This is the last 3D project submitted for the 2011 Artisan Award. I always wanted to make an air ballon out of paper and so I decided to give it a try and you know what? It was a lot easier than expected but it sure was time consuming.
The actual balloon was made using a paper mache technique and those little sparkly circles covering the entire balloon were made by spraying the newsprint DSP with my custom made glimmery spritzers using classic ink reinkers.
I used a lot of seam binding all over this project and the basket was made by coving a plastic container I had found at Michaels with more newspring dsp.
Stamps: Broadsheet Alphabet
Paper/Cardstock: Newsprint DSP, shimmer white, pretty in pink, wild wasabi
Ink: wild wasabi, tempting turquoise, so saffron, rich razzleberry (can't see this on this picture because it's on the other side of the balloon), basic black
Accessories: pom pom trim, dazzling diamonds, seam binding, white baker's twine, Fun Flowers Bigz Die, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1" circle punch, Itty Bitty Shapes Punch (small circle), fleurettes II (top and bottom of balloon as finishing touches)
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It's a winner in my book, Just Beautiful
Posted by: Deb | August 23, 2011 at 11:58 AM
WOW! is all I can say.... This will be on inspiration blog post tomorrow. TFS!
Posted by: Kim Score | August 23, 2011 at 12:46 PM
That is absolutely AMAZING and BEAUTIFUL.. Stunning!!!!
Posted by: Dawn Bourgette | August 23, 2011 at 10:22 PM
WOW - this is absolutely STUNNING! I love it!
Posted by: Rosemarie Diehl | August 24, 2011 at 10:28 AM
I'm so sorry you didn't win. This project is so creative and beautiful. I can't imagine how long it took you. Thank you for all your sharing. Hugs, Linda :)
Posted by: Linda Miller | August 24, 2011 at 11:08 AM
An absolute WOW project!!!!!! And a project obviously done with much love and care. Again, I don't know how some of you didn't win...this is fabulous!!!!
Posted by: Carol Carriveau | August 24, 2011 at 01:07 PM
OMG this is awesome.....
Posted by: Frannie | August 24, 2011 at 08:40 PM
Wow!!! This is absolutely amazing!!!
Posted by: Michelle VanWiggeren | August 24, 2011 at 09:05 PM
WOW!!! This is just amazing!!! WOW!!! Totally a winner in my book!! Therefore I will be posting this on My Crafty Picks #31 with a link back to your blog on 8-28-11. Make sure to stop by on Sunday to check out the other picks and pick up your Blog Badge for being featured!!
If you wish to decline please email me at trbauer@insightbb.com
Take care
Tiffany Bauer
www.mycraftyworld.blogspot.com
Posted by: tiffany bauer | August 25, 2011 at 09:24 PM
This is amazing. You invested many hours into this project and it definitely shows.
Posted by: Connie Collins | August 29, 2011 at 06:41 PM
Just found your blog....how this hot air balloon couldn't win is beyond me. You would have had my vote for use. It is one of the loveliest things I've ever seen. Thank you for sharing. I am sharing your gorgeous work of art on Pinterest. It should trend very hotly over there. :-)
Posted by: Julie W. | September 02, 2011 at 05:41 PM
Holy cow~~~!!! This is awesome! What a creation!
Posted by: sunghee | September 30, 2011 at 11:11 PM