Nostalgic, musical, and beautifully detailed — this handmade vintage sheet music kusudama ball ornament is crafted from 60 individually hand-folded petals cut from genuine vintage sheet music, hymnals, piano books, and song books. Each petal carries its own fragment of musical history — staffs, notes, lyrics, and all — assembled into 12 five-petal flowers and joined into one perfectly round, 4" ball.
✦ Choose your ribbon color at checkout from the dropdown menu, or leave a note to seller with your preference. Red used if no color is specified.
✦ Add a silver year charm at checkout to mark the year on your ornament — perfect for Baby's First Christmas, a memorable year, or a memorial keepsake.
✦ Want it made from a specific song? See my custom sheet music ornament listing here. https://katiemadeorigami.etsy.com/listing/262666432
✿ PERFECT FOR:
🎵 Music teacher, voice teacher, or piano teacher gift
🎼 Musician or music lover gift — a truly unique keepsake
🎄 Christmas tree ornament or holiday gift
🕊️ Sympathy or memorial gift — honoring someone who loved music
🪟 Window hanging or decorative fan pull
💒 Wedding decoration for a music-themed event
🏠 Room decoration or bookshelf accent
✿ DIMENSIONS:
⚫️ Ball diameter: approx. 4 inches
⚫️ Hanging ribbon: approx. 3 inches
⚫️ Ribbon color: your choice at checkout (red used if no preference stated)
⚫️ Optional: silver year charm add-on available at checkout
✿ THE PAPER:
Each ornament is hand-folded from pages of genuine vintage sheet music, hymnals, piano books, and song books — naturally aged, with the warmth and character that only real vintage paper has. Because each ball is folded from different pages, the musical fragments that appear on every ornament are completely unique. No two are ever the same.
✿ HANDMADE WITH CARE:
Each of the 60 petals is individually hand-folded from a single sheet of vintage music paper, then assembled into 12 flowers and joined into one perfect ball. Made in a smoke-free home and studio. Expect natural variation in paper placement and which musical passages appear on your ornament — that's what makes each one a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Shipping from United States
Processing time
3-4 business days
Customs and import taxes
Buyers are responsible for any customs and import taxes that may apply. I'm not responsible for delays due to customs.
Payment Options
Returns & Exchanges
Exchanges accepted within 30 days
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
I gladly accept exchanges and cancellations
Request a cancellation within: 24 hours of purchase
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
- Custom or personalized orders
- Intimate items (for health/hygiene reasons)
- Items on sale
Conditions of return
Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs. If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.
Frequently Asked Questions
Custom and personalized orders
Yes, I can customize pretty much anything in my shop. I can make custom color schemes for any mobile, ornament, boutonniere or bouquet. I can also customize frames, gift sets and mirrors.
Care instructions
All origami items are made with paper and can not be cleaned with any cleaner or damp cloths. I recommend dusting with a feather duster or Swiffer type duster at least once a month. I also recommend using canned air to clean dust out from inside the folds of the origami pieces. Frames and mirrors may be cleaned using a damp cloth.
Gift wrapping and packaging
If your item is a gift I am happy to add a gift note (on a handmade card) along with an invoice with no prices on it. Please just leave a note for me at purchase. Some items can be gift wrapped (ornaments, frames and mirrors). There is an extra charge for gift wrapping and can be purchased at checkout.
Custom Order Policy
Please note I am happy to make custom orders but they either need to be paid for or have a deposit put down before I start work. Each custom piece is unique and handmade, so they can not be resold if buyers back out before payment. I will send paper samples for approval to make sure orders are what you want.