"Hello, little one! - Fun and Appealing Baby Decor Ideas!

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! 

Design by Sue Bowler

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.

Oh baby, you’re cute!

This sweet design is simply perfect for that little button of a baby!

Designer name: Eve Antonello, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA

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.

41" Baby Boy Garland
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Baby designs from Happy Hour with Cam & Eve

Did you know that all these pretty in pink baby shower photos and marketing materials are available from Qualatex.com? These are from a photoshoot that I did with Qualatex a few years ago, there are some great shots that would be perfect for your social media marketing! Click HERE or visit: https://pioneerballooncompany.widencollective.com/c/hnceyt3g

Baby Shower Decor by Sue Bowler

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 the centre of the hoop! The balloons are all double-stuffed to create these pastel shades that work perfectly with the Unicorn foil balloon.

Baby Hoop Design by Sue Bowler CBA

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.

Bunny Design by Sue Bowler

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 HERE, or follow this link: https://theverybestballoonblog.blogspot.com/2023/03/baby-bear-air-filled-delivery-design.html

Baby Bear Design by Sue Bowler

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.

Hot Air Balloon by Eve Antonello

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.

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 HERE or follow this link: https://us.qualatex.com/en-us/inspiration/marketing-materials/

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!

Thank you for reading this post! I hope that it has given you a little inspiration?

Happy Ballooning!

Sue

www.suebowler.com

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From Unicorn's to Fairies - Whimsical Theme Decor Perfect for Summer Parties

There is something simply enchanting about Unicorns and Fairies! It is such a magical theme when it comes to creating decor! This magical idea is perfect for birthdays, new baby celebrations and baby showers too!

I am not traditionally a lover of outside decor, primarily because of all the problems that you can incur when putting balloons outside, (I will revisit this later in my post.) However, there are also many benefits when creating a fairy theme party outside! It's all about setting the scene and outdoor space that will allow us the opportunity to find the perfect setting! 

Sculptured Balloon Number by Sue Bowler, CBA.

During the pandemic I created decor for my Granddaughters 5th birthday, due to COVID restrictions, we had to have an outside party, and to be honest it was absolutely perfect as the extra space allowed me to be a little more creative.

Unicorn Column by Sue Bowler

Garden Decor by Sue Bowler

If you would like to learn how to make the Air-Filled freestanding Unicorn Design, and other simple balloon ideas to use outside, check out the video below.

If you would like to learn how I made the Number Five that I made for Alexa's birthday, check out the post that I wrote last year: How to Make a Styled Framed Number, and Make a Five Year Old Very Happy!  or click HERE

 Here is a little more 'Unicorn' inspiration!

Rainbow and Unicorn by Sue Bowler

Rainbow by Sue Bowler

So what are the factors to remember when working with balloons outside? 

You need to be aware that:

• Balloons will swell and expand in the heat.
• Darker balloon colours will absorb heat and pop faster.
• Balloons will oxidise (go misty and cloudy) and lose their clarity.

To combat these issues, follow these rules:

• Firstly, use quality balloons such as Qualatex®; quality makes a huge difference. 
• Use much larger balloons than required. 
• Work with 16¨ latex balloons rather than 11¨, and under-inflated them. A 16¨ balloon should not be inflated to greater than 12¨. This will allow the balloons to expand with the heat. If using 11¨ balloons, do not inflate them to any bigger than 7.5¨.  Always fully inflate balloons to their maximum size and then deflate until you reach the desired size. NOTE: Just under-inflating a balloon will make little difference. The idea is to stretch the balloon to its limit and then let it down to size. This will make the balloon more durable and less likely to pop in the heat.
• Use light-coloured balloons and avoid using dark colours. Use accent elements such as ribbons to introduce the darker colours into the decor.
• Plan for the balloons to oxidise. This is not a bad thing, it merely changes the visual texture of the balloon. Explain in advance to your clients that the balloons will look more “velvety” and acquire a rich, matte finish.
• Use white balloons as much as possible; they reflect the sun and fade less.
• When working with framework and poles, ensure that you cover these in white duct tape or wrap with white modelling balloons. This will help to keep the framework and poles from getting too hot.
• If working with helium-filled balloons, keep in mind that extreme heat speeds up the balloon diffusion process. So, in high temperatures, helium will escape much faster than normal, drastically reducing float time. If you can find a way to provide shade for the balloons, it can slow the process.
• Do not use water to cool down balloons. As the water dries on the latex, it becomes slightly sticky. The balloons can stick together, causing them to pop as they expand in the heat or move with the wind.
• Use Qualatex Bubbles™️ and Deco Bubbles whenever possible as they can withstand the sun, rain, and wind, making them much more reliable for outdoor decor.

Summer time is the perfect opportunity to create some fabulous outdoor party décor and further inspire your customers with fun and exciting ideas! If you are struggling for good photos, why not set a party in your own garden? This will give you the opportunity to practise, and get some great photographs... that's exactly what I did! 

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue

www.suebowler.com

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