"Bee Mine," an adorable design idea for Valentine's Day!

A few weeks ago I started working on some new designs for Valentine's 2016! There are so many wonderful new Qualatex^® Valentine's balloons. If you have yet to see the full collection you can easily download the Valentine's Day 2016 Collection directly from Qualatex.com. To find out which balloons are available within your country, contact your local Qualatex distributor.

I love to create little characters, so it was no surprise that I instantly fell in love with the new "Bee Mine!" 18" Microfoil^®.   This balloon is adorable, cute, and simply perfect for a design that I had in mind.

Bee Mine! #21836 - #21837

I would be lying if I told you that all my design ideas come to me in an instant. In fact, when I first created this design I used 11" latex for the body. I knew that there was something not quite right, so I recreated the design, switched out the 11" for 5" and voilà, I was instantly happier!

Luc Bertrand CBA shows us how to inflate a Qualatex® Mousehead inside a Qualatex Deco Bubble and how to tie Deco Bubbles with confidence.

We all love Qualatex Deco Bubbles. But when it comes to putting a latex balloon inside one, especially shaped balloons such as hearts and the Qualatex Mouseheads, it can be a little daunting the first time that you do it!


Luc Bertrand, one of our leading industry instructors has made this great step-by-step video clip that shows you how to inflate both a Qualatex Mousehead and an 11" round balloon inside a Qualatex Deco Bubble and how to close the balloons and add a little finishing touch!

No Bake Cupcakes! A fun and easy display that will certainly get your customers talking!

Recently I created a display of balloon 'cupcakes' to add into a window display that I designed for Qualatex at this years Spring Fair.

Hello Kitty Display created by
Sue Bowler CBA

The aim of the display was to attract attention to the display and the new Qualatex balloons being featured, but it also stimulated many conversations with potential customers looking at the displays... how much better to open a conversation with "they're really fun, and calorie free"! Rather than with the usual "can I help you" opening line!

With Mothers Day and Easter fast approaching, it's time to get creative and make some exciting and fun displays to promote these great events!

To make the cupcakes is really very easy and with beautiful cake cases and cardboard display stands you can re-create this lovely display in just a few minutes!

Easy Step by Step on how to create a 5-Balloon Cluster Garland...

I know that when I first started making garlands especially when using 5-balloon clusters I use to get into a bit of a pickle, trying to hold down the balloons, keep the balloons flat and getting the garland tight enough, so that it did not just fall apart or pop out of shape!

So, here is a very easy step by step clip that will show you how you can do it and take away all the stress!

' New Years' design from Luc Bertrand

Luc Bertrand has asked me to share his 2012 design with you through
'The Very Best Balloon Blog'!

It is a fantastic design that is perfect for your shop windows as well as for New Years parties! It is vibrant, fun and full of emotion... I love it!

Luc Bertrand CBA 2012 design

Here is the complete product list to re-produce the design! Luc has kindly given his design as a gift for Qualatex customers and all the many delegates that attended classes and the Qualatex Event!

• 29864 Smiley Face Wild Berry x 1
• 29640 Smiley Face Blue x 1
• 29628 Smiley Face Lime x 1
• 29632 Smiley Face Yellow x 1
• 30404 Number Two Silver x 1
• 30469 Number Zero Gold x 1
• 30555 Number One Magenta x 1
• 30519 Number Two Sapphire x 1
• 25571 Wild Berry 5" x 18
• 25999 Wild Berry 11" x 12
• 43553 Dark Blue 5" x 8
• 43742 Dark Blue 11" x 8
• 48954 Lime Green 5" x 20
• 48955 Lime Green 11" x 12
• 43559 Goldenrod 5" x 12
• 43748 Goldenrod 11" x 8
• 43937 Black 260Q x 5
• 43651 White 6" Hearts x 5

For display purpose, to ensure that the 260Q remain looking good, treat them with a small amount of Hi-Flaot, even though you are air-inflating them!



Thank you Luc for sharing this beautiful design... I love your 'Number Characters', I think that we will be seeing many versions of these in the future... what a great way to use Qualatex Number Shapes!

If you re-create Luc's design, please share it on the Qualatex Facebook page we would love to see it!

Seasonal best wishes!

Sue