tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70647487631739484202024-03-18T02:14:43.712-07:00The Very Best Balloon BlogThe Very Best Balloon Blog by Sue Bowler CBA sponsored by Qualatex is a resource for professionals decorator twister entertainer party event planner Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger579125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-88608895830156662802023-10-19T03:25:00.000-07:002023-10-19T03:25:35.445-07:00What Makes a Facebook Post have the Potential to go Viral and why that is good for your Small Business!<span style="font-family: Poppins;">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</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> greater </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">business opportunities.</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">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. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><b style="font-family: Poppins;">The post that went viral:</b><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> 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.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Poppins; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTIWw__segfqYtq6sIxKfN4e18q6_64wgdYkC_R3ZnoBYZdyQnaT7TuczZAQvu3yKLkErt8esSllbDa7KOOqCODDyh1u-8PPy8tISbjdtj1qUuiNamk2u3MbjezcIW1oDeq_KyKSt_ec8H9WX-RB2XdRGhk73_PBUE59PS-OJ1pcGsaCxQ-Hw0H3xENc/s855/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2011.44.27.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="855" data-original-width="510" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoTIWw__segfqYtq6sIxKfN4e18q6_64wgdYkC_R3ZnoBYZdyQnaT7TuczZAQvu3yKLkErt8esSllbDa7KOOqCODDyh1u-8PPy8tISbjdtj1qUuiNamk2u3MbjezcIW1oDeq_KyKSt_ec8H9WX-RB2XdRGhk73_PBUE59PS-OJ1pcGsaCxQ-Hw0H3xENc/w382-h640/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2011.44.27.png" width="382" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SueBowlerBalloonArtist/" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Check out my posts Insights! </b></span></div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Poppins; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZawYNDg_kgHSHsIX7Fi8COIdpKyWnlq_J_skyUZkfpt2yJg5DbgNcFXRPDulOxk6msMXUgr5xwSJ486kHwpfm_Uxx6TaJxV83oIA-xd4jUaPqi3tYr8V1kG_ppb3-mMI6ThKrq1NEYCuNDnE-TcwwcN8iAxSQDd0QU4aAc5sI7n5UKgmvAz-U2iBG4k/s509/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2012.14.49.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="509" data-original-width="409" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrZawYNDg_kgHSHsIX7Fi8COIdpKyWnlq_J_skyUZkfpt2yJg5DbgNcFXRPDulOxk6msMXUgr5xwSJ486kHwpfm_Uxx6TaJxV83oIA-xd4jUaPqi3tYr8V1kG_ppb3-mMI6ThKrq1NEYCuNDnE-TcwwcN8iAxSQDd0QU4aAc5sI7n5UKgmvAz-U2iBG4k/w514-h640/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2012.14.49.png" width="514" /></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Having <b>1,627,745</b> impressions on a single Facebook post is a significant level of exposure for the content. Impressions represent the number of times the post was displayed on someone's screen. It is an important metric to gauge the reach and visibility of the content. However, impressions alone don't tell the whole story. To better understand the performance of a post, you should also consider additional metrics such as:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Engagement:</b> Check how many likes, comments, and shares your post received. High engagement indicates that your content resonated with your audience and encouraged interaction - my post has received to date <b>854 comments</b> and <b>494 shares and 2.7k likes! </b>This is a first and I would definitely like to keep the momentum going! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Certainly, this situation is undeniably thrilling, but how could I leverage it to my advantage?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Observing the post gaining significant traction, I decided to harness its potential. It resonated with individuals eager to create the design themselves or connect with others (who potentially could make the design) by tagging them in the post. Acknowledging the importance of <b><a href="https://blog.hootsuite.com/social-media-engagement/" target="_blank">engagement</a></b> in the social media realm, I expressed my gratitude for their comments and thoughtfully embedded a link to one of my blog posts, which offered an extensive tutorial on creating the design. This strategic move resulted in a boost in the <a href="https://sproutsocial.com/glossary/click-through-rate-ctr/" target="_blank">Click-Through Rate (CTR)</a>. During that period, the post's views experienced substantial growth, introducing an entirely new audience to my blog. Had the blog been monetised, this surge in traffic could have potentially translated into income! </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSarYUi3cQth6oNSYtyxHGSKU_Oage3g004x1oRigCRuDAgNVeifH4YaxL3dPjAypTPdkHyAFwrjbtfN2ZTufULRh-aVxgcXEnsANCcknz4pCOp-2Wjwsc8mk0Mcv11W-NZPqGrPsL4NKObuSDJXFSGzgfY9OsC5p_zbVMd-FKWiTazk2Hwk9SaurGTxw/s949/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2014.25.14.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="949" data-original-width="899" height="591" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSarYUi3cQth6oNSYtyxHGSKU_Oage3g004x1oRigCRuDAgNVeifH4YaxL3dPjAypTPdkHyAFwrjbtfN2ZTufULRh-aVxgcXEnsANCcknz4pCOp-2Wjwsc8mk0Mcv11W-NZPqGrPsL4NKObuSDJXFSGzgfY9OsC5p_zbVMd-FKWiTazk2Hwk9SaurGTxw/w560-h591/Screenshot%202023-10-18%20at%2014.25.14.png" width="560" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Here are some of the key factors that could contribute to viral success:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ compelling content: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">something that captures the audience's attention and makes them want to share it.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ visual appeal: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Posts with eye-catching images, videos, or graphics tend to perform better.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ timing: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Posting at the right time when your target audience is most active on Facebook can boost the chances of your content going viral. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ emotion: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Posts that evoke strong emotions, such as happiness, anger, or surprise, are more likely to be shared. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ relevance: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Content that's relevant to current events, trends, or popular is more likely to go viral.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ engagement: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The more people engage with your post, the more it's likely to appear in others' newsfeeds.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ influencers: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Influencers and other businesses can share your content with their followers, increasing its visibility.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️ hashtags: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Use relevant hashtags and keywords to increase the discoverability of your post.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">➡️consistency and community engagement: </span><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="caret-color: rgb(52, 53, 65); color: #343541; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consistently posting high-quality content can help build a loyal audience that's more likely to share your posts.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Why are viral posts good for your small business:</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>⭐️ I</b></span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>ncreased Visibility:</b> </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Viral posts reach a vast audience, boosting brand awareness.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>⭐️ Brand Exposure:</b> Viral content enhances recognition.<br /><b>⭐️ Cost-Effective Marketing:</b> Virality often requires minimal ad spending.<br /><b>⭐️ Engagement and Community Building:</b> Fosters community growth and customer relationships.<br /><b>⭐️ Sales Potential:</b> Drives inquiries and sales.<br /><b>⭐️ Competitive Edge:</b> Sets you apart in your niche.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">While not every post goes viral (and sadly they don't) consistent quality content and best practices can increase your chances of experiencing viral moments that benefit your small business.</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In conclusion, I had a thrilling few days as I watched the shares and comments on the post multiply, and it became quite riveting viewing! 😄</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">When I began sharing the link to my blog post, that added another layer of excitement, with the number of views increasing by the minute. It went from roughly 400 to 3,000 in just a few days! Notably, my Facebook and blog post followers saw substantial growth, making this entire experience a great success.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I've heard some people claim that Facebook is less effective than Instagram, but after this experience, I'm not entirely convinced!</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-69673817969552311532023-09-12T08:34:00.000-07:002023-09-12T08:34:02.362-07:00"The evolution of the balloon industry alongside the rise of influencers."<p><br /></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Y3pmmOthcZ0MK7wzU9MWnsZ6sDGxiDRidgHFS2qkoJD5tFbRuhDO70RDzCT81U3v87vP4oGgixajCEQuDmMyNy_I2diX3ysFDpFLe7cvVX-Eioe9s_EyiQNrHDKTwEnSgPbMzoiTzGdmFTMqcTkIcER4Mq2_qR8rO2g80CxzXwS0Y9mavf2NB2ysTy8/s1440/345181865_1543584689384046_5580748375487257042_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1428" data-original-width="1440" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5Y3pmmOthcZ0MK7wzU9MWnsZ6sDGxiDRidgHFS2qkoJD5tFbRuhDO70RDzCT81U3v87vP4oGgixajCEQuDmMyNy_I2diX3ysFDpFLe7cvVX-Eioe9s_EyiQNrHDKTwEnSgPbMzoiTzGdmFTMqcTkIcER4Mq2_qR8rO2g80CxzXwS0Y9mavf2NB2ysTy8/s320/345181865_1543584689384046_5580748375487257042_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">"My Italian genes just LOVED working on this project with @philipcarrevent"<br />Design by<a href="https://www.instagram.com/chris_adamo_cba/" target="_blank"> Chris Adamo, CBA</a>, Owner at <a href="http://Balloonpro.co">Balloonpro.co</a> and Balloons Online and Owner at <a href="https://www.balloons.net.au/about-us" target="_blank">The Balloon Crew</a> - Balloons.net.au</span><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">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. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Some within the industry held the belief that this new trend would have a brief existence, echoing sentiments such as "it requires an excessive number of balloons," "it demands too much time," and "people won't be willing to pay extra for the additional balloons and time." However, this prediction couldn't have been more off-base. Amidst the pandemic, when numerous balloon enterprises faced a sense of hopelessness, a contrary phenomenon was unfolding. In places where contactless deliveries were sanctioned, a fresh surge of balloon artists emerged along with the evolution of “ballooning influencers.”</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The balloon industry has consistently featured a key group of influential figures—balloon artists who have conducted workshops and sessions at prominent global events. I can certainly identify myself as belonging to this category. However, a new wave of influencers has had a notable impact on the balloon market since the pandemic in several ways:</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">So, what exactly is an influencer, and how do they influence the ballooning community?</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Promotion and Visibility</b>: Influencers showcase balloon decor in their content, whether it's home decorations, party setups, or event displays. This increased visibility has brought attention to balloon decor, encouraging individuals to try it themselves or hire professionals.</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrynhcBxv9cmhBe5OvbcPTpYwqZ2faANJBiDf_6IYmC_7Xf63Rsq66t_quECxX0eWGkB9chL4NQOmiqVQjVPBbfRpV-n-pISQiC3tAX2yG8aB0r7Byy-rnvz4OIT0dgYW6S3TfyG4lJn_VcOda5YNPtKY0wyilvlHY7Fx2xcda60N1o2ZxurbDMgjUyM/s754/Screenshot%202022-08-04%20at%2012.13.30.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="754" data-original-width="587" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjrynhcBxv9cmhBe5OvbcPTpYwqZ2faANJBiDf_6IYmC_7Xf63Rsq66t_quECxX0eWGkB9chL4NQOmiqVQjVPBbfRpV-n-pISQiC3tAX2yG8aB0r7Byy-rnvz4OIT0dgYW6S3TfyG4lJn_VcOda5YNPtKY0wyilvlHY7Fx2xcda60N1o2ZxurbDMgjUyM/s320/Screenshot%202022-08-04%20at%2012.13.30.png" width="249" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Organic Display using Qualatex Chrome Balloons by<br />Blow it with Bex</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Trends and Inspiration</b>: Influencers introduce new trends and creative ideas. Their unique designs and innovative concepts inspire consumers and professionals to explore different styles and themes in balloon decorations.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7Y8LJw9HnIuX5wH-8KsFD050jxxZG4hm3TBkJSs_yUMgHIEomzUpNfhWLVwk8TR-JdBpPL_QBbjLmTCP4ccKPwLrEB0YQ39bUxbiyz7DOG240CGMpCYKPFzsdkgmOqNScXXjkfuxWnXwkFCxKc66MPilwyTmBM3K0r94aJjRDUGcoazA2m3fgXcw_ss/s820/244508009_3917157601719181_2635742954373643906_n.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="820" data-original-width="820" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy7Y8LJw9HnIuX5wH-8KsFD050jxxZG4hm3TBkJSs_yUMgHIEomzUpNfhWLVwk8TR-JdBpPL_QBbjLmTCP4ccKPwLrEB0YQ39bUxbiyz7DOG240CGMpCYKPFzsdkgmOqNScXXjkfuxWnXwkFCxKc66MPilwyTmBM3K0r94aJjRDUGcoazA2m3fgXcw_ss/s320/244508009_3917157601719181_2635742954373643906_n.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Halloween Decor by Bubble Hustle Balloons in Scottsdale, Arizona.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Consumer Engagement</b>: Many influencers engage directly with their followers through Q&A sessions, tutorials, and live demonstrations. This interaction has educated and encouraged people to experiment with balloon art, especially during lockdowns when DIY projects gained popularity.</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Business Collaboration</b>: Some balloon manufacturers and suppliers collaborate with influencers to promote their services or products. This partnership can boost brand recognition and reach new audiences. Influencers often share their positive experiences with balloon businesses, leading to referrals and recommendations.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF83YnfFK92nZctvJwwGrPaeCpNgVKLIK_YBQ6M_jlifiqLQWiFb94-pulKfmna2_WKplNfiGksmxPjVN8yyWJwAAH81Zm-VP7DfrchsGVjjbadsq5klhqWImCsE-i8NUmR80urjAVNJHcbkpqGuNp_FMAbxeLeFTJZjJ-X_U0lLInSRgYbxelbZDP9A/s806/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2016.14.29.png" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="806" height="318" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEF83YnfFK92nZctvJwwGrPaeCpNgVKLIK_YBQ6M_jlifiqLQWiFb94-pulKfmna2_WKplNfiGksmxPjVN8yyWJwAAH81Zm-VP7DfrchsGVjjbadsq5klhqWImCsE-i8NUmR80urjAVNJHcbkpqGuNp_FMAbxeLeFTJZjJ-X_U0lLInSRgYbxelbZDP9A/s320/Screenshot%202023-09-12%20at%2016.14.29.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Photo by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/sarah_lit/" target="_blank">@Sarah_li</a>t with @Northstarballoons</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Community Building</b>: Influencers have fostered a sense of community within the balloon industry. They connect enthusiasts, artists, and businesses, creating a supportive network for sharing ideas, techniques, and resources.</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span><b>Market Expansion:</b> The pandemic prompted many individuals to explore home-based businesses, including balloon decor. Influencers played a role in guiding newcomers through tutorials, business advice, and product recommendations, contributing to market growth.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In summary, influencers have contributed to the resilience and evolution of the balloon market during the pandemic and beyond by promoting creativity, inspiring trends, and fostering a sense of community. They've helped balloon decor remain relevant and adaptable to changing circumstances.</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The balloon industry is not unique; influencers can practically be found in every industry, from book reviewing to fashion blogging, and their knowledge and understanding of their niche places them in a position of power and authority within the digital realm.</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few balloon-related accounts that have substantial followings. I am sure there are many more, but these are the companies that I follow. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8zCUo8SMppZ8oQ5ObYFX3wIvaVb6S52jAwvUFIyFuG63GvsTUpLMg71ehazaBkC9Ok-Trd5trLxdAZWK4BzyO2m9lT1Xcsy7d5T32_DCRVdHdXvi-T3Q_x4Aywv0N5lMFZAjbd2FElk8zFcEWuv2C6DFXSQsFkoK_HkfKgCPa9X7_Dbs95RrGf3bSV4/s945/106457382_754828401931587_5680182297484948628_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="945" data-original-width="945" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk8zCUo8SMppZ8oQ5ObYFX3wIvaVb6S52jAwvUFIyFuG63GvsTUpLMg71ehazaBkC9Ok-Trd5trLxdAZWK4BzyO2m9lT1Xcsy7d5T32_DCRVdHdXvi-T3Q_x4Aywv0N5lMFZAjbd2FElk8zFcEWuv2C6DFXSQsFkoK_HkfKgCPa9X7_Dbs95RrGf3bSV4/s320/106457382_754828401931587_5680182297484948628_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>The Event Collective <a href="https://www.instagram.com/theeventcollectivex/" target="_blank">@theventcollectivex</a>,</b> with a jaw-dropping 994K followers:</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The Event Collective, established in 2018 and based in Austrailia, is a directory and convenient place to find anything and everything party or event-related. The Event Collective shares the work of balloon artists and event companies from around the world.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MDlYZha7XDSJuzLDYauJrj7aCjzv9JvZFDf6mb-tRaB_6VCEpXmNTm3l67Rov0hm_aa0MYuD80aUWrHoQmgJxIA38V2HwSPDkKGumOq9NcKXMNb_Kjx6zaK8hSm19sazeJF-gtMWTgqLLkxRU_rUAKUGk4U4bC2y38czov3ZN5SUHj1he1nvnxhhRG8/s1667/306752540_6191602230866377_7482189609233169124_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="834" data-original-width="1667" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5MDlYZha7XDSJuzLDYauJrj7aCjzv9JvZFDf6mb-tRaB_6VCEpXmNTm3l67Rov0hm_aa0MYuD80aUWrHoQmgJxIA38V2HwSPDkKGumOq9NcKXMNb_Kjx6zaK8hSm19sazeJF-gtMWTgqLLkxRU_rUAKUGk4U4bC2y38czov3ZN5SUHj1he1nvnxhhRG8/w400-h200/306752540_6191602230866377_7482189609233169124_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Designers ♡Genesis Nieves & Iravid Nieves</span>♡</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Decolovers <a href="https://www.instagram.com/decolovers/" target="_blank">@decolovers</a></b>: with 926K followers</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxkzTJtkYajujSUtUd2gARJ_3DxdbtXHLyaZ0HTkLJDWnNeLYX4MqXBdBrnMoTAZpI4Xwy3cGCqCDqzWYzL56_9KPN3Dff1uXXdYm69oIwH6eXgGTAkG4GY0lzKAM0uwNXyHupUQYT_jlD2y3L8fbqPNBs172WVENbtLyMF-Kcm0C9cCMH2jVsY8-gBs/s2000/373560134_329145046167723_8452783348329030155_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRxkzTJtkYajujSUtUd2gARJ_3DxdbtXHLyaZ0HTkLJDWnNeLYX4MqXBdBrnMoTAZpI4Xwy3cGCqCDqzWYzL56_9KPN3Dff1uXXdYm69oIwH6eXgGTAkG4GY0lzKAM0uwNXyHupUQYT_jlD2y3L8fbqPNBs172WVENbtLyMF-Kcm0C9cCMH2jVsY8-gBs/s320/373560134_329145046167723_8452783348329030155_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Qualatex <a href="https://www.instagram.com/qualatex/" target="_blank">@qualatex</a></b>: With 176K followers, Qualatex is a major balloon manufacturer and educator known for providing high-quality balloons and educational resources. They have a significant following due to their global presence and educational content.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14Ah_84UV7vKnwchUyN7P5zyg68ysLw-AmoOU8LfLACR6UlqqOJIT7F4ngLeuVuQcRqQYX-GTQG4rYe2exS3M61TTj8oc8RIa5tsu9xvyNwY9jYKOofBsulLLXOF7ho-DLgpCy3LqyzovWYWybvVAFX-laEonMM3TyKQKbdL-SqRNb8Eik2eZyOi253I/s419/245379275_415809803334157_391874751832223248_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="419" data-original-width="419" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14Ah_84UV7vKnwchUyN7P5zyg68ysLw-AmoOU8LfLACR6UlqqOJIT7F4ngLeuVuQcRqQYX-GTQG4rYe2exS3M61TTj8oc8RIa5tsu9xvyNwY9jYKOofBsulLLXOF7ho-DLgpCy3LqyzovWYWybvVAFX-laEonMM3TyKQKbdL-SqRNb8Eik2eZyOi253I/s320/245379275_415809803334157_391874751832223248_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></span><p></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Dream Higher Events <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dream_higher_events_/" target="_blank">@dreamhigherevents</a></b>:</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Boasting an impressive 205K followers, Debbie Boxall of Dream Higher Events has experienced remarkable growth in just a few years. Debbie's fine art and fashion design background undeniably influence her distinctive style and boundless creativity. Her balloon journey narrative is truly compelling; I wholeheartedly recommend exploring her story on her Instagram page.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zZdC789M11uFAs5VDaRNJy4OBhLzqqcyU8Uwovoyiy6f8fCD_wId3ZUDQ94fyV1jPZAIENfDUTixOOSxqaBRDbF_gXFLG-FyMQsXOfNMFiVOrgqzl7TKPcYsgJehYf_170ekpOO75-XhRRDH6kWrST2YNaqVBD3PuvgGaU6llJAFlGN1PESBKFoRjn4/s1024/280962264_4979729475426001_7377662144541818940_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2zZdC789M11uFAs5VDaRNJy4OBhLzqqcyU8Uwovoyiy6f8fCD_wId3ZUDQ94fyV1jPZAIENfDUTixOOSxqaBRDbF_gXFLG-FyMQsXOfNMFiVOrgqzl7TKPcYsgJehYf_170ekpOO75-XhRRDH6kWrST2YNaqVBD3PuvgGaU6llJAFlGN1PESBKFoRjn4/s320/280962264_4979729475426001_7377662144541818940_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Bubblegum Balloons <a href="https://www.instagram.com/bubblegumballoons/" target="_blank">@Bubblegumballoons</a></b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bubblegumballoons/" target="_blank">:</a></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Founded in 2013 by sisters Laura & Sally and their best friend Megan, they began the Bubblegum business in their family home. Surrounded by endless amounts of confetti, feathers, helium, and ribbon, the Bubblegum dream was born. With a vision to create a beautiful personalised gift for every special occasion, the business has grown into a team of Balloon Ninjas who travel worldwide to deliver the Bubblegum Balloons magic! Today, Bubblegum Balloons still boasts a magnificent 194K followers. </span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>The Event King - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jesustejadax/" target="_blank">@jesustejadax</a>:</b> - 177k followers</span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 13px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b></b><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWaKd120SBuic7Pcq3DhbZWLhGkqoN5OgbKvEWUGywxq3FGacBqUsSbAdODMYhyfpm5VI6WfZa0wj5FJJ1E16Pdo_UcNwRRIe_Gukaxa_ZCRPKl-VEMyyl5ahb_dWXKt0wsBH88if8GmWH0guIsuUEhuIa0GvQ2tKc0iNWAIL9AVMNfCPG7LHs2C1yAU/s2048/304776035_551153576777775_2018983738445377138_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMWaKd120SBuic7Pcq3DhbZWLhGkqoN5OgbKvEWUGywxq3FGacBqUsSbAdODMYhyfpm5VI6WfZa0wj5FJJ1E16Pdo_UcNwRRIe_Gukaxa_ZCRPKl-VEMyyl5ahb_dWXKt0wsBH88if8GmWH0guIsuUEhuIa0GvQ2tKc0iNWAIL9AVMNfCPG7LHs2C1yAU/s320/304776035_551153576777775_2018983738445377138_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Blow it with Bex <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blow_it_with_bex/" target="_blank">@blowitwithbex</a></b>: -155K followers</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Dress your Daydream <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dressyourdaydream/" target="_blank">@dressyourdaydream</a>:</b> - 148K followers</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Edward Munoz - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/edward_munoz/" target="_blank">@edward_munoz</a>:</b> - 128K followers</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Balloon Occasions - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/balloonoccasions/" target="_blank">@balloonoccasions</a>:</b> - 125K followers</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fhAAh_5FeRyEj_VSR67TMOqZTLFS7NaHgKeQwA2-09hZsENm_ucnztIIwQs-dodxcUnecQmAisW4NtG56wjfNwNOMJLERYlJn2YfQVLncGBVoo_cJoA_GIn6dYwj3l2yuPI6qwZW9vSVtv1wxwPQnAfca4f_Rgx2c3lo4c34MZ3WevQ4U7OvT8Gkjj8/s2500/Brand+Marks+Transparent-50.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2499" data-original-width="2500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_fhAAh_5FeRyEj_VSR67TMOqZTLFS7NaHgKeQwA2-09hZsENm_ucnztIIwQs-dodxcUnecQmAisW4NtG56wjfNwNOMJLERYlJn2YfQVLncGBVoo_cJoA_GIn6dYwj3l2yuPI6qwZW9vSVtv1wxwPQnAfca4f_Rgx2c3lo4c34MZ3WevQ4U7OvT8Gkjj8/s320/Brand+Marks+Transparent-50.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Feathered Fox Designs - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/featheredfoxdesignsla/" target="_blank">@featheredfoxdesigns</a> - 119K followers</b></span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>With a Twist Balloons - <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withatwistballoons/" target="_blank">@withatwistballoons</a>:</b> - 112K followers</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Are influencers important for the growth of the balloon industry? While influencers can amplify these efforts and reach a broader audience, they are just one piece of the puzzle. The collective actions of professionals, businesses, industry associations, and the broader community all contribute to the continued relevance of balloons in the eyes of the general public.</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: large;">Happy Ballooning! </span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a> (only 33.9K followers 😊)</span></p>
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<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 11px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px; text-align: center;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-81789377402335166732023-08-18T02:08:00.001-07:002023-08-21T06:56:15.778-07:00Balloon Stacks: The Creative Balloon Bouquets<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Over the past few years, a new and exciting style of deliverable design has emerged – Balloon Stacks, or Balloon Bouquets.<br /><br />The Evolution of Balloon Bouquets over Time ⏰🎈 Back in the day (we're talking many years ago 🦕), a balloon bouquet was simply a bunch of helium-filled latex and foil balloons tied together and securely fastened to a weight. Nowadays, balloon bouquets have become much more sophisticated. These stacks are creatively arranged and have a unique blend of colours, techniques and designs that make them a perfect fit for any occasion.</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Check out this stunning example of a creative Balloon Bouquet! Designed by Jackie Ochitwa of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/withatwistballoons/" target="_blank">With a Twist Balloon Creations</a> in Alberta, Canada, this masterpiece showcases the artist's mastery of this style of decor. I usually live by the philosophy of "less is more", but in this case, more is definitely better!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W1DRxtMabGaRB79RI_HH_yN2yh1reOoHepU5KWQ3Bf4iYa_07XDBEO-0cCTgb-fz1VUfqXPW6RiBFhghZj7gN8wjW1qTlAvbma0coVadrvDB2wSPYU3ezO961KLskF-qdSBGY2C0OvkoQL7BS2p-nWunSXyVWSO3ypeCqXqLS_BfBFmqQrL9plMylWI/s980/With%20a%20Twist%20Jackie%20Ochitwa.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="980" data-original-width="939" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9W1DRxtMabGaRB79RI_HH_yN2yh1reOoHepU5KWQ3Bf4iYa_07XDBEO-0cCTgb-fz1VUfqXPW6RiBFhghZj7gN8wjW1qTlAvbma0coVadrvDB2wSPYU3ezO961KLskF-qdSBGY2C0OvkoQL7BS2p-nWunSXyVWSO3ypeCqXqLS_BfBFmqQrL9plMylWI/w384-h400/With%20a%20Twist%20Jackie%20Ochitwa.jpeg" width="384" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Design by Jackie Ochitwa, CBA</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">For me, it is all in the detail, and that is what Jackie is especially good at! Jackie's twisting skills really give her the edge when creating these intricate designs. Learning a few twisting techniques definitely elevates any balloon artist's work! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Jackie has her own YouTube channel '<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@JackieO321/videos" target="_blank">Jackie O</a>' where you will find a selection of video tutorials that show a number of techniques she uses in her designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I have also included below, Jackie's Kawaii class from the Q Corner Balloon convention 2020. This FREE video class is approximately 1 hour and 45 mins long and is packed with some great techniques and twisted design ideas to recreate for your bouquet designs... Happy viewing!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Number Stacks are also extremely popular, and they make the perfect gift for anyone celebrating a special birthday from 1 to 100! There is definitely no age limit for these fabulous balloon designs! I love this vibrant tropical theme Number Nine design by Debbie Boxhall of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dream_higher_events_/" target="_blank">Dream Higher Events</a>. Those HOT colours really do 'pop'. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWY5uD0BDo15WXE0kf5eKEyDimJ1poovwb5Gg5bEYMpBk3GgAUlGbvoCdLD25NylGqUYK61Y4HcOezeHKc3G4jFj2tNFt2BxV5uW8XuG-QCZ3RXhSgYMUMf-oEK0F2fWHKaHkQ9FqiDgwcK94qwJu7CrWboWD_X7heb9uZYg5Exh6U_8O_QjLaczoU1Y/s1800/Dream%20Higher%20Events.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgWY5uD0BDo15WXE0kf5eKEyDimJ1poovwb5Gg5bEYMpBk3GgAUlGbvoCdLD25NylGqUYK61Y4HcOezeHKc3G4jFj2tNFt2BxV5uW8XuG-QCZ3RXhSgYMUMf-oEK0F2fWHKaHkQ9FqiDgwcK94qwJu7CrWboWD_X7heb9uZYg5Exh6U_8O_QjLaczoU1Y/w320-h400/Dream%20Higher%20Events.jpeg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Design by Dream Higher Events in Kent. UK</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are some more great example of creative balloon bouquets.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmd2zyTabxmeBnwErlvlt6heGHp79CpEzAM7hXDGDPBJItCVefRusMkNP_EbaEUFbdM_opOjQAffD6yRxGUDQPP9Y-legqMXUKDj5MvhcM2IySYOTf1d0ioismsE7ktSGb6B9nyFTP2bRFxhGvDiRrTTtg19-5jWzI2G8EAdMuULetJY0c6dshUW6N0M/s2800/p2_val24_marquee.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQmd2zyTabxmeBnwErlvlt6heGHp79CpEzAM7hXDGDPBJItCVefRusMkNP_EbaEUFbdM_opOjQAffD6yRxGUDQPP9Y-legqMXUKDj5MvhcM2IySYOTf1d0ioismsE7ktSGb6B9nyFTP2bRFxhGvDiRrTTtg19-5jWzI2G8EAdMuULetJY0c6dshUW6N0M/w286-h400/p2_val24_marquee.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h2 class="subhead" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro-condensed, "Arial Condensed", myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/balloon-decor/0c0d5d25-fbe0-4290-a507-705088f9b188/" target="_blank">Love... Covered in Sprinkles!</a></h2><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Any Valentine would swoon over this SWEET concoction of balloon goodness!</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNznPXCMCmdFplW01jvxSNP1L8SPVgVlTepxAxE7bhgBa4BwafWIqxvMPVeX9EWc7FFxwiU_beYGUbL8l6tbk3NDMbc9hDgwmJRoD9rDpooly8j2U5AxApR7FFGWcL1YZnBfVOHIrtf1Q52VEI9eoabo64qiZKvyyp4C_Gp0NkRnMDLOlaEXLPGyQTZYs/s2000/Ballet%20Slippers%20Two%20Tutu_Cam.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNznPXCMCmdFplW01jvxSNP1L8SPVgVlTepxAxE7bhgBa4BwafWIqxvMPVeX9EWc7FFxwiU_beYGUbL8l6tbk3NDMbc9hDgwmJRoD9rDpooly8j2U5AxApR7FFGWcL1YZnBfVOHIrtf1Q52VEI9eoabo64qiZKvyyp4C_Gp0NkRnMDLOlaEXLPGyQTZYs/w400-h400/Ballet%20Slippers%20Two%20Tutu_Cam.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h2 class="subhead" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro-condensed, "Arial Condensed", myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/balloon-decor/fd1141ed-f1a8-43f0-b5a8-181b97821e80/" target="_blank">Tutu Cute!</a></h2><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Surprise a little dancer with this ballet themed delivery!</p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</p></td></tr></tbody></table><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2opPbGUZPUnvGM8SXRcl3z0rz5wRG5HTflRaF628DlzHCZPWI4rALtLTvtVlmw076jb3NT6eS7ueMhNn2JCKWQZoRWHaUrsRgsIw1BdD6TrI5duZNkkEGNQmqOjVj3YnVIPymNAMHcm7QgelSo5X-K9WWurNu5G480FpnFY-K9dxDdsIwvzzRzv5NykU/s2048/Ventura%20County%20Balloons.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2opPbGUZPUnvGM8SXRcl3z0rz5wRG5HTflRaF628DlzHCZPWI4rALtLTvtVlmw076jb3NT6eS7ueMhNn2JCKWQZoRWHaUrsRgsIw1BdD6TrI5duZNkkEGNQmqOjVj3YnVIPymNAMHcm7QgelSo5X-K9WWurNu5G480FpnFY-K9dxDdsIwvzzRzv5NykU/w300-h400/Ventura%20County%20Balloons.jpeg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white; text-align: start;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #050505;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Gold rose is a classic and a favourite regardless of the age.</span></span>
