in the beautiful sights?
Snowman is a clever fellow and his balloon can use any round 6cm or 2.25 inch ornament to fly. Choose a pretty ornament or use the cover to decorate a plain ornament as we have, which are available here: 6cm/2.25 inch Baubles
In this pattern we give full detailed photographic and graphic instructions, and there are 92 detailed steps, making this pattern even suitable for beginners to beading.
This bead pattern is made using Japanese Miyuki size 11 Delica. Round Peyote and a small of Odd Count Peyote stitch is used but full detailed instructions are given, and no previous knowledge of the stitch is required. Please note the pattern may not work with any other size and type of beads.
There are 12 delica colours in total and the finished beadwork is approximately 6 cm (w) x 11.5 cm (h).
52 x 3mm Crystal AB, 20 x 4mm Crystal AB and 4 x 6mm Crystal AB fire polished beads are required, along a small amount of Polyester Wadding
The bead pattern supplied is 40 pages and includes 92 step by step photo and graphic instructions. A word chart is also included.