I saw this on one of the other forums and thought it may be of interest; http://www.twisterart.com/

I have two shows booked in today and we had a bad snow fall yesterday that caused chaos again and it's still snowing now.
The second party has rung to postpone to the New Year which I think was a very sensible decision and I rang the first party to see what the situation is, they had a think about it and have just rung to say they would like to go ahead with the party as nearly everyone lives near the hall and can walk. Oh dear, I'm six miles away and am guessing I will just be stuck in traffic, still keep smiling and look upon it as an adventure  
Will report back on how I got on.

The computer say, happy birthday Martin  

This is the day to replace the one we had to postpone on the 1st Dec due to the weather,
The day runs from 10 till 5 with activities planned for all day,
10.30 till 11.15, Basic class
11.45 till 1.15, Valentine balloons
2.00 till 3.00, Line work, balloons for the real world
3.30 till 4.30, From little to large, golden nuggets

Please note the venue is not confirmed yet, due to proposed building works at Qualatex HQ we may have to book a hall locally.
To book for the day, http://www.balloonartwholesale.co.uk/catal ... -23-1.html

With a few shows over the Christmas period there are so many fun added non planned moments with the children, just little gems.
If I tried to explain some they would just get lost in translation, normally you just have to be there. I had three shows today and all had little gem added moments.
I'm having a wonderful time and hopefully so are all the schools and playgroups that have booked me, just wanted to share  

It's just been announced that Qualatex are holding a big event in the UK next year;

5 - 7 November 2011
Heythrop Park, near Oxford England
At last, by popular demand, we are hosting another major Qualatex Event in Europe.  The fabulous Country House venue< has been brought up to date with five star hotel accommodations and is ours exclusively ...

...Join us for the biggest House Party the Balloon Industry has ever seen!

If you are a decorator, shop owner, entertainer, an old hand or a newcomer there will be something for everyone at The Qualatex Event.

•20 leading instructors from around the world
•Over 50 classes
•Business advice
•Keynote speaker
•Competitions including large sculpture
•2 fabulous parties
•Live entertainment
•Jam room
•CBA Assessment
The ALL INCLUSIVE PACKAGE includes three days of tuition, 2 nights bed and breakfast accommodation, lunch, refreshments and dinner for 2 days, 2 fabulous parties, live entertainment and inspiration beyond your wildest dreams!

Book before 30 June 2011 for the incredible price per person of £360 plus Vat (Based on 2 people sharing a standard room in Heythrop House).

To register your interest in the event and to receive an update when the booking system goes live, please email mailto:rachel.ings@qualatex.com">rachel.ings@qualatex.com

Wishing everyone a very happy Christmas and New Year, plase try to remember to take your time and smell the flowers along the way, as my Gran used to say.
And it's better to give than receive although if anyone is coming along to a care & share day nexy year I do like receiving cream cakes  

I have been looking to get some plastic carrier bags printed up with company logo, did a Google search but there is a vast array of companies.
Has anyone had some done in the past and could recommend a company?

Florida SuperJam© 2011

January 13 – 16, 2011

3 days – 24 hour – Jams/Lectures/Performances

Great news - Qualatex is a sponsor!

Only $59. Advance Registration

(At-the-Door $79.   or $30./day)

PayPal  email: www.FloridaSuperJam.com

or contact, for more information:

Paul Belanger of Cornerstone Productions at smilephoto@optonline.net

Sabina has been helping on a big project again in Switzerland with a Christmas theme this time; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U7Rt9yBTCVQ

Have decided to use the feet as the model of the month, probably for no other reason than I just love the picture and the overall look, hoping they will be useful to some along the way and incase they are have put a picture of the hands as well.
Thelma and I made these for the Esquire magazine, as always, hoping a few join in and have a go.

This was just posted on facebok and I thought it was a fun item; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=81pW4hNj ... r_embedded

Caroline and I have been emailing and I know she looks in on the forum and lurks, I think we need to just encourage her a bit to join in.
So could everyone who looks on this thread please just say hi to Caroline and fingers crossed she may say hello back to us all
Thanks as this is my challenge for Dec.

Not sure how this came about but possibly since I did these flowers with Thelma about 18 months ago and we took this picture that for me just seems magical.
So I have taken a picture that I think is bland and it has possibilities when reflection comes into the equation, well for me it does  
The second picture is the same as the third but has the added reflection.

http://www.wimp.com/worthwatching/

It was my grandson Zakh's 4th Birthday party today and he is Batman crazy, the old 60's show. He has the complete series on DVD with the kapow, zap whack etc.
So we made him a version of Ken Stillman's superhero figure;
I forgot to cover his nose in the first shot.

Shonna gave me two DVD's to look at and review at the millennium jam and I have just got around to sitting down to spend a few minutes looking at Dustin, her son's DVD.
After the first model it was worth getting, that is if I had of bought it  
The revolver is excellent, quick and to the point. If you are PC then this probably is not the DVD for you but it's definately a boys and his toys one with a gatlin gun, M-16,
RPG Launcher and double barrel shotgun. I have not got to the robot section yet but will report back when I get a few minutes to watch the rest of the DVD.
I expect you will need to buy direct from Shonna if you would like to get a copy, will make a few of the models to post to give you a flavour of things but Dustin has a very quirky way with himself and is definately having fun in front of the camera with a very, very laid back approach. He is very softly spoken and I did have to have the volume on maximum on the windows media player and on my computer.

If anyone is interested in a 10 till 3 day for WH Smith balloon modelling, pay is not to good at £170. Let me know and I'll pass on the number.

Every year after we get back from the millennium jam I rarely twist or make things that I have seen, so this year I thought I would try a few that I liked. I have posted the helicopter that is a variation on Peter van Engen on the christmas balloon competition and I was very impressed with Diego Calavia ( http://www.diegocalavia.com ) with his balloon jewelry and his class where he made the bride from 260's and then at the second class from 646's, these pictures can be found on the millennium jam thread.
So this afternoon I made my variation;

Tammy Corzine made the front pages; http://tinyurl.com/29sm6ma