Showing posts with label Halloween inspiration. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Halloween inspiration. Show all posts

Monday, September 26, 2022

Learn How to Make a Flat Pack Column or Arch with Step-by-Step Video included


 

With its elegant lines, the Flat-Pack technique is very different from the usual cluster method that is often used to make Columns and Arches. I enjoy using this style for Columns and Arches and have used it a number of times for different events. 

If you have never tried it, let me show you how!  


Here are two Columns that I created for an awards ceremony. Incorporating the 9" Stars was easy and very effective; I simply added them where the front facing balloon would usually go.



Here is a Halloween column design that I made recently to display the fabulous Qualatex® 50" Glitzy & Glam Bat! The whole design is air-filled, which makes it even more appealing.

Halloween Bat Column by Sue Bowler, CBA.


To use this technique to create an Arch, you simply change the size of the balloon that follows the inner line to create the curve. To create the Arch below, I inflated the outer balloons to 4.5" and the inner balloons to 3.5 inches, and the small balloons are all inflated to 2.5".



I hope that you enjoy trying out this technique if it is something new to you! 

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue
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Thursday, August 25, 2022

Inspiration for a Trendy Halloween

Halloween is one of the most exciting and fun days of the year filled with sensational costumes, candy & sweets, decorations, parties and trick-or-treating! It is also one of the biggest sales events for the balloon and party industry. 

When it comes to planning your seasonal campaigns, early preparation and good marketing is definitely the key to success!


Eat, drink, and be SCARY! 👻 
Happy Halloween, friends! 
Capture and styling: @frostedfujicakes
Photo Credit: @Northstarballoons

The decor and designs that we make do not need to be scary, or in the traditional colour scheme of orange and black! Here are a few fun ideas below! 


Photo Credit: Northstar Balloons




Halloween, but make it cute!
That’s exactly what 
@yuri_munoz_cba did with this boo-tiful decor.

Pastel colours may seem as though they are rarely used in Halloween, but they give a cheerful tone that will jazz up your Halloween decorations and parties. Use bright and maybe even unexpected colours such as pink, green, red, blue or any colour to give a pastel accent to make your party decorations more festive, fun and stylish.

Check out these great decoration and party ideas that you could use to compliment your decor in a window display. How cool are these painted pumpkins and delicious looking cookies?



Photo Credit: Housetodecor.com

Photo Credit: Housetodecor.com

Have you seen this 'Glam' Pink & Gold Qualatex Happy Halloween Microfoil balloon? This balloon fits in with the pastel pink Halloween trend.

Halloween Glam Bats & Ghosts

  • Size and shape: 18" Round
  • Package item #: 15009
  • Flat item #: 15006
Here are some more great ideas for Halloween Decor:

I absolutely love this door display, especially as it could also be used as in internal wall display! The 16" Northstar letters have been spray painted to take on this appealing ombré look.



A Little Bit of "Boo!"
Welcome your guests with this charmingly spooky door display.
Designer name: Cam Woody, CBA, Pioneer Balloon Company, Wichita, KS, USA

These mini rainbow displays are a fantastic option for both decor and displays for your stores and windows! Once again, don't restrict yourself with the typical blacks and oranges; add a little pink or other pastel colours to create a trendy colour combination.

Did you know that there is a #pastelhalloween with 22.7k posts on Instagram? This is a great place to find a little more inspiration! It may just be colour combinations or inspiration for decor! I often use non-balloon ideas to convert in a balloon design! 

Just in case you have no idea what pastel Halloween is…it's pretty much what it sounds like: Halloween, but done up in pastel colours. Think soft pinks, purples, aquamarines, oranges, yellows, and blue in addition to the traditional orange and black.




Maybe this is the year to think a little bit out of the box for Halloween and create some fabulous displays using non-conventional Halloween colours. You will certainly get noticed in your social media campaigns! 

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue
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