I had to start this blog with this great poster... did you know that you can download it now, today and it's free!
What better way to start your 'Graduation' campaign!
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| Boost graduation and year-round sales with this new “Celebrate with Balloons!” poster from Qualatex! Save the file to your computer or flash drive, and then take it to Fed Ex Office or your local copy and print store to have it professionally printed. |
Let's make sure we remind our customers at every opportunity how we can make their special occasion even better with balloons! It only takes one picture or concept to spark a little bit of interest... and even in a recession we all still want to celebrate special occasions and great achievements!So how can we find our inspiration, idea's and some truly great sales tips too!
Lets start with the Qualatex.com Graduation Business Booster! As with all the Business Boosters, it is packed with some great ideas!
In the last issue of Balloon Images (APR/MAY/JUN 2012) there is a great article by Brenda Fink, CBA, with some truly inspiring idea's for the Graduation season. Brenda has created a selection of designs ranging from fun to sophisticated, these designs can also be easily adapted and use for other occasions too!
A few years ago I taught a class and created a few very simple designs, perfect for both decor or to be given as a gift!
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| Design created by Sue Bowler CBA |
This first design is pretty easy to re-create. You will need:
- 4 x 11" inflated to approx. 6" for the base cluster - I used Big Polka Dots!
- 1 x Congratulations Graduate! Caps Qualatex Bubble # 11999 or you could use Gar Hats & Balloons Qualatex Bubble # 18693
- 4 x 5" Onyx Black inflated to approx. 4"
- 2 x 350Q Black for the arms
- 1 x Smiley Face - this could be latex (I would use a 16" inflated to approx. 12" and make nice and round), Microfoil (there are some great colours in the Microfoil Smiley Face range) or a Bubble Smile Face!
- You'll need a Super Grip Tab or similar to create a fixing point at the top of the Bubble balloon to attach the collar and the Smiley Face * Conwin Grip Tabs work very well on Qualatex Bubbles balloons when the glue part of the tab has been heated to make it extra sticky - I use a hairdryer!!
- A weight for the base
This design can be created with air-filled balloons!
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| Design created by Sue Bowler CBA |
This second design has great visual impact at it stands so tall, I love using Qualatex Taper balloons as bodies!
You will need:
- 4 x 11" Onyx Black - inflated to approx. 7"
- 8 x 5" Onyx Black - inflated to approx. 4" - 1 x cluster at the base and the other at the top.
- 1 x Taper Swirl- I used the 38" Magenta #22823 however, you could use any of the colours that appear on the Smile Face Party Grad to create Unity.
- 1 x Smile Face Party Grad 36" #61605
- 2 x 260Q Onyx Black
- Weight for the base
You will need to use helium to inflate the 36" Smile Face Party Grad, all the other balloons can be filled with air.
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| Design created by Sue Bowler CBA |
- 4 x 11" Onyx Black - inflated to approx. 7"
- 1 x 646Q Onyx Black - almost fully inflated.
- 4 x 5" Onyx Black - Inflated to approx. 4.5"
- 2 x 350Q
- 1 x Smile Face Party Grad 36" #61605
- 1 x Weight for the base
I think that when I made this, I used helium inside the Micro Foil balloon, but I think that air-filling this should be OK?
If it's bouquets you are looking to create, there are some great ideas on the Qualatex website!
And did you know that each of these design has a product list too! Just simply click on the button at the bottom that says PRODUCT LIST... it's so easy and will save so much time!
To download the poster that I have shown at the start of this blog, simply visit the Graduation Business Booster www.Qualatex.com click on the SALES TIPS
Balloons are perfect for ALMOST every occasion, we have to find every opportunity to promote them, and offer our customers something different, something special and something memorable!
Happy Ballooning!
Sue