<span style="color: #050505;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">This Number 80 design is by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/vcballoons" target="_blank">Ventura County Balloons</a> in California, USA</span></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAs-ZAyfrIH8TPHK0FhbT0gmQBfzK7lm7bLbeg2L6oo3O5xV6G9FQOM3HzJg-Ql3wmEDvGqJwHl-vYxt-oEbpY4pdnVMH2jwz6MlBP6Lsa0uGO6Y9IoGtiAJtjJsCu096EhY_5HL3EFBVRKrAnWVuemIBM_eqZ0WYb7e6zC1IqwI0qEfNRTyVkETXc3eA/s2048/2012007_Sweet-as-Honey.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAs-ZAyfrIH8TPHK0FhbT0gmQBfzK7lm7bLbeg2L6oo3O5xV6G9FQOM3HzJg-Ql3wmEDvGqJwHl-vYxt-oEbpY4pdnVMH2jwz6MlBP6Lsa0uGO6Y9IoGtiAJtjJsCu096EhY_5HL3EFBVRKrAnWVuemIBM_eqZ0WYb7e6zC1IqwI0qEfNRTyVkETXc3eA/s320/2012007_Sweet-as-Honey.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: x-small;">Please note that the Black numbers have now been discontinued but could be easily replaced with any colour.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUwumC85hwsahPMvaOXlgGnhyVcsRHlXoJLK8vFov-EX5afPGBq5RDf2wdz5gnunB6g-oZnXk7cAiJO5L4UdcKCkkdu1rdF6aPL7IgQQLRnhyK-SPOc12Dpq0tOlRu5e7qp7VDqZ8JUYwTPfJU-SPMR1wwN5lSGBn1Z4G2Y-JOvFvg2WN-41PClzOzvQ/s2048/Earth-Plane.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRUwumC85hwsahPMvaOXlgGnhyVcsRHlXoJLK8vFov-EX5afPGBq5RDf2wdz5gnunB6g-oZnXk7cAiJO5L4UdcKCkkdu1rdF6aPL7IgQQLRnhyK-SPOc12Dpq0tOlRu5e7qp7VDqZ8JUYwTPfJU-SPMR1wwN5lSGBn1Z4G2Y-JOvFvg2WN-41PClzOzvQ/s320/Earth-Plane.jpg" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Zahraa Jawad, CBA of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/foreverballoonsboutique/" target="_blank">Forever Balloons Boutique</a> in Beruit, Lebanon</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">There is no limit to the amount of creativity you can use within one of these displays. The only limitation is your ballooning abilities. If you would like to learn more, there are some truly great resources:</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1. You can tune into <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@QCornerShow" target="_blank">Q Corner's </a>FREE Balloon Show or you can join the <a href="https://www.qcorner.app" target="_blank">Q Corner School of Balloons</a> for a monthly nominal fee where you will get access to lots of video tutorials and extra Q Corner content.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>2. You can tune into </span><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@qualatexballoons/streams" target="_blank">Happy Hour with Cam & Eve</a>. Simply click on the link to view all the past live streams. Once again, these are all free! </span></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;">3. View the <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@qualatexballoons/featured" target="_blank">Qualatex YouTube channel</a>.</span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;">I hope that you have enjoyed this post, thank you for read! </span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sue</span></div><div><span face="system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, ".SFNSText-Regular", sans-serif" style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(5, 5, 5); color: #050505; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-57725919806478542662023-08-03T02:05:00.002-07:002023-08-03T02:05:48.295-07:00Creative QuickLink Balloon Walls - with Step-by-Step Guide<p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Walls are perfect for all occasions and create the perfect theme backdrop. </span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/products/latex-balloons/quick-links/" target="_blank">QuickLinks</a> are the quickest way to make a Balloon Wall! Creating a QuickLink Balloon Wall is a fun and colourful way to decorate for parties, events, or special occasions. QuickLinks are available in both 12” and 6” sizes.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/TUxUYHVIquA" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">QuickLink balloons have specially placed tail ends that allow you to easily link/tie them together. Below is a step-by-step guide on how to make a QuickLink Balloon Wall:</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Materials you'll need:</span></b></p><ol style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">QuickLink balloons in desired colours</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://premiumconwin.com" target="_blank">Balloon pump</a> (electric pump for speed and efficiency)</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Poles and bases or Command hooks or other hooks (for hanging the balloon wall)</span></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Scissors</span></li></ol><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 1.25em 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Step-by-step instructions:</span></b></p><ol style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Plan the design:</b>
Decide on the size and shape of your balloon wall. You could create a wall covering an entire backdrop, a small section of a wall, or even a free-standing balloon wall.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To plan your design, you could use the <a href="https://balloonpro.co" target="_blank">Balloon Pro Design Tool</a>. This is a great way to experiment, and design your balloon wall and share a concept design with your clients.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqG04xFIewAo3Et7SQa39dU7oMNPiVSGxtABQD5oV-hWQEPrhZAyKibY6qiSPocdlUB4Oemv3P8p9pZOolSZVo1iFbimweql8Z9r58Am_AnEsNBflColtzvP1unbZmZYAcez-zdtbgjWQwWZqF8LHy5O-x33EFXgphbsZx7zXSlsvvpC98Qs_3M1oh8E/s1264/What's%20Hot%20Balloon%20Wall.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="1264" height="322" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeqG04xFIewAo3Et7SQa39dU7oMNPiVSGxtABQD5oV-hWQEPrhZAyKibY6qiSPocdlUB4Oemv3P8p9pZOolSZVo1iFbimweql8Z9r58Am_AnEsNBflColtzvP1unbZmZYAcez-zdtbgjWQwWZqF8LHy5O-x33EFXgphbsZx7zXSlsvvpC98Qs_3M1oh8E/w481-h322/What's%20Hot%20Balloon%20Wall.jpg" width="481" /></a></span></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></b></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Choose your balloon colours:</span></b></p></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Select various colours to create a visually appealing and vibrant balloon wall. Consider the theme of your event or party to pick the appropriate colours.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few different examples of QuickLink Balloon Walls. You can easily identify the type of event each wall was for by simply looking at the colours.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFK_g_Uv_XEbypOfJYkwXjKrURyzt28-MIk0AOWBp39oKXIPgKVGNs4YfeaWyDuIC_hcsE04HdeL2dE-3wppgDNwCPKlVGNtcYkO1OrnXJ7ON1WA4AClDJMdijEk4o_swmnoYkENsd5I-AwPUvxW7l3XbOY7rmy8pWCl1-hBmy1QCJu6wmSzAxGeDu4w/s320/Marketing_Materials_Baby_Shower%20(10).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="320" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Design by <a href="http://www.suebowler.com" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQFK_g_Uv_XEbypOfJYkwXjKrURyzt28-MIk0AOWBp39oKXIPgKVGNs4YfeaWyDuIC_hcsE04HdeL2dE-3wppgDNwCPKlVGNtcYkO1OrnXJ7ON1WA4AClDJMdijEk4o_swmnoYkENsd5I-AwPUvxW7l3XbOY7rmy8pWCl1-hBmy1QCJu6wmSzAxGeDu4w/s960/Marketing_Materials_Baby_Shower%20(10).png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2oJ7ES5vvu2_F6tBuMMskwqNsfeMIcUqyG1GNyKt0q9GcwpbWwjMeHTdcDw8rVNQFUfc_HttbXNZK74rYpMDJ4sJz6ABX2L-cHGerA2FiJn_VBTNLFuDrVcOHt3riPlBIwI_yO5aaNBBumw8M-MplH671eKFD2P_cFVd4vmXo31YA5pmgijrNjKWROE/s2048/Gold%20and%20Silver%20Balloon%20Wall.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA2oJ7ES5vvu2_F6tBuMMskwqNsfeMIcUqyG1GNyKt0q9GcwpbWwjMeHTdcDw8rVNQFUfc_HttbXNZK74rYpMDJ4sJz6ABX2L-cHGerA2FiJn_VBTNLFuDrVcOHt3riPlBIwI_yO5aaNBBumw8M-MplH671eKFD2P_cFVd4vmXo31YA5pmgijrNjKWROE/s320/Gold%20and%20Silver%20Balloon%20Wall.JPG" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec2FrwF1jgNoygxLhnPaVj7R2kXGUZ0jXkFCf7f7XZsAros53bYQlk63A-N7JA31n9oRzdG16VTDD0K_9GkSAymAikdPTVpiR51OFSr-sJqQkDZYEW8zhHZq5qYur0Z1jLC24KGZxbTWbJVyoe3io-k4Rrbn0KMeC8LTG409ydnAUj5Xp1Gk6bYFCnSA/s1493/106302044_3074297545987149_5741649123437638103_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1493" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiec2FrwF1jgNoygxLhnPaVj7R2kXGUZ0jXkFCf7f7XZsAros53bYQlk63A-N7JA31n9oRzdG16VTDD0K_9GkSAymAikdPTVpiR51OFSr-sJqQkDZYEW8zhHZq5qYur0Z1jLC24KGZxbTWbJVyoe3io-k4Rrbn0KMeC8LTG409ydnAUj5Xp1Gk6bYFCnSA/s320/106302044_3074297545987149_5741649123437638103_o.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Probably one of my favourite X-Grid Wall designs is by the incredible duo, Avital & Nir Shechter. The fabulous colours and the different sizing of the fillers makes this design fun, exciting and oh so vibrant! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><b style="font-family: Poppins;">Inflate the balloons:</b></p></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Use a balloon pump to inflate the QuickLink balloons. Make sure to inflate them to the same size for a consistent look. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Create balloon chains:</b>
Make multiple balloon chains of varying lengths, depending on your design plan. To create a chain, inflate your balloons to the desired size and tie the balloons end to end, ensuring that the tying connections are tight and cannot stretch.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>QuickLink Vertical/Horizontal Grids</b>
This is one of my favourite techniques, and I have used it many times when creating balloon walls at corporate events. The last wall I made before we headed into lockdown was for an event in London where the theme for the party was Great Gatsby! </span></span></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;">
</span></span><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is an example of a Grid Method QuickLink Balloon Wall. I have colour-coded it to make it a little easier to understand the construction technique.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; white-space: pre-wrap;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wnRd1MPDTHA_FfL43pC2TEQlEGi9l7jteQfZetuoCMVzvUZd7B8L36cvnlEgn4muAxJJy_l2VRM7zauPY94XiiTWGTReYXXDOriIFHIUYPJn0kn_2o4cn7FkNPna15sK97Ix4-MWi2HDIhJcihKeVbyoOQ_Ct6Pg2Gx89AijN4c8gCOvQmHjw7YVaUk/s1243/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201457.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1243" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4wnRd1MPDTHA_FfL43pC2TEQlEGi9l7jteQfZetuoCMVzvUZd7B8L36cvnlEgn4muAxJJy_l2VRM7zauPY94XiiTWGTReYXXDOriIFHIUYPJn0kn_2o4cn7FkNPna15sK97Ix4-MWi2HDIhJcihKeVbyoOQ_Ct6Pg2Gx89AijN4c8gCOvQmHjw7YVaUk/w400-h255/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201457.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-size: small;"><b>Step 1.</b> <br />This is the first step to constructing a wall. For this wall I will need to inflate:<br />Make 6 chains using 9 balloons in each chain (this is shown in red)<br />Make 10 chains using 5 balloons in each chain (this is shown in blue)</span> </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; white-space: pre-wrap;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8dcJBGTW7ECyceVw_CxipUxmeq-eLoCzhkvsY53PLiVCWY5JJ-MGYN5k-7WPlnQSt1xbMGy9YS14KI6UpxuVkd3yky-HNpMgyG8nbPHMpVly4uaAkvsEjBZCJwID2nhUUuRG76gbWnB7yJzTbJhGha7D8ne2SAHDSbfJQ9iv7P5_dbdfmtCUACmDJic/s1243/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201459.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1243" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf8dcJBGTW7ECyceVw_CxipUxmeq-eLoCzhkvsY53PLiVCWY5JJ-MGYN5k-7WPlnQSt1xbMGy9YS14KI6UpxuVkd3yky-HNpMgyG8nbPHMpVly4uaAkvsEjBZCJwID2nhUUuRG76gbWnB7yJzTbJhGha7D8ne2SAHDSbfJQ9iv7P5_dbdfmtCUACmDJic/w400-h255/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201459.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: small;"><b>Step 2.</b><br />Once you have inflated your chains, lay them down in the correct sequence. To connect the chains together you will need Duplets, in the example shown above you would need 60 Duplets.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; white-space: pre-wrap;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqni_ZH3p0gcrvbpt8nlrgOOxuLMn17nXFyDhMsPKqba1YUe-xnvlzew9-4lZuJAoHa_KtXlWibrE4kuJwX4ucLtL7aThV65NfttUq5pFhBaHhPed_oDgubNKnHiTvGELTq3_1JzbFlF092BuqwQcZXpTzDF7nXRJyktMMqAe_5sWXrh3AdQJQlS6-x34/s1243/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201500.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="794" data-original-width="1243" height="255" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjqni_ZH3p0gcrvbpt8nlrgOOxuLMn17nXFyDhMsPKqba1YUe-xnvlzew9-4lZuJAoHa_KtXlWibrE4kuJwX4ucLtL7aThV65NfttUq5pFhBaHhPed_oDgubNKnHiTvGELTq3_1JzbFlF092BuqwQcZXpTzDF7nXRJyktMMqAe_5sWXrh3AdQJQlS6-x34/w400-h255/12inch%20Grid%202023-08-01%201500.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Step 3.</b><br />To fill in the wall, you will need 'plugs'. A plug is a Duplet that will fit in each of the holes within the wall. I would recommend to inflate the Duplets approximately 1" smaller than the size used to create the actual wall or if you are using smaller QuickLinks approx ½" smaller.<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Add support for larger walls:</b>
If you're creating a large balloon wall, you need to add </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">support to ensure the balloons stay in place. </span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p></li><li style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Optional: Add embellishments:</b>
If desired, add other decorations like foil balloons, paper flowers, banners, or LED lights to enhance the balloon wall further.</span></p></li></ol><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHzq5OHxB7Xe4ENx9yMgG_EVpCvK3ObU8iu1hLFolaJ4rfhooWqWTWyRllovOquuiRvCnf1Io42MviNmZFE_wTRcB-OBhod0rhTnbsUy3PO8et6fZMLFUdlx2XEw4d-xAbWYtASa5qW8/s1080/Sue+Bowler-11.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="409" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioHzq5OHxB7Xe4ENx9yMgG_EVpCvK3ObU8iu1hLFolaJ4rfhooWqWTWyRllovOquuiRvCnf1Io42MviNmZFE_wTRcB-OBhod0rhTnbsUy3PO8et6fZMLFUdlx2XEw4d-xAbWYtASa5qW8/w409-h409/Sue+Bowler-11.png" width="409" /></span></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>I also want to share with you this fabulous wall. Luc Bertrand, </span><span>CBA</span><span> of WaW Balloons in Vichte, Belgium created the original design he created this wall as part of the décor for the 100-year celebration of Pioneer Balloon Company on the Qualatex stand at the Nuremberg International Toy Fair in Germany. Luc's design uses the AeröPole System® to create the circular frame, and then Luc used 6" QuickLink balloons to create the central grid system filled with multi-coloured 5" latex balloons. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="100 Year Celebration Balloon Wall by Luc Bertrand" border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="407" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivSzj42MprfhD6mDqjSWj1F4UDe8CTiCNwNMY_YJrBiIUVwu3wsipglnG9ACIMVZMVm9pgU8I5XTJC1bcNyGWYy5y1RzfQ8GQ4W6DiEll-71_xW5jHoJPsXDqVqK3-PCrLC29MlgkWesY/w407-h407/16299160_1240460299323394_8456282151767604279_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" title="Circular Balloon Wall by Luc Bertrand" width="407" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>100 Years Celebration Balloon Wall by <a href="http://wawballoons.be" target="_blank">Luc Bertrand of </a></span><a href="http://wawballoons.be" target="_blank">WaW Balloons,</a> Vichte, Belgium</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I re-created Luc's design for the Pioneer Balloon Company's 100th Birthday Celebration Party in Wichita in 2017. The party theme was Black & White, and it was a great opportunity to use a fantastic selection of black & white printed balloons. This wall made the perfect photo backdrop!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="2048" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhP-Y9U7EdjodomKr71ualXzlMf6nKTkgUhRCOSA12Yz2ZJ3ATU4ZUO2_C0XA_M8BAEkNn5lwaY4mDV7bUA5Qoqa2gUbtpRCA56j8Dosy731AAxNKNpE6MkaOco8D4wkiqOj9XZIpWViJg/w429-h375/DSC02130.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="429" /></span></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div><b style="font-family: Poppins;">QuickLink X Pattern Grids</b></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This is another great technique using QuickLinks to create fabulous wall designs. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are two grids that I have designed on the Balloon Tool to show you examples of how the frame looks with and without the balloon fillers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3zTWXQ6D7LUq62P9XAasiPobOlrVPGYO6Ux01sSCkyFAK3CIMHc6qBroqs6BKgJ-acrZJrwrBXuVtuXq7awOcuyE_S9HX8wNYKRdqpeqTBBDhngRas3_-024H83HGdrHPqfOPfI3uuo/s1022/12inch+X-Pattern+2020-10-05+1701-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="994" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD3zTWXQ6D7LUq62P9XAasiPobOlrVPGYO6Ux01sSCkyFAK3CIMHc6qBroqs6BKgJ-acrZJrwrBXuVtuXq7awOcuyE_S9HX8wNYKRdqpeqTBBDhngRas3_-024H83HGdrHPqfOPfI3uuo/s320/12inch+X-Pattern+2020-10-05+1701-2.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5taalrx3t1Bu6bOUgEJbjLEc04vVVUF3VhgnTbHH5hLPMAedlVqikpW1NeSumEPk7cHh1v8kHegqvZOf4oAYFP0xe0VT9funWKKvN7hifLTe20_LG14axgaeHwPZMJD40890J0MnV_VQ/s1022/12inch+X-Pattern+2020-10-05+1701.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1022" data-original-width="994" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5taalrx3t1Bu6bOUgEJbjLEc04vVVUF3VhgnTbHH5hLPMAedlVqikpW1NeSumEPk7cHh1v8kHegqvZOf4oAYFP0xe0VT9funWKKvN7hifLTe20_LG14axgaeHwPZMJD40890J0MnV_VQ/s320/12inch+X-Pattern+2020-10-05+1701.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div></div><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are some examples of wall designs using the X-Pattern Grid</span></p><p></p><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_TWbh7rUqlvwvQdOfAL-5jNpIMBELCY4l1L8nIzux_7GJXms_nordHUa2BfHWKizFagzdd3QP9zqXOMoqyKi30eIaRvdyJyUyQvq7BJl2MT0h4QhJtOQZsP0dXdy6yQQXtkMYGXHslM/s2048/IMG_4708.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="QuickLInk 'Love' Balloon Wall by Sue Bowler" border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1911" height="542" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB_TWbh7rUqlvwvQdOfAL-5jNpIMBELCY4l1L8nIzux_7GJXms_nordHUa2BfHWKizFagzdd3QP9zqXOMoqyKi30eIaRvdyJyUyQvq7BJl2MT0h4QhJtOQZsP0dXdy6yQQXtkMYGXHslM/w506-h542/IMG_4708.jpeg" title="www.suebowler.com" width="506" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">'Love' X-Grid Wall designed and created by Sue Bowler</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/alberto_falcone_cba/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2jB61DhXMfN5Yc8cYvYL0QY9UEyR9tu-CeSJLprDDBw5lZatWidYI1ShluROzHhHMwr1pj4QK_D_mBk5GcNABoYOqzeZ6cFVEM_7ST9e1bfc8RCF17FjwMeF15HSr5z-9zaf0E4liM8/" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Emoji Balloon Wall by Alberto Falcone" data-original-height="240" data-original-width="320" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2jB61DhXMfN5Yc8cYvYL0QY9UEyR9tu-CeSJLprDDBw5lZatWidYI1ShluROzHhHMwr1pj4QK_D_mBk5GcNABoYOqzeZ6cFVEM_7ST9e1bfc8RCF17FjwMeF15HSr5z-9zaf0E4liM8/w400-h300/image.jpeg" title="Emoji Balloon Wall by Alberto Falcone" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span>'Emoji' X-Grid Wall Designed and created by Alberto Falcone, </span>CBA.<br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table></a></div></span></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgomZZKAYh_sIBP7r938vZYtdGh0u-dVOWeujEUWVyLsXwsmiDVY5zPHr7l61y_Gjh9YvVTXPMIhmtSNcDXhLZhP-ZlSPT21xvD815gFQ9zXpZF7mlCEp-iVwKPzmJohDAKe6Kq6W4rpQ/s2048/DSC02202.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="It's a Boy! QuickLink Balloon Wall by Sue Bowler" border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgomZZKAYh_sIBP7r938vZYtdGh0u-dVOWeujEUWVyLsXwsmiDVY5zPHr7l61y_Gjh9YvVTXPMIhmtSNcDXhLZhP-ZlSPT21xvD815gFQ9zXpZF7mlCEp-iVwKPzmJohDAKe6Kq6W4rpQ/w476-h317/DSC02202.jpeg" title="www.suebowler.com" width="476" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">'Welcome Baby' X-Grid Wall Designed and created by Sue Bowler<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfPE31EqEhFnHdeB1BOeRYOyxiDbZbsKiqlYUC-lTQUK0lJpR3_B8YipWTS5MfUQOL5cwVsiZPU7SkD0G-efAgSwGx7a7Qf6C9XksNpa4iWOqap2lBHWO4TGmsRkTAfBvmhszc4nXU64/s1834/83567537_3074296542653916_337820380213762368_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="Nir and Avital Shechter, CBA's of Baloney Nir in Katzrin, Israel" border="0" data-original-height="1134" data-original-width="1834" height="248" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpfPE31EqEhFnHdeB1BOeRYOyxiDbZbsKiqlYUC-lTQUK0lJpR3_B8YipWTS5MfUQOL5cwVsiZPU7SkD0G-efAgSwGx7a7Qf6C9XksNpa4iWOqap2lBHWO4TGmsRkTAfBvmhszc4nXU64/w400-h248/83567537_3074296542653916_337820380213762368_o.jpg" title="Nir and Avital Shechter, CBA's of Baloney Nir in Katzrin, Israel" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>Nir and Avital Shechter, </span><span>CBA's</span><span> of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/baloney.nir/" target="_blank">Baloney Nir in Katzrin</a>, Israel are all about design especially when they create their fabulous balloon walls! </span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCArq0DzIDAGSf3qBd_N7ZWLmOoUNxniEv827e29EhOV-UFJNNTXYvhDrEirposjL_KrcA83OHN91Wv_jtYIsqgQBP6d-guhbwciKs4Q1H6xQ-5owdkRTAU3uVHbVxPzfj-0r-a2pyHZ8/s1225/117773424_3217548578328711_8447133744519367506_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="Back to School Balloon Wall by Nir and Avital Shechter, CBA's of Baloney Nir in Katzrin, Israel" border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1225" height="323" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCArq0DzIDAGSf3qBd_N7ZWLmOoUNxniEv827e29EhOV-UFJNNTXYvhDrEirposjL_KrcA83OHN91Wv_jtYIsqgQBP6d-guhbwciKs4Q1H6xQ-5owdkRTAU3uVHbVxPzfj-0r-a2pyHZ8/w404-h323/117773424_3217548578328711_8447133744519367506_o.jpg" title="Back to School Balloon wall by Nir and Avital Shechter, CBA's of Baloney Nir in Katzrin, Israel" width="404" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">'Back to School' X-Grid Wall Designed by Avital and Nir </span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you have never tried making a balloon wall, then start with QuickLinks! If you want to practice, you can use 6" QuickLinks wmeaning that your design will be much smaller than if you use 12". You can still make a great backdrop design using 6" QuickLink balloons, so make sure that whatever you make, you use it for a photo opportunity! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">A huge thank you to Nir & Avital Shechter, Alberto Falcone, and Luc Bertrand for sharing their beautiful balloon wall designs with the Very Best Balloon Blog! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-23205929566566920352023-07-25T07:30:00.000-07:002023-07-25T07:30:52.380-07:00Avoiding Barbie Mania Troubles: How to Create Unforgettable Barbie-Themed Celebrations Without Legal Issues<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnqTmDrQppEIKlw1EA0o0pWp9W_rDgy9bhmY5MkJWruWc0sWsPrAtCasrOwv8IfoZW-bER3KC_4i9E64rI5Dsp9nKDluIe7lo05r0QENHDBbJuluiJSan6np_2RjhDo6viysXYwRwLDimjylWuJ0e95ljoyPedQeuaZGHvct21-SmVpiw1_aSfH1COF0/s1080/Untitled%20design-180.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvnqTmDrQppEIKlw1EA0o0pWp9W_rDgy9bhmY5MkJWruWc0sWsPrAtCasrOwv8IfoZW-bER3KC_4i9E64rI5Dsp9nKDluIe7lo05r0QENHDBbJuluiJSan6np_2RjhDo6viysXYwRwLDimjylWuJ0e95ljoyPedQeuaZGHvct21-SmVpiw1_aSfH1COF0/s320/Untitled%20design-180.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 16px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Disclaimer: I am not a licensing law expert, but want to share my thoughts regarding the recent surge in 'Barbie' posts on social media platforms. This post may help prevent a few businesses from encountering legal issues. </span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 20px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Barbie, the iconic fashion doll, has captivated audiences worldwide since her debut in 1959. The Barbie craze has only grown stronger over the years, and especially with the release of the new Barbie movie, there are now endless options for Barbie-themed merchandise, props, balloons, and cutouts for parties, events, and decorations. While it's tempting to indulge in the Barbie craze, exercising caution and respecting copyright laws by avoiding using unlicensed products is essential. In this blog post, we'll delve into the allure of Barbie mania while offering advice on how to steer clear of legal issues when incorporating this theme into your celebrations.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjgYJUiEuOoaon_UwIx2aPhnvkwaY_TTpFqDbFp1AR5oX60GWet0BKSP4oDKXus06htjVRULigVRSDP63F1FTh1tMQ_wo4PFOuA1ZfTY8eU1Ifo3A__KsrZpQZBQ-j_cmRB8nrM_4F-LJBKRezF6t20xVsKu7gNvszcArV6mJvha40Zc78jiaDb8WFUU/s1080/Barbie%20Pink%20Heart.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcjgYJUiEuOoaon_UwIx2aPhnvkwaY_TTpFqDbFp1AR5oX60GWet0BKSP4oDKXus06htjVRULigVRSDP63F1FTh1tMQ_wo4PFOuA1ZfTY8eU1Ifo3A__KsrZpQZBQ-j_cmRB8nrM_4F-LJBKRezF6t20xVsKu7gNvszcArV6mJvha40Zc78jiaDb8WFUU/s320/Barbie%20Pink%20Heart.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>1. Understand Copyright Laws:</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Before delving into Barbie-themed decorations, it's essential to understand copyright laws. The iconic Barbie image and logo are copyrighted and owned by Mattel, Inc. Using them without permission for commercial purposes, including parties and events, can lead to serious legal consequences. Instead, seek licensed merchandise or DIY alternatives that avoid copyrighted elements. </span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>2. Opt for Licensed Merchandise:</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">When decorating your Barbie-themed event, choose official, licensed merchandise produced and authorised by Mattel. These items are created with quality and safety standards in mind, ensuring that your clients have a fabulous celebration while respecting intellectual property rights. </span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Check with your balloon suppliers to ensure that you are buying licensed products, be very careful when buying from suppliers that cannot verify that a product is licensed, especially when it comes to balloons, props, and cutouts. </span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Today I visited a well-known online seller’s website to see how many homemade Barbie- related products they had for sale, including life-size Barbie Boxes. I was shocked to see that there were many, none of which were legally trademarked, which can confuse the purchaser<b>. 😕</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>3. Embrace DIY Creativity:</b></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Unleash your creativity and design Barbie-themed decorations from scratch using your artistic skills. This approach allows you to personalise parties while avoiding any legal issues. For example, create Barbie-inspired banners, posters, and backdrops with original illustrations, patterns, and colours that capture the essence of the doll without infringing on the copyright. Remember, as of September 2021, most Barbie logos, including the iconic Barbie name and logo, are registered trademarks owned by Mattel, Inc. These trademarks include various logos, designs, and stylisations associated with the Barbie brand. </span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The Barbie logo typically features the word "Barbie" in a distinctive font and the iconic Barbie silhouette. Additionally, various Barbie product and promotional logos may exist, all likely protected as trademarks.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Using any Barbie logos for commercial purposes without proper authorisation from Mattel, Inc. may infringe on their trademark rights and lead to legal consequences. Please note that the Mattel Logo is also trademarked.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are some additional tips to help you unleash your creativity and design your Barbie-themed decorations:</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Incorporate Barbie's signature pink colour into your decorations. Don't be afraid to mix in other colours to create a unique look - purple, turquoise, pastels, and white are also great colours to use.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Consider using Barbie-inspired patterns, such as polka dots or stripes, to add interest to your decorations.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Use Barbie's accessories, such as purses, shoes, and jewelry, to inspire your decorations.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Create a photo booth with Barbie-inspired props, such as oversized sunglasses, tiaras, and feather boas.</span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"></p><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMuIV2I_o0wNvOAeQIXQNdt8VClohpLaW4mfPbj6rZ_B9YrdjvHwbsNKYCOpXs39L-ZonDnEUDiNV6v8WacBPG9Jv_V2ytmJHS2n9wW7BuK4zykL4fDo5voZcOLXyFF9uzvVOE10MhU0vNJAWRBWHQDG0oLymB2NmswR9T81Pr2szvXFUjpKMqWUPpDk/s1080/Barbie%20Polka%20Dots.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMuIV2I_o0wNvOAeQIXQNdt8VClohpLaW4mfPbj6rZ_B9YrdjvHwbsNKYCOpXs39L-ZonDnEUDiNV6v8WacBPG9Jv_V2ytmJHS2n9wW7BuK4zykL4fDo5voZcOLXyFF9uzvVOE10MhU0vNJAWRBWHQDG0oLymB2NmswR9T81Pr2szvXFUjpKMqWUPpDk/s320/Barbie%20Polka%20Dots.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>4. Seek Permission for Special Events:</b></span></p><div>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">As the Barbie craze continues, many companies may want to exploit it for promotional events. Don’t jump in immediately if you're asked to decorate a large-scale Barbie-themed event. It's important to seek permission from Mattel or the copyright holders before you proceed. Not only does this prevent legal complications, but it also supports the creators and brand. Do not be afraid to tell your client that Barbie is heavily trademarked and offer creative solutions for their event.</span></p><p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Conclusion:</b></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: rgb(0, 0, 0); -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Barbie mania brings a sense of joy and nostalgia to people of all ages. When embracing this theme for parties and events, it's crucial to do so responsibly, respecting copyright laws and avoiding using unlicensed props, balloons, and cutouts. You can create a memorable Barbie-themed celebration without getting into legal trouble by opting for licensed merchandise, exploring your creative talents, and seeking permission when necessary. Let's cherish Barbie's legacy while being mindful of the importance of intellectual property rights.</span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div><div><div>And finally, Using the "#Barbie" hashtag in your posts can be appropriate if your content is directly related to Barbie or is inspired by Barbie positively and respectfully. Including relevant hashtags can help your posts reach a wider audience and connect with people who share similar interests. However, there are a few points to consider before using the "#Barbie" hashtag:</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Content Relevance:</b> Ensure that posts are genuinely related to Barbie or the Barbie theme. Using hashtags that are not relevant to your content may come across as spammy or misleading.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Respect Copyright:</b> Avoid using the "#Barbie" hashtag to promote or sell unauthorised Barbie merchandise or copyrighted material. Respect the intellectual property rights of Mattel, Inc., which owns the Barbie brand.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Positive Engagement:</b> Use the hashtag in a positive and respectful manner. Avoid posting negative or derogatory content related to Barbie or any other subject.</div><div>Proper Attribution: If your posts feature official Barbie products or licensed merchandise, provide proper attribution and credit to Mattel, Inc. or the respective copyright holders.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Community Guidelines:</b> Familiarise yourself with the guidelines and terms of use associated with the "#Barbie" hashtag on the platform you are using. Different platforms may have specific rules for hashtag usage.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Authenticity:</b> Be genuine and authentic in your posts. Using the hashtag can be appropriate if your content genuinely aligns with Barbie themes or inspires creativity in a Barbie-related context.</div><div><br /></div><div>In summary, using the "#Barbie" hashtag can be beneficial for reaching a relevant audience if your content genuinely aligns with Barbie themes and respects copyright laws. Always ensure your posts are respectful and relevant to the hashtag you are using, and avoid any content that could lead to legal issues or negative associations.</div><div><br /></div><div>PLEASE be careful when using any kind of branding and check where your purchasing from is approved to sell the items.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Ballooning! </div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-size: x-large;">Sue</span></div><div><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></div><div>Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></span></div><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 1.25em 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-60015156850993744082023-07-17T02:05:00.000-07:002023-07-17T02:05:28.896-07:00The Perils of Counterfeit Products: Safeguard Your Balloon Business<p><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKxgvwsW0BI358etVzpDE4lB4xR_m0knJ5aMEHLua0tlIMz0Awl6MCno9XBiNA8tRGKaS42uXbSQnwyKI3_qhmDz-8NTf516kL3PjneSwtmi3hFb3xepy4gS8FvIe1t3q4kNc7JOzf1-iUTq1QQ1xTXK2xTuO3E6YiPR6hqi21Pj6vlq-ezv6y1J3hyk/s1080/Untitled%20design-176.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxKxgvwsW0BI358etVzpDE4lB4xR_m0knJ5aMEHLua0tlIMz0Awl6MCno9XBiNA8tRGKaS42uXbSQnwyKI3_qhmDz-8NTf516kL3PjneSwtmi3hFb3xepy4gS8FvIe1t3q4kNc7JOzf1-iUTq1QQ1xTXK2xTuO3E6YiPR6hqi21Pj6vlq-ezv6y1J3hyk/s320/Untitled%20design-176.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Let's face it, when you are looking for balloons to add to your displays and see a set of six foil balloons being sold on the internet for a fraction of the price </span></span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">that your local supplier sells them for, it is very tempting to buy them... why not?</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Are you currently selling counterfeit balloons without even realising it? Is this a serious matter that could land you in hot water? </span></p><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">As the owner of a balloon business, you strive to provide the best products and services to your customers. However, in an attempt to save costs or find cheaper alternatives, some entrepreneurs may be tempted to use counterfeit products. In this blog post, we will explore the dangers of counterfeit goods and shed light on the problems they can cause for your balloon business. Embracing the value of authenticity and quality will ensure the success and reputation of your company.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUb6QB6Sh74xCSyJ8bvJPXtlbeSbgcoq-5ISdfk_d6fNbzf3s31vQJAeOWiB-8BSs3b74vLWkfwve1FK8jEJ19eiDKWIXaHhPeQWHqOdxIYk694suro4rduLnnbeQcJ2pN6GbRjjalFsRVHaAZIBFcLzXwtb4IezViy7sKjuW2IsNyL_7aS7C38KIFXgo/s1080/ISO%209001.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUb6QB6Sh74xCSyJ8bvJPXtlbeSbgcoq-5ISdfk_d6fNbzf3s31vQJAeOWiB-8BSs3b74vLWkfwve1FK8jEJ19eiDKWIXaHhPeQWHqOdxIYk694suro4rduLnnbeQcJ2pN6GbRjjalFsRVHaAZIBFcLzXwtb4IezViy7sKjuW2IsNyL_7aS7C38KIFXgo/s320/ISO%209001.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p>
<span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Compromised Quality and Safety: </b></span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Counterfeit balloons and related supplies are typically manufactured using substandard materials and methods. Inferior quality balloons are prone to leaks, tears, or bursting, leading to disappointment for customers and potential safety hazards during events. When working with counterfeit products, you risk damaging your reputation and compromising the safety of those who interact with your balloons.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Poppins;">Negative Impact on Customer Satisfaction:</b><b> </b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Your customers expect reliable and visually appealing balloons that elevate their celebrations. By using counterfeit products, you run the risk of failing to meet these expectations. Inferior balloons may not hold their shape, sometimes inflating to an unusual shape and when filled with helium, they may float up-side-down or worse still, not float at all, leaving customers dissatisfied and potentially ruining their events. Negative word-of-mouth can spread quickly, damaging your business's reputation and reducing future opportunities.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Poppins;">Legal Consequences and Reputational Damage:</b><b> </b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Using counterfeit products infringes on </span><a href="https://www.gov.uk/intellectual-property-an-overview" style="font-family: Poppins;" target="_blank">intellectual property rights,</a><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> and it is illegal in most jurisdictions. If you're caught selling or using counterfeit balloons, you may face legal consequences, including hefty fines or even imprisonment. Moreover, associating your business with counterfeit goods tarnishes your reputation and undermines trust among customers and industry peers.</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><b style="font-family: Poppins;">Adverse Environmental Impact: </b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Counterfeit products are often produced with little regard for </span><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/sustainability/" style="font-family: Poppins;" target="_blank">environmental sustainability</a><span style="font-family: Poppins;">. The use of substandard materials and unethical manufacturing practices can lead to increased waste generation and pollution. By supporting counterfeit products, you indirectly contribute to the negative impact on our environment, undermining your business's commitment to sustainability.</span>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>How do you know if you are buying a counterfeit balloon or related product?</b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 16px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Identifying counterfeit balloon-related products can be challenging, but there are several signs and precautions you can take to minimise the risk. Here are some ways to determine whether a product may be counterfeit:</span></p>
