by DBellamy | Sep 4, 2014 | all, where in the world
It was July 19, 2008. Tomorrow we would leave for camp, but today was set aside for final preparations. I was crossing every “t, dotting every “i,” and finishing all of those simple, final details that come up before a trip when the phone rang… less...
by DBellamy | Jul 29, 2014 | all, where in the world
The seeds of The Inflated Story of Noah began germinating in my mind around 2002, but the first on-location, large-scale, balloon sculpture didn’t happen until the middle of 2007. I hadn’t traveled extensively in the intervening years, and my ideas were still taking...
by DBellamy | Jul 27, 2014 | all
The Dragster lasts 20 seconds and travels at 120 MPH. When I made a balloon dog on it in 2007, it was the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. I inflated the balloon while we shot straight up, tied it while we turned the corner, and made the dog while we...
by DBellamy | Jul 26, 2014 | all, Vlogs
I haven’t made theme parks an intentional staple in youth ministry, but they seem to roll around every year or so. After a while, just riding the roller coasters began to feel a bit mundane, so I started making balloon animals while riding. I’ve made...
by DBellamy | Jul 26, 2014 | all, Vlogs
When sharing with a crowd, I love to put myself in a giant balloon! It’s fun and adds even more “wow” factor to the show. This video is from the Truett Theological Seminary variety show and was taken the first time I publicly climbed inside a...
by DBellamy | Jul 19, 2014 | all, Vlogs
After Years of Fun Inflation Tricks, it only seemed right to make a balloon while skydiving. I only got as far as the dog’s front feet before the chute opened, but considering the air in the balloon kept compacting while I was inflating, I was pretty pleased....
