I’m obsessed with this easy and simple DIY today from Jodi Levine. If you don’t know Jodi and her new-ish blog Supermakeit, you’ve probably already seen her work from her time as an Editor at Martha Stewart. I’ve been a long time fan. These balloon letters are in her new book, Paper Goods Projects, which is finally out TODAY. It is one of the best craft books I’ve ever seen. It’s a book about how to make things from easy-to-find materials at supermarkets, big box stores, or your own recycling bin. Today we are giving away TWO new copies for Oh Happy Day readers. You can see the contest details and the DIY instructions by clicking through below!
Balloon Letters by Jodi Levine
Create a big, bright, happy message with twisty balloon letters! There are a few ways to make these. Using clear adhesive dots is essential to each technique.
Materials: Pencil and paper, balloon pump
Step 1: Sketch out your message and what colors each balloon segment will be so you know how many balloons you will need for each letter. Some simpler letters (like I, P, and D) can be made with only one balloon.
Step 2: Inflate the balloon to get the thickness that you want. Pinch the balloon where you want the length to end, and release air from that point only. Knot the balloon at the pinched spot, and cut off the excess balloon.
Step 3: For letters with straight lines and no curves or twists (like H and T), each line is adhered with an adhesive dot where the line segments touch.
Step 4: For simple curved letters, like P and D, twist at the point that the line needs to turn, curve the balloon around, and adhere the end with an adhesive dot.
Step 5: B and R: Start by making a P (see step 4). To make a B: Inflate a short length of balloon and knot. Curve it into a backward C-shape, and adhere both ends to the P with sticky dots. Similarly, to make an R: Add a short diagonal line to a P with an adhesive dot.
Step 6: A and Y: Make a V-shape by twisting the middle of the balloon and adding an adhesive dot on the inside of the twist. For the A, add a short straight balloon inside the V with adhesive dots. For the Y, add a short straight balloon to the bottom of the V with adhesive dots.
And here’s how to win a copy of Paper Goods Projects for yourself:
(Giveaway is now CLOSED. Our winner will be contacted via email. Thanks!)
1) Visit Jodi’s site or Amazon
2) Comment below on why you’d like to add this book to your collection!
The giveaway ends on Friday, 8/14 when the 2 winners will be chosen at random. Good luck!
Photography by Amy Gropp Forbes
Kimberly R
August 11, 2015
It would be great to make easy crafts with materials I may home already.
coral
August 11, 2015
Because my 5 year old has an insatiable appetite for more and more crafts!
A.M.
August 11, 2015
I’d love this book for crafting with my twins!
Susan D
August 11, 2015
Love the challenge and creativity involved with making fun things from every day objects. This book would offer so much inspiration!
Megan
August 11, 2015
Love the cover of the book those little houses are so sweet! Never mind the cute trees, some people are very clever!
melanie
August 11, 2015
I’ve always been a fan of Martha Stewart crafts, and the fact that Jodi’s new book uses recyclables and inexpensive materials is a big plus!
Rachel
August 11, 2015
I can always use more crafting inspiration
rebecca leightman
August 11, 2015
Something fun to try
kim
August 11, 2015
I’d love to win a copy of this book. Usually the urge to create or make takes hold in our house at short notice and we have to use just what is on hand, or easy to get.. how great to have a book that encourages this! 🙂
Jasmine
August 11, 2015
I’d love to be able to put all the knick knacks and scraps around my house to good use.
Amber Tewell
August 11, 2015
Because who doesn’t like to make pretty things? 🙂
lizzie klokkenga
August 11, 2015
this book would be great to get ready for parties!
TCoulter
August 11, 2015
Need some inspiration!
TCoulter
August 11, 2015
Need the inspiration!
Hannah
August 11, 2015
I just got a job teaching elementary school art and would love to use this book as inspiration!
me pica la etiqueta
August 11, 2015
Wow!! This book would be great!! 🙂
me pica la etiqueta
August 11, 2015
Wow!! I love this book!! 🙂
Inês Fonseca
August 12, 2015
OHHHH! New and lovely stuff to learn. Oh Yeah! I´d love to win this book.
Inês Fonseca
August 12, 2015
Pretty stuff to make at home! Oh Yeah! I´d love to win this book.
Vikie
August 12, 2015
Oh what a good idea this book, and the éléphant is perfect, I didn’t see what else in french country, I hope the book arrive in another country, thank you
geraldine
August 12, 2015
This would be the perfect addition to our family who is always looking for a crafty inspiration!
Chari S.
August 12, 2015
With one kiddo and one on the way, birthday parties are slowly becoming a fun part of my life. I think this would be a fun tool to have to give the goobers something they can really enjoy and remember.