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<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Purchase from reputable suppliers: Stick to well-known and trusted suppliers who have a solid reputation in the industry. Research their background, read customer reviews, and ensure they have appropriate certifications and licenses. If you are new to the industry, and are looking for reputable balloon suppliers, visit the manufacturers websites where you will find a <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/purchase-qualatex-balloons/qualatex-balloon-network-distributors/" target="_blank">world-wide distributor list</a>.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Price: If a deal seems too good to be true, it probably is. Counterfeit products are often priced significantly lower than authentic ones. Be cautious of unusually low prices as they may indicate poor quality or counterfeit goods.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Packaging and labelling: Authentic products generally come with proper packaging and labelling, including clear branding, logos, product information, and safety instructions. Counterfeit items may have misspelled words, blurry images, or incorrect logos.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Quality and appearance: Carefully inspect the product for any signs of inferior quality. Counterfeit balloons may have uneven seams, colour discrepancies, or unusual textures. Check for inconsistencies in size, shape, and printing quality, as well as any visible defects or damages.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Authenticity holograms and marks: Some brands incorporate holograms, security seals, or other unique marks to distinguish their authentic products. Research the brand's authentication methods and compare them with the product you're considering purchasing.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Seller reputation and location: Be cautious when purchasing from unfamiliar sellers, especially those based in regions known for producing counterfeit goods. Check if the seller has a physical address and reliable customer support. Avoid sellers with a history of selling counterfeit items.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #2a3140; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;"></span><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space: pre;"> </span>Trust your instincts: If something feels off or suspicious about the product or the seller, it's better to err on the side of caution and refrain from purchasing.</span></li>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Remember, thorough research, reliance on trusted suppliers, and careful inspection are essential when making purchasing decisions. By staying vigilant, you can minimise the risk of buying counterfeit balloon-related products and ensure the success and safety of your balloon business.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 13px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 15px;"><br /></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-16308879928225298622023-07-11T04:35:00.005-07:002023-07-11T04:35:59.575-07:00"Hello, little one! - Fun and Appealing Baby Decor Ideas!<p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px 0px 1.25em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon decorations can add a festive and whimsical touch to any celebration. Here are some fun balloon decoration ideas for a new baby, Baby Shower, Gender Reveal or any baby related occasion including Baby's First Birthday! </span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kiHDKzHlIxfj47WkZm-bt8oEIWuonWIF73cgLw6n6qABvjm0VZu1txFiI-LJYPdvOQa3ZtlupjQcfEhpQ-O6FDSRm5KCiMY2A8D5OhPmu75Xsovrf0hhegid5sDSe9w_0CYOzGThT_el776YcR9jUxBMytIQkCHoCZs4PTeJEz3vcgcPUnkaRbvWl7U/s1080/Panda%20Bear%20with%20Pastel%20Rainbow.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3kiHDKzHlIxfj47WkZm-bt8oEIWuonWIF73cgLw6n6qABvjm0VZu1txFiI-LJYPdvOQa3ZtlupjQcfEhpQ-O6FDSRm5KCiMY2A8D5OhPmu75Xsovrf0hhegid5sDSe9w_0CYOzGThT_el776YcR9jUxBMytIQkCHoCZs4PTeJEz3vcgcPUnkaRbvWl7U/w400-h400/Panda%20Bear%20with%20Pastel%20Rainbow.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Design by <a href="http://www.suebowler.com" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a></b></span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Create a beautiful balloon Arch or Rainbow Arch using balloons in different shades of pastel colours or in the theme of the baby's gender (if known). You can place the arch at the entrance or use it as a backdrop for a photo booth.</span><div><br /></div><div><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6l3QmqAf7GShA63Oeg1IQ2PTMyRbU2lgLtRj8GdVsE1qTjXoC0Rfkf3KhrFS68Xx0gr3M5MMiq9Q2UNK-q47pCO-Oc1WbdzScQCrWFhBuR4j5TUcev9NrBSqA3ZxiqnDIpoOC7VxERAZlWjC-gpmLEFjh2Qh1OdXWjVTX8C6mJOA-yK6IIiVXTQDuMww/s2000/HH_Baby%20Boy%20Buttons_Eve.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6l3QmqAf7GShA63Oeg1IQ2PTMyRbU2lgLtRj8GdVsE1qTjXoC0Rfkf3KhrFS68Xx0gr3M5MMiq9Q2UNK-q47pCO-Oc1WbdzScQCrWFhBuR4j5TUcev9NrBSqA3ZxiqnDIpoOC7VxERAZlWjC-gpmLEFjh2Qh1OdXWjVTX8C6mJOA-yK6IIiVXTQDuMww/s320/HH_Baby%20Boy%20Buttons_Eve.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h2 class="subhead" style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: small;">Oh baby, you’re cute!</span></h2><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This sweet design is simply perfect for that little button of a baby!</span></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: start; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"></p><p style="box-sizing: inherit; line-height: 1.4; margin: 0px 0px 1em; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></p></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This fabulous design by Eve incorporates the 'Baby Boy Garland' adding in all the "little touches" along the base of the design. To find out how to make this design and others, check out the Happy Hour with Cam & Eve video below.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gYlxkCoM-rQEj-AVy6bPpogLIPqYvhrxbNZY4iCl9RmJG6KxoyK4vN4uuwNTVDDYMOxQIqDXhDFZOQaVd1Tn-tMInmXmlqCXQBkePGAxAX7gBEwvk2lP93zCfsa6BB7PRJ-bJon8OvmpBTI0Eafajs6V4J3iWQxhayryG0u0phWo4J63hxSPOHuBWCE/s2460/17766B.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="913" data-original-width="2460" height="119" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7gYlxkCoM-rQEj-AVy6bPpogLIPqYvhrxbNZY4iCl9RmJG6KxoyK4vN4uuwNTVDDYMOxQIqDXhDFZOQaVd1Tn-tMInmXmlqCXQBkePGAxAX7gBEwvk2lP93zCfsa6BB7PRJ-bJon8OvmpBTI0Eafajs6V4J3iWQxhayryG0u0phWo4J63hxSPOHuBWCE/s320/17766B.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">41" Baby Boy Garland<br />#17766</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Baby designs from Happy Hour with Cam & Eve</span></div><div><ol style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: list-number 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style: none; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(69,89,164,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; counter-increment: list-number 1; display: block; font-family: Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"; font-size: 16px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px; min-height: 28px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/BNtc8EW7ohU" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></li></ol></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;">Did you know that all these </span><span>pretty in pink baby shower photos and marketing materials </span><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151;">are available from </span><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/hnceyt3g">Qualatex.com</a><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151;">? These are from a photoshoot that I did with <a href="http://www.qualatex.com" target="_blank">Qualatex</a> a few years ago, there are some great shots that would be perfect for your social media marketing! Click <a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/hnceyt3g" target="_blank">HERE</a> or visit: </span><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/hnceyt3g"><span>https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/hnceyt3g</span></a></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><br /></span></div><div><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUbdtFiEJWEujXkg4ij_tp2lyeB88qFiytdVa2G-eA0-hu2LpTGb7x1ORusrMHQ2GOSOfgvYbOu58LNS2VRrXUw2IFKU1mS-6UKhz7G57DPX10qKkztsqTd3NblbMkhm0iOSRXXcNvC2CyDvlm3-moDfGLBm9j3vlVGxzQCMAamqCZdiQWwIbRjDGriQ/s1888/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2016.27.10.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="996" data-original-width="1888" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFUbdtFiEJWEujXkg4ij_tp2lyeB88qFiytdVa2G-eA0-hu2LpTGb7x1ORusrMHQ2GOSOfgvYbOu58LNS2VRrXUw2IFKU1mS-6UKhz7G57DPX10qKkztsqTd3NblbMkhm0iOSRXXcNvC2CyDvlm3-moDfGLBm9j3vlVGxzQCMAamqCZdiQWwIbRjDGriQ/w591-h312/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2016.27.10.png" width="591" /></a></div><br /><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTY14rcNPtOKT0KBK38obluOM_e6Bf4Iq6jhLQTecuAwf6A6jwBhx0SpsG9r-Mx3q1UnlrSwV6d6QsPMUSbXs_Sokhv5ZvGst-ul9_6mkWUMuQb3zQJHTEWITUBfvpNlSqC9WGtWhI_B7bJLTYB-mbKFVmrHkNVZmXRehL4h839Ue6juuFGoa29yM-2E/s960/Marketing_Materials_Baby_Shower%20(9).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjTY14rcNPtOKT0KBK38obluOM_e6Bf4Iq6jhLQTecuAwf6A6jwBhx0SpsG9r-Mx3q1UnlrSwV6d6QsPMUSbXs_Sokhv5ZvGst-ul9_6mkWUMuQb3zQJHTEWITUBfvpNlSqC9WGtWhI_B7bJLTYB-mbKFVmrHkNVZmXRehL4h839Ue6juuFGoa29yM-2E/s320/Marketing_Materials_Baby_Shower%20(9).png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Baby Shower Decor by <a href="http://www.suebowler.com" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a></b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, Segoe UI, Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, Noto Sans, sans-serif, Helvetica Neue, Arial, Apple Color Emoji, Segoe UI Emoji, Segoe UI Symbol, Noto Color Emoji" style="color: #374151;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here is something a little different. I created this 'Baby Hoop' design for a display earlier this year. It also looks great with an air-filled foil balloon connected to</span></span><span face="Söhne, ui-sans-serif, system-ui, -apple-system, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Ubuntu, Cantarell, "Noto Sans", sans-serif, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol", "Noto Color Emoji"" style="color: #374151;"> the centre of the hoop! The balloons are all double-stuffed to create these pastel shades that work perfectly with the Unicorn foil balloon.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnclmrHJNg1XRiR49F8uwjnn_6kQV9dQFdi1h7-dOmvNNJkJ8Azk2A1v20g2t3T9hPEgJVwOK0ZIQEmYR0NqSMZ3WGO_dCLARYSLl0Sx_dR1AYMMd3FCkWea8LJDjkS_U8jVJEHmjEPnazc-dlU4eLWrq8xSK0Wp02cO9FS3QiE0WOJL1_xiaSBS3Jw7w/s2905/Subject.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2905" data-original-width="2551" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnclmrHJNg1XRiR49F8uwjnn_6kQV9dQFdi1h7-dOmvNNJkJ8Azk2A1v20g2t3T9hPEgJVwOK0ZIQEmYR0NqSMZ3WGO_dCLARYSLl0Sx_dR1AYMMd3FCkWea8LJDjkS_U8jVJEHmjEPnazc-dlU4eLWrq8xSK0Wp02cO9FS3QiE0WOJL1_xiaSBS3Jw7w/s320/Subject.png" width="281" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>Baby Hoop Design by <a href="http://www.suebowler.com" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a> CBA</b></td></tr></tbody></table><div><br /></div><div>Who does not adore an Animal Buddy! Using a Qualatex shape balloon you can create many different animals including giraffes, pandas, monkeys and bears just to name a few! For the 'Floppy Eared Bunny' below, I inserted a 16" white latex balloons inside a 'Welcome Baby Boho Rainbow' Bubble balloon, for me, it makes the design on the Bubble balloon stand out.</div></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOpcySoAhycv53Lw1IGijj627FA36hGlS1SY8ri1tKI9MVnqB2Ms6U65KHz-62jy7Lj-ZnUiG6cq0vHQnvzT5pI_6h_AUAYZgSBgmPoXGSPXeNECJTOf4EbPALQttgvk4GMyF2_GeTa1WanLY7Zfuz6kJnMPZC6d0zf6daTAwWeeHzkEDqjxt6oLYre4/s1080/Untitled%20design-174.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTOpcySoAhycv53Lw1IGijj627FA36hGlS1SY8ri1tKI9MVnqB2Ms6U65KHz-62jy7Lj-ZnUiG6cq0vHQnvzT5pI_6h_AUAYZgSBgmPoXGSPXeNECJTOf4EbPALQttgvk4GMyF2_GeTa1WanLY7Zfuz6kJnMPZC6d0zf6daTAwWeeHzkEDqjxt6oLYre4/w400-h400/Untitled%20design-174.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Bunny Design by </span><a href="http://www.suebowler.com" style="font-family: Poppins;" target="_blank">Sue Bowler</a></b><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Or how about this Bear! The body of this bear is perfect for personalisation! If you would like to learn how to make this adorable design just click <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/baby-bear-air-filled-delivery-design.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, or follow this link: </span><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/baby-bear-air-filled-delivery-design.html"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/baby-bear-air-filled-delivery-design.html</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4_QsaTNpHncjgZcSRdvDCkob0vMSE69GN4b-JWb4RBf5LTtUHmW0vMVg4b8lYkmQr4CHu5d2flQiPWbRim4QletlbthWawv2bpHy5do93yog2lNoEf0lR_8LwDLmLOlXeq-vAf271mNfwL2AKhrxLUrFKU1-ZAu_Ev0S6VEcYWU84CrVlKT0F0foPbI/s1080/Baby%20Bear%20no%20Background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF4_QsaTNpHncjgZcSRdvDCkob0vMSE69GN4b-JWb4RBf5LTtUHmW0vMVg4b8lYkmQr4CHu5d2flQiPWbRim4QletlbthWawv2bpHy5do93yog2lNoEf0lR_8LwDLmLOlXeq-vAf271mNfwL2AKhrxLUrFKU1-ZAu_Ev0S6VEcYWU84CrVlKT0F0foPbI/s320/Baby%20Bear%20no%20Background.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/baby-bear-air-filled-delivery-design.html" target="_blank">Baby Bear Design by Sue Bowler</a></span></b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And finally, If you would like to learn how To create a hot air balloon using a 3' balloon covered with 5" balloons like the one shown below, follow the instructions provided by Eve Antonello, CBA in the video below. This technique is perfect for organic hot air balloons as well! Simply size the 5” balloons randomly to achieve the organic look.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXpIVbcjc2mSWkiTRETYN2XrJWw5A1r2LNs48-RyE2nLmLnOklLoTLsNJOweLrmJWdwlEQ36iQ926wdSdpuIENRU10Kb36lG6_Q8-hr_R09dlSMN92PsCpsBDKKIUdbBsicN-nlsoETPAuRj7n-6x8-SnCvCDniIDMlkOojsbCsb3NG3kWTy0vEIUhNg/s2800/Images_2019_1_babyshower_di_2.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQXpIVbcjc2mSWkiTRETYN2XrJWw5A1r2LNs48-RyE2nLmLnOklLoTLsNJOweLrmJWdwlEQ36iQ926wdSdpuIENRU10Kb36lG6_Q8-hr_R09dlSMN92PsCpsBDKKIUdbBsicN-nlsoETPAuRj7n-6x8-SnCvCDniIDMlkOojsbCsb3NG3kWTy0vEIUhNg/w286-h400/Images_2019_1_babyshower_di_2.jpg" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Hot Air Balloon by Eve Antonello</b></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div></div><br /></div>
<iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/jv-ReBfE0jk" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Did you know? More babies are born in July, August and September, so this is a great time of year to be promoting baby designs and decor.</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If creating social media assets is not your strong point, there are some fantastic prepared tiles available for you to use... and they are FREE! To view these click <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank">HERE</a> or follow this link: </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/">https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few examples of some of the assets available for download, some are photos whilst others are tiles that can be personalised with your own message or company details using Canva or anything similar!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14jkx9WDZFQ2k2ifOtpiCirxPjUZSLhFynp0PWROBJ4ko6NkUwrbgzR7WzeVo6oKtn9TiWUEob17V0z0Xu28T-T3LCxX5anBz-SwhCoV1MQr4TIF8pK_VtpGrtK8rdoy28gf3lSLA_foDgPxLdG-TePWQZ-CG4XIwAtAQ8re0z7hElED2XteH4BtpgxE/s960/49490_LS.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="960" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg14jkx9WDZFQ2k2ifOtpiCirxPjUZSLhFynp0PWROBJ4ko6NkUwrbgzR7WzeVo6oKtn9TiWUEob17V0z0Xu28T-T3LCxX5anBz-SwhCoV1MQr4TIF8pK_VtpGrtK8rdoy28gf3lSLA_foDgPxLdG-TePWQZ-CG4XIwAtAQ8re0z7hElED2XteH4BtpgxE/s320/49490_LS.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFVHMyqrO8GmrkZUHnqdn6oQK4gc28W3p_dkru8bfuhzThFVM3ugnfaqtoEmasZJaWojx8XHt2KMY9RsuoZajKDjVt92WMYlBFABMvhObN-_dhH7jQ7qlN3RB55HYq4tMpVFMMdioLFLsMtZzNRLGxQSDoHBIB-nwYfmytzsXOHT_brJzaeNb81VazVA/s2800/Images_2019_1_babyshower_di_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzFVHMyqrO8GmrkZUHnqdn6oQK4gc28W3p_dkru8bfuhzThFVM3ugnfaqtoEmasZJaWojx8XHt2KMY9RsuoZajKDjVt92WMYlBFABMvhObN-_dhH7jQ7qlN3RB55HYq4tMpVFMMdioLFLsMtZzNRLGxQSDoHBIB-nwYfmytzsXOHT_brJzaeNb81VazVA/s320/Images_2019_1_babyshower_di_2.jpg" width="229" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB566BKUjwUaszVEqZwgql4uWQhh72lo-CUSYXc3_0pvPEN75L5ndJ5rQ8dlXyk-Twid2VJ-8_q1vQwx5N6cfakGpuFUNSSYkD8d3DUzrvVRttsyAJQFOGM6pPpc-Q7LyeBgr_GFxeP4Dx4LBD9pPRRZPCoQd07Zwpr1rez0FetMMcyUmj-rixac-ngSs/s2083/26568_Baby_Blank.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2083" data-original-width="2083" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhB566BKUjwUaszVEqZwgql4uWQhh72lo-CUSYXc3_0pvPEN75L5ndJ5rQ8dlXyk-Twid2VJ-8_q1vQwx5N6cfakGpuFUNSSYkD8d3DUzrvVRttsyAJQFOGM6pPpc-Q7LyeBgr_GFxeP4Dx4LBD9pPRRZPCoQd07Zwpr1rez0FetMMcyUmj-rixac-ngSs/s320/26568_Baby_Blank.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Thank you for reading this post! I hope that it has given you a little inspiration?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me<a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank"> @suebowler</a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"> </div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><br /><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-70977750406683585572023-06-25T07:59:00.001-07:002023-06-25T07:59:38.438-07:00Extra Special Birthday featuring a Daisy-themed Eight-Number Balloon Frame!<p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6Ui9LL324UTnVhHhKXA78lCgSB8bt3ek-EhCodAP8qjHZgrbzuhgAH6N0q4bH34JIkF7IBHtE4_DTcl-fU7TRhITXoO15NZzsI1Rzjk28Q1iTfXGa1VqdIdN0V2DRjs8kfXACLsO0fSAZ9kkI6ZHRQ_R2ZewxKLNt5P7A9rtMue5IXUbE2er36PrF_s/s3417/IMG_1064.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3417" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm6Ui9LL324UTnVhHhKXA78lCgSB8bt3ek-EhCodAP8qjHZgrbzuhgAH6N0q4bH34JIkF7IBHtE4_DTcl-fU7TRhITXoO15NZzsI1Rzjk28Q1iTfXGa1VqdIdN0V2DRjs8kfXACLsO0fSAZ9kkI6ZHRQ_R2ZewxKLNt5P7A9rtMue5IXUbE2er36PrF_s/w354-h400/IMG_1064.jpeg" width="354" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Who doesn't love to create special moments for their children and grandchildren?</span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">During the pandemic, I started a tradition to create something special for my granddaughter, Alexa, each year. Despite the challenges, I was determined to make her feel loved and appreciated on her special day. For her fifth birthday, we couldn't gather indoors as a group, but we made the best of it by celebrating outside. I created a beautiful framed number "Five" which became one of my most popular posts ever! The following year, on her sixth birthday, I crafted a stunning mosaic fish for her and added a large number Six to a pedestal that I designed. Unfortunately, we were away for her seventh birthday, but this year, I have put together a wonderful number "Eight" to commemorate her special day. So the tradition continues, and now I now have another new baby granddaughter to create for. Watch this space for something special for her first birthday in November! </span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4M-GQUtNK7wTfJU78iQxjEHftcWLBOvikJ_rRqc6yDZdcg5CxzpAmmjPQ_sjsL08OT6gt6NY7prnPZo5GGxfjxWSZ56ZEN9I56G7lDXLhTBJlg7km4jHB7SxhhKC2oA4iYbmJq9aaFSB5prpEE9cALDgfA3QyUceaXxB0yBX2KvryLopYRMd_j0Y/s3463/FBD2398E-FE44-4259-8386-B7591DC7BDEE.JPEG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3463" data-original-width="3463" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ4M-GQUtNK7wTfJU78iQxjEHftcWLBOvikJ_rRqc6yDZdcg5CxzpAmmjPQ_sjsL08OT6gt6NY7prnPZo5GGxfjxWSZ56ZEN9I56G7lDXLhTBJlg7km4jHB7SxhhKC2oA4iYbmJq9aaFSB5prpEE9cALDgfA3QyUceaXxB0yBX2KvryLopYRMd_j0Y/s320/FBD2398E-FE44-4259-8386-B7591DC7BDEE.JPEG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TWlji3U29QWiYUuFNzELRY5ig5RHHTxX-tXjMyh2fiVg6s2kxiWWvfZtl4V_AeMNEagLEeuTlOr_OjsgwR4f4alEM1IcuRbSQYz-RikiX4lR83JJ3AloDlC675_IDLr_gnIN7rjlpbm-Lf2z9EdX0dZlZwNexDUvd40fQ04VtuA0IVGGieBAOClT/s2048/IMG_5565.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1TWlji3U29QWiYUuFNzELRY5ig5RHHTxX-tXjMyh2fiVg6s2kxiWWvfZtl4V_AeMNEagLEeuTlOr_OjsgwR4f4alEM1IcuRbSQYz-RikiX4lR83JJ3AloDlC675_IDLr_gnIN7rjlpbm-Lf2z9EdX0dZlZwNexDUvd40fQ04VtuA0IVGGieBAOClT/s320/IMG_5565.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="font-family: Poppins;">The number eight frame was a pre-made frame that I bought from a UK wholesaler - <a href="https://balancebest.co.uk" target="_blank">Balancebest</a>. I would normally make my own frame, but honestly, the frame was so reasonably priced it wasn't really worth the effort of making my own! </span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Deciding which colours to use this year was my first challenge. My previous two birthday designs were bright and colourful, which always looked great in our garden. This year I decided to base my design around one of the new Qualatex® Microfoil™ balloons - Birthday Retro Daisies.</span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq1MQczkfwMFrXbzGRW66wJv7HwWG101hz2AKP11J4pqyypTmXBmNybrXintc9hOpU2rLovt1mnO3NZ-ar11hPZxSMGPslsvrcvAztu8TeUR4cW6ZdycThSkFUTffqvgCX5c5Nho9fiYwKvbF8_VSvSpzvkEzmzzP_arvxlVV7XPADvFzAtP39UyxBTk/s1018/26554_26563B.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1007" data-original-width="1018" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyq1MQczkfwMFrXbzGRW66wJv7HwWG101hz2AKP11J4pqyypTmXBmNybrXintc9hOpU2rLovt1mnO3NZ-ar11hPZxSMGPslsvrcvAztu8TeUR4cW6ZdycThSkFUTffqvgCX5c5Nho9fiYwKvbF8_VSvSpzvkEzmzzP_arvxlVV7XPADvFzAtP39UyxBTk/s320/26554_26563B.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h2 class="subhead" style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro-condensed, "Arial Condensed", myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 1.4rem; line-height: 1.2; margin: 0px 0px 0.5rem; padding: 0px; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Birthday Retro Daisies</h2><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><ul style="box-sizing: inherit; font-family: myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.75; list-style-position: outside; list-style-type: square; margin: 0px 0px 1em 1.25rem; padding: 0px; text-align: start; transition: opacity 0.1s;"><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Size and shape: 18" Round</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Package item #: 26563</li><li style="box-sizing: inherit; font-size: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; transition: opacity 0.1s;">Flat item #: 26554</li></ul></td></tr></tbody></table><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Using this balloon enabled me to pick out all the accent colours: Caribbean Blue, Yellow, Rose and Spring Lilac, would all be perfect for my design! </span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you would like to see how I created the number design view the video below.</span></p>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you would like to learn how I created the Number Five frame design, click <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> or visit<a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html" target="_blank"> </a></span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html" target="_blank">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2020/06/how-to-make-styled-framed-number-and.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzC1nhytccoBEJB92lz2H8DEo0BS30TDzI9BzCn0_mFiGnr9ObfmuKVgsTvuto5Gn8Ol-ISU11WS5A0PglMCR115T-OB4jxRf9K1vfsvDTOzCAEdMX2lYM0xnQKX6vWaTST-WCGhQyA5j5GwN2J6OzGSQN2sWIYYNDH7FoMr1zaFOUn8t28NlDTocnp5c/s1125/A291AFE7-25C6-4E89-90B6-FEC44449FCBF.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1125" data-original-width="1125" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzC1nhytccoBEJB92lz2H8DEo0BS30TDzI9BzCn0_mFiGnr9ObfmuKVgsTvuto5Gn8Ol-ISU11WS5A0PglMCR115T-OB4jxRf9K1vfsvDTOzCAEdMX2lYM0xnQKX6vWaTST-WCGhQyA5j5GwN2J6OzGSQN2sWIYYNDH7FoMr1zaFOUn8t28NlDTocnp5c/s320/A291AFE7-25C6-4E89-90B6-FEC44449FCBF.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And finally, if you would like to read my post: </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-family: Poppins;">The Rainbow Fish inspired 6th Birthday Celebration click <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-rainbow-fish-inspired-6th-birthday.html" target="_blank">HERE</a> or visit </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-rainbow-fish-inspired-6th-birthday.html">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/06/the-rainbow-fish-inspired-6th-birthday.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37hlLs1goqWCoilci9m_txOTeCfaptOJFpNqDApQIQ0AMk7mP1tA-GmaKCIdIev8Xx4pcU7c_2vdoU_DH5A5BnCsJWGLHoMDzYTVDW-WjMrMLMjXtUTs7JBvzlBJW5yVyXcZVSVTpYr6SnuHB_1JHnEbFBdk2TKIQMoO3fMW8jXOhAmOMEp1dF3sDbJM/s2000/Rainbow%20Fish%20with%20Bubbles.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh37hlLs1goqWCoilci9m_txOTeCfaptOJFpNqDApQIQ0AMk7mP1tA-GmaKCIdIev8Xx4pcU7c_2vdoU_DH5A5BnCsJWGLHoMDzYTVDW-WjMrMLMjXtUTs7JBvzlBJW5yVyXcZVSVTpYr6SnuHB_1JHnEbFBdk2TKIQMoO3fMW8jXOhAmOMEp1dF3sDbJM/s320/Rainbow%20Fish%20with%20Bubbles.png" width="226" /></a></div><br /><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The question is, what will I make for Alexa's Ninth Birthday... the pressure is on! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me<a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-12907044966202158532023-06-20T02:14:00.000-07:002023-06-20T02:14:01.418-07:00Use CANVA to Personalise Balloons with Silhouette Cameo<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Like many of you, I use a Silhouette Cameo to personalise my balloons. However, I often find it challenging to come up with creative designs using the Cameo software, so, I decided to use CANVA instead. I find it more user-friendly, and I already use it for other design projects, so why not for my balloons too!</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GiqmcJjiG67-XlWJj73EiAedP5GOe8DiAUhMK88_1yvQQax6a0ezigaYHONVl6JcWnKNgLV86UCBcdeMzUr1Fne7VVS690yuYpaCeWMcgGpQ50wZFrUVOydy_CTPqK4azdx1lxN7svLKj8FNvmyMfUZiyJhSRkZb7bM5kqd-DfsPI85A4X6xv75s/s1080/Alexa%208th%20Birthday%20Balloon.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4GiqmcJjiG67-XlWJj73EiAedP5GOe8DiAUhMK88_1yvQQax6a0ezigaYHONVl6JcWnKNgLV86UCBcdeMzUr1Fne7VVS690yuYpaCeWMcgGpQ50wZFrUVOydy_CTPqK4azdx1lxN7svLKj8FNvmyMfUZiyJhSRkZb7bM5kqd-DfsPI85A4X6xv75s/w400-h400/Alexa%208th%20Birthday%20Balloon.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I have made a quick S</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">tep-by-Step video to show you how simple this is to do. It was a bit of a life changer for me, as it makes creative personalisation so much quicker and easier! </span><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few extra bits of information that may not be clear from the video.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1. I use the Instagram Square tile for my designs. By using a square, you can contain your design within a printable space.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2. I usually resize my design once I have added it to my Cameo software to approximately an 8" square, as I've found that this is perfect size for an 18" foil balloon.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">3. I used two different fonts for my design: "<b>Porcelain" </b>for the script and "<b>Anton"</b> for the number.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">4. The font size</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> is approximately 180.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">5. I cut out additional daisies in various sizes in white to add to my design.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">6. Keep your design templates in a quick access folder in CANVA so that you can easily create new versions by simply changing the name and age!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">7. I always add my vinyl when the balloon is flat and not inflated! I find it so much easier with great results every time! </span></p><p><br /></p>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is a copy of the design that I created on CANVA.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0muibu3avh_VxP-TP7r868Wg4aaD7H3ROfkIc1zjF1Sj6eX-rAsJt7y-jIJ8h7gWK1yttvsuIDBZLS49TGgDecNd5ul7TOCBmymUnVgmJTzsbafBnYAlYGwyb6gTRP7VxhldXNi8BHJsDC0wHfn6dE8ge6gy_x8AfA3QMc4d90cArU-_8mcoXTZ5y/s1080/Add%20a%20heading-23.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0muibu3avh_VxP-TP7r868Wg4aaD7H3ROfkIc1zjF1Sj6eX-rAsJt7y-jIJ8h7gWK1yttvsuIDBZLS49TGgDecNd5ul7TOCBmymUnVgmJTzsbafBnYAlYGwyb6gTRP7VxhldXNi8BHJsDC0wHfn6dE8ge6gy_x8AfA3QMc4d90cArU-_8mcoXTZ5y/w400-h400/Add%20a%20heading-23.png" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I hope that this helps some of you when it comes to designing your personalised balloons! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-70429970658777361002023-06-12T01:43:00.000-07:002023-06-12T01:43:12.193-07:00Add Some Glamour to Your Next Event with Confetti-Filled Deco Bubbles<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Give your clients something fresh with these sparkly <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/products/?search=deco+bubbles" target="_blank">Qualatex Deco Bubbles</a>. These confetti-filled bubbles are the perfect addition to any glitzy and glamorous event! </span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="font-family: "YAD0va8bafo 0", _fb_, auto; line-height: 22px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9Tj6BnAKe8ngxhB5K5tlqT_ugf85v5pLhkcWHJIkhef9tYp7eh8D0e-L1cLmw1L4b8YZwp_MSQRSgIVPVjz4ktcjKSWki8HAfd0XkZuDeQ7Bm4jPBhsU6PofGraJtNJXCZA2FoylnHFyqTMgeGKYGqJ1EKoFSnre4lQPtP4A3nPIDywv3l3fnQyz/s2160/0DFFF2F0-9F93-4D5D-BA36-E01B11826411.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2160" data-original-width="2160" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt9Tj6BnAKe8ngxhB5K5tlqT_ugf85v5pLhkcWHJIkhef9tYp7eh8D0e-L1cLmw1L4b8YZwp_MSQRSgIVPVjz4ktcjKSWki8HAfd0XkZuDeQ7Bm4jPBhsU6PofGraJtNJXCZA2FoylnHFyqTMgeGKYGqJ1EKoFSnre4lQPtP4A3nPIDywv3l3fnQyz/w400-h400/0DFFF2F0-9F93-4D5D-BA36-E01B11826411.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="font-family: Poppins;">I really enjoy adding these gorgeous confetti-filled Bubbles to my designs! The design above was created for a corporate event, and the client absolutely loved them! Standing over two meters tall, these Sculptured Columns were the star of the show and so much fun to design and make! I used the 20" and 24" Deco Bubbles in the centre of the design, and the top balloon was a 3' Qualatex Diamond Clear latex balloon.</span><p></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none" style="font-family: Poppins;">To learn how to create the confetti-filled Bubble, watch the video tutorial!</span></p><p class="_04xlpA align-center para-style-body direction-ltr" style="font-family: "YAD0va8bafo 0", _fb_, auto; line-height: 22px;"><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><br /></span></p>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Material List</b></span></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/products/?search=deco+bubbles" target="_blank">Qualatex Deco Bubble</a> 20" or 24"</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Metallic Confetti - I prefer 6mm x 6mm square cut (click <a href="https://www.sfxsupplies.co.uk/collections/metallic-confetti/products/metallic-confetti-raindrops" target="_blank">HERE</a> to see my UK supplier)</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Plastic Funnel</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://www.hi-float.com" target="_blank">Hi-Float</a></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Chopstick or similar</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">260Q balloon to tie off the Bubble </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Pump</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are more examples of confetti-filled Deco Bubbles:</span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWn7Jsb6OIm8OQ7Mr6NQnRY8CJDN4Ngn9T0s0xW7l2jocpC24nuvCXbVMInc-Wy1jL5xJnSAGXCPpHMWa4s3RIJWKaqvCaCq4mk-lfINc7loWhBRKPuXAj8SPhrzauQ89QHbPxxME2a7-7tmFxdMKVQWFWrefod8F2QpyWQESNAvZ6FhuvoeYNxv7b/w300-h400/IMG_1823.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">It is clear from the photographs above that these fantastic balloons can be utilised in so many ways and for all kinds of themed events. Who doesn't love a touch of sparkle?</span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><b>Happy ballooning! </b></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="WdYUQQ text-decoration-none text-strikethrough-none"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-4215710923474284512023-05-26T03:50:00.001-07:002023-07-13T07:29:12.588-07:00 Tips on how to make your Social Media Posts Engaging and Memorable<p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Tips for Creating Engaging Social Media Posts</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Roboto; font-size: large;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">The first thing I always recommend when aiming for more engagement on Social Media is aiming to regularly post on Facebook and Instagram. However, to make your posts memorable and engaging, you must take a unique approach. Nowadays, people tend to keep scrolling and only engage with posts that catch their attention. So, how can you make sure that your potential customers stop, look, and follow your posts? Here are some helpful tips to consider:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Use eye-catching visuals:</b> Incorporate high-quality images, videos, or graphics that grab attention and make your posts visually appealing. Visual content tends to attract more engagement than text-only posts.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"></span></span></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">These are my top three posts according to the number of <b>impressions</b> and <b>the </b><b>reach</b> they have achieved over the past two years. All three posts have something in common; they don't just feature balloons, but also include a "human element".</span></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Having a human element in an Instagram post adds a sense of relatability and authenticity, which can make the post more appealing to viewers. Here are a few reasons why:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Emotional connection</b>: Seeing a person in a post allows viewers to connect on an emotional level. It evokes feelings of empathy, relatability, and familiarity. Humans are naturally drawn to other human faces and expressions, so including a person in your post can help establish a deeper connection with your audience.