Hi! I'm Nancyfangles
I am a Mom, Wife, Balloon Artist, Entertainer and Mixed-Media Artist I live in the beautiful north Georgia mountains in Ellijay. I have been an Award Winning Balloon Decorator/Designer since 1984. I am a Lyricist and published writer of Poetry and Prose, inspired by the Beauty and Wonder of Nature which surrounds me and inspirits me to create The "Whimsical World" of Nancyfangles. In 1998, I expanded my artistic horizons by incorporating Copper Wire Creations. and have since created an amazing array of delightful designs from custom wind chimes and mobiles to a spectacular pair of 7 foot tall beaded, copper wire mermaids. I also create unique one of a kind jewelry designs known as Funkyfangles Jewelry, and up-cycle a wide variety of mediums including clothing, furniture and home decor. My Balloon Decorating and Twisting abilities and designs are as limitless, and as "Colorful as my Imagination". |
Nancy has taught at balloon seminars and conventions and is available for private classes and conferences. Her balloon teaching repertoire includes ~ Centerpiece Design~ ~ Balloon Decor ~ The Basics and Beyond Custom Character Development ~ Balloon Twisting~ ~ Booking the Bridal Business~ and ~ Producing a Party Showcase~ She currently inspires students with mixed-media creative classes privately and at local venues. Nancy entertains at schools and libraries, using "Balloons and Fun" to teach a wide array of subjects from Mathematics and the Arts, to the use of Balloons in Special Education. - Nancy is a co-founder of "The Grand Stroll" in Saint Petersburg, Florida's popular Grand Central District and Founder & Co-producer of The Spring into Arts Faire in Ellijay, Georgia. - For almost two years Nancy has been creating and writing "Handmade in Ellijay" a DIY column in the Times Courier - Ellijay Georgia's hometown newspaper and previously authored "Do or DIY" in a local bi-monthly publication, "The Best of the North Georgia Mountains" - Her Mixed- Media creations have been showcased in over 16 Stampington and Company magazines including Jewelry Affaire Altered Couture Green Craft Somerset Home Somerset Life Belle Armoire Creative Living Ideas |
Her Balloon Awards Include:
*2010 Recipient of the Marvin Hardy Pioneer Visionary Scholarship to the 1st annual World Balloon Convention in Dallas, Texas *First Place Seasonal Centerpiece NABA 1991 *First Place Centerpiece Design IBAC 1990 *Second Place Centerpiece Design NEBC 1989 *Second Place Delivery Contest NEBC 1989 *Third Place Delivery Contest NEBC 1988 *Certificate for Outstanding Achievement in the Balloon Industry NEBC 1989 *She also received a Certificate of Completion from Laugh Makers Variety Arts Conference 1989 Nancy was a featured, commissioned artist in Balloons and Parties Today and Party and Paper Magazines and has appeared in Balloon Magic and Balloon Images Magazines |
