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| The very traditional "You're So Special
Lace Heart"
to the
left, is a beautiful way to express love
and affection to that very special
someone. The delicate white lace #160
balloon trim is easy to make....almost
like braiding hair. 2' and 3' frames for
the heart are normal, but larger and
smaller custom sizes are also available.
You can make this Valentine even more
special by adding bows, ribbons, flowers,
message balloons and/or plush.
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The "You
Make My Heart Spin Puffed Heart"
above, is a wonderful heart. It starts as two
thin sheets of plastic. The sheets stretch and
automatically take on a heart shape as balloons
are loaded into the expandable framework. The
result is this four foot hollow sculpture made
from about 320 balloons. It only weighs three
pounds, and suspended above a dance floor, will
start hearts spinning at your Valentine or other
Special Event.
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The "Frills and
Thrills Heart" to the right, is trimmed
with bridal tulle by regularly tucking the tulle
between the balloons and framework around the
outer edge of the 2' or 3' heart. It is so simple
to make; no tape or glue required. This Valentine
is sure to stir envy among those who do not have
the thrill of receiving your frilly handiwork on
Valentine's Day.
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The "Pocket Full of
Love Heart" Êto the left, can be used
similarly to a small gift basket. It is made from
1 and 1/2 of the heart frames and only 55
balloons. Ours is filled with silk flowers, but
you could include plush, candy, a card, etc. Add
message balloons for a higher price point.
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The "Double
Your Pleasure Heart" Ê above, is made from 2
hearts which are joined together by the balloons
themselves. Tufts of tulle have been placed
between balloons. Long twistie balloons are woven
around the necks of adjoining balloons to give a
finished look to the edges of this 3D double
heart. It is a gift that suggests a long and
strong relationship between giver and recipient
for Valentine"s Day or just to say " I
love you!" any time during the year.
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The "Hearts
For All Seasons Gallery" to the
right, is a sampling of different ways to use
heart shapes throughout the year. "Stretch
Your Imagination" with these designs
and stretch your profits to year round. Standard
2' Heart, 3' Heart and 4' Puffed Heart Frames are
available through distributors. Larger and
smaller custom sizes of heart frames are
available from Rouse International Custom
Shop.
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Thank you.
It is our plan to periodically email issues of RouseAbout
Online. Each issue will include ideas and recipes
to "Stretch Your Imagination".
Our next issue will focus on balloon flags for nations
around the world. We will give special attention to a
variety of designs for the USA flag. We will include
techniques for "Stackers" AND
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