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Authenticity and trust:</b> Incorporating a human element in your post can make it feel more genuine and authentic. It humanises your brand or message, showing that there are real people behind it. This transparency can help build trust with your audience and make them more receptive to your content.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Storytelling:</b> Humans are natural storytellers, and featuring people in your posts allows you to tell stories visually. Whether it is showcasing a behind-the-scenes moment, sharing a customer's experience, or highlighting your team members, storytelling through a human element can be compelling and engaging.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Relatability and social proof:</b> When people see others like themselves using or benefiting from a product or service, it creates a sense of relatability and social proof. It can help potential customers envision themselves in that situation and increase their trust in your brand.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Increased engagement:</b> Posts with human faces often attract more attention and engagement. Studies have shown that photos with faces tend to receive more likes, comments, and shares compared to those without. Including a human element can capture viewers' attention as they naturally gravitate towards human faces.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">While having a human element in your Instagram posts can be beneficial, it is still essential to ensure that it aligns with your brand and the message you want to convey. It should feel authentic and relevant to your content strategy and target audience. </span></p><p><br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcA6TBliW2p4928nB8o22pkSaCog2tGJYv1e7oSwGsJHkBfhkpn9mMD9mPNT96cKQzYtj6EtQ2cf29ckrG8A6B-DMqvqHtfrdzO5x9ShxmXKgFyIog4RMFg_we4NnUyfY0PIEcjoE-FNY70ReId5dKxw9rGe76NQgiUv8BnAgeefpXSP6IYtDGqyD/s3463/55B0E7E7-3564-44B4-8F12-2FAEEFA2EEDA.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3463" data-original-width="3463" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZcA6TBliW2p4928nB8o22pkSaCog2tGJYv1e7oSwGsJHkBfhkpn9mMD9mPNT96cKQzYtj6EtQ2cf29ckrG8A6B-DMqvqHtfrdzO5x9ShxmXKgFyIog4RMFg_we4NnUyfY0PIEcjoE-FNY70ReId5dKxw9rGe76NQgiUv8BnAgeefpXSP6IYtDGqyD/w400-h400/55B0E7E7-3564-44B4-8F12-2FAEEFA2EEDA.jpeg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This post has achieved:<br />5297 Likes<br />42 Comments<br />2134 Saves<br />207,302 Reach<br />2,246 Profile Visits<br />1,802 Follows</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHvsNHwNeze8odPsiaQYk4aNBCrp4DypM8FG0XNmOODN4h4j0BwLHNZQdg1Xz70QXOsWDa1XGQ-biPbfl5zPvB3X4uXI01Titvvb7i_ckTWOlVpk9rX_GFvUHIQVTAxAdLrlbRkqs-fFS8MrAJ2H3NwlXDoEuogoJJBkEfZ4VHBJa0m-dDx9j8Ydo/s4032/IMG_0758.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaHvsNHwNeze8odPsiaQYk4aNBCrp4DypM8FG0XNmOODN4h4j0BwLHNZQdg1Xz70QXOsWDa1XGQ-biPbfl5zPvB3X4uXI01Titvvb7i_ckTWOlVpk9rX_GFvUHIQVTAxAdLrlbRkqs-fFS8MrAJ2H3NwlXDoEuogoJJBkEfZ4VHBJa0m-dDx9j8Ydo/w300-h400/IMG_0758.png" width="300" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This post has achieved:</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2417 Likes</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">12 Comments</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1180 Saves</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">107,737 Reach</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">3,209 Profile Visits</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1,697 Follows</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaf_Rl5JAwsMvEp8SO5FB89jpiw9xxZsxbUDvm47V5TTG3BXg2Tiy8umftWxkNc2uzhGv5i4dmGYX8MvnQ1WcxgWjtcjse13VPR6NVHNqmwD1TcNDOpW8-qQNqFWxYTys5paKjiERMteLSGyubxdFjXS8wBeRwzP38H7Iy6_Wn2251Z_yVocT0daK/s3357/IMG_8940.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3357" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlaf_Rl5JAwsMvEp8SO5FB89jpiw9xxZsxbUDvm47V5TTG3BXg2Tiy8umftWxkNc2uzhGv5i4dmGYX8MvnQ1WcxgWjtcjse13VPR6NVHNqmwD1TcNDOpW8-qQNqFWxYTys5paKjiERMteLSGyubxdFjXS8wBeRwzP38H7Iy6_Wn2251Z_yVocT0daK/w360-h400/IMG_8940.png" width="360" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This post has achieved:</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1855 Likes</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">11 Comments</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">573 Saves</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">66,842 Reach</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1,747 Profile Visits</span><br style="font-family: Poppins;" /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">964 Follows</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i>If you have an Instagram Business account, you can access Instagram Insights, which provides analytics and data about your posts' performance. Insights will show you metrics such as reach, impressions, engagement rate, and the number of likes, comments, and shares for each post. Use this data to identify your most successful posts.</i></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Write captivating headlines or captions:</b><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"> using concise and attention-grabbing headlines or captions will make people want to click, read, or engage with your post. Use creativity, humour, or curiosity to pique their interest!</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxF05pN4H4NFafHj8cZqxXrKfFIC3AVAVsNmZlqvzzn9VwB9UdgBzvK5IsSBtVVjX7N9D8Qg5XbcWjImc872SA-xAV9JBxCNTHdfYyjfYj3kHUOG3C6rdJm4tcLN-1D9ROLnR6UljW_Ql500YWSxsVAWvyWO03iP83JozbsXMQSOhl90xQnpZUTG2/s1920/As%20a%20small%20business%20owner%20we%20have%20many%20roles,%20Marketing%20is%20just%20one%20of%20many,%20but%20without%20good%20marketing%20our%20businesses%20might%20flounder%20or%20worse%20still,%20fail!-2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCxF05pN4H4NFafHj8cZqxXrKfFIC3AVAVsNmZlqvzzn9VwB9UdgBzvK5IsSBtVVjX7N9D8Qg5XbcWjImc872SA-xAV9JBxCNTHdfYyjfYj3kHUOG3C6rdJm4tcLN-1D9ROLnR6UljW_Ql500YWSxsVAWvyWO03iP83JozbsXMQSOhl90xQnpZUTG2/w360-h640/As%20a%20small%20business%20owner%20we%20have%20many%20roles,%20Marketing%20is%20just%20one%20of%20many,%20but%20without%20good%20marketing%20our%20businesses%20might%20flounder%20or%20worse%20still,%20fail!-2.png" width="360" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><b style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Tell stories: Stories have a powerful impact on engagement</b><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">. Share personal anecdotes, customer success stories, or behind-the-scenes glimpses to captivate your audience and make your posts more relatable.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="870" data-original-width="523" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvbd1HXsEq34e4w-ehKsza9YscBlu8wNIjK-XTf4xQGH66frZo3EhLYIO96Oa7yFnxMMHtDKYD7PsaE4SfqlOInLyd0JMtyG0C-mXL9rsHw-kCwPFSN1brfTysyiaq5UDnfXSpZks29s/s640/Screenshot+2019-07-15+11.52.50.png" width="384" /></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is a great example of a balloon business sharing more than just a photograph of a balloon wall; they go into detail and talk about how big the wall is, about how they love to create new colours and how they think the design will look fabulous in Pink! Their post is colourful, exciting and charming, everything a customer wants to see! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Be authentic and genuine</b>: Show your personality and let your brands authentic voice shine through your posts. Avoid being overly promotional and focus on building genuine connections with your audience. </span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Use engaging visuals that showcase your unique style and personality.</span></p><p><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Here are some great ideas:</span></p><ul><blockquote><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Share your design inspiration and how you incorporate it into your work.</span></li></blockquote><p>I<span style="font-family: Poppins;">f you pre-design your decor either by hand-drawing or by using a design program such as <a href="http://BalloonPro.co">BalloonPro.co</a>, why not show the before and after? </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Below is a balloon wall that I designed for a training course some years ago in Israel. The three images show the wall design, the wall made from balloons and finally a design image showing how the wall could be incorporated with other decorations.</span> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCb3MnotmI34Z8h3UqXLrhlnQphT2n9LTzIP-y4HF3Vu3H5CN3iY5vWo6yUMZRaspIicdlYebLFGvGxgO3a0sL0hb1PkT4y0qPTpBwr91opjldnTTYymnJ2lfvAjzRdoCoFby5Bv88cYM3qBYEghbTcSZwcnS4Zjz_hA2mVfrUJs-AypzG0zOZTtTh/s1679/Duplet%20Square%20Pack%202019-07-16%201541.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1224" data-original-width="1679" height="291" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCb3MnotmI34Z8h3UqXLrhlnQphT2n9LTzIP-y4HF3Vu3H5CN3iY5vWo6yUMZRaspIicdlYebLFGvGxgO3a0sL0hb1PkT4y0qPTpBwr91opjldnTTYymnJ2lfvAjzRdoCoFby5Bv88cYM3qBYEghbTcSZwcnS4Zjz_hA2mVfrUJs-AypzG0zOZTtTh/w400-h291/Duplet%20Square%20Pack%202019-07-16%201541.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y6V5Mu7HRZQMGbAtt8XIvf7cVVdS4rhKGhbZEJcZSPRoeOnBfzIgPPi3HyKBhkLStpRVmmThVBXCkpFRli4cVXh46XMwufMa7d8LIiEGCmBnzA5UQA9Ixw78PDtTJ6cRK_pCjVvnQADULJjC9WKQu0VMLyNQTikpYVHk0rDtekl2nBPQmTD69YFz/s1408/49897883_2010166362400278_2995642846037409792_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1408" height="272" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2Y6V5Mu7HRZQMGbAtt8XIvf7cVVdS4rhKGhbZEJcZSPRoeOnBfzIgPPi3HyKBhkLStpRVmmThVBXCkpFRli4cVXh46XMwufMa7d8LIiEGCmBnzA5UQA9Ixw78PDtTJ6cRK_pCjVvnQADULJjC9WKQu0VMLyNQTikpYVHk0rDtekl2nBPQmTD69YFz/w400-h272/49897883_2010166362400278_2995642846037409792_o.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRqoPK1KvxJ0uD87CwrwtybaQQE56WAj8SyBcUwfGt0pZXI2KRVGwI1X9t2SDpQx2dpFZg3Z2CdKSVffxDFXNUPAIo_zd9dxrSzGmNA_JMFcXOcO6hWluIFLbbly3CL0nBrlTwgR0oliyzScPqWIst1flx0HkaGcapd2zxeW4g3jJqKt-NDZoUpua/s1754/Clown%20Wall%20with%20added%20decor.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="color: black;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1239" data-original-width="1754" height="452" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfRqoPK1KvxJ0uD87CwrwtybaQQE56WAj8SyBcUwfGt0pZXI2KRVGwI1X9t2SDpQx2dpFZg3Z2CdKSVffxDFXNUPAIo_zd9dxrSzGmNA_JMFcXOcO6hWluIFLbbly3CL0nBrlTwgR0oliyzScPqWIst1flx0HkaGcapd2zxeW4g3jJqKt-NDZoUpua/w640-h452/Clown%20Wall%20with%20added%20decor.jpg" width="640" /></span></a></div><p></p><blockquote><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Don't be afraid to share your mistakes or failures, as they can be valuable learning experiences or relatable moments for others.</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Show your appreciation for your audience and the support they give you.</span> </li></blockquote><blockquote><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Use language that is authentic and easy to understand, and avoid jargon or technical terms that may alienate your audience.</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Be consistent in your messaging and tone across all of your design content.</span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;">Remember to have fun and enjoy the creative process, as passion and enthusiasm can be contagious.</span></li></blockquote></ul><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Encourage interaction: Pose questions, ask for opinions, or invite people to share their experiences in the comments. Encourage your audience to engage with your posts and create a sense of community.<br /></span><br /><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Use hashtags strategically:</span></b><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68); font-family: Poppins;"> Research relevant and trending hashtags and incorporate them into your posts. This can help increase the discoverability of your content and attract a broader audience.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Provide valuable content:</b> Share informative, educational, or entertaining content that your audience will find valuable. Offer tips, tutorials, industry insights, or exclusive deals to establish yourself as a trusted resource.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Utilise storytelling formats:</b> Experiment with formats like Instagram Stories, Facebook Live, or TikTok to deliver content in a more interactive and engaging manner. These formats allow for behind-the-scenes glimpses, Q&A sessions, or interactive polls.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Be consistent and frequent</b>: Regularly posting fresh and engaging content keeps your audience interested and coming back for more. Find a posting schedule that works for you and consistently deliver valuable content.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);"><b>Analyse and learn from your data:</b> Monitor your social media analytics to understand what type of content resonates with your audience. Pay attention to metrics like engagement rate, reach, and click-through rate to optimise your future posts.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(68, 68, 68);">Remember, creating engaging and memorable social media posts requires experimentation and adaptation. Continuously monitor and analyse your results, listen to your audience, and refine your content strategy accordingly.</span></span></p><div dir="ltr" trbidi="on"><div><span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Personally, I know that this information will really benefit my own social media posts. When I look at my Instagram posts, I can see that with a little bit more thought and a few more words, I can transform my posts into something that my potential and current followers want to see.</span></span><br /><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif">Happy Ballooning!</span></span><br /><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif"><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #444444;"><br /></span><span face=""trebuchet ms" , sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: x-large;">Sue</span></span><br /><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com/">www.suebowler.com</a></span><br /><span face="Trebuchet MS, sans-serif" style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/">#suebowler</a></span></span><br /></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-73831853575416048502023-05-19T01:39:00.000-07:002023-05-19T01:39:05.402-07:00Creative Father's Day Ballooning Ideas!<p><span class="WdYUQQ"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">With Father's Day just around the corner, it's the ideal opportunity for us to cater to this market and assist our customers in finding the ideal gift. Below are some fantastic ballooning ideas to consider!</span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhf7AueCTyJPhetmzIRsOWaB03tqqgNOdNtCf8e6DVXcc5stKxPmLKmZG0HqeBaxdo5ZIE8ygnd0hoy6QXkRBv8SHg9CrBzsUljIYKBrP8xxXq2-MrlPt9akCfZyqGeRLOFEp4B0jW5nuqu9Z8KHPNCJS3HW77O9UnzAlx08N_8WaJv7eWukGYkkZs/s2800/HH_EverythingDad_Eve_B.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhf7AueCTyJPhetmzIRsOWaB03tqqgNOdNtCf8e6DVXcc5stKxPmLKmZG0HqeBaxdo5ZIE8ygnd0hoy6QXkRBv8SHg9CrBzsUljIYKBrP8xxXq2-MrlPt9akCfZyqGeRLOFEp4B0jW5nuqu9Z8KHPNCJS3HW77O9UnzAlx08N_8WaJv7eWukGYkkZs/s320/HH_EverythingDad_Eve_B.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Father's Day Balloon Bouquets: Create unique balloon bouquets specifically designed for Father's Day. Use balloons in masculine colours, such as blues, greens, or metallic shades, and add themed balloons like "Happy Father's Day" or ones shaped like tools, sports equipment, or hobbies your customers' fathers enjoy.</span><br /><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Balloon Decor and Delivery: Provide balloon decor services for Father's Day celebrations. This can include balloon arches, columns, centerpieces, or balloon walls customised to fit the event's theme. Offer delivery and setup options to make it convenient for customers to have the decorations in place.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Personalisation remains a top trend</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtws1IbyvHC68YqRYnIeV5IgnPkvFAlAUOWFMzGEhImpO11Sxj5iHqbPnRFFa05_YibL6y6b8OnHCEcAD6TpHuOJi6o_GkJTvoqhRR8F1YqagmtV8i2zcmevovgBeaVhOVvhD0DhVgzPc/s2048/HH_PandaPapa_Cam.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtws1IbyvHC68YqRYnIeV5IgnPkvFAlAUOWFMzGEhImpO11Sxj5iHqbPnRFFa05_YibL6y6b8OnHCEcAD6TpHuOJi6o_GkJTvoqhRR8F1YqagmtV8i2zcmevovgBeaVhOVvhD0DhVgzPc/w286-h400/HH_PandaPapa_Cam.png" width="286" /></a></div></span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-size: 16px; white-space: pre-wrap;">Personalised Balloons: Offer personalised balloons with custom messages. Customers can have their father's name or a heartfelt message printed on the balloons. </span><br style="font-family: -webkit-standard;" /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Qualatex Deco Bubbles are perfect for personalisation, especially when using a die-cutting machine such as the Silhouette Cameo. </span></div><div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I absolutely love this design by Cam Woody, CBA, of Pioneer Balloon Company in Wichita, KS, USA. What could be more appealing than giving this to a Daddy for his first Father's Day! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Don't forget, Qualatex has prepared some great ready-made social media posts that you can freely download - click <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for a direct link or visit </span><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8oSB65TTk9bo4uLzb7a1KfZu6YA-XWIdZFubY9lEA3I3SVD8PLWEC_YcriY-_JwSwYawWJDMByCOCz6de5-2C5GNOMGYc-9B5fnkgApDFnyQuhUlxSiC3Lv5EMnrCKcciQGlrX0H71U/s1042/87946_social_EN.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhV8oSB65TTk9bo4uLzb7a1KfZu6YA-XWIdZFubY9lEA3I3SVD8PLWEC_YcriY-_JwSwYawWJDMByCOCz6de5-2C5GNOMGYc-9B5fnkgApDFnyQuhUlxSiC3Lv5EMnrCKcciQGlrX0H71U/s320/87946_social_EN.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WniC_RyDTENwn5qOAr2xKeFZgFVpyIgSmmaCycmUel8KQfOv12U50t_P3kJQVLk5B_uvk5EFSGKQhMrdT3Gx8m2Ipu4d7Y2kA10-DJHn2NXz3kamDYys3QWrFgtVaEuUgRnEtnQpo1YGdJfr1jQrjqjJbUajcB4Fdghrd8M9NAKdcGaya9HyieQ9/s1042/98465_social_EN.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_WniC_RyDTENwn5qOAr2xKeFZgFVpyIgSmmaCycmUel8KQfOv12U50t_P3kJQVLk5B_uvk5EFSGKQhMrdT3Gx8m2Ipu4d7Y2kA10-DJHn2NXz3kamDYys3QWrFgtVaEuUgRnEtnQpo1YGdJfr1jQrjqjJbUajcB4Fdghrd8M9NAKdcGaya9HyieQ9/s320/98465_social_EN.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Microfoil balloons can be personalised too! How about taking this 'Adorable Astronaut' Qualatex balloon and adding a special 'cosmic' Father's Day message! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2DWZhfA1mT5uGWqv0HBRg4MPyEWbbpJYSKe5bdqwSfawIHDUK3wEyrR0jeSTL1xAIKKo4zPjyejkA0oiZQvaleP5pEkw79iWcRKLRUU94m3_qJmClHY1D5FQ0q5RzA6MA643eJYfxxc/s1080/Add+a+heading-11.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW2DWZhfA1mT5uGWqv0HBRg4MPyEWbbpJYSKe5bdqwSfawIHDUK3wEyrR0jeSTL1xAIKKo4zPjyejkA0oiZQvaleP5pEkw79iWcRKLRUU94m3_qJmClHY1D5FQ0q5RzA6MA643eJYfxxc/s320/Add+a+heading-11.png" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">37" 'Adorable Astronaut' <br />#87966</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Cheers to Dad on his Special Day!</span></b></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwc0o4DY_guNk6x_dVhwiLS93jx7G-hnfMJhBfkzKR48cN0Rmq6ZWKSdD43MRRbdH5piBz4Os-ywnY9bC1tPJ-CEeKw6UqdUYKykNkMm9CV9s2sxqe90wAkHKIi1WDzVcbnl50_QmcskA/s2048/HH_CheersDad_Eve.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1463" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwc0o4DY_guNk6x_dVhwiLS93jx7G-hnfMJhBfkzKR48cN0Rmq6ZWKSdD43MRRbdH5piBz4Os-ywnY9bC1tPJ-CEeKw6UqdUYKykNkMm9CV9s2sxqe90wAkHKIi1WDzVcbnl50_QmcskA/w286-h400/HH_CheersDad_Eve.png" width="286" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />Design by Eve Antonello, CBA, of Pioneer Balloon Company.<br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Gift Packages: Create Father's Day gift packages that include balloons along with other items. For example, you could offer a package that includes a balloon bouquet, a personalised card, and a small gift like a mug, or a grooming kit. Provide different package options to cater to varying preferences and budgets. Remember that you cannot sell alcohol in certain countries without a licence.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Workshop or DIY Kits: Organise balloon workshops or offer DIY balloon kits for customers who want to create their own Father's Day decorations. Provide instructions, materials, and tools needed to make balloon arrangements, allowing customers to unleash their creativity while celebrating their fathers.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyFTW8bkRqqSoIkAgYAHeOIjelOjtTvptYVOZWc12Pw_W3dGpjOkF95PMX3cxOlY9Iqwt5ez5DpPiOes6dSku9OjSRIMAzcxyrC8koejVkMcjoOBJjE05YEzHHn8ajaiistmHPDNtG3Qs/s2048/pg113b_QED_US.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><br /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Message ideas!</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Choosing the perfect message to illustrate on a balloon is never easy, so here are a few examples that should hopefully help! </span></p><p class="poem-left" style="box-sizing: border-box; line-height: 1.8125rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 3.75rem; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: left; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"></p><b><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">To the world’s best Dad, happy Father’s day!</span></span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqE39sO0FwO2acJeFb4S36i0fzisQ1ZieJ3wJk5WcOUCu5ilPKeMr4OlVqlZvJQ5ResCSxpGNFb6DTMesgmXhC_XECvWvxfdJ3zCp77PjuYmXxm0JhrKacelrctMNlfg-MiQLdp9xsZQJepXvh949bpKEDNuvVeJDqAoWkMPvisvRfYe93KTgIeBu/s1080/To%20the%20world%E2%80%99s%20best%20Dad.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvqE39sO0FwO2acJeFb4S36i0fzisQ1ZieJ3wJk5WcOUCu5ilPKeMr4OlVqlZvJQ5ResCSxpGNFb6DTMesgmXhC_XECvWvxfdJ3zCp77PjuYmXxm0JhrKacelrctMNlfg-MiQLdp9xsZQJepXvh949bpKEDNuvVeJDqAoWkMPvisvRfYe93KTgIeBu/s320/To%20the%20world%E2%80%99s%20best%20Dad.png" width="320" /></a></span></span><br /><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(11, 83, 148);"><br /></span></span><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Thanks Dad for everything you do for us.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Happy Father’s day to the coolest Dad ever!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Happy Father’s day to my wonderful Daddy. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Thanks for always being there for us/me</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Out of all the dads in the world I think we got the best one! </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Happy Father’s day to my superhero Dad!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Sending you all my love and I wish I could be there to give you a big bear hug. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">I am so lucky to have you as my dad. </span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Thanks for being so wonderful!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">You truly are the best Daddy! Happy Father’s day.</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Thanks for being the coolest dad on the block! Happy Father’s day!</span></span><br /><span style="font-size: 18px;"><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;">Happy Father’s Day to the greatest Dad in the whole world!</span></span><br /></b><p></p><p class="poem-left" style="box-sizing: border-box; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8125rem; margin: 0px 0px 1.25rem 3.75rem; padding: 0px; position: relative; text-align: center; text-rendering: optimizelegibility;"><b><span style="color: #0b5394; font-family: Raleway;"></span></b></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you would like to learn how to re-create some of the designs featured in this post, check out these fabulous video tutorials by Cam Woody and Eve Antonello! </span></div><p></p></div></div></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="429" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FQualatexMrQ%2Fvideos%2F2964820186944223%2F&show_text=true&width=560&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="560"></iframe></span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><iframe allow="autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="true" frameborder="0" height="314" scrolling="no" src="https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?height=314&href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FQualatexMrQ%2Fvideos%2F1151742948523497%2F&show_text=false&width=560&t=0" style="border: none; overflow: hidden;" width="560"></iframe></span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Once you have decided which designs you are going to offer for Father's Day, it is time to start promoting them on your social media channels. Remember that using the right hashtags is the key to success of your campaign! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">#fathersday #fathersdaygifts #dad #happyfathersday #love #father #family #mothersday #fathersdaygiftideas #daddy #gift #giftideas #birthday #fathers #fathersdaygift #gifts #handmade #diadelpadre #fatherandson #dadlife #shoplocal #fatherhood #papa #instagood #anniversary #giftsforhim #dads #smallbusiness #fatherdaughter #personalised #bhfyp (best hashtag for your post) it is also important to include at least one hashtag with your location, town or city, unless you are offering a national balloon delivery service.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>Here is another great ready-made social media post from Qualatex. S</span><span>ome have messages added while others have been left blank to allow you to add your own messages and company details! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjjRQ9Sbj3ATMgrXkVF7ukNwYwLtHwS0AXdNR72-lMZyX4UEPyF62HoiR8MAFtiBG8wcytQhWaduKa_B08F9nbAYMiIqlbY-xjkbxyJzdB_xUuCBrq7Yb1P1kZ_pZ8wsmLB1USaAqrtc/s1042/23488_social_blank.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1042" data-original-width="1042" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtjjRQ9Sbj3ATMgrXkVF7ukNwYwLtHwS0AXdNR72-lMZyX4UEPyF62HoiR8MAFtiBG8wcytQhWaduKa_B08F9nbAYMiIqlbY-xjkbxyJzdB_xUuCBrq7Yb1P1kZ_pZ8wsmLB1USaAqrtc/s320/23488_social_blank.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><span><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Remember your Father's Day sales campaign does not need to be 100% about the products that you are selling! To attract attention and followers, you can always add in a few 'off the wall' posts! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJcqlrAWYyIFKC4Uh0BQXZiVdoqokG-sbAJtFgyreL2MLtNiEIeXYzfALXFVctKHXaVP7p72YqDCK0lpaLo-aTlUTz8U1DBbYMA2vmf5N4181e0YDedlUclSs1F24Jdyw3YAzfCFuGAk/s1080/Why+do+fathers+take+an+extra+pair+of+socks+when+they+go+golfing+In+case+they+get+a+hole+in+one%2521.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLJcqlrAWYyIFKC4Uh0BQXZiVdoqokG-sbAJtFgyreL2MLtNiEIeXYzfALXFVctKHXaVP7p72YqDCK0lpaLo-aTlUTz8U1DBbYMA2vmf5N4181e0YDedlUclSs1F24Jdyw3YAzfCFuGAk/s320/Why+do+fathers+take+an+extra+pair+of+socks+when+they+go+golfing+In+case+they+get+a+hole+in+one%2521.png" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b><span><b>How about a Father's Day fact?</b> </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">While the exact date that the word “dad” came into use is unknown, it is estimated that it began around the late fifteenth century. It is believed that it was simply derived from baby talk, as in many languages “dada” or “tata” refers to a baby’s acknowledgement of father.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Good luck with your Father's Day campaign, I hope that this post has given a little bit of inspiration! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: large;">Happy Ballooning!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: large;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-80769026587707987212023-05-05T02:49:00.000-07:002023-05-05T02:49:49.504-07:00Are you Ready for the Corporate Market? Tips for Building a Corporate Client Base as a Small Business Owner<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Many Balloon Business Owners start out by offering balloons for birthdays and parties. Over time, we develop our skills and grow in confidence,</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> and now we want take that next step - the corporate market! </span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuLjC-igU-EhQ9A9AX-pQEtgwb9tfp0Dj1QbZ_CBkSOD6Ez418CKKIIve8Jq5WFsoI-xTlvjp6WXbS0GsRS0d1zDwaNpi0HYeR9U7zWfMYTbFjL-db9qrHkY4UEQKLZcFk-CvB7Q8AYsXODm4mo5VojLmjgGsbjIYpBYWuYbxoSWC_4CjQ6dP_IwW/s2048/Disco%20with%20Logo.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1432" data-original-width="2048" height="340" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmuLjC-igU-EhQ9A9AX-pQEtgwb9tfp0Dj1QbZ_CBkSOD6Ez418CKKIIve8Jq5WFsoI-xTlvjp6WXbS0GsRS0d1zDwaNpi0HYeR9U7zWfMYTbFjL-db9qrHkY4UEQKLZcFk-CvB7Q8AYsXODm4mo5VojLmjgGsbjIYpBYWuYbxoSWC_4CjQ6dP_IwW/w486-h340/Disco%20with%20Logo.jpg" width="486" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This stage decor was created by Sue Bowler in collaboration with Ali Welsh of Ali Welsh Events for Christmas corporate event. <br />Each letter stood over 10' tall and was perfect for this DISCO theme party! The room was also filled with one hundred and thirty 3' Silver Confetti Balloons that represented Disco Balls! <br /><br /><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTD76o4eUwL-M5E5a3iY4H--Um1p6M1nBXPhCjdDtGzi-DFNKP6f6TacZhthn_Q-G4CoaWqRawI1QqzaDUfBzwA8505bDPgi62ce7pjj-C2Uj_hqXIY0RgPG8OQXh3djmzRoDUqcGrjN2c3Fb2CdoIy04Uy35NuPvC2nWlu4qTUHrBfIem1WDEz2eB/s1280/converted%20files_119-2_preview.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="335" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTD76o4eUwL-M5E5a3iY4H--Um1p6M1nBXPhCjdDtGzi-DFNKP6f6TacZhthn_Q-G4CoaWqRawI1QqzaDUfBzwA8505bDPgi62ce7pjj-C2Uj_hqXIY0RgPG8OQXh3djmzRoDUqcGrjN2c3Fb2CdoIy04Uy35NuPvC2nWlu4qTUHrBfIem1WDEz2eB/w503-h335/converted%20files_119-2_preview.jpeg" width="503" /></a></div><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="letter-spacing: 0.2px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">So what is a corporate client?</span></span></h3>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The term "corporate client" typically refers to a business or organisation that seeks and purchases goods or services from another business or organisation for the purpose of fulfilling their own business needs. It is easy to think that corporate clients are all huge corporations that typically wouldn't hire a balloon decorator for an event. However, this is untrue, as corporate clients come in all types and sizes and can operate in various industries such as finance, healthcare, retail, and more.</span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In the context of a small balloon decorating business, a corporate client might be a business that wants to decorate their office or host a corporate event, such as a product launch, trade show, or company party. Building relationships with corporate clients can be beneficial for a small business as they can provide regular and potentially large orders, as well as referrals to other businesses in their network.</span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">My Journey into the Corporate World: <i>When I first dipped my toe into the corporate decor world, my initial projects were designing seasonal window displays for a local jewellery store, and creating wedding displays for a bridal shop. For the latter, I collaborated with the owners and they promoted my services in exchange for the decor I created for their shop displays. This proved to be a successful arrangement, as I received regular bookings from brides. As my confidence and portfolio grew, I secured decorating contracts with the local council, designing for all their events and functions, and even worked for a local brewery who hosted regular events for their pub owners and landlords. My list of corporate clients continued to expand. However, I eventually stopped my decorating business to become an industry instructor. A few years on, an old ballooning friend who had started her own events company offered me many incredible opportunities to create decor for various events for her clients, and these fit perfectly into my teaching schedule. This fruitful partnership lasted for years and once again demonstrated the power of collaboration.</i></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i><br /></i></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are some amazing examples of decor that was created for corporate events.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqInWfR18DhGtdjfQClSM-MK_rd-ih9C0_htSYKDMNRx-vwzJVADV1C94b_FXzPntsChnCMBnFQOL2hZmU4Tp5OPiAYt5DPVXbGbL1YNikrfDZo_E7XfUMhyTRxCgrHQL3kmyQHMqfPclkkYrXW8jKTcaFmONziwmmK4NkkoudW_Y2UlGjj3-LCTz3/s2048/solomatin_novikov%20(3).png"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="354" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqInWfR18DhGtdjfQClSM-MK_rd-ih9C0_htSYKDMNRx-vwzJVADV1C94b_FXzPntsChnCMBnFQOL2hZmU4Tp5OPiAYt5DPVXbGbL1YNikrfDZo_E7XfUMhyTRxCgrHQL3kmyQHMqfPclkkYrXW8jKTcaFmONziwmmK4NkkoudW_Y2UlGjj3-LCTz3/w495-h354/solomatin_novikov%20(3).png" width="495" /></a></span></div><p></p><span style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: start;">This stunning entrance arch was created by </span><span style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: start;">designers: Alexander Solomatin, CBA, Moscow, Russia, Dmitry Novikov, CBA, Moscow, Russia<br /><br /><br /></span><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb4hMqEIKsT98O3RIaCJf2nsdfPd8oqlWPPNLyPtmaW9ujaxQKAVv_NpQ8MrWSD4rmhYbPixqQWshOqa488hPv5cyt84H_mRa_-8Sdsw73S-PNkJOFsxyauLHFl6pMp8kHiwSMl8NPwmoYEglVFviAqwhXuspKm89CDQiZ3XVnQ6ty31WJZkxcvda/s1080/Chris%20Adamo-5.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVb4hMqEIKsT98O3RIaCJf2nsdfPd8oqlWPPNLyPtmaW9ujaxQKAVv_NpQ8MrWSD4rmhYbPixqQWshOqa488hPv5cyt84H_mRa_-8Sdsw73S-PNkJOFsxyauLHFl6pMp8kHiwSMl8NPwmoYEglVFviAqwhXuspKm89CDQiZ3XVnQ6ty31WJZkxcvda/w400-h400/Chris%20Adamo-5.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This Car Showroom Decor was created by Chris Adamo, CBA of the Balloon Crew, Sydney, Australia.</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA71dHcqDLaj-Sfk2dXqVwNIA9cFFzTj9enE1kK7M-u8xXY0G4SQ2lxbkk2oh3rXLEg_2z3qzfbocvL4ufKNqYMd7qY6IEstObOLDplndFCmGrY7fVDIfrSjew-kBpE01ej4QyRvgf2fY07mGQRCJwYOTi1QD9gOxYQTcFtXXaIJa46Ps_4zmsbHve/s960/239782156_4848143598536184_6566398533753238109_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="629" data-original-width="960" height="330" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA71dHcqDLaj-Sfk2dXqVwNIA9cFFzTj9enE1kK7M-u8xXY0G4SQ2lxbkk2oh3rXLEg_2z3qzfbocvL4ufKNqYMd7qY6IEstObOLDplndFCmGrY7fVDIfrSjew-kBpE01ej4QyRvgf2fY07mGQRCJwYOTi1QD9gOxYQTcFtXXaIJa46Ps_4zmsbHve/w502-h330/239782156_4848143598536184_6566398533753238109_n.jpg" width="502" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These Striking Balloon Arches are by Dianna Glandon, CBA, of <br />Above the Rest Event Designs, <br />Knoxville, TN , USA.