Sue Bowler: The Balloon Expert

Here is a really cool trick that I was shown a number of years ago at a trade show and I want to share it with you today! It is a great add-on for decor such as swagging tables. Just in case you missed it, here is a short DVD that I made a year ago on how to make a beautiful bow with floristry ribbon! Happy Ballooning! Sue www.suebowler.com

Helium supply and the lack of it appears to be a decorators worst nightmare, or is it? Do we actually need helium to create great decor? Crescent Moon Flowers by Stewarts Baskets and Balloons When I first started to work on this blog, I wondered who I could ask to add their thoughts and opinions on this subject and immediately thought of Colin Stewart!  I first 'met' Colin through the Qualatex Group Facebook page , and for those of you who are members of this page you will immediately recognise Colin (aka Balloons Sbb-reliadrop) for his awesome balloon work that he very generously & regularly posts on the groups page! Colin launched his 'Balloon Tour' last year and has just started 'Balloon Tour 2012'! I have added more information regarding Colin and his tour and the end of this very informative blog! Colin Stewart of Stewarts Baskets & Balloons "First, the last Helium tank I rented was for New Year's Eve 2011 ...

Inspiration? We all need to be inspired sometimes, in everyday life we need find some inspiration, what to cook for a dinner party, what to wear for a special occasion, what special gift to buy someone... the list goes on and on! So how can we draw on inspiration and come up with fresh and exciting new idea’s for our work? Firstly we need to learn how to be inspired or find our creativity! I have heard many balloon decorators say that they are not creative people or that they find being creative hard. Creativity does not just happen, sculpture, centerpiece and balloon dress designers to name just a few don’t just ‘make’ their creations, in many instances a designer can research and work on a design for many months in advance, I know, I have been in that situation myself when I have entered competitions! This was my competition entry from IBAC 13, I worked on this design for many many weeks before I was happy with the end result. Research If we have a the...

The Titanic- designed and created by Fiona & Rodney Fisher It has been just over a month since Fiona & Rodney Fisher built their 14,000 balloon and 40' replica of the famous liner TITANIC. I was very privileged to have the opportunity to work with them on this amazing project along with John Bowler, Angela Holland & Sandra McKeon. The Team  April 15th 2012 marked the 100th Anniversary of the Titanic striking an iceberg and sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. The ship was built in Belfast and the city held a series of events to remember its connection to the ill-fated vessel. Firstly, I would like to congratulate Fiona & Rodney on this awesome project! I think that many balloon artists can learn a great deal from Fiona's experience which she has generously shared with me here in this blog! How did the Titanic project come about? "After completing a Halloween project in the Victoria Square shopping mall, future projects were discusse...