This week I worked on the hot air balloons and attaching them to the box. So far, everything is working pretty well! Earlier in the week I went to Michaels and found some round ornaments in different sizes that I bought to use to make varying sized balloons to give more of a 3D illusion. I was not able to find a shadow box that would fit my needs for a reasonable price, so I got a storage box and painted the inside black. I made 4 more balloons and used both the tea lights I ordered and some string lights for the smaller balloons. I then attached them to my box using string, tape, and glue, but none were working too well. I tried command strips for now just so I could see how they look hanging. I also began on the background drawing for the back of the box. Once I have finished that, I am going to attach it to a piece of cardboard and add it to the box so that there is some space behind for the string lights and battery.

In the next week I will finish the drawing and attach it to the box! I am a little nervous about how the final product will photograph and if I will be able to capture the scene using a camera. I also will find a better way to hang the bigger balloons so that they are not all at the same height and the command strips do not show. I might try to find a glossy surface as well to put on the bottom so that there could be a reflection.