Thelma Levett Is No Ordinary Balloon Lady!

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Anyone that can twist a balloon into a work of art no matter how simple, is definitely talented. However, Thelma Levett AKA Smudgy Clown takes balloon twisting to a whole new level with her masterpiece creations.

Over the years, she has made life-sized tricycles, Barbie dolls and even a pink Cadillac that she 'drove' around town much to the chagrin of the local authorities. Now, she has come up with something even more incredible - A real-life wedding dress complete with lace sleeves.

While the 54-year old who lives in Leicestershire, England, has made balloon skirts and even dresses for her two daughters in the past, this intricate wedding gown, inspired by the one Kate Middleton wore at her April wedding, is a first.

As you can imagine, it was not easy task - For one, because the balloons do not stay inflated forever, she had to complete the dress in a record four days - during which time she not only blew and twisted the 5,000 balloons it took to create the dress, but also, entwined them carefully into the flowing skirt. While it was one of the most challenging projects she had ever done, the end result as you can see, was quite stunning.

Vicky, her 21-year old daughter for whom the dress was made, says that while wearing it is a bit challenging because she is always afraid of popping a balloon or two, the dress is extremely comfortable once she has it on. That's the same reason she would not wear it for her big day. However, that does not seem to matter to the artist, who just loves creating things out of thin air.

Ms. Levett, who works as a party entertainer, began playing around with balloons about 15 years ago and has never looked back - Her biggest desire? To create an ensemble for American pop star, Lady Gaga! To read more about this 'magical' artist and see some of her other fun balloon creations check out smudgyclown.co.uk.

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  • diamondkid
    diamondkidover 9 years
    Wow!
    • gso44
      gso44over 9 years
      wow its amazing how people do these things
      • bigmelo
        bigmeloover 9 years
        This is so cool! Mom, could you take me to the Dollar Store? Oh, why? Um, I just want to check out the entertainment section; you know, the place with the balloons? Yeah, that'd be great. :D
        • nikukyu
          nikukyuover 9 years
          (already in the entertainment section beore Bigmello) Hears bigmello talking to her mom and quickly grabs all the balloons in stock. Runs away.
          • felicisowl
            felicisowlover 9 years
            (arrives in entertainment section after bigmelo and nikukyu) Oh, man! There aren't any left! :Mom drives to other balloon store where they are having a sale: Cheaper than anywhere else! :)
            • bigmelo
              bigmeloover 9 years
              *sobs in agony* Well, I guess we're going to have to check out another store. :')
          • fallinlove
            fallinloveover 9 years
            this is sooo me
            • tashadtasha
              tashadtashaover 9 years
              Wow! Now she can tell her children how special her wedding dress was!!
              • pinkfan
                pinkfanover 9 years
                this is real creative
              • saywhat23over 9 years
                i wish the dress was mine
              • saywhat23over 9 years
                dont belive it
              • thebest22
                thebest22over 9 years
                Wow
                • elaover 9 years
                  love it but i want a real wedding dress