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

Big Announcement: Brand New Show Offering

I worked on my brand new show offering, this week and am super excited about it. I created a fun promo video today to cap off the creation of my new show concept. First show is in rehearsal mode now and features music from "The Carnival of the Animals."

This show is great for preschools, elementary schools, family events, fairs, birthday parties and more!



Send me an email at ceballoonmemories@gmail.com  if you are interested in learning more. I will send you a reply email with the show information and booking rates.

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    

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

Valley Homeschoolers' 4th Annual Cyber School Fair

Holly Balog of K12/Agora - 2009 Cyber School Fair

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories (Miss Balloon Heart) is pleased to have the opportunity to participate, once again, in the Valley Homeschoolers Cyber School Fair. I found pictures from the event two years ago, online, (click here to view them). It is hard to believe that these were taken only 4 months into my balloon twisting career. As a homeschooler, at the time, I had attended the fair the year before and noticed that I really had wanted to talk to the schools but my daughter needed my attention sooner than I would have liked. This is one event I am THRILLED to donate my time to to help parents with their educational decisions. By the way, Tamara, who runs the event, is super cool. If you have the teeniest, tiniest curiosity about cyber schools - this is the BEST place to check them out and it is free!

Below are the details shared by Tamara this week.

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

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It's time for
Valley Homeschoolers'
4th Annual Cyber School Fair

Friday, April 29th
10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Schwenkfelder library & museum

Cost of admission: free!

If you have any questions about cyber schools, this is the only place – anywhere – that you have all the schools in the same place at the same time. Have all your questions answered, get a peek at what you'll actually see when you log on to the virtual school, and find out what additional academic help they offer (including, in some cases, college courses for free).

Here's the list of the schools that are attending:

 PA Cyber
K12/Agora
PALCS
PAVCS
PA Distance Learning
Connections Academy
21st CCCS
Upper Perkiomen School District
Quakertown School District

There will be refreshments and schools will be giving away pens & other assorted stuff. The Schwenkfelder and other museums will display what they have to offer to homeschoolers, too!


Miss Balloon Heart, will be there twisting balloon sculptures for the little ones from 10AM -1PM.

Elyse Kells, homeschool graduate & professional photographer, will be taking school portraits of your minions for only $20.00!

Spread the news!

I'm looking forward to seeing you there!

Tamara Kells
Free Lance Columnist, The Patch
"The Brunette Lucy"

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!

Red Robin, Exeter, Tonight!

Tonight, (Tuesday evening), Miss Balloon Heart will be twisting balloons table-side from 5:30-7:00pm at Red Robin, Exeter, PA for Kid's Night. Come on out and join the fun. Hope to see you there.


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

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

Press Release About My New Elementary School Science Show

Hello, all!

I hope that you had a WONDERFUL weekend!
Below is my latest press release.

Have a blessed week, all.
-Christine

Miss Balloon Heart Now Offers an Elementary School Science Assembly Show

Miss Balloon Heart announces her elementary school science show offering; "How to Catch a Mouse, Simple Machines at Work," written by Larry Moss

MissBalloonHeartinHowToCatchAMouse

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

PRLog (Press Release) – Jan 14, 2011 – Christine Maziarz, aka Miss Balloon Heart, is thrilled and honored to bring "How to Catch a Mouse, Simple Machines at Work," to elementary schools in southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas. Written by the internationally-renowned "airigamist," Larry Moss, this 45-minute science show entertains and educates students about the five basic simple machines. It is the perfect stage show for audiences in kindergarten through fifth grade.

In this exciting show, balloon props and student volunteers are used to construct a large Rube Goldberg-style mousetrap intended to solve the problem of a mouse on the loose. Students cheer for the lucky audience volunteers, laugh at the silliness and learn a whole bunch.  

When schools book Miss Balloon Heart for their school assemblies, they will receive all of the promotional materials needed to bring excitement and anticipation to their students and staff as well as to their local community. After the performance, each and every one of the audience members will receive a free giveaway and the school keeps every inflated balloon used in the show.

You may find more information about Miss Balloon Heart’s presentation of this show at http://www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com/Elementar ....

