New Year's 2020 - A few Ideas for a Lockdown Party

Nothing says "Happy New Year" quite like Northstar Balloons! 

As with most of 2020, New Years Eve is going to be a little different this year, dependent of course on what country you are in, and the COVID restrictions that you have in place. However, from what I have read in the UK, restaurants and hotels are working hard to create socially distanced ways to ensure that their customers enjoy this annual festivity, even if it is a little different from the usual celebrations! 

It is a certainty that people will want to celebrate the end of this turbulent year, even if they plan to stay at home.  This means that decor will play a very important role in the occasion. Let's face it, it wouldn't be New Year's Eve without a glittery decoration or two! Adding the festive touch with fabulous 2021 balloons and balloon decor is an absolute must! Not only will balloons add a sense of fun and excitement, they will also be a perfect backdrop for those New Year's Eve pics!

Here are a few design ideas and products that you can offer to your customers! 

Gold Bottle Design
 by Sue Bowler

"Let the Bubbles Flow" with this creative design using the Qualatex™ Golden Bubbly Wine Bottle and Gold Confetti Dots Decor Bubble - complimented with Chrome™ Gold Balloons!

Don't forget that both the bottle and Bubble Balloons are perfect for personalising, which will add greater value to the design.

Tinsel Fringe Curtains with Organic Garlands

These "curtains" of tinsel totally transform a wall. Even better, adding an organic balloon garland and takes it to a whole new level! It makes the perfect New Years Eve photo backdrop! 

Elegant New Years Centrepiece
by Sue Bowler

How about an elegant centrepiece design? Adding beautiful paper fans in a centrepiece really compliments the "New Year Black & Gold Fans" Microfoil™ balloon. 

Is it really New Year's without the obligatory hats and headbands? These beautiful hairbands were created by Cam Woody and Eve Antonello. These were part of their Happy Hour class when they showed a range of designs using the Qualatex Animal print balloons, but they work really well for New Year's too, as do the other designs featured in the video below!

Beautiful Balloon Hairbands by Eve Antonello and Cam Woody

Hello 2020 New Year Party Arch

Wave goodbye to 2020 and say "Hello" to a New Year with this simple yet show-stopping party arch! QuickLink™ balloons make this arch quick to construct while creating elegant decor for any New Year's Eve party! Whether celebrating at home or in a large venue, you can adapt the size to suit your occasion. They are so great for photo opportunities, or to frame a buffet table or dance floor. Get ready to party the night away with balloons!

Designer name: Louise Hedges, CBA, Pioneer® Europe Ltd, UK

Helium-Filled Ceiling Balloons

Make New Years Eve even more special with a ceiling filled with beautiful latex balloons - make sure to tell your customers not to release them!

And finally, bring a little sparkle to the party with beautiful Confetti-Filled Balloons! Learn how to make these confetti-filled Deco Bubbles with Tina Giunta of Shivoo Balloons in Melbourne, Australia. 

There will definitely be a demand for New Year's decor and Party Accessories this year! Make sure that you show your customers all the fabulous products and decor ideas that you have... early marketing will be essential to capture those sales, we don't want them going to one of the big online companies when we can offer them something better! 

Happy Ballooning! 

Sue

www.suebowler.com

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You've Been Framed - Luc Bertrand, CBA, Shares his Linear Photo Frame Perfect for New Years Parties!

Once again, Luc Bertrand, CBA, of WaW Balloons in Vichte, Belgium has very kindly shared one of his designs with the readers of the Very Best™️ Balloon Blog! Who would have thought it would be so simple to use the Northstar Balloons™️ L letters to make this quick and original photo frame! 

Step 1.

You will need:

 2 - 34" Northstar Letter L - available in Gold, Silver, Magenta, Blue and Rose Gold.

Glue Dots & Stretch^® Balloon Tape 

5" Qualatex^® Latex Balloons and other finishing accessories 

Attach two corners with the shown tabs using any kind of glue dot. Luc likes to use Premium Balloon Accessories^® Double-Sided Tape Dots #33156 - available through some Qualatex Distributors. Luc   then re-enforces this connection with Stretchy Balloon Tape on the tip of the balloon.

Step 2.

Slide a VERY loose 4-balloon cluster of 5" latex balloons inflated to approximately 4" in-between the two foils in both of the connected corners.

Make a loose triplet of three organically sized 5" balloons and wrap these around the two most external balloons from the first cluster. This keeps the first cluster in place and gives an “organic” touch.  Voila! - that is the basic frame shape!

Style as desired 

• Add the date or year to the  top - such as New Years 2020!
• Add someone's initials - this could be for a wedding, anniversary, Valentine's Day or other personal event.
• The frame can be filled with a message 18” foil as shown below.
• Be creative... add your own style and detailing! 

When using the small 16” letter, these can be used to make a base for an air-filled design - Luc used this concept for his fairy design below.

Once again, a huge thank you to Luc for sharing one of his brilliant design concepts with the Very Best Balloon Blog! 

Happy Ballooning!

Sue

www.suebowler.com

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