Paragliding BOTW Link Ornament

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Do you ever have a craft idea that just sort of takes over your mind and won’t let go until you actually make the thing?

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That’s what happened with this project! In the Ongoing Ornament Swap (which I think is still open for sign-ups), I claimed @Tapestry. She listed Zelda Breath of the Wild as a theme, and when I image-searched it, I saw some pictures of Link paragliding.

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The idea of making some kind of wobbly/dangly 3-D version got stuck in my head (kinda like one of those “earworm” songs).

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It’s more effort than I normally put into a swap ornament, but I just couldn’t help myself.

The paraglider itself is felt and wire. Link is a sawed-off peg doll with chenille stick legs. His legs purposefully wiggle, and he has similar connections at his wrists, so he has extra motion there, as well. His arms are made from a large paper clip.

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I was really pleased with the final outcome, and am happy that @Tapestry said she liked it, too!

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It’s my fave ongoing ornament swap ornament ever across the several years I’ve done the swap!

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So many cool things about this one! I like the moving parts and the fact that you put your mind to it and figured out how to make it work! Inspirational earworm! ha

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This is PHENOMENAL! Wow!

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I love this - it’s so creative how you made it!!

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This is so neat!

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This is such an epic ornament. I hope it gets featured! :purple_heart:

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hilarious, instantly recongnizable, & fun ornament design-- good work! :grin:

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WHOA. Look at him glide! This is definitely an heirloom ornament.

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Thanks for all the kind comments!

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This is amazing! I love how you were able to incorporate moving parts!

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Well worth the obsession about it. This is incredible. I am in awe. SUPER cool!

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Holy smokes! Seeing your in progress picd makes it even more amazing!

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:fallen_leaf: :maple_leaf: :sparkles: Yay! This fall-tastic project is featured this week! :fallen_leaf: :maple_leaf: :sparkles:

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Thanks so much!

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That is amazing!

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Fantastic execution. Awesome enough to hang somewhere special year round!

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So cool! I know how that feels- getting a project stuck in your brain. You really brought it to life perfectly!

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This is just so freakin’ cool! And yes, the mind-controlling project ideas, oof!

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Holy cow! This is so absolutely amazing! All of the effort was definitely worth it!

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