western australia

A late Christmas gift

@JudyEv (382026)

Rockingham, Australia

January 8, 2020 4:46pm CST

On our way home after our few days away at New Year, we picked up a late Christmas gift from our son and daughter-in-law in Ireland. You can see them in the photo – two Christmas baubles to hang on the tree we didn’t have this year. Lol They are really beautiful and they’re staying in the china cabinet for a while so we can enjoy them. The paper that came with them says the design is pencilled on the outside of the ball then painted on with tiny brushes from the inside which, if it’s true, and I’m sure it is, is pretty clever. One has pink and grey galahs on it and the other a fairy wren. I suggested Christmas ornaments as postage is so expensive if you’re sending overseas. These were bought and posted from somewhere in Australia which saves a lot of money.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

8 Jan 20

what a lovely gift 'ndeed! don't blame ya fer keepin' those out to be 'njoyed 'n 'dmired. can't imagine the steady hands that painted such beauties! i hear ya'n postage. 'tis ridiculous here'n the u.s. jest to send a baby quilt that weighs less'n 2 pounds. i nearly fainted o'er the cost.

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crazyhorseladycx

@crazyhorseladycx (39503)

• United States

10 Jan 20

@JudyEv volume discounts perhaps?

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

I'm glad you like them. Several times I've paid postage that was more than the item was worth. It's really annoying. Pretty soon no-one will send anything by mail.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

@crazyhorseladycx There seems no rhyme or reason to it sometimes.

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@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

8 Jan 20

So, do they have tiny people who climb inside to paint the design with their tiny brushes?

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

Yes, they do - and the tiny people have little ladders so they can reach the tops of the balls. No need to thank me for the information. It's my pleasure to instruct others in these things.

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@WorDazza (15826)

• Manchester, England

9 Jan 20

@JudyEv Glad you cleared that up for me. Do you have a contact number for these little people? I have a ping-pong ball in urgent need of some interior decorating.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

@WorDazza They are very particular about who they work for. I don't wish to be rude (well, I do really) but I don't think you'd qualify. Sorry.

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@rakski (156388)

• Philippines

9 Jan 20

work of art!

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@jstory07 (148730)

• Roseburg, Oregon

9 Jan 20

They are a work of art. They are beautiful.

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@rakski (156388)

• Philippines

9 Jan 20

@jstory07 that is true!

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

@rakski @jstory07 I'm glad you like them and yes, they are a work of art.

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

8 Jan 20

That's pretty good to be for the tree next Christmas.

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@Alexandoy (65302)

• Cainta, Philippines

9 Jan 20

@JudyEv with what happened to the forest there, perhaps there will be no live Christmas tree next year.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

@Alexandoy Luckily Western Australia isn't burning up yet.

@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

We will have to make sure we have a tree next year.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69176)

• Centralia, Washington

9 Jan 20

Those are exquisite.

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Lenore Plassman

@sallypup (69176)

• Centralia, Washington

9 Jan 20

@JudyEv They remind me of stained glass. I am one of those who has a bauble or a piece of glass in most of my house windows. Do these make an interesting effect in the sunlight?

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

They're very lovely, aren't they? Thanks

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

@michaelgab I'm glad you like them.

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@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

8 Jan 20

Wow! Those are beautiful. I like them.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

They will look lovely on the tree next year.

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@thelme55 (79324)

• Germany

9 Jan 20

@JudyEv Yes, for sure they will.

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@shaggin (74987)

• United States

9 Jan 20

That sounds really neat and difficult how they are made. I bet people show videos of creating ones like that on YouTube. The ornaments are beautiful!

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@shaggin (74987)

• United States

10 Jan 20

@JudyEv yes definitely I just thought it may be interesting to watch them be made.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

@shaggin Oh I see. Yes, it would certainly be interesting.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

I guess there might be videos of how to do them but it seems like it could be complicated.

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@bunnybon7 (50970)

• Holiday, Florida

8 Jan 20

They sure are beautiful

Love those.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

They are very pretty. You would have to be very talented to paint these from inside the ball.

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@marlina (154103)

• Canada

8 Jan 20

Love the look of them.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

They're gorgeous, aren't they?

@Tampa_girl7 (54715)

• United States

9 Jan 20

They are gorgeous.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

Thanks. I really like the blue wren one the best.

@CarolDM (203396)

• Nashville, Tennessee

8 Jan 20

Oh wow these are gorgeous! Love the birds.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

They are beautifully done.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

9 Jan 20

those are truly amazing so delicate!!!

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

They are really lovely. I was thrilled when I opened the boxes.

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@DocAndersen (54399)

• United States

10 Jan 20

@JudyEv your son and daughter-in-law have excellent taste

@florelway (23339)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

10 Jan 20

Those are nice one. It's something unique. I haven't seen that kind here.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

12 Jan 20

I thought they were very special. I will treasure them.

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@florelway (23339)

• Cagayan De Oro, Philippines

12 Jan 20

@JudyEv yes you should.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

9 Jan 20

Oh, they look beautiful.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

Thanks. I think they are beautiful too. It was a great choice.

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Nevena Zivkovic

@Nevena83 (66063)

• Serbia

11 Jan 20

@JudyEv Yes, it really is a great choice.

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@snowy22315 (208897)

• United States

9 Jan 20

They are lovely! I guess you knew they were coming.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

I had suggested Christmas tree ornaments but other than that I didn't know what to expect.

@louievill (28846)

• Philippines

9 Jan 20

They are very lovely, I think they would do well as house decoration even if it's not for Christmas.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

I'm enjoying seeing them in the cabinet.

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@rebelann (117226)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Jan 20

They're beautiful. Next year you could simply find a way to display them even if you don't get a tree.

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@rebelann (117226)

• El Paso, Texas

9 Jan 20

That's a great idea @JudyEv

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

9 Jan 20

That's what I did with my ornaments this year. I had them hanging off a length of ribbon across the front of a cabinet.

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@Aquitaine24 (12000)

• San Jose, California

30 Jan 20

Those are quite beautiful.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

31 Jan 20

Thanks. I thought they were lovely too.

Anne Marie Guyer

@LeaPea2417 (40029)

• Toccoa, Georgia

9 Jan 20

They are lovely!

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

Thanks. I like them very much.

@nela13 (59365)

• Portugal

9 Jan 20

Those ornaments are so beautiful, I like them a lot.

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@JudyEv (382026)

• Rockingham, Australia

10 Jan 20

Thanks. I was really thrilled to get them.

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