You may know that I like whimsical every now and then. I got the idea of making a hot air balloon using a papier mache balloon.

After making  the papier mache balloon (I cut lots of strips of newspaper and glued them to a balloon in layers), I initially covered the balloon with hundreds of punched hearts from patterned paper.  It sat unloved for months because I didn't like it.  Eventually, I recovered the base with dictionary pages.

Now with a plain base, I could add my patterned papers and gorgeous flowers.  Firstly I created bunting to go around the balloon. Then added flower clusters along the way.

I added tiny flags and bunting (The Scrapcake: My Private Happiness)

Can you guess what the base is made from?  I  used an old baked bean tin which I covered in paper and put an oasis in the bottom ready for the flowers.

I used skewers to support the balloon on the base so it's nice and sturdy.

Well I hope  you like my bit of whimsy.  Here are the flowers from Manor House Creations:

Country Lane - Quaint, Sprinkles - Cupcake, Peace - Wishes, Cutie Pies - Pink, 

Party Lights - Pink and Anniversary.

Thanks for popping in!