Light Bulb Hot Air Balloons

I saw this one floating (ha! see what I did there?) around the interwebs, on FB and Pinterest and I just love how these repurposed hot air balloons look.  I didn't look up any tutorials or links because it looks pretty straightforward.  However, I did notice that these look like they have actual metalwork welded or soldered on.  I also realized that, without some kind of glass cutter, I would never get the bottom off without shattering the glass and lightbulb glass is damn sharp.  I definitely didn't want to slice open an artery either.

I put this idea on the back burner and then I spied lightbulb shaped jars at AC Moore crafts!!!!  The project ended up getting moved to the front of the line.  I bought 2 large and 2 small jars.  This first one is done with one of the large jars.  

I used E6000 glue to attach chain on 4 sides, then used silver glitter puff paint to make the designs and swags.  After it dried, I stuck crystals on it.

I covered the metal screw with celestial fabric and a different chain around the top, then glued the hanging chain inside to make the gondola.

Then I worked on a small sized jar.  Again, I glued on some chain, then used silver puff paint to make the outline designs.  After it dried, I filled in the squares with glass paint.

The screw top was way too big for a gondola and a bottle cap was too small.  One of my friends suggested a thimble!  Brilliant!!!

I have 2 more jars to decorate!!

Total Win!!!