purple and purple

I've been working on origami balloons for my sister's wedding reception. Her colors are Lilac and Victorian Lilac - or as I call them, Purple and Purple. Here's the working model:

This is the balloon, made up of 5 large Pomade Units and 4 units. Webcam photo, please excuse the quality.

And the base, made of one sheet yellow construction paper. Tough to work with - tends to tear easily.

The assembled balloon with 4 doubled-over pipe-cleaners.

And because I had a lot of leftover purple paper, I learned how to make the Mette Unit Ring.

And here are the star-boxes for candy for the reception tables (250 of these).