Christine Maziarz is enjoying every minute of her balloon artistry journey. After witnessing her daughter's admiration for a twisted balloon dog, Christine purchased a balloon kit that began her journey. She has never looked back. Now an award-winning balloon artist, she enjoys the titles her fans have given her such as “Balloon Genie”, “The Pride of Douglassville” and “Cool Balloon Lady” even more.  Her most treasured titles of all are “Wife” and “Mother.”  Christine adores having this wonderful outlet to use her years of theater experience and love of entertaining and educating children.
Below is a short video about the concepts taught in this show.

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About Creating Exciting Balloon Memories, LLC :
Creating Exciting Balloon Memories is the new home of Miss Balloon Heart. Christine Maziarz, aka Miss Balloon Heart, is an Award-Winning balloon artist as well as a Certified Balloon Artist. Creating Exciting Balloon Memories serves clients in Southeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding areas with a school science show, balloon twisting entertainment and beautiful balloon decor.

Party Dots Product Review

Pete the Party Dot

Hello, all!

I received my free sample pack of Party Dots TM in mid-December. It took me a week or so to actually open the envelope and inspect them.

When I think of balloon lights, I automatically picture them inside of 5" rounds as headlights or in a 260 balloon (twister/entertainer balloon) for light sabers or in the top of a candle on a balloon birthday cake. I have used a few other types of lights but none that have made me stop and go, "THIS IS AWESOME."

That changed when I opened this package.

My first thoughts were, "I like these... no pointy edges like on the sparkle collars. Not only that.. these will blink or glow AND turn on and off with a switch. Yes, I even tested using the switch once the Party Dot was inserted into a balloon. It worked great with the candle (pictured below).

Each Party Dot has a self-adhesive side and they stick BEAUTIFULLY on balloons. My daughter and I created a silly alien creature type of balloon. We placed a Party Dot on top of its head to see how it would work - it stayed on his head for days.

When I created a fun New Year's hat for my evening at Red Robin, I was thrilled that I was  able to easily insert the Party Dots into two 5" stars around balloons without any additional tools - I like THAT a lot. At about the size of a quarter, it is very easy to do.

In my mind, I had to try it in the top of a balloon candle. Check it out! The only tough thing about lights in balloons is that it is very difficult to capture good pictures. 

Party Dots arrive ready to use. They are incredibly bright LED lights.

How bright are they? I'm so glad that you asked. Let me tell you a quick story.

Our power went out a few days after I opened my party dots package. As I sat in complete darkness at my computer desk, my mind raced to think where I have a spare flashlight. Rather than stumbling to find the flashlight, I  chose to head over to where I had left my sample of Party Dots. Hmmm...maybe if I use this.... it worked GREAT. That same party dot followed our family around for hours. My daughter, who does not like the darkness, wore it on her shirt so she could see where she was going and she read by the light! Guess what? We have a Party Dot sitting right by our computer desks in case we have another power failure.

On another note, I am a big fan of details. Something that I appreciate about these is that there is a little label on each one that says what color they are. I know it doesn't seem like a big deal. However, if you were to purchase 100 of these little guys of assorted colors and they all were stored together and happened to get mixed up...well, then your client wants only blue ones. Think about it. This tiny detail is wonderful.


How about the cost? In the US these sell for $1.25 each. If you purchase 100 or more you get a discount (current offer) making each one sell for only $1 each. They offer $5.95 shipping in the United States.

At $1 each, will I give these out in every balloon that I create at the restaurant I work? No, but I most certainly will use them for special events and special items.  I will also incorporate them into my decor, when the client's budget permits it.

I would say more about these wonderful lights but they have an informative website with a ton of videos and many other ways you may use them. Oh! I almost forgot. You may add a message/picture or design your own label online to add to these lights absolutely free! These are a fun addition for almost any event and they are most certainly not "just for balloons." What a great product... now I need to order some more.

Creating Exciting Balloon Memories,

Christine Maziarz, CBA
aka Miss Balloon Heart
www.creatingexcitingballoonmemories.com

Happy Holidays from Miss Balloon Heart & Family!

