Good-Bye to Balloons.

Yes, I am closing my company and walking away from the world of balloons, for personal reasons. I am not taking any more bookings and will be closed officially as of October 31, 2011. Thank you all for the AMAZING memories. I have had the time of my life and can not wait to create a scrap book of my balloon artistry journey.

Click here to view my full message on my website and to find out where you can see my final performance.

May you be blessed and be a blessing!

~Christine : )

Show for PA Schools - New Video & Featured Fan, Kimberly Seidel

Hi!

I have been working on some projects this week including one huge sweepstakes giveaway that I will be announcing soon. Woo hoo!

I finally got around to creating a video for the Classical Balloon Theater show that has highlights as well as testimonials - this one is the "serious" video. Check it out.

And, today, I announced this week's Featured Fan: Kimberly Seidel. She's one super cool woman.

I am pleased to introduce Kim Seidel, who I had the pleasure of meeting at one of my very first balloon twisting gigs!! She took a ton of pictures and then sent them to me. THANK YOU, KIM!!! We have since become friends on FB and I enjoy following her life as she gives back so very much to the community and inspires so many. Please click here for Kimberly Seidel's full Featured Fan Interview.

I hope you have had a fantastic week and have an even more amazing weekend!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist Serving Southeastern PA
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart

PA Event Decor, PA School Assembly, PA School Show, Children's Entertainer

Featured Fan Announced: Becky Gardner

I am pleased to announce this week's featured fan, Becky Gardner. I have had the privilege of getting to know Becky and her children when I was homeschooling and have been lucky enough to spend time with them on many occasions. Becky always has a beautiful smile on her face. Her patience and love for everyone shines through everything she does. Enjoy getting to know this lovely woman. 
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Are you a dog or a cat person? Neither-- more of a shark person. 
What is your favorite pizza topping? Fresh mozzerella, roma tomatoes, and basil.
What activities did you participate in high school? Drama-- and my part always had the word "little" in front of it since I'm not even 5 feet tall.
What do you think came first, the chicken or the egg? The chicken.
Tell us about your family. They're wonderful. My college sweetheart and I have 3 beautiful children and our favorite thing is being outside at a park together. We love little quirky traditions like carpet picnic! 
What would you like readers to know about you personally? That I'm all about Jesus-- my relationship with Him is the most important thing in my life. On a completely different note, my favorite color is black and I hate tuna fish!
What is your business? What "do you do?"  I am a SAHM who homeschools and then I get to "work" with a direct selling company-- Thirty-One!
What is the best part of your job/duties? The best part of teaching my kids is being there when they succeed and watching their excitement or reading a book together as a family-- just great! What I love about 31 us it gets me out of the house, allows me to meet all sorts of wonderful women, and help do fundraisers with missions groups and churches-- I LOVE that!
Who is your greatest supporter in your life and work? My husband and mom-- it's hard to pick between the two because they both are really awesome and I know I wouldn't be where I am without either one! 

 Who or what inspires you? My kids-- when I did my race, I really wanted to be able to run again and be in great shape to play with them. They stilll keep me going.  My mom is also an incredible example of mothering-- she persevered and hung in there when I had cancer as a baby and then again when she had breast cancer-- she is amazing! My husband who shows me what real ministry looks like and it doesn't happen in a church.
Is there something you are really passionate about? What is it? Jesus, my husband, my kids, and just life in general-- every day is a new opportunity to live 100%! Also, I love working with other moms-- helping them gain confidence and letting them know they are not alone on this crazy road of motherhood!
What is your favorite quote? "Be strong and courageous" Joshua 1:9
Do you have a favorite joke? You know what? The funniest thing to me is just hearing people laugh-- can't think of a joke.
How may people reach you? 
Website: www.mythirtyone.com/beckygardner/
Email: bsharks26@gmail.com
Facebook: Becky Gardner  , http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=527845718
Blog: On the Road of Motherhood http://bsharks26.blogspot.com

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Would you like to learn how you may become our Featured Fan? Click here. Note: More than likely, this will migrate to our "Social Media" Featured Fan so we will look at all of our social media sites for someone who takes the time to interact with us. Stay tuned.
  
Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC 
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

PA Event Decor, PA School Assembly, PA School Show

Buca & Balloons - You are invited!

…. invite you to join the fun!

Tuesday, August 16, 2011

6-8PM

at Buca di Beppo

2745 Papermill Road

Wyomissing, PA 19610

What is it? An fun opportunity for you to see first-hand how the fabulous combination of Buca di Beppo and balloons, by Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, will make your next event amazing.

What May I Expect? Buca is providing the super cool location, pizza and tours of their awesome restaurant. Creating Exciting Balloon Memories will provide beautiful balloon décor and amazing twisted balloons.

COST: FREE!

Do I need to Register? Yes, please. :)

How do I do that? Register by contacting Michelle Kirn,

Buca Di Beppo’s Event Sales Manager at 610-374-3482.

Call early to be sure to get a spot!

While you are here, take a minute to sign up for Creating Exciting Balloon Memories' Quarterly E-Newsletter - due out next week and for a chance to win a $50 Creating Exciting Balloon Memories Gift Certificate!

Click here to sign-up!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA    

Check out this fun place for your next event.

So, you have an event coming up and need a location for it? It could be an Anniversary, Baby Shower, Bat/Bar Mitzvah, Bridal Occasion, Graduation, Religious Event, Sports Banquet, Group Event, Corporate Event, Banquet, Meeting, Office Party... the list goes on.

Maybe you want something completely different and fun, fun, fun for this event. Check out Buca di Beppo in Reading (Wyomissing), PA.


You start with a call to Michelle Kirn, their Event Sales Manager. Oh, you need her number? It is 610-374-3482. Program it into your phone now and be sure to tell her I sent you when you call her. : )

Michelle is super nice and you'll love her. Book your event in one of their many unique (beyond unique) themed dining rooms - (there is no fee) and plan your event menu. I'm not sure which room was my favorite, I am torn between the Frank Sinatra room and the Puppy Disco booth (not a room but it is crazy cool). Some other rooms are the Pope room, Velvet Room, Poster Room and Wine Room - I may be off a name or two but Michelle, feel free to correct me.  I am wondering if there is more than a few inches of wall space that isn't covered with some object.

Did I mention that their food is wonderful? Yep, it is.

Okay, so now you know about this fun, place. Your job is to not forget about it. If you don't have an upcoming event, chances are you know someone who does and they may be interested in it. Tell them about it, too.

Hmmm....I'm thinking Buca Di Beppo and balloons has a nice ring to it? Yes, after you book your event with Michelle, be sure to call me (610.858.6571) to add some centerpieces or balloon twisting for your guests!

If you are on Facebook, take a second to, "Like" Bucca Di Beppo now.

Dragon for the Reading Pagoda

I hope you had a fantastic weekend.

This was a busy weekend for Creating Exciting Balloon Memories. We had fun twisting balloons and providing decor for a super cool circus birthday party AND we have been prepping centerpieces for events for tomorrow. Along with those projects, we had a large custom arch installation at the Reading Pagoda for a surprise birthday party. The event was coordinated by the lovely and amazing, Heather Pasko of Lovely Events & Occasions. Heather's attention to detail is beyond compare and she brings together the most talented area vendors you are able to imagine. This is a picture of the finished creation that I was privileged to add to this special event. Click the picture to be led to my Facebook Page album with a few additional photos of the location and build in progress.

Don't forget to "like" our FB page while you are there...and definitely click through to the Lovely Events & Occasions page to see even more pictures of incredible event.

This dragon not only hung out at a couple of private parties but was able to spend the weekend in the Pagoda to welcome guests during their public hours as well. 


