002 - ADJUSTABLE HATS VOL 1 BY TONYA MCNEILL

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nippy99

Please find my second balloon review. I know Tonya visits these forums but let me say my review is inpartial and honest....... If you found my review helpful please let me know and I will write some more. Equally if you want me to review your own ebook/DVD let me know!
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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Tonya

holy wow!!  thank you for the glowing review Darren! (she says blushing)   :oops:  :)  

When I first read your post you said you were just being impartial and honest...I figured you didn't like them.

I'm glad you liked the hats and hope you get tons more use out of them.  The nice thing is that it's just a concept...you can put almost any head on it to change the design and make whatever you want.

And not to worry....even if you said you didn't like them...that would be okay.  I need to know what you all like and don't like so I can continue to make usable stuff that people can use.

Thanks again!
Have a happy day <img src="{SMILIES_PATH}/icon_e_smile.gif" alt=\":-)\" title=\"Smile\" />

Tonya

nippy99

#2
This fantastic collection of PDFs is an absolute bargain at just $15 for eleven wonderful designs. Ever made a balloon hat that is not sized correctly? Well here Tonya has solved the problem with her adjustable hats. These models are also exceptionally good as tabletop displays or gifts as the hat design allows it to stand upright on its own. The instructions are detailed with plenty of photos and easy to follow steps. Tonya has also supplied accurate measurements for each bubble and so using a measuring tape ensures the balloons are correctly sized.

Also included is a PDF with some additional ideas which can be made using the skills you have now learned. These designs use a selection of heart balloons which can be substituted with rounds instead.  The star model for me is Tonya's Giraffe – I have made many people happy with this balloon. Highly recommended and incredible value for money.

Visit http://www.balloonjam.com/tonya/ to order your copy before the price goes up!
Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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nippy99

#3
ELEPHANT

A cute looking elephant that uses hearts for ears. This balloon design had mixed feedback from my usual critics who were unsure of the ears and one particular child thought it was a mouse! It may well have been my interpretation of Tonya's instructions as her one looks a little more elephant like. Oh well, I liked it!

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#4
GIRAFFE

This giraffe is absolutely AMAZING – I cannot rate it highly enough and it looks fantastic in real-life.  The brilliant use of artwork really adds character. I have made lots of these already and they really are in demand. The head design is ingenious with the white round eyes adding stability to the head section. This character is brilliant as a standalone model and is easily
adapted from a hat by just making the leg section behind the body a little shorter. I would have happily paid $15 just for this design. A few children have mentioned Geoffrey from Toys R Us – whoever he is! You are now my balloon hero Tonya!

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#5
PUPPY

A nice chubby puppy with an un-inflated heart used as a tongue. This puppy was well received at a recent birthday party and is a model I will use again.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#6
COW

I've seen many cow designs using a blush heart for the nose and mouth. Similar to the puppy design with black ears tucked behind the head.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#7
RABBIT

This rabbit is excellent and has a lovely facial shape. This is the first one I made and subsequent ones have
been visually much better. This model has been perfect for Easter and I have adapted this design to have a
small basket with mini chocolate eggs inside. A real crowd pleaser and a model that I have had repeat
demands for (and that's not because of the chocolate eggs)

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#8
HORSE

An interesting horse design and I can't help thinking he looks a little dopey. Not instantly recognisable by my trial audience and probably not one I will make very often.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#9
TIGER

This tiger only really looks right when it has been covered with artwork. The paws are an effective shape and I made this example a little lop-sided. An easy design to make and an effective tiger.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


Twitter :
@magicworksltd

nippy99

#10
KITTY

I was quite excited when I saw this design as I have been after a hello kitty style balloon for some while. I thought I had done a reasonable job but struggled to find anyone who knew what it was supposed to be!

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#11
BEAVER

The beaver design is really very good. An excellent cartoon style character and the face is really good. It's not visible from the photo but this beaver has a really nice tail. This model went down a storm with the local 'beavers' scout club.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#12
TEDDY

A very similar design to the beaver. I'm not sure I made this one particularly well as I couldn't see this being a teddy bear. It would still pass as some sort of woodland critter and is cute.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

nippy99

#13
MONKEY

I love this monkey design. A cheeky face and chubby body makes for a loveable character. You can even add an optional banana as well.

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Darren Atkins
MagicWorks Ltd


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@magicworksltd

Tonya

Thanks Nippy...they all look great!  Thanks for the review  :-)
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Tonya