Compendium of Curiosities Challenge 6

This is the first challenge i have ever attempted, at first i found it a little difficult... but then poof it all came together.  I started with the light bulb i knew i wanted to use it for a floating balloon with a wire tail.

I wrapped wire around the bottom of bulb and curved the wire into tail. (below)
I used a paper butterfly from Tim Holtz's ephemera pack, cut it in half, sprayed with a Mister Huey and inked edges with gathered twigs distress ink.  I curved up the edges and glued halves underneath bulb sides.

i left the wire tail loose, i like the added dimension you get with the shadow the tail casts.  I used washi tape to make bows for the bottom of the tail.  It now kind of looks like a kite rather than a balloon, but same effect.

I used ray layering stencil and tinted modeling paste (tinted with aged mahogany) once dry i painted around with dylusion spray.  I highlighted the ray with mustard seed distress paint, i just rubbed it on with my fingers creates more of a distress finish- not a solid color.
I cut through the burlap panel (used my big knife) then finished the edges with washi tape.  Make sure the hole is the right size for the lantern to fit in. I have had this lantern for years and thought lets use it!
Added metal and paper elements to frame the lantern window.

added box corners and a clock keys to the top

and finally the finished project.
I really enjoyed this challenge, i usually work on a larger base, so this was good for me, made me work outside of my comfort zone.