Sue Bowler: The Balloon Expert

"Love You" Guy by Sue Bowler CBA H ere is a quick and easy design that would be perfect for Valentine's deliveries. Don’t delay, and make some of these truly cute guys today! Simply change the colours so that it’s perfect for any occasion. I have matched my “little Guy" design to complement the fabulous 22" “Love You Confetti Hearts" Bubble Balloon ® . Material List    5" Onyx Black - 9  6" Wild Berry Quick Link - 1  5" Wild Berry - 2  5" Masculine Face - 1  160Q Blush - 2  160Q Wild Berry - 2  160Q Onyx Black - 1  160Q scraps Hand Pump Ribbon  Method Make a 4-balloon cluster base that is weighted - I like to double stuff each of the 5" Onyx Black balloons and make each balloon a water-weight. Tie together to form a 4-balloon cluster. Inflate the 6" Wild Berry Quick Link - 5 pumps using a  Qualatex ®  Green Pump. Secure this to the base cluster. Add a “rais...

W ow, what a fantastic start to 2018! We have had some amazing new products, and a new live-streaming talk show launched already this year! Centrepiece Design by Sue Bowler, CBA This design was made using Chrome 11" and 260Q The hearts are 11" Chrome over 9"  Microfoil ®  Hearts. I first saw the then "top secret" Qualatex ® Chrome Balloons™ a few month ago when I was visiting Pioneer ® Balloon Company, Head Office. I can honestly say I was completely blown away by this new and amazing balloon. It is unlike any other latex balloon with its unique, solid-looking metallic finish. The colours are rich and radiant, and when inflated, they have a reflective surface. I have had the opportunity to "play" a little with them and find them extremely easy to work with. They are soft, easy to inflate, and look fabulous! They are currently available in 11" and 260Q sizes to order from your Qualatex distributor. Flower in a vase by Colin Myle...

V alentine's Day has a habit of creeping up on us very quickly, arriving very soon after Christmas and New Year. We don't seem to get the same lead time as we do for other key seasonal occasions. So if you have not already started your Valentine's campaign, now is the time to get started!  This morning I thought that I would have a little play with Chris Adamo's fabulous Balloons Online Design Tool  - I have added a link that will take you directly to the page. Remember to save or bookmark the link for the future!  I have designed many balloon walls, but this FREE program makes it so incredibly easy! If you are wondering where this little gem of a program is hidden, look on the menu for the Quick Link Designer. Once you click on that, it will take you to the design page where it will open in the last model that you used. To change the model, click on ADD MODEL on the right-hand side of the page and it will open a drop-down menu where you will be able to sele...

H appy New Year to you all! I hope that you had a productive and profitable Christmas and New Year! I thought that I would start the year by sharing one of my own Christmas experiences. For the past few years, I have had the privilege of working with Ali Welsh to design and decorate a Christmas party in one of London's top hotels. Each year the theme has been very different, with this year being 70's Disco . Ali Welsh Events Ltd. Balloons by Sue Bowler, CBA Quick Link Disco Design by Mike Hurst CBA When I started to design the party, my first two thoughts were — "Mirror Balls" and the word "DISCO"!  I usually start my design process by surfing the Internet for inspiration and found this image. I thought that this would be perfect for the stage decor.  I felt that the style of letters would look good made from Qualatex ®  Quick Link Balloons™. They would have a great visual impact and be light enough to hang. The only proble...