Grace Nixon Peterson
August 12, 2015
I would love to have this as inspiration for the next time I get to hang out with my little brother!
malinda
August 12, 2015
I had no idea Jodi had a book and blog! Where have I been?! I first remember seeing her on the old, old Martha show, like, way before her live studio audience show, and being SO inspired by her. This was so long before blogs and Instagram and Pinterest and she was the first person I saw doing things that we do now. I’ll never forget the segment of Martha going to her wedding and she had made all of her decorations and BOUQUET out of paper and gave everyone parasols. She was so ahead of her time! Anyway, I’d like to add this book to my collection to continue to learn from this creative lady, she was one of my earliest influencers after all!
Elizabeth
August 12, 2015
What a fun book! And I love the idea of making ordinary supplies into works of art.
shaunie
August 12, 2015
I would love to have it as a personal hobby and craft time with kids
Audrey R.
August 12, 2015
I’ve been looking for projects to help cultivate a creative/maker spirit in my daughter — she already loves science and art so much! Projects that inspire creativity with even mundane items around the kitchen would be fantastic!
Laura Beck
August 12, 2015
We are always crafting and I love that my girls love doing it with me
Emily E.
August 12, 2015
Jodi’s crafts are so brilliant!! I love that they’re inexpensive and made from really accessable materials– yet so creative!
My little one will be celebrating his 2nd bday soon– I know this book would have some perfect party decor!
Sarah W
August 12, 2015
This book looks so good! As much as I think I can be a creative person, when it comes to doing crafts with my kids I get stumped, and we end up just coloring or painting. Not bad things, but a change would be nice. The coffee filter flowers are gorgeous! I remember her wedding in Martha Stewart Weddings. So beautiful and unique! She is just so great!
Laura
August 12, 2015
I need to see what other great ideas are inside this book. Love the balloon letters!!
Vertie
August 12, 2015
I’d really like to use more of the stuff I already have to craft I stead of buying more stuff.
bookboxer
August 12, 2015
As a grandmother who lives out of town, any ideas for sharing special days are welcome and could be found in Jodi’s books!
Rebecca Hartje
August 12, 2015
I have always, as long as I can remember, been in love with all things paper craft. I love scrapbooking and I grew up cutting tons of pictures out of magazines and pasting them into collages. I absolutely love any type of crafty inspiration and I would love to add this book to my collection to help me create more!
Kirsten
August 13, 2015
My daughter has been going crazy over craft projects lately, I’d love to add some ideas to our repertoire! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Kirsten
August 13, 2015
My daughter has been going crazy over craft projects lately, I would love to add some fresh ideas to our repertoire! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
Meghan
August 13, 2015
What a great looking book! This would be great to have for projects with my toddler…and because momma loves to zen out with a good nap time craft sesh!
Latoya A.
August 13, 2015
Oh my gosh! This book is so cool! I wish I had something like this when I was a kid, but I would like this book so I can teach my Sunday school class nice new crafts. Their favourite activity in class (besides snack time) is craft 🙂
wendy
August 13, 2015
would love to add this to my book collection, to help me diy for my upcoming wedding in Oct., to do fun projects with my girlfriends!
Jenny
August 13, 2015
id love this to help me come up with ideas for kids crafts as well as for party decor!
Franzy vom Schlüssel zum Glück
August 13, 2015
Oh i Love this book.. great but simple Ideas!
That’s important when I start to craft with my scoutgroup 🙂
Best wishes!
Franzy
kat
August 14, 2015
we love making things at our house – i have 4 little kiddos – but i rarely plan in advance for supplies. i love that this book uses things usually found around the house! no crazy specific supplies required!
Kara Smith
August 14, 2015
This book would be perfect for planning my daughter’s birthday parties!
Erika
August 14, 2015
I would love this book as im newly getting into doing more projects and DIY’s and this seems like a great start!!xx
Anna Prigkipaki
August 14, 2015
This will be the perfect gift for my niece!!! Thank you for this lovely opportunity! 🙂
Justine
August 14, 2015
This would be an amazing book to have on hand for spur-of-the-moment crafting 🙂
Nataile Brown
August 14, 2015
I love making paper crafts so a book about them using supermarket items would be awesome! I like that they’re so easy and I could do them with my grandson too. Thank-you. 🙂
Lisa
August 14, 2015
There is a whole chapter on coffee filter projects!! Awesome. Can’t wait to see this in person!
Ashleigh
August 14, 2015
This book looks so fun! I would definitely use it in my homeschool program I’m working on.
Molly
August 14, 2015
“Paper Goods Projects is full of ideas for rainy days, parties, holidays, for adults and kids to do separately or together.” Sign me up! 🙂 This Book is Amazing! Also, I work at Paper Source and we NEED to carry this book! XO