Tuesday, 9 June 2026

Flying High

For the next 2 weeks our challenge at TRY IT ON TUESDAY is called 'Flying High'.
So anything that flies in any form - which gives lots of scope! 

Sometime back I was given a very very large collection of costume jewellery which was no longer needed.

I have made a few sparkly things for Christmas (the post is here if you want to look) and lately have fiddled about making a few pictures which no doubt will appear on my blog at some point!

This one though is quite a large piece, which I have made for a crafting friend for her birthday.

My hot air balloon is made up of all bits from the costume jewellery box and a few pearls from my stash.

The top is a necklace (disappointed as pic doesn't show the sparkle really - the edges of it are tiny rhinestones which really do catch the light!) and the 'basket' at the bottom is a large earring

The focal point in the centre was a necklace  and I added a teardrop shaped earring at the bottom - mainly to fill the space!

I used pieces from a bracelet and some silver chain (that was a nightmare to glue without leaving marks)

Normally I put pieces of jewel art onto a black background but thought blue was better for this piece.

Hope you can find time to join us for this challenge!
Thanks for looking - appreciate you taking the time. x
  

11 comments:

My name is Erika. said...

This is gorgeous Viv. And what a good way to use its of broken or old jewelry.

pearshapedcrafting said...

Oh My Viv! This is absolutely fantastic! I'm impressed by the patience it must have taken as well as your excellent artistic skills to create this! You also have one lucky friend! Hugs, Chrisxx

Pat said...

I take my hat off to you Viv as this is a masterpiece using your bits of costume jewellery in a very creative way to make this wonderful balloon, and glueing this must have been a nightmare, and the white dimensional frame shows it off brilliantly as does the background very rich tone of blue..a fabulous piece of art! x

LesleyG said...

This is so creative, what a beautiful gift xx

Aquarius said...

Such a clever way of using this unwanted costume jewellery to produce this beautiful hot air balloon picture. Your friend will love it, I'm sure. A very innovative repurposing.

Liz said...

A stunning creation, Viv, great recycling of the costume jewellery.
Liz xx

Loll said...

This is so beautiful and very creative, Viv! Love how you've used your jewelry to create such a lovely piece of art! xx

Meggymay said...

Absolutely fantastic, a super project Viv, it must have taken you a long while to make this project. Your friend will love it

Mrs.B said...

A stunning piece of jewel art Viv, love the design, your patience with the silver chain really adds to the design. What a lucky friend you have. Avril xx

Joan said...

Wow! What a fabulous piece of art Viv! So clever, love it .

Christine said...

Wow, so clever using your jewelry to create a piece of wall art. Stunning xx