While pondering this theme, a light-bulb went off. (pun intended...heehee) Actually, I was inspired by the phrase "Merry and Bright". (again...pun intended)
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This project was one of my favorites. It was so fun to create! I stamped the decorative floral swag on tissue paper and applied the images to the painted bulb with matte acrylic medium. Stamping on tissue is the best way to get a stamped image on a curved surface. Many of the project elements came from my craft closet this week. Truthfully, I have no idea who made that cute wicker paper, but I'm glad that I saved a piece of it. It transformed a paper box into a cute basket. A great way to use those Sizzix block dies!
I really wanted to take some process photos, but because of the odd size, I needed both of my hands. It is always easier to paint the bulb before applying glitter. I like to mix a touch of colored acrylic to gesso. This gives the finish a bit of a "tooth" and it allows the glitter to stick better. Even though it has a bad reputation, I love using glitter. With glitter, I never worry about finding my mojo. Glitter is my mojo.
I really wanted to take some process photos, but because of the odd size, I needed both of my hands. It is always easier to paint the bulb before applying glitter. I like to mix a touch of colored acrylic to gesso. This gives the finish a bit of a "tooth" and it allows the glitter to stick better. Even though it has a bad reputation, I love using glitter. With glitter, I never worry about finding my mojo. Glitter is my mojo.
I was thrilled to discover that this sweet little doll fit inside the basket!
I still love to play with toys.... :)
The "clouds" are actually polyester fiberfill. Polyester has a bad reputation too.
I guess that means that I'm drawn to the "bad boys" of the crafting industry. ;)
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This is FANTASTIC! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful magic original project, love it!
ReplyDeleteLove your light bulb balloon :-D Wonderful idea! This is a must try project :-D Thank you so much for sharing :-D
ReplyDeleteWow wow wow!! PINNING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great 3D project! A "bright idea" I might even venture to say ... ;)
ReplyDelete*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!
wow!! Great project. darling!!
ReplyDeleteHahahaha, love your blogging AND project. You are so imaginative. I'm right there with you! I would've loved being along side you making one of these .....light bulb flashes........ cute travel balloons myself. It is SO clever. Happy, happy!
ReplyDeleteAgain a brilliant clever idea that is beautiful! I didn't realize it was a light bulb at first! Love how you upcycled this!
ReplyDeleteGE.NIUS!!!
ReplyDeleteI love it Michelle!
Bravo ;)
What a fun project! Looks amazing! Now I want to take a hot air balloon ride anyday, afraid of heights or not! Hugs, Sandra
ReplyDeleteWow.... this is such a fun and awesome creation, Michelle. The light bulb is such a brilliant idea to alter. Great inspiration! :)
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless! i adore this project! love love love! BArbarayaya
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable! Way to go!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love it!
So whimsical!!!!
ReplyDeletehow fun!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous piece , love the use of the light bulb. Great idea. Tracy x
ReplyDeleteOh my Michelle, what a fantastic project! Love the pink hot air lightbulb balloon! So unique and creative! Happy Holidays!
ReplyDeleteThis is just genius! What a cool idea!!!! Such a clever way to create a hot air balloon....a lightbulb idea!
ReplyDeleteLOVE and I totally adore your "lightbulb" moment ~ it's just so unique and so wonderful! Very clever project Michelle and a fabulous piece! :)
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute - I am thinking it would work for a birthday card for those hard to do young men - so many in our family! Maybe all paper and not so much 3-d. You had such a great idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comments on my cards - your thoughtful and personal comments are appreciated - and you probably have a bunch to do!
Your projects AND your photography are always such a treat to see! This one is quite gravity-defying and I love the adorable little girl in the basket. It's so funny to see your projects every week because you and I are often on the same wavelength! You don't even know how close I was to attaching my basket to a light bulb! You do what I sometimes can't pull off, so I admire you for that. Another wonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteThis is so FANTASTIC!!!!!
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