The Pagoda staff did recruit some name ideas for this dragon from a few visitors. These are what was submitted:

   Elmer, by Lauren R.
   Pierce (because of his eyes), by Blake R.
   Fireball, by Camille
   Lili, by Lili J.
   Vlad, by Felicia M.
   Ralston, by Charlie R.
   and Mooshu, by Shawna

Thank you for the name suggestions. I think we should combine them all to name this guy:

"Sir Elmer Pierce Fireball Lili Vlad Mooshu Ralston the third." 

I don't know, he looked like he needed a Sir and "the third." 

Sadly, Sir Elmer Pierce etc, etc, etc... was slain this afternoon at the close of public hours.

On a lighter note, this Tuesday I will be at my normal Tuesday evening location,  Red Robin, Exeter, for Kid's Night. Twisted balloons and free sundaes for children 9 and under. Miss Balloon Heart is in the house from 5:30 - 7:00PM.


Saturday, I will joining the LEO Design Gallery team at Art on the Avenue from 2PM-5PM. You will find me inside of the gallery - Come check it out!!!  Click here for details.

Thanks for reading. May you have an absolutely fantastic week ahead!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist and Balloon Dragon Slayer
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Tomorrow is Make Your Own Holiday Day!

Really. Truly. I did not make it up.

For me, I'm going to call it "Appreciate My Career" day as I feel truly blessed that I absolutely LOVE what I do for a living.

So what holiday will you create? I would love to know!

Facebook Featured Fan Announced: Melissa Aidukas

I can't believe it has been two weeks already. Our second Facebook Featured Fan is Melissa Aidukas.

Click here to read all about her and how supportive she is of local businesses. Don't forget to post a comment either on the Facebook post or be sure to come back here to post a comment to be entered to win a Dove Chocolate Martini mix.

Have a WONDERFUL weekend everyone and enjoy reading about Melissa!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep, I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Administrative Professionals Week: Local Deliveries Available

You are "the tops!" Thanks for all that you do!

Wednesday, 

April 27th is

Administrative Professionals Day 2011.

April 24th - 30th is

Administrative Professionals week

(formerly: Secretaries Day).

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories is offering local deliveries to your awesome administrative professionals Mon - Thurs. of that week.

Prices are discounted for this delivery week. 

 Just for this week, we are waiving the "a la carte" fees AND we are not charging extra delivery fees for towns outside of Douglassville. 

You save a minimum of $15!!

 Prices are all inclusive (tax, delivery, etc.) 
and start at  $34.50.

Availability is limited. 

Be sure to place your order early.

Click here for our delivery schedule, gift options and more!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep! I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Moving on a Creative Idea...

So, this morning, after dropping my daughter off at school, running a few errands, including getting my cup of decaf Dunkin' Donuts coffee... I got home and skimmed through my twitter posts. Recently becoming a follower of DunkinPhilly, I saw this post:

"...Hey Philly! Show us your @DunkinPhilly cup! Best pic wins a $5 DDCard today! How about a baseball themed photo today with your DD cup...?"





I looked at my almost empty cup of coffee and decided to take the challenge. : )







Here is what I submitted. No, no baseball for me though.





What do you think? : )

Have an awesome, Tuesday, everyone!


Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Yep! I'm on Facebook!
Twitter, too! @balloonheart
Serving Southeastern PA

Weekend Events: Art of the Wedding, March 5, 2011

We have two big events this weekend in Reading, PA. This post is about the second event, on SATURDAY....

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC was invited to participate in Art of the Wedding at Goggleworks, one of my personal favorite places. Yippee!!  While we will have our portfolio available for your review, Miss Balloon Heart will also be creating balloon sculptures for purchase, if requested by attendees.

This event is FREE and the grand prize is fabulous. If you plan to attend, be sure to register by Friday to be eligible for amazing raffle prizes - after reading the information I am wishing I wasn't a vendor!

