Because they create drama so simply with infinite colour and shape, balloons have captured our imagination ever since British inventor and rubber manufacturer Thomas Hancock first distributed balloon-making kits in 1825. Take a look at the history and facts including incredulous world records that have been made with blow up balloons Read more
Who hasn’t experienced balloons at a birthday celebration or wedding? They are the most cost-effective decoration and go with absolutely everything. Red and pink balloons tied to the side of a Red Ferrari full of roses on Valentine’s Day? That actually happened! Colour rich plain coloured balloons are only the tip of the types and printing options you can play with. Read more
Custom Shaped Foil Balloons can be designed in almost any shape and size. These balloons provide the most scope for creativity and the biggest wow-factor possible! Check out the custom 2.9% we did for Toyota. Read more
Get the party started with these creative party balloon decorating ideas & tips. There really is no limit to what you can do with party balloons but here are a few of our favourite ideas. Read more
Specialty Balloons director, Ty Bramley was recently interviewed for the December edition of APPA Promotional Products Marketing Magazine. Find out what Ty has to say about the balloon industry and how Specialty Balloons has grown over the last 30 years! Read more
Running a small business is hard at the best of times - and most business owners would agree that coordinating a marketing campaign can be the least of your concerns when you’ve got clients to attend to and urgent business matters to take care of. Nevertheless, it’s important to get your business noticed, and it’s hard to cut through traditional media channels to be effective. Balloon printing can be a fun, easy and cost effective way to do something different in getting your business out there. Read more
We will be closed for the Xmas break from the 22nd December - 2nd January. Place your order before the 15th December to guarantee delivery before Xmas! Read more
When did the humble balloon cross over into the territory of big business? Read more
With Christmas just around the corner, now is the best time to start planning your Christmas parties and get-togethers with family and friends. If you’re looking to change things up this year, take a look at our top tips on how to use specialty balloons to deliver some holiday cheer. Read more
The promotional products industry, like many industries, is a community. At Specialty Balloons, we get the unique opportunity to engage twice a year with this community. It's here that we gain the chance to not only exhibit our custom printed balloon wares but to also touch base with our wonderful distributors and our fellow suppliers. Read more
Look skyward and thank the heavens—Specialty Balloons new websites are here! Anyone who has undertaken the mammoth task of grabbing a new website by the horns and wrestling it from the warm sanctuary of its dark, creative cave and out into the bright sunlight will know that it’s no mean feat. Read more