</td></tr></tbody></table></span><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MagMD02yjqZqOUKGilKE_WuqrXNaFEX8pnunILqB8Wuvxm5u2iPa9BBMEpQ6Qj7kFTdqHK9DsOlkYDuAHn8UeRuaxicEHriRHVn9-3neB9FuLEDEhP4zfan_JcNO2yhZp3TKuesskFmKuYUeoguuOq4x_FuK0Rok5tF3BNwIv_OOgzw_ZDW3FeMV/s1080/79083202_10157850532789241_9153752188944646144_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="510" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6MagMD02yjqZqOUKGilKE_WuqrXNaFEX8pnunILqB8Wuvxm5u2iPa9BBMEpQ6Qj7kFTdqHK9DsOlkYDuAHn8UeRuaxicEHriRHVn9-3neB9FuLEDEhP4zfan_JcNO2yhZp3TKuesskFmKuYUeoguuOq4x_FuK0Rok5tF3BNwIv_OOgzw_ZDW3FeMV/w510-h510/79083202_10157850532789241_9153752188944646144_n.jpg" width="510" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Vodafone Store Decor was created by<br />Chris Adamo, The Balloon Crew, Sydney, Australia</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><span style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal;">So how can you</span> find corporate clients to work with?</b></span></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-size: small;">1. Attend networking events and trade shows to connect with potential clients<span style="font-weight: normal;"> - Start by searching for "Networking Events near here (your location)" on your preferred search engine. You will be surprised at how many organisations hold these events. The meetings can be held in person or remotely through virtual channels. Choose events that are most relevant to you. The cost is usually minimal, and it's an excellent opportunity to connect with other local businesses while participating in discussions on various topics.</span></span></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-weight: normal;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-THb5fOAQ-ZxSS1Qf1tPZFdwUu1gDtFqBBOw1rbC4Ea7dWp4gkE5wbBiXTJXqVfO7-uXGWrdObrrD1dOyszeJ-fPkSDV-OCHgN--VvaWsHF_DAe5MKvYsN_6JNhsio8n4rAV-dBU-I3HOKaIPviV1dTNZXFPA8f2yRDmV_zDoop6IOX9TiKB_EKB9/s225/Linkedin%20logo.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-THb5fOAQ-ZxSS1Qf1tPZFdwUu1gDtFqBBOw1rbC4Ea7dWp4gkE5wbBiXTJXqVfO7-uXGWrdObrrD1dOyszeJ-fPkSDV-OCHgN--VvaWsHF_DAe5MKvYsN_6JNhsio8n4rAV-dBU-I3HOKaIPviV1dTNZXFPA8f2yRDmV_zDoop6IOX9TiKB_EKB9/s1600/Linkedin%20logo.png" width="225" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></div>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>2. Utilise social media platforms, such as LinkedIn, to showcase your work and connect with decision-makers in companies.</b> Fact - Linkedin is the most effective B2B marketing tool, it is a lot more powerful than Facebook and Instagram for reaching the people who matter!</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span>If like me, you do not really use Linkedin, h</span><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;">ere are some tips for using LinkedIn to connect with other businesses:</span></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><p style="border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Optimise your profile: Before you start connecting with other businesses, make sure your LinkedIn profile is up-to-date and professional. This will help establish your credibility and make others more likely to accept your connection request.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Identify relevant businesses: Use LinkedIn's search function to find businesses that are relevant to your industry or niche. You can search for companies using keywords, industry, location, and other criteria.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Personalise your connection request: When sending a connection request, make sure to personalise it and explain why you want to connect. This can help increase the likelihood of your request being accepted.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Engage with their content: Once you've connected with other businesses, engage with their content by liking, commenting, and sharing. This can help establish a relationship and increase the chances of them engaging with your content in return.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Offer value: If you want to establish a deeper connection with other businesses, offer them something of value. This could be sharing an article or resource that you think would be helpful, or offering to introduce them to someone in your network.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Attend industry events: LinkedIn can also be a great tool for finding industry events. This can be a great way to meet other businesses in person and establish a deeper connection.</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>3. Offer special promotions or discounts to businesses to entice them to try your services. </b>For example you could approach your local car dealership and recommend decor for their showroom for a seasonal event such as Valentine’s Day or Christmas, and you could give them an introductory discount for using your service. Fact - Always think outside of the box when it comes to ‘finding’ your leads, car dealers often use decor to create interest in their showrooms, think of what other businesses could use your decor to enhance their business and products! </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQg_LhB4KO1CNrFA74nAIyCjBrayreqHivLF32rIiZ3zyVcSj8npwkaCdhQwF5vCpUmq8uAjqTFBdcUgrUsJNFw36MP2MUCOdq0niVP4dYXn-ooSY2K8LnU4EhjQ4JARNkmkfxBy_1mu_ObVNLGF1RJQ9Nikyfv474MJmQ3nquMjp31R5WC2tbNuD/s1795/156847282_3934045249952313_6478137922076469792_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1795" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFQg_LhB4KO1CNrFA74nAIyCjBrayreqHivLF32rIiZ3zyVcSj8npwkaCdhQwF5vCpUmq8uAjqTFBdcUgrUsJNFw36MP2MUCOdq0niVP4dYXn-ooSY2K8LnU4EhjQ4JARNkmkfxBy_1mu_ObVNLGF1RJQ9Nikyfv474MJmQ3nquMjp31R5WC2tbNuD/w321-h400/156847282_3934045249952313_6478137922076469792_n.jpg" width="321" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This car showroom St Patrick's Day Decor was created by <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042790544561" target="_blank">Colin & Jeannie Stewart of STEWART's Baskets & Balloons</a>,<br /> in Ontario, Canada</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><br /><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmfahkpRHMvYQhQ1YCW2KMJCibDgLFFyuHdLyiSdhcc1_S4gpoimy4lEvfrYPcs3jF_U8bEz6acwJqL8hy3NAG94p84ogmZyEHWWs0Atu3CZ-1YWatXErV4b7SHmRuCBkqThbOqJxvmfFU6NDeo3_Wtghrp5bGDCn9HBbQgeoeZekYSsxf71k7eIe/s414/157392154_3934043366619168_459321997027114814_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="414" data-original-width="414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmmfahkpRHMvYQhQ1YCW2KMJCibDgLFFyuHdLyiSdhcc1_S4gpoimy4lEvfrYPcs3jF_U8bEz6acwJqL8hy3NAG94p84ogmZyEHWWs0Atu3CZ-1YWatXErV4b7SHmRuCBkqThbOqJxvmfFU6NDeo3_Wtghrp5bGDCn9HBbQgeoeZekYSsxf71k7eIe/s320/157392154_3934043366619168_459321997027114814_n.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This car showroom St Patrick's Day Decor was created by <br /><a href="https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100042790544561" target="_blank">Colin & Jeannie Stewart of STEWART's Baskets & Balloons</a>,<br /> in Ontario, Canada</span></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br style="text-align: left;" /></td></tr></tbody></table><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>4. Partner with event planners or other businesses in the event industry to expand your network.</b> Building a good relationship with an Event Planner was probably my greatest tool when growing my corporate work. Event planners and other businesses won’t necessarily find you, you will need to find them! Search on Instagram and Linkedin, follow them, like and share their posts. It could be a local hotel or events venue, not necessarily a person, your aim is to make contact without being a stalker! </span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>5. Create a professional website that highlights your portfolio and services, and make sure it is optimised for search engines.</b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are some tips for creating a professional website that showcases your portfolio and services and is optimised for search engines:</span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
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<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Choose a clean and modern design that reflects your style and brand.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Use high-quality images and graphics to showcase your work.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Clearly list your services and pricing.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Include client testimonials to build trust and credibility.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Optimise your website for search engines by using keywords that are relevant to your business and industry.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Ensure that your website is mobile-friendly and easy to navigate.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Make it easy for potential clients to contact you through a contact form or clear call-to-action buttons.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Regularly update your website with new content to keep it fresh and engaging.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Integrate your social media profiles to increase your online presence.</span></li>
<li style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Consider hiring a professional web designer or developer to ensure that your website is of the highest quality.</span></li>
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<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>6. Attend local business events and seminars to meet potential clients and learn about their needs. </b> - check out and join your local Chamber of Commerce.</span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>7. Send out email newsletters to past clients and potential clients to keep them informed about your business and services.</b> Make sure that you adhere to GDPR rules, you cannot just send out emails to past clients unless you have agreed to be ale to do this. This is generally done through a tick box system in your previous marketing with them.</span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>8. Build relationships with local hotels and event venues to become their go-to balloon decorating business.</b></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>9. Collect testimonials and reviews from satisfied clients to use as social proof and to help build your credibility with potential clients</b> - Don’t feel afraid to ask for a testimonial or review from a satisfied customer. If you have a Google profile for your business (Google My Business https://www.google.com/intl/en_uk/business/) then you can send a direct link to your customer, making it easy for them to do there and then! </span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxB9DKEbOgjr-xMHjmJ5EhVkwoa_l2SUvwPH8KZTHsH3kra-58JhaCqKM3BlgbMcBpKoECs77RxaNWEL7E9VcgOzAoqFeCJ2HvMBo5G8nOr2u-mSQWky0RPDSG3TzhD93Z0inJJublZb5ytN_dGNiXYGKIMLsPn4-B4NwDaKNvWbRMK6ntmU-_uEu/s2154/Screenshot%202023-05-03%20at%2014.56.31.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1212" data-original-width="2154" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOxB9DKEbOgjr-xMHjmJ5EhVkwoa_l2SUvwPH8KZTHsH3kra-58JhaCqKM3BlgbMcBpKoECs77RxaNWEL7E9VcgOzAoqFeCJ2HvMBo5G8nOr2u-mSQWky0RPDSG3TzhD93Z0inJJublZb5ytN_dGNiXYGKIMLsPn4-B4NwDaKNvWbRMK6ntmU-_uEu/w400-h225/Screenshot%202023-05-03%20at%2014.56.31.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://www.google.com/business/">https://www.google.com/business/</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p>
<p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Remember to tailor your approach to each potential client, taking into consideration their specific needs, budget, and industry. With a little bit of effort and persistence, you can find and attract corporate clients for your small balloon decorating business. Develop good research skills, create a strong professional image and a good network, which is essential for growing your corporate market.</span></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><br /></p><p style="font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And finally...</span></p><p class="_04xlpA direction-ltr align-start para-style-body" style="font-family: "YAD0va8bafo 0", _fb_, auto; line-height: 50px;"></p><ul><li><span class="WdYUQQ"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Growing a corporate client base can be a time-consuming process, unless you have strong connections from the beginning.</span></span></li><li><span class="WdYUQQ"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Remember that every interaction counts, from the way you present yourself to how you communicate with customers.</span></span></li><li><span class="WdYUQQ"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Taking steps in the right direction, no matter how small, can help you achieve your goal.</span></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Good Luck! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-feature-settings: normal; font-kerning: auto; font-optical-sizing: auto; font-size-adjust: none; font-size: 12px; font-stretch: normal; font-style: normal; font-variant-alternates: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-variant-position: normal; font-variation-settings: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 14px;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-28358835488473135372023-04-23T08:53:00.007-07:002023-04-23T08:53:55.090-07:00Throwing it back with Birthday Retro Daisies!<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> One of my favourite new Qualatex 18" Microfoil™ Balloons is the Birthday Retro Daisies.</span></p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Daisies were a popular floral motif in the 1960s and 70s. This flowers simple, cheerful appearance and association with innocence and purity made it a favourite among the hippie counterculture of the era. Today, daisies are still used in retro-inspired designs as a nod to the past, but they can also be incorporated in more modern designs for a fresh and playful touch.</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This week, I enjoyed creating a design using this new balloon to make an air-filled arrangement that would be perfect for a delivery. It is bright, fun and relatively easy to make once you learn how to make the flowers (see video below)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In this design there are two types of twisted flowers: the larger flowers were made using 350Q balloons and the smaller flowers were made using 160Q balloons, and there is one 260Q flower (pink) in the design.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKkcelVjgCgV-8h7Rq9OHu40K2LsKLyb6spX7lPUitqEa9DLetdAG45r_rK586L9o4xxTHiQl67VLhGsUK9YzvB4kkWDbSVd1DQpYYSYQjCPa7tYQKZVj4LGGpgVPyGEWoIue4mfAFGC1xSrykI5StfW5Js40PN0MVNZugw7fJpDuP76U2mfzgZkC/s2311/IMG_0454.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2311" data-original-width="1655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEKkcelVjgCgV-8h7Rq9OHu40K2LsKLyb6spX7lPUitqEa9DLetdAG45r_rK586L9o4xxTHiQl67VLhGsUK9YzvB4kkWDbSVd1DQpYYSYQjCPa7tYQKZVj4LGGpgVPyGEWoIue4mfAFGC1xSrykI5StfW5Js40PN0MVNZugw7fJpDuP76U2mfzgZkC/w458-h640/IMG_0454.heic" width="458" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Although I did not use all of these techniques to make my flowers, you may find it helpful when recreating this design... you can add your own creative flair to it! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How to Create Balloon Daisies 3 Ways!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To make this design, I started with a wooden centrepiece stand from <a href="https://www.gibsonit.co.uk/product-page/table-centrepieces-pack" target="_blank">Gibs On It</a>.</span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLxM_uzBJVIUMCMQw9r67Ae9Ercr8VMK-AesTHrLQIOEdIe5DeaRdAIOlkYTNxFnJFQtYMxeKL0cS9AbJ2YUWBNAUmZO_xZGW_fEY7Fh--HziX59ObthYaVQ6FEBl58KXM-TZzSpGp0A_7qHoOopuCMi5n6PqlCb8CCfFvpLEFxWWkJkQWHoulTtD/s1667/IMG_0413.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1667" data-original-width="1146" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQLxM_uzBJVIUMCMQw9r67Ae9Ercr8VMK-AesTHrLQIOEdIe5DeaRdAIOlkYTNxFnJFQtYMxeKL0cS9AbJ2YUWBNAUmZO_xZGW_fEY7Fh--HziX59ObthYaVQ6FEBl58KXM-TZzSpGp0A_7qHoOopuCMi5n6PqlCb8CCfFvpLEFxWWkJkQWHoulTtD/w275-h400/IMG_0413.png" width="275" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I covered the base using a stretched 16" white balloon. I pre-stretch the balloon first, then cut off the neck and make a small hole at the top of the balloon. It is a little tricky to stretch it over, but with a little care it is possible to get it to cover the base.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLB1oltyYHbM0mFvN3Cc53nZB8bL6-6XzmquuVggcxkv002emnsabJ4EgbveGZqVR0a-yR_1wsECfwC9TT6xDFI0jd8---rn3NIGsbwgysc7fyvvPc2zUJ1qGSF4E1aIENaJYtCVf-I2v4XW3o_2-sVa32NCc6bdBW7FCJ9419MrZ0GGHJdcAG1ch/s4032/IMG_0412.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQLB1oltyYHbM0mFvN3Cc53nZB8bL6-6XzmquuVggcxkv002emnsabJ4EgbveGZqVR0a-yR_1wsECfwC9TT6xDFI0jd8---rn3NIGsbwgysc7fyvvPc2zUJ1qGSF4E1aIENaJYtCVf-I2v4XW3o_2-sVa32NCc6bdBW7FCJ9419MrZ0GGHJdcAG1ch/w300-h400/IMG_0412.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I also covered the pole, this time with with a pre-stretched 350Q. I slipped that over the pole and secured it at the base using a scrap 160Q balloon.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1z7ru6SVvvg43R-Nbd61Ge6FEFl29oa9fQpfhavFve5OifUrBZQvIUWNdnWCzUzeYqf8tvy2VmCOQCqeMih4heDq5jZ8BzLB_Sthb1HJ1WcgqNBQH0bzcVWZIqRDtTggw30tOL-odbinYYSX0_XTjl9q4FukuoQhLBg-Nx3mPNoB7TkylzUnjPpL0/s1610/IMG_0416.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1610" data-original-width="1137" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1z7ru6SVvvg43R-Nbd61Ge6FEFl29oa9fQpfhavFve5OifUrBZQvIUWNdnWCzUzeYqf8tvy2VmCOQCqeMih4heDq5jZ8BzLB_Sthb1HJ1WcgqNBQH0bzcVWZIqRDtTggw30tOL-odbinYYSX0_XTjl9q4FukuoQhLBg-Nx3mPNoB7TkylzUnjPpL0/w283-h400/IMG_0416.png" width="283" /></a></div><div><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Finding reliable bases and poles for designs such as this is not always easy. You could always use a <a href="https://premiumconwin.com" target="_blank">PremiumConwin</a> Deco Stick and Cup glued to a tile base, though it will not be as stable as this wooden pole and base. </span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Once my base was prepared it was time to start to creating!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To support the 18" foil balloon, I used an odd sized balloon cluster, keeping the balloons on one side smaller than the other side.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiusSoY7VdQdCnxiXKZ5pXN9Qj9yGtcSKEOfbKG7SIlFeTAOHe_9SNpOMTWwmHIOg7f670FQ7yY36NWTwZE6-rLSWwf4knRtSpIrEobfFboML0KKzgHR7v8woJXbc8CNT13QCHVlvUs4eJ701bZUOaqZSRh8rTR-svXkXsloqBoem0IrsniV4RIA21/s1892/IMG_0418.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1892" data-original-width="1319" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiusSoY7VdQdCnxiXKZ5pXN9Qj9yGtcSKEOfbKG7SIlFeTAOHe_9SNpOMTWwmHIOg7f670FQ7yY36NWTwZE6-rLSWwf4knRtSpIrEobfFboML0KKzgHR7v8woJXbc8CNT13QCHVlvUs4eJ701bZUOaqZSRh8rTR-svXkXsloqBoem0IrsniV4RIA21/w279-h400/IMG_0418.heic" width="279" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I then added the 18" foil to the base of the design.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPk_jvnKz6b0R7IKwQcCOLN1f68riOp-Au1QLlCqKZK1ONqcO13_QT8AX9nS9_jQMuwAqSY4YazdJFZsaPqyasjVmY9o79LcO85LmZv8hq4koXZXP0LWOYgGfOGWo-DkPTYr87T28iCNry8BIdbG9kIAKDL9DO_CbcSYPFK1y_JpG6wE6bwBzF-Pf/s2073/IMG_0421.heic" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2073" data-original-width="1483" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkPk_jvnKz6b0R7IKwQcCOLN1f68riOp-Au1QLlCqKZK1ONqcO13_QT8AX9nS9_jQMuwAqSY4YazdJFZsaPqyasjVmY9o79LcO85LmZv8hq4koXZXP0LWOYgGfOGWo-DkPTYr87T28iCNry8BIdbG9kIAKDL9DO_CbcSYPFK1y_JpG6wE6bwBzF-Pf/w286-h400/IMG_0421.heic" width="286" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />As my design was designed around the Retro Daisies balloon, I sat down and created a range of twisted flowers using the same colours that are on the foil to create unity and a sense of oneness in my design.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdIDfWcGw8tQIGqHM6JOmW5tHglh6kCLKI0c4LI3e1Ykr88IuJuVP0IaDHgskmY_rfkY7xw8XArxxf0i4PXlpwuM-OSX9VaP8hxIU3FW5ykNVb5Q91MyFgZ4IWPeWSWZJYh-EhRmCMgh1qZG3pGI90fxjhkkHUCLyPfKOOMBU4b9hYN7c2-USdfq6/s1080/Neautral%20Background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="582" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpdIDfWcGw8tQIGqHM6JOmW5tHglh6kCLKI0c4LI3e1Ykr88IuJuVP0IaDHgskmY_rfkY7xw8XArxxf0i4PXlpwuM-OSX9VaP8hxIU3FW5ykNVb5Q91MyFgZ4IWPeWSWZJYh-EhRmCMgh1qZG3pGI90fxjhkkHUCLyPfKOOMBU4b9hYN7c2-USdfq6/w582-h582/Neautral%20Background.png" width="582" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Birthday Retro Daisies Design by Sue Bowler<br /><a href="http://www.suebowler.com" target="_blank">www.suebowler.com </a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I secured the twisted daisy in Caribbean Blue to the wooden pole, and the remaining flowers have been secured to the design using UGlu Dashes. This type of glue dot is extremely strong and easy to apply - Uglu Dashes are available at many balloon wholesalers and suppliers! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">So now to get the perfect and most appealing shot of my design! One of my latest challenges is to to improve my photography skills. Taking that perfect shot is not my strong point, and I definitely know that sharing an appealing photograph on socials is extremely important!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I don't have a photo backdrop in my studio so I rely on tools such as <a href="http://www.canva.com" target="_blank">CANVA</a> to help me to make my photo a little more appealing! I also recently attended a free "How to Use Your iPhone Camera" course at my local Apple Store, which was super helpful, and was made even better because I was the only person who had signed up to the course that day so I got one-to-one tuition!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few of the photographs that I captured, which one do you think would be the most appealing for social media?</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYBZBDl5znf3LLfqszs7szYWTrbu5rE159fvO15X75QqPo1ByOHy16ISv7J6xvpr0IianAPEdbBoYp1H2QV3zTYAJn5Gzczn0KsmBsawzb1uWQ3BknYtxZcgKIx5SpwxvgH4hOrFp7nT4YfNdP4_LQZmqg4j3TITE9j8pnsAaf4zJIR8m3TL0OCvg/s1080/Carabbean%20Blue%20Background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAYBZBDl5znf3LLfqszs7szYWTrbu5rE159fvO15X75QqPo1ByOHy16ISv7J6xvpr0IianAPEdbBoYp1H2QV3zTYAJn5Gzczn0KsmBsawzb1uWQ3BknYtxZcgKIx5SpwxvgH4hOrFp7nT4YfNdP4_LQZmqg4j3TITE9j8pnsAaf4zJIR8m3TL0OCvg/w400-h400/Carabbean%20Blue%20Background.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Do you think that a coloured boarder helps to bring more colour to the shot?</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLt_RtlP3X2o8awUnZssVsJfGHKTJjLzl1vUeSqu7b4l0QlNAjYl9MnADJA-5vep_9DHhrjvNpkQcxhn8EICc4CC9xqrIwry0cqnrONTtDHwGS1-BU8KbfTc_r0cspnW5y6MwilNTZQE0F9ESpKvO-dySUEX_-4cWkzw0ahJ0ZgWX2QmGL6Mzh-5h/s4032/DAISY%20DESIGN%20BY%20SUE%20BOWLER,%20CBA.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDLt_RtlP3X2o8awUnZssVsJfGHKTJjLzl1vUeSqu7b4l0QlNAjYl9MnADJA-5vep_9DHhrjvNpkQcxhn8EICc4CC9xqrIwry0cqnrONTtDHwGS1-BU8KbfTc_r0cspnW5y6MwilNTZQE0F9ESpKvO-dySUEX_-4cWkzw0ahJ0ZgWX2QmGL6Mzh-5h/w480-h640/DAISY%20DESIGN%20BY%20SUE%20BOWLER,%20CBA.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How about no background at all?</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qscBgclUuqGPqdSs-aoQ7P9zMHiE6uUjlUNbu2oei46EyEEgK5lIi29PZC0LPj0l3ha0pYntoj9X3YZK7RdhnpfzXeY1uQSJiTT8whdXPvybC0JkzRDypOBdEIUHO8fvF1D2X9lZwBRTmZUCrYsl9lBZPjLLyASLrM6waRq3rloE3g_pF_zL5tBr/s1080/Daisy%20design%20in%20pink%20frame.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8qscBgclUuqGPqdSs-aoQ7P9zMHiE6uUjlUNbu2oei46EyEEgK5lIi29PZC0LPj0l3ha0pYntoj9X3YZK7RdhnpfzXeY1uQSJiTT8whdXPvybC0JkzRDypOBdEIUHO8fvF1D2X9lZwBRTmZUCrYsl9lBZPjLLyASLrM6waRq3rloE3g_pF_zL5tBr/w400-h400/Daisy%20design%20in%20pink%20frame.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I introduced an Arch frame to give my design a stronger background </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUQxzUqQLzQGYTGDrm16W5TqjYIrlIlc2eeKUcKKxtdfFO0XZ-dJhknOAFU2FcgYX3SgBZmPm6aHotoL9UmNOpj74SJxZTDeHpZBuavg3TN4mBQpO57tb5ZkRB4uW0oWFUZB26mzbYaHZxZEglyr0nkejtbtijmFVF4nO31V7Uh5-1ZPvatGalqH3/s2311/IMG_0454.heic" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2311" data-original-width="1655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFUQxzUqQLzQGYTGDrm16W5TqjYIrlIlc2eeKUcKKxtdfFO0XZ-dJhknOAFU2FcgYX3SgBZmPm6aHotoL9UmNOpj74SJxZTDeHpZBuavg3TN4mBQpO57tb5ZkRB4uW0oWFUZB26mzbYaHZxZEglyr0nkejtbtijmFVF4nO31V7Uh5-1ZPvatGalqH3/w458-h640/IMG_0454.heic" width="458" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And finally, I have cropped right into the photo, this brings the design closer and is a little bit more dramatic! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I love taking the time to be creative! It is an opportunity to play around and truly enjoying doing what you love best... having fun with balloons! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I always look forward to seeing what you create, especially with the new Qualatex balloons! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-76407214374259757032023-04-17T04:57:00.004-07:002023-04-17T04:57:50.954-07:00How to Create the Best Instagram Posts for your Balloon Business<p><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">There is little doubt that a strong Instagram post for your balloon business can help to attract new customers and engage your current followers. Here are some tips for creating a great Instagram post:</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Use high-quality images:</span></b></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">For every post, you should always use high-quality, visually appealing images of your balloon decor to showcase your work. Make sure the lighting is good, and the images are clear and sharp.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zsGbCDXedvrhhQqwC8m-6DXCld-7cTaqcUQLjUx3Vw_38vGoP1fXxxYhrzaTHHOoRAkiyBkOhXNmJQ1GMQE1l5zBxXezVlcg-U7QU8_pi7cNsf0dnf_nX6xihJRlWrGfgUwIQOJIxEMoEEy4RU_womvqx1bjw8hYFgxf5VxMecpRBRdZmV2EsOJu/s1080/Karla%20Bell-Marsh%20-%20Baby%201.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-zsGbCDXedvrhhQqwC8m-6DXCld-7cTaqcUQLjUx3Vw_38vGoP1fXxxYhrzaTHHOoRAkiyBkOhXNmJQ1GMQE1l5zBxXezVlcg-U7QU8_pi7cNsf0dnf_nX6xihJRlWrGfgUwIQOJIxEMoEEy4RU_womvqx1bjw8hYFgxf5VxMecpRBRdZmV2EsOJu/w400-h400/Karla%20Bell-Marsh%20-%20Baby%201.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Design by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Bloomsandballoons" target="_blank">Karla Bell-Marsh of Blooms and Balloons Portsmouth </a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Use engaging captions</b>: </span></span></h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Write captions that are informative, interesting, and relevant to the image. Use a conversational tone and try to include a call-to-action, such as "book now" or "click the link in our bio for more information."</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Here are some tips for constructing effective captions:</b></span></span></h3><ol style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; counter-reset: item 0; display: flex; flex-direction: column; list-style-image: initial; list-style-position: initial; margin: 1.25em 0px; padding: 0px 0px 0px 1rem;"><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Know your audience: Understanding your target audience is crucial to creating captions that resonate with them. Consider their interests, preferences, and values, then tailor your captions accordingly.</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Keep it short: Instagram captions have a limit of 2,200 characters, but shorter captions are often more effective. Keep your captions concise and to the point, using simple and direct language.</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Use a clear call-to-action: Including a clear call-to-action in your caption can encourage users to engage with your post, whether that is by liking, commenting, or sharing it.</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Tell a story: Captions can be an effective way to tell a story or provide context for the image or video. Use the caption to share insights, emotions, or experiences related to the content.</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em; white-space: pre-wrap;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Use emojis and hashtags: Emojis and hashtags can help to make your caption more visually appealing and increase its visibility. However, use them sparingly and ensure they are relevant to the content.</span></p></li><li style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding-left: 0.375em;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Edit and proofread: Before posting, be sure to edit and proofread your caption for spelling and grammatical errors. A well-written caption can increase your credibility and make your content more engaging.</span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; margin: 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p></li></ol><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9ThR9AsqLODbJM0Y0hloflyZJPOEdpjapkb4kL6fhqW_Q43ut0ZOfejlfyz5M50leYEomVxgV0uf_MftsSFnnBxVkGl6RHm13k8BmMgKFXR-l3oakyje28vuvDHuG5tQMJ_GyQUfLVqCFxvzrQiyzjnnex_B3PuerYi9LIN7jN0D9qWLrmoSxLWm/s1080/Karla%20Bell%20Marsh%20Baby%203.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_9ThR9AsqLODbJM0Y0hloflyZJPOEdpjapkb4kL6fhqW_Q43ut0ZOfejlfyz5M50leYEomVxgV0uf_MftsSFnnBxVkGl6RHm13k8BmMgKFXR-l3oakyje28vuvDHuG5tQMJ_GyQUfLVqCFxvzrQiyzjnnex_B3PuerYi9LIN7jN0D9qWLrmoSxLWm/w400-h400/Karla%20Bell%20Marsh%20Baby%203.png" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">"Celebrating a whole year of love, laughter, and little moments that make life big! 🎈🥳🎂 #1stBirthday"<br /><br />"Happy 1st birthday to the cutest little one in town! Let's celebrate with lots of balloons and fun! 🎈👶🎉 #FirstBirthday"<br /><br />"One year down, a lifetime of adventure to go! 🎈🌟👶 #1stBirthday"<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #374151; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></span></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Highlight your unique selling points: </b></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Showcase what sets your balloon business apart from others. Whether it is your attention to detail, your custom designs, or your exceptional customer service, highlight these points in your posts.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Emphasise your attention to detail; Share photos of your intricate designs and highlight how you pay close attention to every detail to ensure your balloons look perfect.</span></span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Showcase your custom designs: Highlight how you work closely with your clients to create unique balloon designs that fit their specific needs and preferences. Share photos of some of the custom designs you have created in the past.</span></span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Highlight your exceptional customer service: Share testimonials from happy customers who have praised your outstanding customer service. Demonstrate how you go above and beyond to make sure your clients are satisfied with your services.</span></span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Share your expertise: If you have specialised knowledge in a certain area of balloon design, such as balloon arches or balloon sculptures, highlight this in your posts. Share tips and advice on how to create these designs, and position yourself as an expert in your field.</span></span></li><li><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">Offer promotions and discounts: If you are running a special promotion or offering a discount, make sure to highlight this in your posts. This can be a great way to attract new customers and set yourself apart from your competitors.</span></span></li></ul><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Use hashtags:</b> </span></span></h3><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Use relevant hashtags to increase the visibility of your posts. Research popular hashtags related to your business and include them in your post.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #374151; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Here are some popular hashtags 1st Birthday balloon decor:
#1stbirthdayballoons
#1stbirthdayparty
#1stbirthdaydecorations
#firstbirthdayballoons
#balloon1stbirthday
#1stbirthdaycelebration
#1stbirthdayideas
#1stbirthdayinspiration
#1stbirthdayfun
#1stbirthdayballoonbouquet
#1stbirthdayballoonarch
#1stbirthdayballoondecor
#1stbirthdaypartyideas
#1stbirthdaydecor
#1stbirthdaycenterpiece
#1stbirthdaypartydecorations
#1stbirthdaypartythemes
#1stbirthdayballoonarrangements
#1stbirthdayballoonart
#1stbirthdaypartyplanning</span></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #374151; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">
Remember to choose hashtags that are relevant to your post and your audience, and avoid using too many hashtags that may cause your post to look like spam!
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Share these posts on your own page to showcase your happy customers and increase engagement.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #374151;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><b>Show your team:</b> </span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Share images of your team creating balloon decor or working at events. This helps to add a personal touch to your business and can help to build a connection with your followers.</span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;">Below is a collection of photographs from a corporate balloon job that I did some years ago. I have mixed prep work with an end result photo to create this collage! </span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiFpG_uTI5fiE4LNyjGZif5IDpHo2-ZtG6DK4oJB_ypODTXrSzJvO-_LWw7kuQatYxbXU5n8q96EhfYmVsGTjPaNL891BsiyeGDedBYFLJitzydPfAE7NMnpDNM1dF37nSw2t0BPG57d5800dZImhlACA9lbYigZedHPcZ8vuNVN3-wA-WIAWanAj/s940/Sue's%20Post.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYiFpG_uTI5fiE4LNyjGZif5IDpHo2-ZtG6DK4oJB_ypODTXrSzJvO-_LWw7kuQatYxbXU5n8q96EhfYmVsGTjPaNL891BsiyeGDedBYFLJitzydPfAE7NMnpDNM1dF37nSw2t0BPG57d5800dZImhlACA9lbYigZedHPcZ8vuNVN3-wA-WIAWanAj/w556-h466/Sue's%20Post.png" width="556" /></span></a></div><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>By following these tips, you can create engaging Instagram posts that showcase your balloon business and attract new customers.</span></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">And finally, how often should a business post on Instagram?</span></span></h3><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;">The ideal frequency for a business to post on Instagram depends on various factors, including the type of business, its audience, and the content being shared. However, a general guideline for businesses is to post at least once per day, or a minimum of 3-4 times per week to maintain an active presence on the platform.
That said, it is important to note that quality should always be prioritised over quantity. Posting too frequently or posting low-quality content can lead to decreased engagement and may even turn off followers.
It's also important to consider the best time to post, as posting during peak hours when your target audience is most active on the platform can increase engagement and reach. You can use Instagram Insights to track your audience's activity and engagement and adjust your posting schedule accordingly.
