Awards & Accolades

In my time working in the balloon industry, I’ve earned many awards and honors. From having my balloon art featured on the cover of a trade calendar to teaching balloon costume design at some of the biggest conventions, I am proud of each of these accomplishments! Mostly, I am honored to be a part of such a creative and exciting worldwide community of balloon artists. The opportunity to teach my designs and learn from others who create bigger projects or have a new and exciting technique I can use is something I don’t take for granted. All of this makes the art I can offer to my clients more unique and special. Seeing the faces of people when they receive a balloon marquee or see a giant balloon costume for the first time is very exciting and makes me want to keep elevating my art.


“Not only are your costumes easy to make, but you also provide amazing instructions and tips on how to take what you have given us to the next level!”

— Isabel, workshop participant

Awards and Honors

Instructor at Balloon Boss Summit, 2019, 2022

Chicago Pride Parade, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022

Team Leader of Character Team at Big Balloon Build “Candyland” event, 2022

First Place Costume competition, Twist & Shout 2019, 2020 

First Place Award for Group Costume, Ann Arbor Turkey Trot, 2019

America’s Got Talent, 2017

Harry Connick Jr. Show, 2017

Balloon Artists—Tutorials for sale!


Award-winning artist and veteran teacher, Carolynn shows you everything you need to know to create a Delivery Cupcake, Rainbow Arch, or versatile costume such as Eagle, Gnome, Pinata, Sugar Skull, Pot of Gold. In this tutorial Carolynn takes you to step by step through the creation of this design, dropping tips and tricks along the way.