December Happenings...

Wow! Almost a month since my last post.

Sorry, all. The time I have had for posting has been limited and FB allows me to post updates super quick, so I admit that I have been lazy lately. I do plan to post here more regularly in 2011, so don't give up on this space, completely. : )

Miss Balloon Heart premiered her school science show this past week at Goggleworks in Reading for Agora Cyber Charter School and it received rave reviews! Here are two videos of audience feedback.

In the week before Christmas, we have some of these adorable snowmen being delivered and if you have a last minute, unique and fun gift you need for someone - we still have a little bit of time this week to make a few extra... but be sure to order them by Tuesday! This adorable guy is $35 with the wreath and $30 without, sales tax is not included and delivery is extra.

I could post lots more but that would hold me up from actually getting this out tonight. So, rather than wait another month. Here you go and I wish those who celebrate Christmas to have a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS, may you all be blessed in all that you do and have an abundantly blessed New Year.


As always, thanks for reading!


Christine Maziarz, CBA

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

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 : )

Miss Balloon Heart Earns Recognition as Certified Balloon Artist

I did it! Today was EXAM day. The big four hour , Certified Balloon Artist (CBA), exam. I had a few date changes in the last month from my originally scheduled date but I was well pleased to learn just last week that this last change allowed me to take the exam two days early, right here in Pennsylvania. It was supposed to be later in the week just outside of NYC. This change saved me at least 4 hours of driving this week. I am grateful for that.

I was extremely nervous going into the Exam. While I admit I was well prepared, it is still completely overwhelming. I even said to my husband this morning, if I do not pass it this go around, I am not sure I will take it again as I can not imagine being any better prepared. Thankfully, the preparations paid off.

I was also well pleased to find that Jean Eddy, CBA was handling the panel interviews and judging. I had the pleasure of meeting her back in August when I attended Balloonstitute. She taught a wedding decor class which I was able to attend. She has the sweetest personality and really has a gift for calming you down and allowing you to do your best.  Thank you, Jean for that.

 Jean Eddy, CBA & Christine Maziarz, CBA

I had the pleasure of testing with two other lovely ladies and we ALL  received our certification, today. It was an honor to test with them and I am thrilled that we all went home with BIG SMILES on our faces. 

I attached my press release below. 

Now that this is complete...onto the next big project (sorry, that one is still a secret). ; )

I WILL be at my regularly scheduled Tuesday evening hangout this week at Red Robin Exeter but will not be at Friendly's on Wednesday this week - no worries - I will be back next week!

As always, thanks for taking the time out of your day to read my blog.

Have a wonderful week, everyone!

Christine Maziarz, CBA

aka Miss Balloon Heart

"Balloon Genie"

Back from Vegas!

 Hello, all!

I pray this finds you and your family enjoying the last days of summer - hard to believe how quickly summer has flown.

I am back from the amazing balloon education in Las Vegas. I have yet to unpack all of my "balloon stuff" but I will eventually get there... maybe by January if it is anything like last year. Hee hee.

For those who have been receiving these updates for a while, you will notice the new picture - I was blessed to have the opportunity to have my picture taken by Richard Faverty of Beckett Studios in Las Vegas, while I was out there, and was thrilled to have the picture above as a result of our quick photo session. He is a pleasure to work with!

I was able to enjoy Las Vegas with great friends who I have met in this fun, balloon industry.

I have posted pictures from this event on my Facebook Fan Page and they may be viewed here.  Many thanks to the generous individuals who stepped up and "saved the day" by creating these events in less than one month's time: Don Caldwell, Tawney Bubbles, Todd Neufeld (Alternajam) and Mark Zettler (Balloonstitute). Catching the magician, Jeff McBride, at Alternajam was an extra amazing bonus. I'm not a magician by any means but he made it look like fun and was an EXCELLENT speaker!

