The first balloon I learnt to make was a classic balloon dog. My brother and I quickly discovered the joy in having a simple balloon sword. Next I moved on to learning about birds, and that's when people started to be impressed by what I could make. I spent a lot of time mastering the basics of dogs, birds, swords and bears. During this time my family started getting annoyed as they would be trying to watch TV and I'd be in the next room going "squeak, squeak, squeak" and occasionally "POP!" They've got used to the noise now... well at least my mum has, as she has joined me as my assistant and also makes her own balloon creations now.