Have you noticed that the best things in life always have an element of surprise?
Surprise endings, surprise parties, surprise fillings (in pastries and in pinatas)...you name it. There's just something so satisfying about unveiling a secret.
In this month's issue of Living, we were inspired by surprise balls for our Crepe Paper Carrots. With only crepe paper, streamers, and a few trinkets, you're on your way to creating some memorable spring party favors.

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From: Stacy | 4/8/11 at 2:02 pm
So cute and creative!! I saw the link for these on Swap Bot and had to see for myself
From: just some Easter crafts around the web (intro) | Easter | 4/12/11 at 6:29 am
[...] Crepe Paper Carrots by a crafts department… [...]
From: Easter crafts « Allison Victoria | 4/14/11 at 7:46 am
[...] Crepe paper carrots [...]
From: Pam Kellogg | 4/17/11 at 6:14 pm
So many great ideas here! I would add some paper punched butterflies with some glitter! I love glitter!
From: lauren | 4/17/11 at 8:40 pm
i used this idea, but i put fortunes in them and made them smaller.
From: Eastery Earth Day | 4/22/11 at 7:44 am
[...] The best part was lifting the eggs out of the dye solution because some colours were so surprising, like the red cabbage-dyed eggs. And you know how much I love surprises. [...]
From: Eastery Earth Day | 4/27/11 at 1:24 pm
[...] The best part was lifting the eggs out of the dye solution because some colors were so surprising, like the red cabbage-dyed eggs. And you know how much I love surprises. [...]
From: ispirazioni di aprile « elemento di disturbo | 6/5/11 at 1:04 pm
[...] cestini di carote in carta da arredamento… [...]