One of my favorite moments was hanging out with Laura Caldwell, aka Annie Banannie, at Alternajam.
She is as sweet in person as I imagined her to be. Kind of a bummer that I am located on the East Coast and she is on the West Coast but then it is probably lucky for her as I would be one of her groupies! ; )

Balloonatic RN, Annie Banannie & Miss Balloon Heart

I was blessed to spend most of my time with my buddy, Diane, aka Balloonatic RN, the majority of the trip. We saw the sites together and attended many of the classes together. We even were able to take in a Vegas show with our new friend from Australia, Matt.

Okay, so, yes, this educational trip was great. I learned a ton that I will be able to use in my business over the next year and years beyond. Now that I am back in Pennsylvania....

                   ...the CBA Exam that I was scheduled to take in Vegas will be held in New Jersey next month so I have a few weeks left to prepare and study for that. September 15th is exam day! I do need to say that I love the CBA program, I went from being unsure about doing decor to having a solid foundation and confidence in creating beautiful decor. I can not honestly say that I am super calm about the exam but I know it will be over before I know it - it is feeling a little too college-like for my taste...you know... read the entire 500-page textbook and there will be 5 questions worth 100 points total, kind of thing. ; )

This coming Friday, I have the privilege of decorating a wedding and am very much looking forward to that event. I will be sure to post pictures. I will be at my regularly scheduled restaurants, as well, this week, Red Robin, Exeter on Tuesday evening and Friendly's on Shoemaker Rd. in Pottstown on Wednesday.

May you all have a blessed week. As always, thanks for taking the time in your day to read my blog!

Christine
aka Miss Balloon Heart
"Balloon Genie"

The hot air balloon was created in Robbie Furman's Floating Decor Pieces class... the bride and groom I added later in a silly moment. They are also his designs but not exactly his recommended placement. : ) 

Where is Miss Balloon Heart this week?

I am sure at one of my weekly restaurants, this week, a guest will ask this question.

Here is the answer.

This Saturday evening, I am heading out to Vegas for a few incredible days of balloon education. I WILL return to my regularly scheduled restaurants the week of August 16th. While the original event that I was planning to attend was canceled, amazing people in this industry stepped up and put together three days of events with only a few weeks notice. Talk about angels! I will have the opportunity to meet, learn from and "jam" with top balloon professionals. You can say it... I do... I am a BALLOON GEEK. : ) What can I say? I have an incredible job and love every minute of it.

On that "geeky" note, I had some time to practice balloon decor pieces this week and I included pictures of the results at the bottom of this post.

May you all have a WONDERFUL weekend and week! I will post updates on my Facebook Fan page about my trip, as time allows. Also, do not forget about the chance to win a balloon twisting kit from me - click here for details.

As always, thanks for making time to read my blog,

Christine Maziarz
aka Miss Balloon Heart
"Balloon Genie"

NEW BALLOON DECOR PIECES

 This is a fun column with balloons, light AND fabric - oh my! : )

Floating Flowers

Miss Balloon Heart is giving away a Balloon Twisting 101 Bag to one Lucky Facebook Fan!

When Miss Balloon Heart reaches 300 Facebook Fans, she will choose one lucky fan randomly (using random.org) to receive the giveaway pictured below.

Miss Balloon Heart's Balloon Twisting 101 Giveaway to one Lucky Facebook Fan

 Contents:

• Miss Balloon Heart bag
• Various balloons (260Q twisting balloons and other fun shapes to add to your creations!)
• Instructions by Miss Balloon Heart on how to make a balloon dog
• Dewey's Basic Balloon Sculpting Course Book 
• Miss Balloon Heart coloring/activity page and crayons
• Punch balloons (we all need stress relief!)
• Rocket balloons
• Small teddy bear - he's covered in hearts, of course!
• A black Expo Click marker - I prefer using these when I add art to balloons
• 3 - $10 Red Robin Gift Cards (Please note that these are good only at Pennsylvania Lehigh Valley Group Red Robin Restaurants - sorry, out of towners!).

If you are on Facebook but are not already following Miss Balloon Heart, here is your chance to be entered to win this awesome giveaway. Click "Like" below.  That is all you have to do.


Do you want the winner to be announced sooner? Then share this post on Facebook with all of your friends using the link below. Best of luck!

Christine Maziarz
aka Miss Balloon Heart
"Balloon Genie"