Sue Bowler: The Balloon Expert

A Balloon has never meant so much!  Natalie Saunders and The Balloon Room Team ALM ( Campaign Against Living Miserably ), a leading mental health charity dedicated to preventing suicide in the UK, launched a powerful installation called "Missed Birthdays" to mark World Suicide Prevention Day . https://www.thecalmzone.net/missed-birthdays https://www.thecalmzone.net/missed-birthdays https://www.thecalmzone.net/missed-birthdays This immersive display, created by   BAPIA member Natalie Saunders of The Balloon Room , was located at Westfield London from September 9th to 11th, featured 6,929 birthday balloons, each representing a young life lost to suicide between the ages of 15 and 25—a birthday they never reached. The campaign's purpose was to drive awareness, spark conversation, and bring attention to the UK's youth suicide crisis. The installation received global attention, and the emotional impact of seeing these balloons emphasised the gravity of the issue. After ...

When it comes to attaching balloons and other materials, there are plenty of adhesive options available. But which glue or adhesive tape is best for your needs? Here’s an updated guide to help you explore balloon adhesives, so you can pick the perfect tool for every project. Latex to Latex NEW Packaging 2024 Balloon Bond®: The Adhesive Tape for Latex Balloons Click-Click™ Balloon Bond® has become a must-have for professionals. Since its debut in 2013, its benefits are now widely recognised. This double-sided adhesive is ideal for connecting latex balloons and various other materials. Pro Tip:  Balloon Bond works best for latex-to-latex connections but is also effective with foil/foil and latex/foil combinations. It may take a bit of practice, but once mastered, it’s perfect for adding details—and it’s nearly invisible! For more on Balloon Bond, check out my post:  Balloon Bond Saved the Day! For latex-to-latex bonding, a rubber adhesive is hard to beat. In ...

Experience the ultimate party industry extravaganza at the Celebration and Party Expo 2025 on March 23rd and 24th at the Telford International Centre, Telford, UK! Get ready to be blown away by the hottest trends in party products and services, straight from the industry's best manufacturers and suppliers. Be inspired by the range of products and services on show from stunning balloon displays, photo booths and backdrops, neon signs to soft play, sweet carts, face painting, bubble houses, cutting-edge entertainment options and more...  With creative demonstrations and inspiring speakers, this trade exhibition has it all.    But wait, that is not everything! Dive into the unparalleled networking opportunities at the CAPFEST Party on Sunday night, where you can rub elbows with industry insiders and let loose on the dance floor with live music. With the CAP Expo app in hand, you'll have all the tools you need to navigate the event and make the most of your experience! Don't...

For those passionate about social media, few things can match the exhilaration of one of your posts going viral – and that's precisely what occurred for me last week! Every business dreams of viral growth. It is the perfect way to attract attention, new followers, - and  greater  business opportunities. So, what does it mean to go viral? A social media post going viral refers to a post that spreads rapidly and widely across social media platforms, often far beyond the creator's immediate network of friends or followers. When a post goes viral, it receives an exceptionally high level of attention, engagement, and sharing.  The post that went viral:  In my post (below), I shared a series of photographs showing a few of the steps I took to create a Number Five design I made for my granddaughters 5th Birthday a few years ago! It had a simple caption, six hashtags, and one link back to Qualatex - nothing unusual or out of the ordinary. Sue Bowler Check out my posts I...

"My Italian genes just LOVED working on this project with @philipcarrevent" Design by Chris Adamo, CBA , Owner at Balloonpro.co and Balloons Online and Owner at The Balloon Crew - Balloons.net.au The balloon industry shares similarities with the fashion world as it undergoes continuous transformation and development. I have witnessed many of trends emerge and fadeover the last three decades. This includes the introduction of novel and creative balloon-related products, as well as the emergence of a fabulous array of exciting balloon colours. Among the memorable moments, one that stands out vividly is the introduction of the organic style of balloon decor. This revolutionary approach offered a liberating form of balloon arrangement, breaking away from the constraints and conventions of traditional Classic Balloon Decor.  Some within the industry held the belief that this new trend would have a brief existence, echoing sentiments such as "it requires an excessive num...