Ultimately, finding the right posting frequency for your business requires experimentation and analysis of your audience's behaviour and preferences.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I won't even pretend to understand algorithms, but I certainly try to create posts that will hopefully help to improve and increase engagement and visibility. Never be afraid to try out new things, and remember to check your account insights to help you to understand what works well and which posts are the most successful for you.</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Happy Ballooning! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Sue</span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></span></div><div><span style="color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; font-size: medium;"><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></span></div><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; text-align: left;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-family: Poppins; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></span></p><p style="--tw-border-spacing-x: 0; --tw-border-spacing-y: 0; --tw-ring-color: rgba(59,130,246,0.5); --tw-ring-offset-color: #fff; --tw-ring-offset-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-ring-offset-width: 0px; --tw-ring-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-rotate: 0; --tw-scale-x: 1; --tw-scale-y: 1; --tw-scroll-snap-strictness: proximity; --tw-shadow-colored: 0 0 transparent; --tw-shadow: 0 0 transparent; --tw-skew-x: 0; --tw-skew-y: 0; --tw-translate-x: 0; --tw-translate-y: 0; border: 0px solid rgb(217, 217, 227); box-sizing: border-box; caret-color: rgb(55, 65, 81); color: #374151; font-size: 16px; margin: 1.25em 0px 0px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-10367434939943140062023-04-11T07:18:00.000-07:002023-04-11T07:18:27.238-07:00The Wonders of Balloon Arches for Event Design<div style="text-align: justify;"><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div>Arches are a fantastic way to create a certain vibe or ambiance by drawing the eye and introducing colour to an event. They are particularly ideal for outdoor occasions such as sporting events, grand openings, and as indicators to signal where an event is taking place. Indoors, they are frequently used as entrance decor, intending to greet guests and setting the tone for the function. At themed parties, arches make a big splash and usually look great for backdrops and photo opportunities to create memorable moments.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTZrcfXBeJ6OFJmoQOF2XaCioSq9COufmM_LjEdyVH5-jGRgR4NiH-y6GnIYGHyJyvliPJl7m5cBz476-ywX3TgdCi6JaW72xmQeAtvL867mK8Q_hJFtdoyvGIeQSn9ww3ox5EV-5M4gaJE_yYg_CkobjxIEfAC7P7WvzO0K3tbQReorFgCPlWnaM/s2800/P22b_ED-US-20.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2800" height="401" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYTZrcfXBeJ6OFJmoQOF2XaCioSq9COufmM_LjEdyVH5-jGRgR4NiH-y6GnIYGHyJyvliPJl7m5cBz476-ywX3TgdCi6JaW72xmQeAtvL867mK8Q_hJFtdoyvGIeQSn9ww3ox5EV-5M4gaJE_yYg_CkobjxIEfAC7P7WvzO0K3tbQReorFgCPlWnaM/w561-h401/P22b_ED-US-20.jpg" width="561" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organic Style Balloon Arch by <a href="https://www.facebook.com/Elegant-Balloons-236151848945" target="_blank">Anne McGovern, CBA of Elegant Balloons</a> in Pearl River, New York, USA.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Before beginning a balloon arch project, it is important to determine which style of arch to create. There are two main styles of arch when working with latex balloons: Classic and Organic. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeR8mh7qXP8n4ynkwBYwzXwP8y61nbZ6pJbxoL68iTRnbHvnFSakUWc6iLHh8MU7fZOq6WcRf8CBEGjT-OLqzhM-egdLfIuelQfIqL3T9EYBHF0jyEeQRcGvA4VOa-AON8CUKzUWzwxJSd926B0-RT5axUzWp72-KWH7IVQMB1kdY26cFU_mEnJCQ/s2800/Images_2019_4_DesignInspiration_Zoe1.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYeR8mh7qXP8n4ynkwBYwzXwP8y61nbZ6pJbxoL68iTRnbHvnFSakUWc6iLHh8MU7fZOq6WcRf8CBEGjT-OLqzhM-egdLfIuelQfIqL3T9EYBHF0jyEeQRcGvA4VOa-AON8CUKzUWzwxJSd926B0-RT5axUzWp72-KWH7IVQMB1kdY26cFU_mEnJCQ/w400-h286/Images_2019_4_DesignInspiration_Zoe1.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Classic Balloon Arch by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/zoeadamsjonescba/" target="_blank">Zoe Adam-Jones, CBA of JAZ Trading</a>, Gold Coast. Australia</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Classic Balloon Décor is typically the starting point for most decorators and balloon artists. Classic style balloon Arches are constructed using balloons that have been inflated and sized to a specific dimension These</span><span style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> balloons are then added to an arch frame or line to create the arch. </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Classic balloon arches are a popular choice for corporate events due to their versatility and ability to suit a variety of themes and colour schemes. They are a cost-effective way to create a statement piece that are used to highlight an entrance, stage, or photo backdrop. Balloon Arches can be customised to match a company's branding and logo colours, creating a cohesive look and feel throughout the event. They are also a great way to add visual interest to a space without taking up too much floor space. Additionally, balloon arches are easy to set up and take down, making them a convenient option for event planners and organisers.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBlFociMzb2jEYAGbiLxroUi0vmFMjAGPbZhpv-vCI6h9rvejxiK3LvBTSOTnVkmCJKXlIqeO_1A9EZ2xzIPN0PhXRU_K5nHL635R8dfFrEFMQa3GhbJRrSDuFBME3QOqRa1QrwmnmaWXqYt0mTfoxFGisFLUbhFlo26I8xmR9hYV9nm9EuN5dIMQ/s1024/C_rcQeEXgAA6og-.jpg-large.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="768" data-original-width="1024" height="383" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzBlFociMzb2jEYAGbiLxroUi0vmFMjAGPbZhpv-vCI6h9rvejxiK3LvBTSOTnVkmCJKXlIqeO_1A9EZ2xzIPN0PhXRU_K5nHL635R8dfFrEFMQa3GhbJRrSDuFBME3QOqRa1QrwmnmaWXqYt0mTfoxFGisFLUbhFlo26I8xmR9hYV9nm9EuN5dIMQ/w511-h383/C_rcQeEXgAA6og-.jpg-large.jpg" width="511" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Fabulous Race Arches by <a href="https://www.balloon.co.uk/arches/" target="_blank">D</a><a href="https://www.balloon.co.uk/arches/" target="_blank">ave Saker, Balloon.co.uk</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="text-align: justify;"><span><div style="font-family: Poppins;">Organic décor embodies the beauty of nature through balloon styling. When different sizes of balloons are placed strategically throughout a design, an elegant and cohesive look is achieved, setting the mood for any event space.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins;">It is important to note that organic décor isn't simply a matter of using a variety of different sized balloons. Rather, it requires intentional sizing and arrangement of balloons to create a natural flow while adhering to the principles and elements of design. This ensures that the design maintains rhythm, balance, and harmony. </div><div style="font-family: Poppins;">An organic balloon arch is the ideal decorative addition for weddings, birthdays, and other festive events. These arches are soft and whimsical in appearance, and they add a touch of charm to any setting. One thing is for sure, organic balloon arches create a stunning backdrop for photographs and are a popular choice for social media posts.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Poppins; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LVZx_mSNSO2BUInrSV4uarbRnptYK_CPMQs75VvZIkWwrnRFy-jidbep_1i_IMRRuxuSvlcTM1iNNNeU0_LMfqqri4u6oTU555sIp3x90KCfwEi6QKeE3UhVWITmZIgPV4MBtWfvFYuyL2WArQz2jAajT7Cc1EgAR3ChfdaeJAXxHwFiQgNoFe4-/s2800/Sarah%20Courney,%20Belle%20Balloons,%20Melbourne,%20Victoria,%20Australia.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_LVZx_mSNSO2BUInrSV4uarbRnptYK_CPMQs75VvZIkWwrnRFy-jidbep_1i_IMRRuxuSvlcTM1iNNNeU0_LMfqqri4u6oTU555sIp3x90KCfwEi6QKeE3UhVWITmZIgPV4MBtWfvFYuyL2WArQz2jAajT7Cc1EgAR3ChfdaeJAXxHwFiQgNoFe4-/w400-h286/Sarah%20Courney,%20Belle%20Balloons,%20Melbourne,%20Victoria,%20Australia.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organic Balloon Arch by <a href="https://www.belleballoons.com.au" target="_blank">Sarah Courtney, Belle Balloons, </a>Melbourne, Australia</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: right;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;">Typically, an Arch is freestanding, meaning it can be strategically placed for maximum impact. For a freestanding Arch, heavy base plates and an Arch form are necessary to secure the balloons, whether it's a Classic or Organic Arch.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;">A lot of balloon companies often design their own Arch frames utilising metal or plastic conduit, while the bases are made from materials like steel, concrete, or other dense substances. This process requires technical expertise to create an Arch that is user-friendly. For indoor Arches, lighter materials can be used, but safety must always be prioritised. Be mindful that in the event of an Arch collapsing and causing damage or injury, you are accountable for any harm it may have caused.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.aeropolesystem.com" target="_blank">The Aeröpole System®. </a></div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;">The Aeröpole system was specifically designed for the balloon professional to help them achieve the perfect Arch. The system is flexible, it will perform (move) outside in the same way a helium filled arch would, and it is not ridged like an arch that is built on a conduit frame.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>What Makes the AeroPole System Stand Out?</b></div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>The AeroPole System uses lightweight, flexible poles made of composite fiberglass to create both outdoor and indoor Arches and Columns without the need for helium.</li><li>Different sizes can be achieved by adding or removing poles, which are so flexible that they bend dramatically in strong winds without breaking.</li><li>The AeroPole System is the only product that can achieve this level of performance in the market.</li><li>The base plates of the AeroPole System are 24" squared, weigh 28 pounds each, have raised feet, and a powder-coated finish that gives them a clean and professional look.</li><li>Each base plate has a center hole for the 6" steel pin to attach, and they are stackable for outdoor jobs on windy days.</li><li>The combination of the unique base plates and poles allows you to create various sizes and shapes of Arches and Columns ranging from 5' to 15' tall.</li><li>This system is quick and easy to set up, and is well worth the price. By using an AeroPole System to make a 35' arch, you can save on helium costs in just 2-3 uses.</li></ul><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfFsIdmZ1xajHiDiaDwZTfLOeTf1-ANQvYM8PGKKcgEjpMX75n6AbCn_0lHHCjRP6SNsaU0vzh-KFc_UUAeuA5YYK4eTV9aHmUKkzu3whAhCF-BNbQVQ5eLczo8Jz3RN06hixmzFgzqiSqxzjKf1rVGfNeYnwfQ0_GGLOfDsjZD96CMaos9TYHPoF/s2048/15A_AW2019.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1463" data-original-width="2048" height="343" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZfFsIdmZ1xajHiDiaDwZTfLOeTf1-ANQvYM8PGKKcgEjpMX75n6AbCn_0lHHCjRP6SNsaU0vzh-KFc_UUAeuA5YYK4eTV9aHmUKkzu3whAhCF-BNbQVQ5eLczo8Jz3RN06hixmzFgzqiSqxzjKf1rVGfNeYnwfQ0_GGLOfDsjZD96CMaos9TYHPoF/w479-h343/15A_AW2019.png" width="479" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Black & Gold Embellished Balloon Arch by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/nirballoons/" target="_blank">Avital & Nir Shechter, CBA of Balonir, Israel</a>.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR3zgWbeWuiQSPxEsjqP4M049OIMvXoZSf_I7VLfGfT6Qkr5PB-lLxWY9OYvFj1pK52CqMmbZ4bBskr0Gqlc97hMUYuNjlqoTAhAxC9xslxna-LSGg_CZ3lJI8PEou1hxS31na_bKwuJ9uoclr48JfSpp3OTEpI5ono_paK8w8ooaJq9oD2x8c-PP/s960/87150895_10221451150372159_7342471940856086528_n.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="896" height="416" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCR3zgWbeWuiQSPxEsjqP4M049OIMvXoZSf_I7VLfGfT6Qkr5PB-lLxWY9OYvFj1pK52CqMmbZ4bBskr0Gqlc97hMUYuNjlqoTAhAxC9xslxna-LSGg_CZ3lJI8PEou1hxS31na_bKwuJ9uoclr48JfSpp3OTEpI5ono_paK8w8ooaJq9oD2x8c-PP/w389-h416/87150895_10221451150372159_7342471940856086528_n.jpg" width="389" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">White and Coloured Embellished Balloon Arch by <br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/nirballoons/" target="_blank">Avital & Nir Shechter, CBA of Balonir, Israel.</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><div>AS a final touch enhance the look and value of your arches by adding extra details.</div><div>Mastering the basic principles of creating arches is just the beginning. Elevate your arch designs to new heights by incorporating extra details. These additional features not only enhance the appearance of your arches but also increase their perceived value to potential customers.</div></div></div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></div><div style="font-family: Poppins;">If you are looking to design your own special balloon Arch, whether Classic or organic style, check out this fabulous design tool from Balloonpro.co</div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></div><div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">A must have for any balloon professional, this digital design tool gives you everything you need to create and calculate balloon décor, giving picture perfect digital renders to quote and market your next sale!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This awesome tool will help you to design: Organic Balloon Décor, Arches,</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> Columns,</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> Duplet Square Pack, Alternate Size Pack, Linking Walls, Volume Calculators, and so much more. </span></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">You can test out this tool for 7 days FREE! </span><a href="https://balloonpro.co/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://balloonpro.co/</span></a></div><div></div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></div></div></span></span></div></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To conclude:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon arches are a festive and fun way to add color and excitement to any event.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">They are perfect for creating a photo backdrop or highlighting a special area of your event space.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon arches can be customised to match your event theme or colour scheme.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">They are great for creating a grand entrance, framing a stage or dance floor, or adding visual interest to a plain wall.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon arches can be made in a variety of sizes and shapes, from simple single arches to more complex designs featuring multiple arches and layers.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">They are a cost-effective way to add a big impact to your event decor.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon arches are perfect for birthdays, weddings, baby showers, corporate events, and more.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div></div></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-88160821145194533872023-03-23T09:02:00.001-07:002023-03-23T09:04:44.481-07:00How can I make my Balloon Business Successful and Fail-Proof? - Part 2<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In Part 1. of 'How can I make my Balloon Business Successful and Fail-Proof' post we look at why someone might start their own balloon company and why not all balloon businesses succeed. To read this post click <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-can-i-make-my-balloon-business.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In part 2. we look at the steps that you need to take that will definitely help you to get off to a good start. </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifq9dg-Hsr40wYQCpyEnFgBLVwSdemVbUc5zFSBbl7rEBu8p4C2izUrPQv-U2nnou5l9JTBF49Su7KYr6PT0X2JUc7vtVGcyzcJWfXFYLVBObGylGvPzX35PDB6veQkzmiZhiq4KILkDgBTsjA0XSj1GRgyyAKcF5f2yjFs4Y775bYniRTGLGXCCR_/s1080/small%20business.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifq9dg-Hsr40wYQCpyEnFgBLVwSdemVbUc5zFSBbl7rEBu8p4C2izUrPQv-U2nnou5l9JTBF49Su7KYr6PT0X2JUc7vtVGcyzcJWfXFYLVBObGylGvPzX35PDB6veQkzmiZhiq4KILkDgBTsjA0XSj1GRgyyAKcF5f2yjFs4Y775bYniRTGLGXCCR_/w400-h400/small%20business.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1. How to run a business?</span></h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;">It is important to do your research before starting your business. You need to be excited and passionate about your new impending journey.<br /><br /><b>Write a Business Plan</b>. A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing and financial forecasts.<div>A business plan helps you to:</div><div><ul><li>clarify your business idea</li><li>spot potential problems</li><li>set out your goals</li><li>measure your progress</li></ul></div><b>Register your business name,</b> but make sure that you choose the name of your business wisely. This is one of the most important things that you will do. There are so many things that you will need to do when setting up a new business, but without a business name it will be impossible! You need a business name to:<br /><ul><li>Open a business bank account </li><li>Invoice customers</li><li>Write terms & conditions </li><li>Set up a website and social media business accounts</li><li>Order business cards</li><li>Open trade accounts</li></ul>In the world of social media and SEO (search engine optimisation), choosing a name that people are likely to search for is important, as this will give you a much greater chance of appearing in search results. So start by thinking about what your customers are likely to be searching for.<br />Obviously, having the word balloon somewhere in your business name is important and if you can include your location too, that would be a huge bonus! <br /><br /><b>Legal stuff</b><br />Start by registering your business - in the UK visit <a href="https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business">https://www.gov.uk/set-up-business</a><br /><br />You will need:<br /><ul><li>Insurance Cover - You may not consider that having insurance cover is important but all businesses should have it, including home based businesses. There are a number of different insurances that a business should have: </li><li>Public & Products liability – which insures your business against third party claims for personal injury or property damage. </li><li>Professional Indemnity – covers your professional advice. </li><li>Employer's liability – provides cover for your employees (this is legally required) and If you are operating your business from a shop or store you will also require </li><li>Building and Contents insurance. </li></ul><b>Inform HMRC or your government revenues and customs department </b>- In the UK you need to register with the UK government (HMRC) to tell them that you’re self-employed. Check to see what your legal requirements are in your country.<br /><br /><b>Find an Accountant or Bookkeeper</b> - It might be advisable to find an accountant who will tell you what you will need to do to ensure that you fulfil your tax obligations. <br /><br /><b>Comply with data laws</b> - It’s not just big companies that need to know about General Data Protection Regulation - GDPR. Small businesses also have a legal responsibility to keep personal data safe and provide a clear policy on how that data will be used and why.<br /><a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation">www.gov.uk/government/publications/guide-to-the-general-data-protection-regulation</a><br /><br /><b>Employing Staff</b> - If you are employing staff there are so many other legal requirements by which you will need to abide. We strongly recommend that you look into all of those too! <br /><a href="http://www.gov.uk/browse/employing-people">www.gov.uk/browse/employing-people</a><br /></span><h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2. Funding and Finance</span></h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;">How much money do you need to start a business? You might not need much of an initial investment if you’re starting small.<br />Things that you will need to consider:<br /><ul><li>Courses and training - learning the fundamental skills is definitely a great way to kick-start your business. Future courses will help you to develop new skills, techniques and learn industry tips and hints.</li><li>Specialist equipment – make sure you budget for any equipment or tools, balloon professionals use helium, electric balloon inflators and many other specialist tools.</li><li>Products – if you’re setting up a shop or selling your own creations, you will need to get your stock together... and this will be an on-going investment.</li></ul>Once you have identified the costs involved, you should know how you’re going to fund your project. Will you use savings? Or will you ask for help with your new business start-up costs (for example, loans from friends, family, or a bank)?<br /><br />Keep in mind you might be able to find grants for new businesses to help lighten the financial burden. The benefit of a small business grant rather than a loan is that you don’t usually have to pay the money back.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><b>Be aware that it can take your business two to three years to reach profitability! </b><br /></span><h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;">3. Marketing and Publicity</span></h3><span><ul style="font-family: Poppins;"><li>Create a Google My Business page to help get you noticed</li><li>Do competitor research – competitor analysis helps you understand the market, set your prices, and find a way to stand out.</li><li>Build a social media presence – social media is a great way to showcase your brand’s personality and tone of voice, connect with customers, and even sell your products with tools like Facebook Shops and Instagram.</li><li>Create a website with SEO – optimise your website for search engines so people can find your business and understand the products or service you offer</li><li>Send emails and newsletters – a simple and cost-effective way to keep in touch with your customers and boost sales.</li><li>Use flyers and print marketing – a tangible way to reach potential customers</li><li>Network at industry events – get to know your industry and make connections at virtual or in-person events</li></ul><h3 style="font-family: Poppins; text-align: left;">4. Research and Market knowledge</h3><div style="font-family: Poppins;">Market research is the process of gathering and analysing information about customer groups, competitors, the balloon industry and the general business environment. Whether a company is small or large, market research plays a vital role in decisions about what products or services to offer and how to sell them. As a small business owner, gathering market information is an ongoing process and a high priority. This will give greater confidence in the decisions you makes knowing the information is based on solid data rather than guesswork or hunches.</div><div style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Assess the feasibility of a venture - does the market place need what you are offering?</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Determine what customers really want - don't assume that your customers want what you think they want, do some research.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Monitor your competitors - study their advertisements, visit their websites, ask business associates about them or even visit their businesses. Y</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">ou should also be aware of new competitors planning to enter the market.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Identifying Opportunities -<span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px;"> strive for continual growth and</span><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-size: 16px; letter-spacing: 0.16px;"> always be on the lookout for emerging opportunities, such as new products or services you could offer.</span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="background-color: #fcfcfc; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: 0.16px;"><span style="color: #222222;">Spotting Potential Trouble Ahead - </span></span><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); letter-spacing: 0.16px;">Small businesses are affected by the performance and direction of the local and national economy. </span></span></span></li></ul></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To conclude, no business is fail-proof, but learning the basics in how to start a business will definitely help you to get off to a good start. Understand who your target market is: you may want to specialise in a particular style of balloon artistry -decor versus deliveries for example, and this will have an impact on your marketing and publicity. Be aware that breaking into the corporate market takes time, great marketing and to be honest a pinch of good luck! </span></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is a little more advice that I pick up from a couple of balloon professionals</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Oswald;"></span></div><blockquote><span style="font-family: Oswald;">Consider 'employing' a mentor in your early days, you will have so many questions and as much as you can ask these on various Facebook groups, you will probably get many different responses and still won't be any the wiser And if you don't pay them, they really aren't on the hook to help. They won't really care. </span></blockquote><span><blockquote style="font-family: Raleway;">Build a strong local network quicker. I AM only 3 years in and was always friendly to a couple of local artistS, but in the last 12 - 18 months a group of 9/10 of us have formed an online chat and it’s been a GODSEND. Comparing techniques, borrowing materials, passing on customers, moans about clients; we don’t see each other as competition but as a support system. I wished I’d been part of something like this earlier on, as it’s really helpful.</blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you are new to your ballooning journey, I wish you every success, and hopefully you can take some of the advice from this post to help you on your way! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></p><p><a href="http://www.suebowler.com"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">www.suebowler.com</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"> </span></p></span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-87242242932291603872023-03-23T09:01:00.003-07:002023-03-23T09:03:10.931-07:00How can I make my Balloon Business Successful and Fail-Proof? - Part 1<div class="separator"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Launching a business can be one of the most exciting and challenging things you will ever do. So why would any of us start our balloon businesses, and if we had hindsight what would we do differently?</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4FjFUvc-rOQPJFcCm5qgFFf7bsKYzScc_IdEmu7fQkKPE9kBNLvP3Z76Y8Wtja3B9ULYLDwZGubqh-fapL55CpZLvfgwCg2V80e93CWcAFWoqecAsrU0JrA13dKOURCHizI58HuqmGDL43G1kJvoYEsVKwi6WmiuxG-ykspoN4S_gIoWlYRz2GYI/s3000/confetti.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw4FjFUvc-rOQPJFcCm5qgFFf7bsKYzScc_IdEmu7fQkKPE9kBNLvP3Z76Y8Wtja3B9ULYLDwZGubqh-fapL55CpZLvfgwCg2V80e93CWcAFWoqecAsrU0JrA13dKOURCHizI58HuqmGDL43G1kJvoYEsVKwi6WmiuxG-ykspoN4S_gIoWlYRz2GYI/s320/confetti.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />There are many reason why someone might choose to start running a balloon business:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>It is a natural extension to a business that you already run.</li><li>It's a hot trend on social media and you want a slice of the action.</li><li>You want to be your own boss and balloons are the right fit! </li><li>You can work from home and fit a balloon business around your family life.</li><li>And probably about 101 other reasons...</li></ul>Something that I always say to anyone starting out in the balloon industry is: "It is fantastic if you are a creative person, but don't forget that you have to be able to run a business too!" </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBUHKi2zbY0NS7C26oWmm6kwd4anlQHn6ILV6KbdG3q_RL-Btnpu0FfTejYYxTBDbWKTcdEOi6FuBy3mtLxks2_C_wIQ2Lpk_z4aWtwWsZxTTWjfyVuVspE6mYnBZfg9T39j7Mnj2jRspvTjrB3M2Q3uXpZ95ao3Iqo_se_ozvz_4XFWjF1Uzl7VP/s1080/Unicorn%20Rainbow.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJBUHKi2zbY0NS7C26oWmm6kwd4anlQHn6ILV6KbdG3q_RL-Btnpu0FfTejYYxTBDbWKTcdEOi6FuBy3mtLxks2_C_wIQ2Lpk_z4aWtwWsZxTTWjfyVuVspE6mYnBZfg9T39j7Mnj2jRspvTjrB3M2Q3uXpZ95ao3Iqo_se_ozvz_4XFWjF1Uzl7VP/s320/Unicorn%20Rainbow.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The reason I started my balloon business over 30 years ago was because I wanted to find a business that I could run from home, that could fit around my young family and work with a product that was non-perishable (not food or flowers which have a very limited shelf life.) I had never run a business before, but I was creative and felt confident that running a business would not be that difficult 😉<i><br /></i><br />I did not have big aspirations when I started, it seemed that every new design and technique was a huge challenge and posed a massive learning curve - complete trial and error, which was actually not such a bad way to learn! Training opportunities were sparse and social media was nonexistent! My balloon business grew slowly and organically over those first four years. The biggest problem that I experienced during that period was that I was not familiar with the "business side" of being a business owner, and knew very little about pricing, which was a complete guessing game for a number of years! I also found working on my own and from home very lonely! Not having anyone to share my bad or good experiences with or being able to talk through a problem or creative challenge! I could have easily thrown in the towel after 4 years. I had made very little money and was floundering badly. For me, the QBN program was my life & business saver, and from the moment I embarked in the program, my businesses moved forward and started to become profitable and more successful! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2m38kVj6HDp7VroDro88ScDl4D4rHImdQlYU4clDKG3SkmkT7Ky0JsBfL0PnXj9kGiEsR4FKOKQkzAvwL-Lc3YJbZh7JE_k0UBe9On7Up_THyLesDMZeu2YqG2Fu8k5hlabKak9w1hw2DGYU92D97SAQ59s-02O87RW1TLSxyILyz3VFLiX1_2Hu/s4095/D9CA3875-4FFD-4E3B-8715-682971DFF51B.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2959" data-original-width="4095" height="231" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic2m38kVj6HDp7VroDro88ScDl4D4rHImdQlYU4clDKG3SkmkT7Ky0JsBfL0PnXj9kGiEsR4FKOKQkzAvwL-Lc3YJbZh7JE_k0UBe9On7Up_THyLesDMZeu2YqG2Fu8k5hlabKak9w1hw2DGYU92D97SAQ59s-02O87RW1TLSxyILyz3VFLiX1_2Hu/s320/D9CA3875-4FFD-4E3B-8715-682971DFF51B.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />As a training instructor, I have met hundreds of people who have started balloon businesses just like I did. S</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">ome survive and go on to grow successful businesses, while others fall away by the wayside after only a few short years.</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">It is reported that roughly 20% of small businesses fail within the first year, and roughly 50% fail within the first five years! (<a href="https://fortunly.com/articles/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail/">https://fortunly.com/articles/what-percentage-of-small-businesses-fail/</a>)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />So how can we make our balloon businesses successful and fail-proof? To answer this we need to know why so many small businesses fail:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Lack of knowledge on how to run a business</li><li>Running out of money</li><li>Lack of adequate marketing and publicity</li><li>Lack of research and market knowledge</li></ul><div>In Part 2 of this post which you can find by clicking <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/how-can-i-make-my-balloon-business_23.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>, we will look at in greater detail:</div><div><ol style="text-align: left;"><li> How to run a business?</li><li> Funding and Finance</li><li> Marketing and Publicity</li><li> Research and Market Knowledge.</li></ol></div><div><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning!</span></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">www.suebowler.com</span></a></p><p style="font-family: -webkit-standard;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Oswald;"><br /></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-91852801597496251462023-03-14T03:10:00.000-07:002023-03-14T03:10:11.211-07:00Baby Bear Air-Filled Delivery Design with Step-by-Step Video Instructions, Product List and Job Cost Form <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSSNIjMZKWTT4-Aq7m-m5ssTHyNKFqYX9sifT0gdKhCXAUjRWvz6PdQ0oXTgsgkYGvt_QWhn-_7Js8_-P3EGh8_654GbAT5748ud60rTg7JiPh9cceETrVez_xntXLjMk-WKL2iO_O1L2jrDeA_Sb9reOuXsQpPFe_PFELalQK1Dspv7ICSWJi-ja/s1080/Baby%20Bear%20no%20Background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDSSNIjMZKWTT4-Aq7m-m5ssTHyNKFqYX9sifT0gdKhCXAUjRWvz6PdQ0oXTgsgkYGvt_QWhn-_7Js8_-P3EGh8_654GbAT5748ud60rTg7JiPh9cceETrVez_xntXLjMk-WKL2iO_O1L2jrDeA_Sb9reOuXsQpPFe_PFELalQK1Dspv7ICSWJi-ja/w400-h400/Baby%20Bear%20no%20Background.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Baby Bear Design by Sue Bowler<br /><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">As many of you have seen, I created a Baby Bear display at the recent Spring Fair. This new 31" Baby Bear Microfoil™ balloon is so cute and appealing, and perfect to recreate this charming 'Balloon Buddy' design for New Babies, Birthdays and even Mother's Day displays!</span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Material List</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">4 x 7" Chrome Rose Gold</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1 x 18" Rose Gold Round Foil Balloon</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2 x 16" Blush (1 x body 1 x sand weight)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">6 x 5" Pearl Peach</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">6 x 5" Pink (the pink goes inside the Pearl Peach)</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2 x 350Q Blush</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1 x 260Q for tying </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1 x 31" Baby Bear Special Shape Microfoil </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Stretchy Balloon Tape</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I have also added a prepared Job Cost Form to this post: all you need to do is add in the values and you will be able to quickly calculate a profitable selling price! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OTw3InTEVP6n5R0UaC-uq394o1k6BLGQ1AhzWO0uB3wJ4Ec7-12ppDjckjx_uqIKYUZHWL-G_NOiRramTz0YqevSqC-OaIxsG02SpxcHyGvfrLrGHkure_A-2SuwMs9itQ4yXr6Lxy-TtMzoKO9HQEbQ9cufjdxRpHDgcpjLC8wtC9YgQnbUfGch/s828/Screenshot%202023-03-08%20at%2014.18.20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="828" data-original-width="508" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0OTw3InTEVP6n5R0UaC-uq394o1k6BLGQ1AhzWO0uB3wJ4Ec7-12ppDjckjx_uqIKYUZHWL-G_NOiRramTz0YqevSqC-OaIxsG02SpxcHyGvfrLrGHkure_A-2SuwMs9itQ4yXr6Lxy-TtMzoKO9HQEbQ9cufjdxRpHDgcpjLC8wtC9YgQnbUfGch/s16000/Screenshot%202023-03-08%20at%2014.18.20.png" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br />To learn how to create this design, check out Sue's video below.</span></div>