Here is some text from their website: 

Brides & Grooms-to-Be: Please Join Us for this Special Event! RSVP Today!

Art of the Wedding is open to the public FREE of charge. Guests who register prior to the event will be eligible for amazing raffle prizes (must be present to win). Giveaway to the first 300 attendees courtesy of Dylan´s Candy Bar.
Please note: Art of the Wedding vendors and GoggleWorks staff are not eligible to enter the raffles.
Register by calling or emailing Margaret Murphy, GoggleWorks Facilities Coordinator, at 610.374.4600 x.115 or mmurphy@goggleworks.org

 Have a GREAT day, everyone!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Serving Southeastern PA

Announcement: Facebook Featured Fan Friday.

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC will be featuring one Facebook Fan who interacts with us on our Miss Balloon Heart Facebook Fan page, regularly, every other Friday. Look for our first Facebook Fan introduction next Friday, March  11th.


Why are we doing this? 
We want to thank those of you who take the time to interact with our page and give you an opportunity to tell our fan base a little bit about yourself and/or your business.

How may I be featured? 
First of all visit our Facebook Fan Page and be sure to click "Like" at the top.
Interact with our posts by doing any of the following:
   1) "Like" a post
   2) Comment on a post
   3) Share a post with your friends - and let us know you did it!
   4) Post on our wall (pics or comments)

 As always, we will remove any posts that are not "family-friendly." ; ) 

When we recognize your name from the interactions, you will be placed on a list of potential "featured fans." From that list, we will randomly choose our next "Featured Fan." Please note that we will be scheduling our featured fans AT LEAST two weeks ahead of time. Our first one has already been chosen.

Let us know what you think of the idea and be sure to tell your friends!

Have a GREAT day!

Christine Maziarz,
Certified Balloon Artist
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC
Serving Southeastern PA

Order your Holiday "Froot" Basket Today!

The perfect and unique gift for your Thanksgiving host!

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC will be offering a limited amount of these "Froot" baskets during Thanksgiving week for pick-up or local delivery. 

Be sure to place your order as soon as possible while they are still available.

The Froot Basket pictured is a large basket and contains over 40 pieces of balloon fruit. This sculpture, made entirely out of balloons, is perfect for a buffet centerpiece and/or table decor. Pictured below is the same centerpiece with my lovely assistant holding it to provide a size reference.

Comments received about these Froot Baskets:
"It is beautiful."
"That froot basket is AMAZING."
"The picture doesn't do it justice."
"Is that REALLY only balloons?"
"How did you DO that?"

"I LOVE IT!"

A smaller size of the basket which holds over 22 pieces of balloon "froot" is also available.

Prices begin at $50. 
Call  or email Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, today to place your order!
610.858.6571

School House Rock Live opens tonight, Friday, November 12th!

presented by Encore Theater Company... where children make the magic

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC is a proud sponsor of Encore Theater Company. 

Friday, November 12th at 7PM

Saturday, November 13th at 1:30PM 

Sunday, November 14th at 1:30PM

At

Pottstown Middle School, Pottstown, PA

Visit their website for more information.

www.encoretheatercompany.org

Happy Friday, everyone!

Miss Balloon Heart has a new home..

No, I am not physically moving into a new home but bookings for Miss Balloon Heart have moved and are now made through

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC...when your event demands "WOW!"

Thanks to Greta Cuyler for the fun article found in the Reading Eagle this past Friday which announces this new move for Miss Balloon Heart. Click here to view it online!

With that being said, be sure to check out the new home of Miss Balloon Heart when you get the opportunity. 

www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com

Locals, if you don't already know about this wonderful resource, be sure to check out http://www.community-buzz.com/ as well. Stephanie, who runs the site, is always sure to post updates on where to find Miss Balloon Heart and she runs one INCREDIBLE blog. Her weekend buzz updates are my personal favorite posts.

As always, thanks for reading!

Christine : )