Recently nominated, by Kevin Stansfield of Action Coach, for the Natwest Venus Business Mother of the Year Award, I was asked by the organisers to produce a video.  Way, way, WAY beyond my comfort zone and somewhat lacking in video production skills, a steep learning curve ensued.! With a degre... [More]

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     Ever mindful of adopting this motto, we thought we’d share some ways in which you too can do your bit with foil balloons you may have purchased after they have lost their floaty appeal: - Cut the balloon (preferably around the seam) and place silver side up onto a ... [More]

  Of course you haven’t!  Let’s face it, who has?  Time is such a precious commodity that waiting in for a delivery is a real inconvenience.  Even though things have improved in that the delivery slot is often narrowed down to a morning or an afternoon, personally ... [More]

 Birds are the new butterflies!    Whilst researching wedding trends for next year, two strong themes emerged; the colour mint and birds. This prompted me to find out what mint and bird related items could be found in the balloon world and I am pleased to report there are several d... [More]

We’ve added the full range of Qualatex 5” latex balloons to the website but with so many colours and finishes, sometimes the choice can be overwhelming.  Here’s a quick ‘what’s what’ to help you in your decision-making:5” Standard latex balloons: The 5&... [More]

We’re often asked to produce a one-off personalised balloon and whilst we aim to keep the minimum print runs low (25) it’s just not cost-effective for us to set-up machines to print just one balloon. Instead, we work closely with another balloon company who can print a colour photo onto ... [More]

So, you’ve decided on printed balloons.  Now you need to know how to get the biggest ‘bang for your buck’. Here are some hints and tips to help you on your way:•    Choose 10”diameter latex balloons. They are the smallest and least expensive balloon t... [More]

5” latex balloons are the smallest latex balloon available. Too small to fill with helium, just what are they used for? Drop nets5” latex balloons are perfect for filling nets ready to drop lots of floaty ‘balls’ of colour onto the heads of those below! These balloons cause a... [More]

Following on from the success of vintage tea parties, the current trend seems to be sweet-themed parties and weddings. Sweet in glass jars adorn ‘buffet’ tables whilst candy floss and popcorn machines are not uncommon sights. Since balloons are also a popular ingredient of any party, w... [More]