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<div><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMp3HrQaDpTw3aT5S9Ro2XC-OrLgLRYAN02mTMNfGb-h8mqDMB5D9cBC1QCFJadYKKP8LoVoXNHpIusP6k11Xx3cqQ453EBtxv2PdbX6g0DER0R_YKD0FJw3BELHn2Itv5xATXcspRySe8wUxIb6bhamcA307MjkgsbGgCaKn8gG4OMg4PhuCSvtD/s2800/Baby%20Bear%20Window.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="598" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCMp3HrQaDpTw3aT5S9Ro2XC-OrLgLRYAN02mTMNfGb-h8mqDMB5D9cBC1QCFJadYKKP8LoVoXNHpIusP6k11Xx3cqQ453EBtxv2PdbX6g0DER0R_YKD0FJw3BELHn2Itv5xATXcspRySe8wUxIb6bhamcA307MjkgsbGgCaKn8gG4OMg4PhuCSvtD/w428-h598/Baby%20Bear%20Window.png" width="428" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue's Window Display at Spring Fair 2023</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I recently made a Panda Bear version, which is also very cute! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqBVFROT6cZUVt1OdJQ1aDDN3neDlKo4-h-LwuDqMly2N8EVhHdkV3fYjz5wa_os9TiehpC_hnMS9qwgu4v0RrjiMBq5vvkvECN-txo73GRrv_SUNfupbJWV3HMPWtrMXBTnOBfzQZ5Pg4nfKLcfaoN8xMRxBWrj9_yBth_MQyJIkSa0BHtIMNrs4/s1080/Panda%20Bear%20with%20Pastel%20Rainbow.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsqBVFROT6cZUVt1OdJQ1aDDN3neDlKo4-h-LwuDqMly2N8EVhHdkV3fYjz5wa_os9TiehpC_hnMS9qwgu4v0RrjiMBq5vvkvECN-txo73GRrv_SUNfupbJWV3HMPWtrMXBTnOBfzQZ5Pg4nfKLcfaoN8xMRxBWrj9_yBth_MQyJIkSa0BHtIMNrs4/w640-h640/Panda%20Bear%20with%20Pastel%20Rainbow.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Panda Bear with Pastel Rainbow </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I hope that you enjoy making these and maybe even adding your own personal touch to the design - I look forward to seeing them! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Happy Ballooning!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Sue Bowler</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></div><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-13302825868659052102023-03-02T02:44:00.000-08:002023-03-02T02:44:58.296-08:00Blooming Good Ideas for Spring Balloon Decor<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">With Mother's Day, Easter, International Woman's Day, plenty of spring birthdays and fresh new babies over the coming months, this is the perfect time for balloon businesses to boost their marketing and sales opportunities with a bright and fresh spring theme decor and delivery ideas!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Spring is actually my favourite time of year; <span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">the blossoming trees and early flowers pushing through the earth holds so much charm for me. I don't know about you, but I </span></span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;">definitely feel more energised and ready to take on new projects and challenges in the Spring! </span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"><b>International Woman's Day</b></span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">International Women's Day (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">I have read much about International Woman's Day, and feel that it is important as a female entrepreneur and business owner to stand loud and proud and use this day to create greater awareness of women in business. Here is a great post, titled <a href="https://planly.com/international-womens-day-social-media-post-ideas/" target="_blank">6 International Woman's day social post ideas 2023</a>, that is packed with some great ideas that you could implement!</span></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6BvMayew0y4dFsaU782Kf9vomtemdmj7bPGgwXCby0RWdq_QFtNQVz_x6c0btqMEn5j9yo0--dB4WONhO17lkJhxSkvU6r67julC35SWCFV_bmwUHzWQm-DkSDhsPTdXWLKsatSZq4YkNmWAFa_yHy0WCV_g8vfQoecs5VCulzxQadbnPLGkImhb/s2800/solomatin_novikov%20(5).png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK6BvMayew0y4dFsaU782Kf9vomtemdmj7bPGgwXCby0RWdq_QFtNQVz_x6c0btqMEn5j9yo0--dB4WONhO17lkJhxSkvU6r67julC35SWCFV_bmwUHzWQm-DkSDhsPTdXWLKsatSZq4YkNmWAFa_yHy0WCV_g8vfQoecs5VCulzxQadbnPLGkImhb/w286-h400/solomatin_novikov%20(5).png" width="286" /></a></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Standing for Women!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Celebrate International Women’s Day with this impressive display.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Alexander Solomatin, CBA, Moscow, Russia, Dmitry Novikov, CBA, Moscow, Russia</span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you would like to learn how to make a Number of Eight sculpture check out my post: <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2019/03/international-womens-day-and-how-to.html" target="_blank">International Women's Day and how to make this fabulous Number Eight Sculpture by Alexander Solomatin, CBA</a>.</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiSEWROAfC5sQb4srRqjJKoRFzKJpWTx_Tpl-vwFxHC7VfrS3U0k-vTcmkEdSxd6RbNdyrfmuBPBfoydoa6SoxsVIIIPNT4EbbyYnLqS_Ltjj0QYtjEJ7LDq3AgTydJl9W6cyYe71IAGMYvDYwIND4n8dV2i2r-Z1ANYZZts1SSaSvSVU6mwSbSY0/s545/Screenshot%202023-03-01%20at%2015.36.06.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="545" data-original-width="468" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtiSEWROAfC5sQb4srRqjJKoRFzKJpWTx_Tpl-vwFxHC7VfrS3U0k-vTcmkEdSxd6RbNdyrfmuBPBfoydoa6SoxsVIIIPNT4EbbyYnLqS_Ltjj0QYtjEJ7LDq3AgTydJl9W6cyYe71IAGMYvDYwIND4n8dV2i2r-Z1ANYZZts1SSaSvSVU6mwSbSY0/s320/Screenshot%202023-03-01%20at%2015.36.06.png" width="275" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Mother's Day</b></span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Mother’s Day is a holiday to honour and celebrate mothers (and any other woman that has taken on a 'mother' role in a person's life) and is celebrated in countries worldwide. The holiday originated in the United States in its modern form, and is observed on the second Sunday in May. Many other countries also celebrate the holiday on this date, while some celebrate at different times of the year. In the UK, we celebrate it on the 4th Sunday of lent, which means that the date varies each year according to Easter. This year we will be celebrating Mother's Day on the 19th March! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">When it comes to finding the perfect gift for Mother's Day, most people leave it to the last minute (much like Valentine's Day). It is human nature to delay until the date creeps up, then frantically rush around looking for gift ideas at the final hour.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This is why it’s a great idea to start promoting Mother’s Day at least 3-4 weeks before the special day. It gives you time to remind shoppers that the big day is coming and helps them start thinking about what to buy.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Qualatex has a comprehensive range of fabulous marketing assets available to use for social media posts for Facebook, Stories and Instagram plus Facebook banners too! Click <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank">HERE</a> for direct access or go to </span><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/</span></a></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXq0ytLUPGCbGCQfiFUTldGvQjxtb8X3JofffUt8cIBuwmojKVNoS3pUyntExG9AjiY4cyDmUDlFgWaITt9RZScx_PPs5N1wdmjjHsBOqP9hKALl0kSuaCjH0NUWbCCtr8Wjt55xInlfOWV8HR_Nt0ctVglr9isHcLl2LIS3353l3d5vkSVujWMKg/s2800/Mothers%20Day%20Boho%20Rainbow%20Delivery.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXq0ytLUPGCbGCQfiFUTldGvQjxtb8X3JofffUt8cIBuwmojKVNoS3pUyntExG9AjiY4cyDmUDlFgWaITt9RZScx_PPs5N1wdmjjHsBOqP9hKALl0kSuaCjH0NUWbCCtr8Wjt55xInlfOWV8HR_Nt0ctVglr9isHcLl2LIS3353l3d5vkSVujWMKg/w400-h286/Mothers%20Day%20Boho%20Rainbow%20Delivery.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Rain, Sun, Rainbow, Repeat…</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This dreamy rainbow design is sure to make her day.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgV_7XRyjvGMp7Ce6XmkQ5ztEtvA27GoAgkSDndeaPJFAN64blghEeAmHkbo59rLB_cyWBLvjuHEEPpupuNf-w6EsDDeWW7-BAfXCzp0JPBVNFIeOe2LTKh90pdCJSVrgWJqz_F354JXB5_UlAPzJz_zB1D1TD_ms7VpcbR0Puf5-PY0DpLCGhmrNn/s2800/Mothers%20Day%20Daisy%20Centerpiece.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgV_7XRyjvGMp7Ce6XmkQ5ztEtvA27GoAgkSDndeaPJFAN64blghEeAmHkbo59rLB_cyWBLvjuHEEPpupuNf-w6EsDDeWW7-BAfXCzp0JPBVNFIeOe2LTKh90pdCJSVrgWJqz_F354JXB5_UlAPzJz_zB1D1TD_ms7VpcbR0Puf5-PY0DpLCGhmrNn/w286-h400/Mothers%20Day%20Daisy%20Centerpiece.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Crazy for Daisies!</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Spring flowers are all the rage for Mother’s Day, especially in a balloon centerpiece.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPwBWFprIaKBSgJm0Lsfd5WQ6vndTjntngukhJnI9Q1azkph9MRWdFs75aSdqe_ebsXyh0pRpN8Sklir9A_Re_a9PZGY8VSc5k-3FlcR2MAhIw8qoqNhfvrpjrMC0upkBV3Bq-JFd_TojOmiq7tBbNzvIOLY-jxnkF_GiPfsXb6mOABvWfE_7Khf1/s2800/Mothers%20Day%20Watercolor%20Bubble.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDPwBWFprIaKBSgJm0Lsfd5WQ6vndTjntngukhJnI9Q1azkph9MRWdFs75aSdqe_ebsXyh0pRpN8Sklir9A_Re_a9PZGY8VSc5k-3FlcR2MAhIw8qoqNhfvrpjrMC0upkBV3Bq-JFd_TojOmiq7tBbNzvIOLY-jxnkF_GiPfsXb6mOABvWfE_7Khf1/w286-h400/Mothers%20Day%20Watercolor%20Bubble.png" /></a></div><b><br /></b><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>I dream in watercolor…</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This extra dreamy design will thrill all moms this Mother’s Day!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/6b5a3359-7d24-4984-8f87-5163a548becd/original/0/2023-03-02T15:19:01Z/Mothers%20Day%20Watercolor%20Bubble.png?sig=02c4fdb7fac74facac6cd6e17bce0f26c85dba43&download_method=REST_API"><br /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">For more great ideas, check out Happy Hour with Cam and Eve!</span><div><br />
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</div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I have a number of previous posts that are packed with ideas and inspiration for Mother's Day! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/mothers-day-2021-ideas-and-inspiration.html" target="_blank">Mother's Day Idea's and Inspiration </a>- </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/mothers-day-2021-ideas-and-inspiration.html">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2021/02/mothers-day-2021-ideas-and-inspiration.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><div><h3 class="post-title entry-title" itemprop="name" style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222; font-stretch: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0.75em 0px 0px; position: relative;"><span style="font-family: Poppins; font-size: small;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/a-little-inspiration-for-mothers-day.html" target="_blank">A Little Inspiration for Mother's Day Marketing and Promotion 2022</a></span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/a-little-inspiration-for-mothers-day.html">https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2022/03/a-little-inspiration-for-mothers-day.html</a></span></div><div><br /></div><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Easter</b></span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Easter has become the new hot holiday for stuffing balloons! Like Elf on the Shelf at Christmas, it is now popular to give a child a stuffing balloon filled with Easter Treats and topped with a Floppy Eared Bunny or Baby Chick balloon!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kreHltY-stPGrTVvHeMeSuWDoTIjE7E1Hrlm6ntq4suX5EeiZOCV95q39oDZd1TXwhfOrtergy84GlkPaJOLjYS13V8TGW0pamVKjtq0AqiGhKdDGUP87cSTaDGO4fTXkhyx6YNUaYqGeGcvzbEHFsy7xm6kH1NMEr5NJtBjFDhq9OeMa3Pn7CQg/s2800/p2_SS_US_23.png%20Easter%20Bunny.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1kreHltY-stPGrTVvHeMeSuWDoTIjE7E1Hrlm6ntq4suX5EeiZOCV95q39oDZd1TXwhfOrtergy84GlkPaJOLjYS13V8TGW0pamVKjtq0AqiGhKdDGUP87cSTaDGO4fTXkhyx6YNUaYqGeGcvzbEHFsy7xm6kH1NMEr5NJtBjFDhq9OeMa3Pn7CQg/s320/p2_SS_US_23.png%20Easter%20Bunny.png" width="229" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="266" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJOcmRowSVhwitSezwaDADLLDJi2zJjv2L6P9U5Aj2elEqdOuA1kgdh-rmuaLp5gve0K0WVsBTnDA3IYCp2OR0V7BpPomMaZsprjyIOKwG8Jc-5DuSiFEShnqP0tWIFf55-my0c8tXLnMVqKwGhUgDXfT60a89NBdSgIooPmlAoN97-QWwaU91i3rw/s320/Little%20Chick%20with%20Watermark.jpeg" width="213" /></a></div><br /></span><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>And finally, Babies and Birthdays featuring the newest Qualatex balloons! </b></span></h3></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1thnTMnhNuZREf-J9KTn-_vMuRK1acqP03szkiIxky_T5TSxyo411GH18P4feE9bIqnhC_Hvi_RNe8Q46cH_Y4sY7Js8UENVUNu7YZgsoJFXJ3tIc1qfAAQ_ylqsYKtW6Rdgyl_NtMXSkK_EpBExrrAlNhciPkf7Rwh_cNwgY_vHGU1p4oeQkL165/s2800/Birthday%20Soft%20Butterflies.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2800" height="286" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1thnTMnhNuZREf-J9KTn-_vMuRK1acqP03szkiIxky_T5TSxyo411GH18P4feE9bIqnhC_Hvi_RNe8Q46cH_Y4sY7Js8UENVUNu7YZgsoJFXJ3tIc1qfAAQ_ylqsYKtW6Rdgyl_NtMXSkK_EpBExrrAlNhciPkf7Rwh_cNwgY_vHGU1p4oeQkL165/w400-h286/Birthday%20Soft%20Butterflies.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Flutter Into Spring</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">This lovely design is perfect for a bright and airy spring birthday!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</div></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OS5PyzhLf3j45sL3SQ2XpjAD8FYstRR5WG5ClpwUE-bUMZ95Wdq269LgYvK9n4FZRuc1AzKoq2QrqlYZ739GD5u0n0G_vKkONR0EHrnZr0p1i-jcytW6iJ4NXkrCGO1dULHxZbD9A4Q83jJAMqeacDkNLH-WXnmKoB6L5Q7uMXvmUtiWj3X00Qi/s2800/p104_ED_US_23.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_4OS5PyzhLf3j45sL3SQ2XpjAD8FYstRR5WG5ClpwUE-bUMZ95Wdq269LgYvK9n4FZRuc1AzKoq2QrqlYZ739GD5u0n0G_vKkONR0EHrnZr0p1i-jcytW6iJ4NXkrCGO1dULHxZbD9A4Q83jJAMqeacDkNLH-WXnmKoB6L5Q7uMXvmUtiWj3X00Qi/w286-h400/p104_ED_US_23.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Grinning over Birthdays</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Smiling from ear to ear over this design!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</div></td></tr></tbody></table><b><br /></b></span><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1HoHtv5UyORCKpE7NW46owfSxAkMLRnpvVTYAABubQ2rk6JgpVIQH6Y3b_eAMim12JXat7cSMw-zuMoeHJEySQktwnIFNrdbwwEoFczh6IKlXMt9MhxoKQJTiZZ-LVzvGe4UkNxXW7BKH-PVm2pLZuVk-izN-AQcjpKZe3TTgp1rAp95NOCvJQHw/s2800/HH_Happy%20Birthday%2015%20Cupcake_Eve.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm1HoHtv5UyORCKpE7NW46owfSxAkMLRnpvVTYAABubQ2rk6JgpVIQH6Y3b_eAMim12JXat7cSMw-zuMoeHJEySQktwnIFNrdbwwEoFczh6IKlXMt9MhxoKQJTiZZ-LVzvGe4UkNxXW7BKH-PVm2pLZuVk-izN-AQcjpKZe3TTgp1rAp95NOCvJQHw/w286-h400/HH_Happy%20Birthday%2015%20Cupcake_Eve.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Sweet as Sugar</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Cook up this extra sweet design for a fun birthday at any age!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/4649c277-41ae-4646-b590-023928c65ae0/original/0/2023-03-02T15:54:45Z/HH_Happy%20Birthday%2015%20Cupcake_Eve.png?sig=e675831ad5be6dbd3606f79fe50538270e395ee9&download_method=REST_API"></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU_VnAXO_Wdzmq5FrKwvsJhmdXOK8H72-FRQGk-y0dHFZe84ZtrT7oCLu3dyCSLwo8lOzAuZTk7WZXBezCbi3KDg32SFKzLq2eDwl3CJkwVlv5lCswhLrkwfPw8mANZcqG1APKdnZDknci5ywiiHNIspE9SlDwiKi78Yo-1rXyXV02Psy4ui7yt-c/s2800/p56b_ED_US_23.png%20Welcome%20Baby%20.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBU_VnAXO_Wdzmq5FrKwvsJhmdXOK8H72-FRQGk-y0dHFZe84ZtrT7oCLu3dyCSLwo8lOzAuZTk7WZXBezCbi3KDg32SFKzLq2eDwl3CJkwVlv5lCswhLrkwfPw8mANZcqG1APKdnZDknci5ywiiHNIspE9SlDwiKi78Yo-1rXyXV02Psy4ui7yt-c/w286-h400/p56b_ED_US_23.png%20Welcome%20Baby%20.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Babies are Magic</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing says “Hello little one!” like a magical unicorn.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</div><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/6df9fa64-daee-4614-b7f7-65b4ec9ac361/original/0/2023-03-02T15:58:04Z/p56b_ED_US_23.png?sig=84aaf8cb6c095956a9395f548ba0333e98234a87&download_method=REST_API"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></span><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUIHA0OjKmT7LcMshRt6xhkKSbZIHh2u-Hb0lrWbMPSG0_rqsFAPUxyh5hNMmx_MXaXWaEfUAzMdvcbHQ5hcBFiAaDk1Zji5ttTThR14npeepc1SapiV4tScBO3jO50HUpSfU2NVxis0ikB32vcywM7S-mkQjngS7ogRZeYFueQ5bOvTClHr4eMFT/s2800/p82a_ED_US_23.png%20Watercolour%20Welcome%20Baby.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoUIHA0OjKmT7LcMshRt6xhkKSbZIHh2u-Hb0lrWbMPSG0_rqsFAPUxyh5hNMmx_MXaXWaEfUAzMdvcbHQ5hcBFiAaDk1Zji5ttTThR14npeepc1SapiV4tScBO3jO50HUpSfU2NVxis0ikB32vcywM7S-mkQjngS7ogRZeYFueQ5bOvTClHr4eMFT/w286-h400/p82a_ED_US_23.png%20Watercolour%20Welcome%20Baby.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Cuddle them Close</b><br />This cuddly and lovely deliverable will charm every new parent.<br />Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0V_fWtGmJu3JVIyItMF_13BHDW-Z256mxAU--9QJZxBGBBm8YOpb0i-Q1VVxKn4z95AP_S3LK9rNL_DpKr0wxwmuVGyAGDeDCjYzEF9BdvVjBx0hCvN7VH6QLMbYEM4Uyu4kvlSu-S3AALFTFsudnsIIFlAMnKLoJjZjEznHu6LGeuylY1_nHxbr/s2800/p56a_ED_US_23.png%20Baby%20Boy.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_0V_fWtGmJu3JVIyItMF_13BHDW-Z256mxAU--9QJZxBGBBm8YOpb0i-Q1VVxKn4z95AP_S3LK9rNL_DpKr0wxwmuVGyAGDeDCjYzEF9BdvVjBx0hCvN7VH6QLMbYEM4Uyu4kvlSu-S3AALFTFsudnsIIFlAMnKLoJjZjEznHu6LGeuylY1_nHxbr/w286-h400/p56a_ED_US_23.png%20Baby%20Boy.png" width="286" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>I dream of baby…</b><br />Float away to baby land with this sweet ‘new baby’ deliverable.<br />Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA<br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I am certainly inspired by all the new Qualatex balloons and excited to start creating! I look forward to seeing all your fabulous designs appearing on socials soon! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me<b><a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank"> @suebowler</a><br /><br /></b></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-9674583654414366732023-02-22T01:47:00.001-08:002023-02-22T01:47:36.317-08:00Old MacDonald had a Farm... NEW, Fun Farm-Themed Qualatex Balloons<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I would like to start this post with a little farm barn trivia! Do you know why farm barns are always red?</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig85tA5ANnw-23MDcGQISqhWsSwyyu5zbBSxFGOVmUTIVaZDRA1g21YRqJIL23APd3hqzEOFBwXtJQ649wtVbZPxMF4inq2qbUC1sfevH4OyqJbaypVU3LVbC1uubODKqkuWa3Mux58f1zkSqZ-epznpCk8_QnWtpB_f8g1mI7cAxlj0iqdoQtQSRl/s2800/Barnyard%20Birthday%20Window.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig85tA5ANnw-23MDcGQISqhWsSwyyu5zbBSxFGOVmUTIVaZDRA1g21YRqJIL23APd3hqzEOFBwXtJQ649wtVbZPxMF4inq2qbUC1sfevH4OyqJbaypVU3LVbC1uubODKqkuWa3Mux58f1zkSqZ-epznpCk8_QnWtpB_f8g1mI7cAxlj0iqdoQtQSRl/w458-h640/Barnyard%20Birthday%20Window.png" width="458" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p><blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">The practice actually started in the </span><b style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;">late 18th century</b><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124;"> with New England farmers applying a protective varnish to barn surfaces. The varnish usually contained some mixture of linseed oil, lime, or iron oxide, which, under the sun, would then turn to the red ochre hue that we have become so familiar with.</span></span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Children absolutely adore farm animals, and creating farm theme party decor is a colourful and fun way to appeal to children of all ages! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Earlier this month, I created a range of window displays to showcase some of the new Qualatex balloons that were launched at the Spring Fair at the NEC Birmingham. When I saw the new Birthday-Farm range I knew exactly what I wanted to make and immediately started designing a Red Barn! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To design the barn, I used Chris Adamo's <a href="https://balloonpro.co" target="_blank">Balloon Pro.co</a> Design Tool. If you have never used this tool I strongly recommend that you have a little play using the 7 day free trial. I absolutely love it and use it on a regular basis, it helps me to work out what style of wall that I need to make to ensure that I get the end result I am looking for. This definitely makes it very worth the minimal monthly fee! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaqR0z0Z1hGGOKN0IPyN2HUwvEHKDb5PWORtn_ruGFC_7dI30rqECFpbeEz_vM5KJXvvrH9xJAvAuCmmHfCGy17lJboLSe0x5UQTGbl7PTKxTrANqdaQC2XGZel9xPHpZ4DTPzUu1ra_8w4zrVvgoS_KGvyrcbtrn6cNVE_350vo8baT97W8blKsV/s1636/Alternate%20Size%20Pack%202023-01-04%201659.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1453" data-original-width="1636" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMaqR0z0Z1hGGOKN0IPyN2HUwvEHKDb5PWORtn_ruGFC_7dI30rqECFpbeEz_vM5KJXvvrH9xJAvAuCmmHfCGy17lJboLSe0x5UQTGbl7PTKxTrANqdaQC2XGZel9xPHpZ4DTPzUu1ra_8w4zrVvgoS_KGvyrcbtrn6cNVE_350vo8baT97W8blKsV/s320/Alternate%20Size%20Pack%202023-01-04%201659.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The barn is made using the Alternate Size Pack technique, with my balloons sized at 3" and 4". The Bran is built in columns, and then linked together using the "paperclip and elastic band" method. To give the barn greater stability, I added in two poles and bases and also secured it to the top of the window using 50lb monofilament line just in case someone decided to try and move it - you will be amazed what people will do to get a good photo! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The window display design was designed around this new 18" Birthday Barn balloon. Look at this balloon and now look at my window display to see the similarities!</span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw2ASTvARQOb7z_Grc0Urf8Ysji3xIy58qaY6HMz3BWkigXlmOA00HLu9l0Fc5CSvmX_abRossEj1WaUv82SYHkt_NhggllvgghMtFEXrmFSW8fJfJnjpP6sgrk8hi9c4rmbSvGfMV-yYjjWrSY1ASRIBTmAf6sp1ACQbao4LgdhPtSFX1rgJZQn2/s945/26541_26549B.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="927" data-original-width="945" height="314" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvw2ASTvARQOb7z_Grc0Urf8Ysji3xIy58qaY6HMz3BWkigXlmOA00HLu9l0Fc5CSvmX_abRossEj1WaUv82SYHkt_NhggllvgghMtFEXrmFSW8fJfJnjpP6sgrk8hi9c4rmbSvGfMV-yYjjWrSY1ASRIBTmAf6sp1ACQbao4LgdhPtSFX1rgJZQn2/s320/26541_26549B.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">18" Birthday Barn<br />#26549<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;">You will see that in my window display, I have added in other elements such as the mini Pig and Cow sculptures and some of the new 14" Retro Daisies to bring this window to life and to re-create the scene from the balloon as accurately as possible.</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are all the other new products in this range:</span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETmQnqUx933S7JS47p3pxF0nuUaY-ERqYfQuJj45pngS4Zadz4l0EIj9SEhKAtnsKT2_VUZ6RTAa_heS-kzBBUDqPbgh9d9Wd7OMTeOujVEX7e3K9xoZuymackzciSOm2GsAJWtgCVF_voFRbf8jcbHnL9WCVA5p2gsBUjrcBJD7tg5UCuoBhquPF/s1592/26538_26540B.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1519" data-original-width="1592" height="305" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiETmQnqUx933S7JS47p3pxF0nuUaY-ERqYfQuJj45pngS4Zadz4l0EIj9SEhKAtnsKT2_VUZ6RTAa_heS-kzBBUDqPbgh9d9Wd7OMTeOujVEX7e3K9xoZuymackzciSOm2GsAJWtgCVF_voFRbf8jcbHnL9WCVA5p2gsBUjrcBJD7tg5UCuoBhquPF/s320/26538_26540B.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">28" CUTE HOLSTEIN COW #26540<br />14" MINI CUTE HOLSTEIN COW #27311</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO8IOa_ciFSXl90D-DnvOJCPVpUNRbg5gUDi79wY8LXLgjg823AMTRsXS5pGihx1RvCyk0UPyo_oN4KeUzrqE8GAUSm0QiugLiWEGHbpjDMYaWwbUpSM2kA3MhdK6V7L21bInJ-Kg9y0uADp2Sl_q4uW4TYG3OimyKIL5EubSliIblrAl2vXBTL-l/s1017/26551_26553B.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1006" data-original-width="1017" height="317" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwO8IOa_ciFSXl90D-DnvOJCPVpUNRbg5gUDi79wY8LXLgjg823AMTRsXS5pGihx1RvCyk0UPyo_oN4KeUzrqE8GAUSm0QiugLiWEGHbpjDMYaWwbUpSM2kA3MhdK6V7L21bInJ-Kg9y0uADp2Sl_q4uW4TYG3OimyKIL5EubSliIblrAl2vXBTL-l/s320/26551_26553B.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">18" BIRTHDAY HOLSTEIN COW PATTERN<br />#26553<br /><br /><br /></span><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And don't forget these other great farm theme balloons! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzEJqVpLtSc6-BSxWxg4db7roFY1PI8nPeKEiA-h1DNubsXOitmAsPwQuju0IGy_ajmqZPPLRj9y9X3V28gf53SCI4mPzPvwDFCAv71MsmOBzIhfEwN9cv6AkCES4ZaxX3dJfdybRCRz5CytSBI21MrE9DZRcy7YBRPY3XqdHd70LB_pbTwglCezt/s1059/11633B_K_W_1.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1059" data-original-width="800" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUzEJqVpLtSc6-BSxWxg4db7roFY1PI8nPeKEiA-h1DNubsXOitmAsPwQuju0IGy_ajmqZPPLRj9y9X3V28gf53SCI4mPzPvwDFCAv71MsmOBzIhfEwN9cv6AkCES4ZaxX3dJfdybRCRz5CytSBI21MrE9DZRcy7YBRPY3XqdHd70LB_pbTwglCezt/s320/11633B_K_W_1.png" width="242" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Holstein Cow<br />11" White #11633<br />Another bit of trivia, this is Qualatex's No 1. selling printed balloon! </span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsDy0V7XJGI3kZW3k1pKN2d0d3ful8k7beUws94pYEHTtaP2kZGU-o-MyFJr7ZCccDI_qvxr434e0nBHNxmtZ9VYxwMIRdHdMe16IyW_Rp4zMyMoS529cXM-S6k1FQ3xQnJ99l8PCN_CPnOP5mD9l19GDs2SE9Xm-1rv9umN06paHTKM1c_PcW_uD/s987/16468@%20F&B%20FT.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="987" height="274" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJsDy0V7XJGI3kZW3k1pKN2d0d3ful8k7beUws94pYEHTtaP2kZGU-o-MyFJr7ZCccDI_qvxr434e0nBHNxmtZ9VYxwMIRdHdMe16IyW_Rp4zMyMoS529cXM-S6k1FQ3xQnJ99l8PCN_CPnOP5mD9l19GDs2SE9Xm-1rv9umN06paHTKM1c_PcW_uD/s320/16468@%20F&B%20FT.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">34" Farm Tractor<br />#16468<br /></span><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhDfVQNfLEhSREViJeXQ0PxcJSMPOD2SZh4K-AzouO6svfwOuNuWjG0B60edNdu9IxXL0vjHA6NlvRBLd5vWThm0JS6itwSh5M4Pl6TRIDvrT5P4QT3pvG-qOayaiQnLrX7wIUBPNa6xHhOYGnyN4jxUTTfdaheisBOCxu1e6ARFvzIeCm2HxToPh/s792/16202@%20F&B%20PP.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="628" data-original-width="792" height="254" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmhDfVQNfLEhSREViJeXQ0PxcJSMPOD2SZh4K-AzouO6svfwOuNuWjG0B60edNdu9IxXL0vjHA6NlvRBLd5vWThm0JS6itwSh5M4Pl6TRIDvrT5P4QT3pvG-qOayaiQnLrX7wIUBPNa6xHhOYGnyN4jxUTTfdaheisBOCxu1e6ARFvzIeCm2HxToPh/s320/16202@%20F&B%20PP.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">30" Playful Pig #16202<br />14" Playful Pig #41799</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpJtfdLvqSRdOisALatJxBMPZfWSe-y6uyo39tmWthaRloUlKQHLO3SYziRLNZVtDDesnRwXfWZINy4FW2ypQaruOu0XZq8A3L9hTNnM-UOT1GpPUOLAIiqFOp2YUAfCn9QYbUPHbtzMTuRrAbLIiaYBre2a4DUD1NwSEWxhxPYDLTBwCA3h4syof/s378/41796@%20F&B%20HH.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="378" data-original-width="263" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibpJtfdLvqSRdOisALatJxBMPZfWSe-y6uyo39tmWthaRloUlKQHLO3SYziRLNZVtDDesnRwXfWZINy4FW2ypQaruOu0XZq8A3L9hTNnM-UOT1GpPUOLAIiqFOp2YUAfCn9QYbUPHbtzMTuRrAbLIiaYBre2a4DUD1NwSEWxhxPYDLTBwCA3h4syof/s320/41796@%20F&B%20HH.jpg" width="223" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">32" Hilarious Horse #16210 (Limited Availability)<br />14" Hilarious Horse #41796</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few more Farm theme ideas! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZM-BD0DRgFMkS7mAs1y1sSIr0WmmebbcGuRkgXqF9yxWPd1maad6UrUQmDA-wtp0Y6WSzGT_XUTGCWOWkhcDsdDVaE5FApyalWxotf2-ku8gBLK-BR2RV52CkVSROEz1fQUi4GZl8eK1dMYB2glniluxTOcMceU1vHwp3-qukLBFk818KQFbcssG/s2800/p62a_ED_US_23.png"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZM-BD0DRgFMkS7mAs1y1sSIr0WmmebbcGuRkgXqF9yxWPd1maad6UrUQmDA-wtp0Y6WSzGT_XUTGCWOWkhcDsdDVaE5FApyalWxotf2-ku8gBLK-BR2RV52CkVSROEz1fQUi4GZl8eK1dMYB2glniluxTOcMceU1vHwp3-qukLBFk818KQFbcssG/s320/p62a_ED_US_23.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Don’t have a cow!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This cow creation makes a big impact!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><br /><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh1jvBJlzAqRGAqYAPJFG5jWGve7VRXzpFBMXYw8ATSKSDKIxBp32RkIgV1bNIQ5ZxaPbvHlX0RYKjwhgrA-HIZcmy-iLoqeeeVzbv0Mmu3kPmVlgGTC-hlqMcSzrBsEk9AT0kV2WW_7SCXUh_oZE3OLly932rMxgHDjXramaOupaCbCCISpMIpzS/s2800/p102_ED_US_23.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh1jvBJlzAqRGAqYAPJFG5jWGve7VRXzpFBMXYw8ATSKSDKIxBp32RkIgV1bNIQ5ZxaPbvHlX0RYKjwhgrA-HIZcmy-iLoqeeeVzbv0Mmu3kPmVlgGTC-hlqMcSzrBsEk9AT0kV2WW_7SCXUh_oZE3OLly932rMxgHDjXramaOupaCbCCISpMIpzS/s320/p102_ED_US_23.png" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Mooooove over for birthdays!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Adorable cows and pigs make for a fun birthday!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you are unsure how to make the Alternate Size Balloon Wall, check out my previous post: <a href="https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2012/02/balloon-walls-part-2.html" target="_blank">Balloon Wall Part 2</a></span></div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBp6zCidp8tM2KbDidxJU9bxhXBK9cw46rhDzULirqDmuhj_yxs_bf1tZ9y4A489RM5cekvGszunyccQsrAyTXLNg4x6WfnCwf6nQIvZj_LL7FACNmCgCdwddapU4R8fyvxoa1Wwg7J4PPIZV86R6qX1A4vFkfxUpRg8fTCCDyNz8_TJJaNeIsC-1a/s747/Screenshot%202023-02-20%20at%2015.18.07.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="747" data-original-width="677" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBp6zCidp8tM2KbDidxJU9bxhXBK9cw46rhDzULirqDmuhj_yxs_bf1tZ9y4A489RM5cekvGszunyccQsrAyTXLNg4x6WfnCwf6nQIvZj_LL7FACNmCgCdwddapU4R8fyvxoa1Wwg7J4PPIZV86R6qX1A4vFkfxUpRg8fTCCDyNz8_TJJaNeIsC-1a/s320/Screenshot%202023-02-20%20at%2015.18.07.png" width="290" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Creating something fun and new is always very rewarding! Though I am very familiar with creating balloon walls. this Red Barn presented new challenges for me, especially when creating the sloping roof! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/stories/suebowler/3042194507807460540/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-8553044123286828672023-02-13T09:26:00.000-08:002023-02-13T09:26:33.379-08:00Cupcake Theme Balloon Decoration Ideas! <p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Last week I attended the<a href="https://www.springfair.com" target="_blank"> Spring Fair</a> at the NEC Birmingham. Spring Fair is an annual B2B trade show where businesses go, and that includes many of the major high street and online retailers as well as small independent stores, to buy new and inspiring products to sell in their stores. The fair is not only balloon and party related, it covers an abundance of products from fashion to jewellery, cookware and thousands of other products! The next show will be from the 4th -7th February 2024, so don't forget to mark it in your diary if you are UK based! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">So what does this have to do with Cupcakes? Each year, for more years than I can actually remember, I have been given the amazing opportunity to create balloon designs for <a href="https://europe.qualatex.com/en-gb/" target="_blank">Qualatex Europe's</a> windows at this trade event! Each year I am tasked with creating and designing displays that feature new balloons and products from scratch.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1Lvggwuf-jE4Cosqr-L3bF-_coiGfxjOcKfBmFzT-3o12SIk-XAFzRtcHjBo0pD-mrw0PdtYHd7gFVg-lzxEN20lfj3oeJiVELKUhEjDhEDMx0pHgix48WFOkVA2G-YcUen0rJlzzIxtXNboclqJWnSSI6RMomLPPJZh5LdIrjyDxbDYQzivwUL6/s1080/Cupcake%20no%20background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img alt="Colourful Balloon Cupcake by Sue Bowler" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhD1Lvggwuf-jE4Cosqr-L3bF-_coiGfxjOcKfBmFzT-3o12SIk-XAFzRtcHjBo0pD-mrw0PdtYHd7gFVg-lzxEN20lfj3oeJiVELKUhEjDhEDMx0pHgix48WFOkVA2G-YcUen0rJlzzIxtXNboclqJWnSSI6RMomLPPJZh5LdIrjyDxbDYQzivwUL6/w320-h320/Cupcake%20no%20background.png" title="Balloon Cupcake by Sue Bowler - www.suebowler.com" width="320" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Cupcake by Sue Bowler, inspired by Dante Longhi</span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">For my first window, I was asked to feature the new <a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/products/24016/" target="_blank">Birthday Ombrè Cupcake</a>, a fabulous new 31" Microfoil balloon.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVD7EGyK0pjSMujnKiu0ogefmJGoKW1x0npfWERsG1qawKOW19dzNCGkb9mHDmrcR3XUdIYB69p51X3Jqn7RbJJt57I2GCm7niIpOUNnS8IjUctX8-sgwuUFkI4xHshWtK0IAuhGJca5iQw2SoaVnlzL6hNgm2i-W_n6WEAoQk_uOj2PvvThjfD1V4/s1891/23999_24016B_F.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1891" data-original-width="1787" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVD7EGyK0pjSMujnKiu0ogefmJGoKW1x0npfWERsG1qawKOW19dzNCGkb9mHDmrcR3XUdIYB69p51X3Jqn7RbJJt57I2GCm7niIpOUNnS8IjUctX8-sgwuUFkI4xHshWtK0IAuhGJca5iQw2SoaVnlzL6hNgm2i-W_n6WEAoQk_uOj2PvvThjfD1V4/s320/23999_24016B_F.png" width="302" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">My Inspiration</span></h3><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Before I even touch a balloon, I start by creating a mood board; this helps me to get an idea of the balloons that I should feature within my displays. I use <a href="http://www.canva.com" target="_blank">Canva</a> to create my mood boards. I simply import the balloons and any images that I want to use to help me with my display. This is also a great way to show your clients your ideas when you are still in the development stages of your designs.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoU6ODvUg4qqflQR232BpAKEN6aZmgpoa7q2-ktNBWWjjfaYMVGUA4S6vjCyLTwkbdklTUAMhctpxQBsuUZCJbAgjGhHUxXHntnPzml_qh5Z2nBvgDKbZlhefjKU9GJPMrqY2q_bjaoAK3A10bY5Fnq41gEesrC09qzTAwfRR5kq358zfXKJFAg8V/s2000/cupcake%20window%20display.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1525" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzoU6ODvUg4qqflQR232BpAKEN6aZmgpoa7q2-ktNBWWjjfaYMVGUA4S6vjCyLTwkbdklTUAMhctpxQBsuUZCJbAgjGhHUxXHntnPzml_qh5Z2nBvgDKbZlhefjKU9GJPMrqY2q_bjaoAK3A10bY5Fnq41gEesrC09qzTAwfRR5kq358zfXKJFAg8V/w488-h640/cupcake%20window%20display.png" width="488" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Cupcake Window Display Mood-Board </span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I knew that Dante Longhi of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/balloondecornj" target="_blank">Dream Factory Balloons</a> in New Jersey, USA had designed and made balloon cupcakes, so this was my first stop, to find out the technique! </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Fortunately for me, Dante had filmed himself making the cupcake for the QCorner convention last year. </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">To learn how to make Dante's 3-D Cupcake Sculpture watch the video below! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Watching this video was invaluable as it helped me understand the technique that I needed to use. My next challenge was then to work out the balloon sizing, as my cupcake was much smaller than Dante's! I surprisingly worked out the sizing quite quickly and after only a few attempts my cupcake began to take shape! I cannot tell you how much fun I had creating this design and seeing it grow into the final result! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are photos from each step of building the cupcake:</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGAisd9F7Ym-8USs_z3BILMGKdi1wKD7x27PQYRldNmQ8UPA2xAzz9jZn2VM811qWY21J7qj7zzStlL_JCfsBRxvThVEiqDthdFYEQnubpBxr-wM_pG-nIkP74Fj61VhMQUOpkMbvqpfzrh6Vztmf13Tdmnp_56hhGxHpDUiCEUQJY1blAUJV7mOl/s3052/IMG_1333.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Balloon Cupcake Base Layer" border="0" data-original-height="3052" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuGAisd9F7Ym-8USs_z3BILMGKdi1wKD7x27PQYRldNmQ8UPA2xAzz9jZn2VM811qWY21J7qj7zzStlL_JCfsBRxvThVEiqDthdFYEQnubpBxr-wM_pG-nIkP74Fj61VhMQUOpkMbvqpfzrh6Vztmf13Tdmnp_56hhGxHpDUiCEUQJY1blAUJV7mOl/w317-h320/IMG_1333.jpeg" title="Design by Sue Bowler www.suebowler.com" width="317" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Base Layer</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPLIMByYfWnuPqLYd18bgPoDQlgUMzHW3QjNKFEaBObfU0IK2jKl0wvQrUUOYqAfWEy_MYcsWGeI6R8PlZi4_5vZ9Ag3OpHXF2OeafNtBHXObKCt4NZ5oEEOxTsrBnGch0YvOaeGjkBtLI-TTjXl_9wuj0TxVT7wURmOK8lYx47y77mNi_KCc0oZE/s4032/IMG_1336.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Balloon Cupcake" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFPLIMByYfWnuPqLYd18bgPoDQlgUMzHW3QjNKFEaBObfU0IK2jKl0wvQrUUOYqAfWEy_MYcsWGeI6R8PlZi4_5vZ9Ag3OpHXF2OeafNtBHXObKCt4NZ5oEEOxTsrBnGch0YvOaeGjkBtLI-TTjXl_9wuj0TxVT7wURmOK8lYx47y77mNi_KCc0oZE/w240-h320/IMG_1336.jpeg" title="Design by Sue Bowler www.suebowler.com" width="240" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">View looking into the Cupcake</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLCtvO0TbOQMA0vNJ9a2doqa16I2m8dku1spNKtFs0PVSHnE8VPpHP_T3ST-yatSxkTMXE6qaIfdImTBGD1E247smJlFiJnvhPEQwW-D6R_r192_PR0FWToTxgPtV2nHa39HcYLN3cnzuJ448E95wYbl0KQAFEIZp-Sx6aQDQfEq9Hn5nbzQXc9Xf/s3325/IMG_1337.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3325" data-original-width="3018" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzLCtvO0TbOQMA0vNJ9a2doqa16I2m8dku1spNKtFs0PVSHnE8VPpHP_T3ST-yatSxkTMXE6qaIfdImTBGD1E247smJlFiJnvhPEQwW-D6R_r192_PR0FWToTxgPtV2nHa39HcYLN3cnzuJ448E95wYbl0KQAFEIZp-Sx6aQDQfEq9Hn5nbzQXc9Xf/s320/IMG_1337.jpeg" width="290" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Second Layer Added</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGUZ4k4tSN2GTPRn6g30sNjqVAtiOgY7yu6aylr5rA4Pl_Dx0aRnPs3dBuuuZv4FkzXsluEvtO5HJVz6gBuxXkf9L_jeXk6ros5EK5Q2AMqoyUJxlli8Vs37RANEJ5z48dltUN0Bxp1TS36-UL7MRG392rHnbRxgKtIYNVEPvLRLvDtTRc2fZjNPz/s3243/IMG_1341.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3243" data-original-width="2905" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcGUZ4k4tSN2GTPRn6g30sNjqVAtiOgY7yu6aylr5rA4Pl_Dx0aRnPs3dBuuuZv4FkzXsluEvtO5HJVz6gBuxXkf9L_jeXk6ros5EK5Q2AMqoyUJxlli8Vs37RANEJ5z48dltUN0Bxp1TS36-UL7MRG392rHnbRxgKtIYNVEPvLRLvDtTRc2fZjNPz/s320/IMG_1341.jpeg" width="287" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Two Layers of Frosting added</span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-_wOAX12UT4RFZCXqu0r_IozDSan8qfYy6JgAWc_lRscL-wksAYUFp0F_fxcyInLTPZusogweaHQzC_-7u3Rw7_alw7XezekmgAMDGln0Hx9874EJu4iFUXOiDZii03KBjxqm_r7iv8szf7KxTlcoz5L-oboVEwflV--yu_r05EJjVujnRbxlwQL/s3024/IMG_1343.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="2972" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0-_wOAX12UT4RFZCXqu0r_IozDSan8qfYy6JgAWc_lRscL-wksAYUFp0F_fxcyInLTPZusogweaHQzC_-7u3Rw7_alw7XezekmgAMDGln0Hx9874EJu4iFUXOiDZii03KBjxqm_r7iv8szf7KxTlcoz5L-oboVEwflV--yu_r05EJjVujnRbxlwQL/s320/IMG_1343.jpeg" width="314" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And the final balloon added to fill in the top<br /><br /><br /></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is the final result and my window display!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I did actually make some changes to Dante's original design. I only use four rings, whereas Dante uses five. This helped me to reduce the size and height of the design to ensure that it was in proportion to the window space that I had available.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EcDhyIOQbFnGnFchxHa1QgrbxZVIRnnh_EYoaoMWAWSJK7D33OStaIUpar5hJBNJVeg4WzC_-V8d4KqbdJn2p84rpQB7tJ787yGv5Fu9htHatUuHRPihVPD0gUSLZ7ersLFHcWt9gjdvwYsIIR7zsHrNg_EkUtjlNY4EHd_h08biSo6p8WESJZy3/s1080/Cupcake%20no%20background.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Colourful Balloon Cupcake by Sue Bowler" border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="578" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9EcDhyIOQbFnGnFchxHa1QgrbxZVIRnnh_EYoaoMWAWSJK7D33OStaIUpar5hJBNJVeg4WzC_-V8d4KqbdJn2p84rpQB7tJ787yGv5Fu9htHatUuHRPihVPD0gUSLZ7ersLFHcWt9gjdvwYsIIR7zsHrNg_EkUtjlNY4EHd_h08biSo6p8WESJZy3/w578-h578/Cupcake%20no%20background.png" title="Balloon Cupcake Design by Sue Bowler - www.suebowler.com" width="578" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Balloon Cupcake by Sue Bowler - inspired by Dante Longhi</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6UdThcqexhmhwy9GVzqRd7NBd0v1WDNxGsdGUSzXsPHgajXephvbQrWhy4ZyTWR0BlKeg1Ejeakq0S3_4tGAQuHumGVzUd1NB2_dxYOPAoh4nPcltwNRuhNfKxIY5XhFI_LBg4zRnpMtZV5l6JnCb0vtF9E7oF99NHP4krWmKV7mfxk9vAdo-AhS/s4032/Cupcake%20Window%20Display%20at%20Spring%20Fair.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Colourful Balloon Cupcake design by Sue Bowler" border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih6UdThcqexhmhwy9GVzqRd7NBd0v1WDNxGsdGUSzXsPHgajXephvbQrWhy4ZyTWR0BlKeg1Ejeakq0S3_4tGAQuHumGVzUd1NB2_dxYOPAoh4nPcltwNRuhNfKxIY5XhFI_LBg4zRnpMtZV5l6JnCb0vtF9E7oF99NHP4krWmKV7mfxk9vAdo-AhS/w480-h640/Cupcake%20Window%20Display%20at%20Spring%20Fair.jpeg" title="Balloon Cupcake Display by Sue Bowler - www.suebowler.com" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Window Display created by Sue Bowler for Qualatex Europe at Spring Fair 2023</span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If you are interested to learn how to make the smaller cupcake design, email me sue@bapiaonline.com and I will happily share the sizing, just follow the same construction techniques as shown in Dante's video above! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">A huge thank you to Dante for his incredible talent and for sharing this design! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I will be sharing my other window displays over the next few weeks! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-9759248081425012712023-01-26T11:24:00.000-08:002023-01-26T11:24:32.323-08:00Air-Filled Design idea using PremiumConwin DecoCup™ + DecoStick™<p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34); color: #222222;">With the continually soaring cost of helium and its lack of </span><span style="color: #222222;">availability, finding air-filled solutions is extremely important to the ballooning community.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJX-XdJi7ZQONa1HynTU4GceuFwhOpihaDJ0jTw2KgMOICZbgstRdwMQCJoLOdxXckuoziPh7ko5JhriJhLAZaTmNLfZ4T2S8zX8Xv73dQvsG_cmQDBfF1vSaX0_gzCt5Q-Ew75dBUJMsE4s1x2WviTG70Uf9DkFWBoZKJ9BaHYX46ZATr1xYJgDB/s1080/With%20Love%20-%20Valentines%20Design.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgJX-XdJi7ZQONa1HynTU4GceuFwhOpihaDJ0jTw2KgMOICZbgstRdwMQCJoLOdxXckuoziPh7ko5JhriJhLAZaTmNLfZ4T2S8zX8Xv73dQvsG_cmQDBfF1vSaX0_gzCt5Q-Ew75dBUJMsE4s1x2WviTG70Uf9DkFWBoZKJ9BaHYX46ZATr1xYJgDB/s320/With%20Love%20-%20Valentines%20Design.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><span style="color: #222222;"><br /></span></span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="color: #222222;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Creating designs using the <a href="https://premiumconwin.com" target="_blank">PremiumConwin</a> </span></span>DecoCup™ + </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">DecoCup</span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">™ is definitely the way forward, and today, I would like to share two videos with you featuring those accessories.</span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LsPVVqZZfoPUXMfaTPzy1E_33NtW24jdp82k4OB63U3n-r8YO2_2HvjBSj5ZbQrL-9GxVilxG-_BC8k_WHV-OfpqwOhNJ1kHq-nUY3JgoPckBPveE6zWOOXvReDirdfgATaMpDNmr2FcectEYKJ6hDt8uTcQnO59rXK_tRec6YFu9pbly2FWhIM_/s720/DecoCup_DecoStick.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="720" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3LsPVVqZZfoPUXMfaTPzy1E_33NtW24jdp82k4OB63U3n-r8YO2_2HvjBSj5ZbQrL-9GxVilxG-_BC8k_WHV-OfpqwOhNJ1kHq-nUY3JgoPckBPveE6zWOOXvReDirdfgATaMpDNmr2FcectEYKJ6hDt8uTcQnO59rXK_tRec6YFu9pbly2FWhIM_/s320/DecoCup_DecoStick.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><p></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">It's all about the Base! </span></h3><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In the first video, I will demonstrate how to create the central support for your designs. I have two methods:</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">1. Using a tile base with 2x </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">DecoCups and 1x </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">DecoCup</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2. Using a sand-weight with </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">2x </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">DecoCups and 1 x </span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">DecoCup</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I show two different glue options to secure the DecoCups to the tile base.</span></p><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o5bemSs2ANgcGz9z45OzhUYl0SWoQYlEavadY0tGWiR-KnDubULQ0wAapvhXtlQ8ua2Puff1VcXFXXRC66P48tC4-0q_gMWxGJKysykK1UwbzaLAcllVx6iNc_Qn8K_JnaTYi5Fpt0nRRRJmidPOeS3ikre5eDAlkf6suZWPwi3O49imzmN1Jr1w/s256/Unknown.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="191" data-original-width="256" height="191" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6o5bemSs2ANgcGz9z45OzhUYl0SWoQYlEavadY0tGWiR-KnDubULQ0wAapvhXtlQ8ua2Puff1VcXFXXRC66P48tC4-0q_gMWxGJKysykK1UwbzaLAcllVx6iNc_Qn8K_JnaTYi5Fpt0nRRRJmidPOeS3ikre5eDAlkf6suZWPwi3O49imzmN1Jr1w/s1600/Unknown.jpg" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">If like me, you have unused Lomey Adhesive in your toolbox. </span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div style="text-align: center;"> This works very well for sticking a DecoCup to a ceramic tile base, </div></span><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">but it can take up to 24 hours to dry! I recommend using packing tape to hold the cup in place on the tile during the drying process.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUCkX8m4svAox8N5Ao60squoUKEYV8__bPW55zGBMNsBe43ALf6tSdX2bUbWYsDq1rDSM-qaoDzun7YCbD0hJQ9bhgHFMQx85E3I-bh10XBVGHPx-g4Pd0sDTrlyE2Mhd6imOPg6MeYfeJ4fmKoIs8KFl3xzi7h3uEEEimV--MnhiLSyFLrajC_vY/s658/uk-gorilla-glue.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="658" data-original-width="300" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTUCkX8m4svAox8N5Ao60squoUKEYV8__bPW55zGBMNsBe43ALf6tSdX2bUbWYsDq1rDSM-qaoDzun7YCbD0hJQ9bhgHFMQx85E3I-bh10XBVGHPx-g4Pd0sDTrlyE2Mhd6imOPg6MeYfeJ4fmKoIs8KFl3xzi7h3uEEEimV--MnhiLSyFLrajC_vY/s320/uk-gorilla-glue.png" width="146" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Gorilla Glue works extremely well when you need to stick two items together that are made from different material. The down-side is the drying time as it can take up to 24 hours for the glue to bond successfully.</span><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Sand-Weights - using kiln-dried sand</b></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">A sand-weight makes the perfect weight for a base, unlike a water-weight, a sand-weight can be moulded into shape and flattened and is very stable, it is also quick and inexpensive to make. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Check out the video below to see how easy it is to make the base element for our air-filled designs.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><iframe allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/aBjSG4WqVTM" title="YouTube video player" width="560"></iframe></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><h3><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Poppins;">"With Love" - air-filled Hat Box Valentine's arrangement </span></h3><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9M07J4GYRofHJc0sCTVZ2K-PjT0pd3_k2Br-WciIZDtND5JcZvqSu7xmDUi4q4Qw-0u8dfPL_Hd7_5uxEAaqMblevlc1sm5WvV76WUhuz-vTxDj5tpNs9t7EErtHdxpsUAPyWDEXjt0zOSliTRVprvcJbdymsriXbR28kEomnwbEOqF_19vJ93X0/s1080/With%20Love%20-%20Arrangement%20.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv9M07J4GYRofHJc0sCTVZ2K-PjT0pd3_k2Br-WciIZDtND5JcZvqSu7xmDUi4q4Qw-0u8dfPL_Hd7_5uxEAaqMblevlc1sm5WvV76WUhuz-vTxDj5tpNs9t7EErtHdxpsUAPyWDEXjt0zOSliTRVprvcJbdymsriXbR28kEomnwbEOqF_19vJ93X0/w400-h400/With%20Love%20-%20Arrangement%20.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">In the second video, I show you how to create this relatively easy design that would be perfect for Valentine's Day or by simply changing the balloons and colours it would be suitable for any occasion!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">For this design I have used:</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><ul><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Hat Box</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">7" Qualatex Gold Chrome</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">5" Wild Berry</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">260Q Gold Chrome</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">260Q Wild Berry</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">260Q Rose</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">18" Love Gold #16766</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Pink Organza Ribbon</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Uglu Dashes </span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Check out the video below to find out step-by-step how to make this great design.</span></div></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I have been creating air-filled balloon designs for many years now, and I have come to have a preference to air-filled over helium-filled designs. I feel that an air-filled design allows for more creativity and detail, and I prefer the end results!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here are a few more of my air-filled arrangements, some using Deco Cups and Sticks.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9E45c9W-bh2siA8sUs7yQZ7YozD_pp_fhrcKquUZrCabxvjr-ZRFbb5_fI-SyXkK7pHUiAsmy4fEG1Ji0hEzIQxrmlRBF4WiQBLWlpuQCFlBVrdTOFQV_Wz5RxE4OCnNktEekomIN2FR9hkHcdnSFBTRN9AdR7nHry20X7pLwTsOeX5holuGeT_XH/s1080/@suebowler.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9E45c9W-bh2siA8sUs7yQZ7YozD_pp_fhrcKquUZrCabxvjr-ZRFbb5_fI-SyXkK7pHUiAsmy4fEG1Ji0hEzIQxrmlRBF4WiQBLWlpuQCFlBVrdTOFQV_Wz5RxE4OCnNktEekomIN2FR9hkHcdnSFBTRN9AdR7nHry20X7pLwTsOeX5holuGeT_XH/s320/@suebowler.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">The Happy Birthday foil in this design is actually helium-filled, but it could easily be replaced with an air-filled version on a Deco Cup & Stick</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Without either of these, some will not permit you to work!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLthculF3If7OFzEgozlsNNyfrimjUVhenVBfrticry0T-1S3jnjlJDl7AKCAanepewAQFb87r-_kEFTzVs5EZX9OBwAxhJGtz-RwriSLJo6P7SGuTPaQzOdb9j50WrwoibTmL-HXWVmj1X4yJdiR3B8IykRQL3sFTJv4RpmFgE_3bVQxJi2TEh4I/s1080/Risk%20Assessment%20.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoLthculF3If7OFzEgozlsNNyfrimjUVhenVBfrticry0T-1S3jnjlJDl7AKCAanepewAQFb87r-_kEFTzVs5EZX9OBwAxhJGtz-RwriSLJo6P7SGuTPaQzOdb9j50WrwoibTmL-HXWVmj1X4yJdiR3B8IykRQL3sFTJv4RpmFgE_3bVQxJi2TEh4I/s320/Risk%20Assessment%20.png" width="320" /></a></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /> </span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>What is an On-the-Job Risk Assessment?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">A risk assessment is simply </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">a thorough examination of factors in your work that could potentially cause harm to people</span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-size: 16px;">, so that you can weigh up whether you have taken enough precautions or should do more to prevent harm. Workers and others have a right to be protected from harm caused by a failure to take reasonable control measures.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;">I<span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">n today's world of stricter health and safety laws, there are often requirements for us as event decorators to produce these documents. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;">Preparing a Risk </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36); color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;">Assessment can sound daunting, especially if this is something that you have never done before, but once you have prepared one you will find </span><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;">subsequent risk assessments much easier.</span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Accidents will sometimes happen, but by being aware of the obvious dangers and acting to reduce risks, you are creating a safer working environment for yourself and everyone around you.</span></span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"></span></p><p><span style="color: #202124; font-family: Poppins;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(32, 33, 36);">Clients and insurance companies like to know you are creating as safe an environment as possible for everyone involved. </span></span></p><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>The Risk Assessment</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">A risk assessment highlights: </span></p>
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<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Potential hazards - who might be harmed and how</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Risk controls that are in place </span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Risk rating - low, moderate, high, or extreme</span></li>
<li style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><span style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal;"></span>Actions – what further actions can be taken to control the risk further</span></li>
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<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Generally, the Balloon and Party Industry is a low to medium risk industry. However, we do handle gas cylinders under pressure, and therefore we need to ensure that we follow the correct procedures.</span></p>
<p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">For those who work with special effects, these offer different and potentially greater liabilities, so ensure that your insurance policy covers everything that you offer.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Here is an example of a Risk Assessment that I completed for a balloon installation some years ago. You would need to complete all the details such as your company name, the name of the event, the date and the location.</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bNFH8dQCJaCjkrkEgLNPCh7lz2lelQd9MYI3ZGIyInqDkT6oBnxqv1cYYyPjyQ8YoKp_qO10Xwpz2JIoOUghL49CyocdN54bpTPSg_F_lVHgf3a99P7wxFP-QPyLto2CV4Zz-hUt5hzbUO_F1HG2QKZeKU5J-R8Ep70BR1de-lfSb4MyxcM3gdLJ/s2000/RISK%20ASSESSMENT.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="1414" height="675" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6bNFH8dQCJaCjkrkEgLNPCh7lz2lelQd9MYI3ZGIyInqDkT6oBnxqv1cYYyPjyQ8YoKp_qO10Xwpz2JIoOUghL49CyocdN54bpTPSg_F_lVHgf3a99P7wxFP-QPyLto2CV4Zz-hUt5hzbUO_F1HG2QKZeKU5J-R8Ep70BR1de-lfSb4MyxcM3gdLJ/w477-h675/RISK%20ASSESSMENT.png" width="477" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">There are many potential risks on any balloon job; here are a few more that you may want to think about and include in your risk assessment if they apply to you. When preparing a risk assessment, think about all the decor, and props that you are installing and all the different processes and equipment that you will be using.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Another item that could be listed under falls would be ladders if you are using them.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">These would be listed as the potential hazard, then you would specify who is potentially at risk. A risk control might be the type of ladders. Further action would be to ensure that the ladders are: </span><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Set up correctly </span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Checked before and after a job</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Used with care and common sense </span></li></ul><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Something that you may not consider being a risk is balloon shining products! The potential hazards are: Slippery floors which can cause potential falls leading to strains and broken bones. Those at risk are event staff and the public when used in public spaces. </span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Further action to control risks are:</span></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Ensure that when balloon shining solutions are used that all surfaces are protected and covered.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Restrict access to areas during spraying process</span></li><li><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Should floors or surfaces become slippery, floors should be cleaned immediately with a soapy solution and allowed to dry before anyone can walk on them.</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Also be aware that balloon shining products can damage soft furnishings and wall finishes, should you damage either of these when working on a job you could be liable for cleaning or replacing! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Not only should we identify all the risks that could occur on a job, we should also make sure that any staff working with you should be aware of the risks, and how to prevent them from happening.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Methods Statement</b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b><br /></b></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div>This works in conjunction with the Risk Assessment and it is a document that details the work that is to be carried out :</div><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>A brief description of work to be undertaken</li><li>Your company details, logo, name, and address, etc </li><li>Start Date & Completion date, if applicable </li><li>Site address </li><li>Site contact number</li><li>A summary of the main potential hazards and the control measures that must be implemented. </li><li>A list of electrical equipment, gases, and regulators you will be using. If using helium, you can state that helium is an inert gas! </li></ul></div><div>The information for this can be extracted from your risk assessment document. You can also detail any Environmental or Quality procedures that must be taken during the task.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Environmental</b>: you can state what materials you are using and if they are biodegradable or non-biodegradable. You can state that balloons should not be released into the environment and how they should be disposed of after an event.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Quality:</b> this defines very simply what tasks you are required to perform to complete the job. This could include how materials and equipment will arrive at the venue, and where the construction will take place.</div><div><br /></div><div>There are a number of free Risk Assessment templates available on the internet, you can use one of these or use one as a sample to help you create your own. The example above was created using CANVA. Once you have made your own template, keep it safe and amend it each time you require it for a job.</div><div><br /></div><div>As I said at the beginning of this post, if you have never had to provide a risk assessment before it can feel like a daunting task, but to be honest it is extremely logical and it really does help you to think through everything before you start a site-base job! </div><div><br /></div><div>Happy Ballooning! </div><div><br /></div><div>Sue</div><div><a href="http://www.suebowler.com">www.suebowler.com</a></div><div>Follow me <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@suebowler</a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><br /></p><p style="font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px 0px 8px;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></p></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064748763173948420.post-33085747698734763782023-01-09T05:41:00.000-08:002023-01-09T05:41:03.271-08:00Step-by-Step Air-Filled Valentine's 'Love' Arrangement by Sue Bowler<p><span style="font-family: Roboto;">'I Love You with Love' is a design that I created last year for the Qualatex Online Education video program that is available on Vimeo, called Expressions of Love! Today I am sharing one of the designs from that program.</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4g-k3ilvxiYeGQLJE3PM4jJ-hCZzKP54vhlR88Vbq6KmfVNnFmJU7vcG1MPNqm79okCQEP3520efFvRoPqM5aBHibVgGlzpS92R2OdDkA3tTgLpin4P_kzCANnUJpjXflkx7WrcLXv6-62kAeMfHdYq_OY5CdeDo8R6x2aDbombm2Ixf4SBIJn6H/s2048/I%20love%20you%20with%20LOVE.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="415" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4g-k3ilvxiYeGQLJE3PM4jJ-hCZzKP54vhlR88Vbq6KmfVNnFmJU7vcG1MPNqm79okCQEP3520efFvRoPqM5aBHibVgGlzpS92R2OdDkA3tTgLpin4P_kzCANnUJpjXflkx7WrcLXv6-62kAeMfHdYq_OY5CdeDo8R6x2aDbombm2Ixf4SBIJn6H/w312-h415/I%20love%20you%20with%20LOVE.png" width="312" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span><p><span style="font-family: Roboto;">This year, with the continually soaring cost of helium and its lack of availability, we will all be looking for exciting air-filled designs that can be recreated quickly, with much of the prep work done in advance, and this design ticks all of those boxes! </span></p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Material List:</span></h3><span style="font-family: Roboto;">58271 7" Gold Chrome<br />99352 5" Pearl Magenta</span><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">59570 16" Northstar Magenta L Shape</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">59590 16" Northstar Magenta V Shape</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">59556 16" Northstar Magenta E Shape</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">16766 18" Love Gold Heart Shape Microfoil™</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">58283 260Q Gold Chrome</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">25577 260Q Wild Berry</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">36336 4" Metallic Gold Hearts</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Check out the video below for full step-by-step instructions on how to make this design.</span><br /><br /></div>
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<div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">To view the other designs on the video visit <a href="https://vimeo.com/ondemand/qualatexlove">https://vimeo.com/ondemand/qualatexlove</a>, or if you are a <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kodHss_UNY" target="_blank">Rockstar Member of Q Corner</a> you can watch the whole video as part of your membership!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;">Here are some more inspiring design ideas using a similar style and techniques.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_hrpKMoTVO2_mjSGiAErxQde-nj4qvztXWSPH_zBeBUD7Xc-v98sn4gue7ESGlxVDSQhagIiYu4KlTbpXfgSlNVWYjd4LmJwcy6HPTft1c1Csp4FfYgNN5M55h65hyRSSpfHUduHjK3Qb-Ggj3vEu9H6kSsPuPWG4Zz-ywf64DZdXVJcjGiECtFo/s2800/p10_val_US_23.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT_hrpKMoTVO2_mjSGiAErxQde-nj4qvztXWSPH_zBeBUD7Xc-v98sn4gue7ESGlxVDSQhagIiYu4KlTbpXfgSlNVWYjd4LmJwcy6HPTft1c1Csp4FfYgNN5M55h65hyRSSpfHUduHjK3Qb-Ggj3vEu9H6kSsPuPWG4Zz-ywf64DZdXVJcjGiECtFo/s320/p10_val_US_23.png" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Poppins;">All my love to you!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">This love-filled design is a little extra, perfect for a Valentine!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/41772cf3-9e19-48be-b0ec-fedc3bfae018/original/0/2023-01-06T14:58:55Z/p10_val_US_23.png?sig=ade243ff94d2875535edaf1c26e45cd42d850338&download_method=REST_API"></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Roboto;"><br /></span></div><div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Roboto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CA8W6RpakFc8MMMEpwI_BdEakxBbdfs2Kf0xHdaMaD_2ZZR0BVCMr3AYZz5ukZC66Rq0uaIenyGfSAMgFeYhkxQC8zt0R4h6LGNz8fMEH7sCYfnYSKnTLvMe4vmoxPWBFveUH-gIxAIbzXdDZ2iVChQtLYaLskPp6Ix4S7ozIDINUDJDfEmAQFkv/s2800/HH_LoveLetter_Eve.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2CA8W6RpakFc8MMMEpwI_BdEakxBbdfs2Kf0xHdaMaD_2ZZR0BVCMr3AYZz5ukZC66Rq0uaIenyGfSAMgFeYhkxQC8zt0R4h6LGNz8fMEH7sCYfnYSKnTLvMe4vmoxPWBFveUH-gIxAIbzXdDZ2iVChQtLYaLskPp6Ix4S7ozIDINUDJDfEmAQFkv/s320/HH_LoveLetter_Eve.png" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>A New Kind of Love Letter…</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">What better way to show your love than with love-letter themed balloons?</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/1c1929e1-d84a-4134-a4c7-e8ff02709ac1/original/0/2023-01-06T15:00:50Z/HH_LoveLetter_Eve.png?sig=e0c6f51f974aae867a4d088629694dc5369d17e1&download_method=REST_API"></a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6YDcdi7zNxqViXrcDowcQCzymRIj3OtJ44_QuizDSnNv5xZPvaCDP6NzluoFJgjeQjXb-xP7jQf1vH3msal7AVuxaetf1r8wGgcd5kvpaohZ9sZHw28qrrN7v5OjXKBq6rpYCK65xPiiG7e1CwcGSelZsneSmUkjC4hc82N9lQEzOk7Sfd-j0EEF/s320/HH_RoseLove_Cam.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;" width="229" /></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Love is Golden</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Do something a little different for your love!</div><div style="text-align: center;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</div></span></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF6YDcdi7zNxqViXrcDowcQCzymRIj3OtJ44_QuizDSnNv5xZPvaCDP6NzluoFJgjeQjXb-xP7jQf1vH3msal7AVuxaetf1r8wGgcd5kvpaohZ9sZHw28qrrN7v5OjXKBq6rpYCK65xPiiG7e1CwcGSelZsneSmUkjC4hc82N9lQEzOk7Sfd-j0EEF/s2800/HH_RoseLove_Cam.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"></span></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Roboto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dl_3xFmbvKKb6VR5s6Gjm9NlWT8hbaAfPCD9UvO8v3wlRA7IbCdcoAUKTf5my_hqsSqnphISgMXUkS2HNHrAdh1o_AHsPeE9WFO3AC6Uavi8O-MGcyLkHYc25RZYrNdsDQu-wZe6wmTm4i4qY4lJNeqNb7noL_Zfd1yMibLx06TqLvVDpCncggrS/s2800/p5_Val_2022.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8dl_3xFmbvKKb6VR5s6Gjm9NlWT8hbaAfPCD9UvO8v3wlRA7IbCdcoAUKTf5my_hqsSqnphISgMXUkS2HNHrAdh1o_AHsPeE9WFO3AC6Uavi8O-MGcyLkHYc25RZYrNdsDQu-wZe6wmTm4i4qY4lJNeqNb7noL_Zfd1yMibLx06TqLvVDpCncggrS/s320/p5_Val_2022.png" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><b>Together Forever, and Ever</b></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Make a statement with this design!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA</span></div><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/asset/download/f15a925a-6798-4776-b3e7-7c3ad7d7c15a/original/0/2023-01-06T15:03:40Z/p5_Val_2022.png?sig=f4b64815e7fcc9f9f5491efc572babda937f3867&download_method=REST_API"></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="font-family: Roboto; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRimhXtv4dn88K5L1dSKwWx_FPpkixwgUdQ0gDw3169xde0mIGDlcUVAUo_bWsQsMWW553G5UfFh20MAI3EskRqbTt9kBjMSe4l39-98zy-taELH8meoqe6Oo8sK7BEGiLECRJM9tclgM4qK_s9kHHU31wwmDN5QeQYdM04r-N5f0Mx8w6Sm03PDu/s2800/Special%20Valentines%20Delvery.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2800" data-original-width="2000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmRimhXtv4dn88K5L1dSKwWx_FPpkixwgUdQ0gDw3169xde0mIGDlcUVAUo_bWsQsMWW553G5UfFh20MAI3EskRqbTt9kBjMSe4l39-98zy-taELH8meoqe6Oo8sK7BEGiLECRJM9tclgM4qK_s9kHHU31wwmDN5QeQYdM04r-N5f0Mx8w6Sm03PDu/s320/Special%20Valentines%20Delvery.png" width="229" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Gnome body loves you as much as I do!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;">Designer name: Julie Dunham, CBA, Pioneer Europe Ltd.</div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Roboto;"> </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">And don't forget, Qualatex has a great selection of FREE marketing materials available for you to download that will help you to promote your Valentines campaign, as well as other seasonal events! </span></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Facebook Cover Photos</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERLhODwEaigST4Ob3rabXjohveVavVZfpfKjiXV7XMbUlKEKZQDOBN0TFWRlIUdjhOL_Er3tHO0N_5_ZMOERnfdANfb1t0HATTGD-4zUfagDwmyN-rza2zCrPwS9sn0Wx1hz7AOzfHgRwBaQ471VkUim4gxt-LU-BN26m4_DAlpQuEW2C-s5wkZ1t/s1575/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.07.54.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1575" height="253" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjERLhODwEaigST4Ob3rabXjohveVavVZfpfKjiXV7XMbUlKEKZQDOBN0TFWRlIUdjhOL_Er3tHO0N_5_ZMOERnfdANfb1t0HATTGD-4zUfagDwmyN-rza2zCrPwS9sn0Wx1hz7AOzfHgRwBaQ471VkUim4gxt-LU-BN26m4_DAlpQuEW2C-s5wkZ1t/w539-h253/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.07.54.png" width="539" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i>Download beautifully crafted cover photos, created by a professional graphic designer at Pioneer, and upload it to your Facebook page.</i></span><h3 style="text-align: left;">Ready-Made Social Media Posts</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJRezdoM9x_33DnklsxPtj4O1Hx-U5i3vrO5aVkvVRZQWOWmx0q1PtCZZeYB_yqthaoULRFt_NzeogL7FSdsj_DkHWd3PQTOTty6iIr7w0qnPmApTXqFXoauhENUyucegKTnWchvuilactylHJ7nIcPMK2cBH97ggpUMEZFwvjUGvC378zF3wyrZR/s1575/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.12.37.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1575" height="280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOJRezdoM9x_33DnklsxPtj4O1Hx-U5i3vrO5aVkvVRZQWOWmx0q1PtCZZeYB_yqthaoULRFt_NzeogL7FSdsj_DkHWd3PQTOTty6iIr7w0qnPmApTXqFXoauhENUyucegKTnWchvuilactylHJ7nIcPMK2cBH97ggpUMEZFwvjUGvC378zF3wyrZR/w527-h280/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.12.37.png" width="527" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/</span></a></td></tr></tbody></table><span face="myriad-pro, Helvetica, "Helvetica Neue", Arial, sans-serif" style="background-color: #f7f7fa; font-size: 16px; text-align: center;"><br /></span><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i>Qualatex has created simple social media posts using the latest Qualatex bouquets with fun headlines within the graphic. These designs make it simple to promote products with minimal effort on your part.</i></span><br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Qualatex Lifestyle Images</h3><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HIJEZjIefUUnRb0kYn2BXPB-eclRvsyGijVaUKYgQc72UXffDURSVzcOfLE17aRUK2SuPjp3kNRMUvry-iF3bmc5GIFUReQyaKKCrdTC5zivO7xe0HEfKz0u-qz0SABSC3r6JFzv1IlU-0HIhpi9M06N-GPJlus8HwzPS5O8nHxauDN_cHkNKhGz/s1575/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.17.13.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="740" data-original-width="1575" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6HIJEZjIefUUnRb0kYn2BXPB-eclRvsyGijVaUKYgQc72UXffDURSVzcOfLE17aRUK2SuPjp3kNRMUvry-iF3bmc5GIFUReQyaKKCrdTC5zivO7xe0HEfKz0u-qz0SABSC3r6JFzv1IlU-0HIhpi9M06N-GPJlus8HwzPS5O8nHxauDN_cHkNKhGz/w545-h290/Screenshot%202023-01-05%20at%2015.17.13.png" width="545" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><a href="https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/vozhdikn">https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/vozhdikn</a></span></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><i>Many of the lifestyle photos used on the Qualatex social media accounts are available for you to download and share on your social media account!</i></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">I hope you find the video and the inspiration helpful! Be sure to use the great resources available on <a href="http://www.Qualatex.com">www.Qualatex.com</a> for all your holiday needs!</span></div><div><br /></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Happy Ballooning! </span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Sue</span></div><div><a href="http://www.suebowler.com"><span style="font-family: Poppins;">www.suebowler.com</span></a></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;">Follow me on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/suebowler/" target="_blank">@Suebowler</a></span></div><div><span style="font-family: Poppins;"><br /><br /><br /></span><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0