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A promotional cover for a free PDF workbook titled 'The Event Budget & Balloon Calculator' with decorative balloon graphics in purple, peach, and blue on a soft cream background. The DIY Balloon Studio logo appears at the bottom.

The Event Budget & Balloon Calculator (Free PDF Workbook)
A promotional graphic for a free mini guide titled 'HOW TO MAKE YOUR BALLOON GARLAND LAST 2 WEEKS' with the subtitle 'air double stuffing and indoor care.' The design shows a stylized balloon garland arch in beige and brown tones on a light cream background with pastel abstract shapes and small decorative dots.

How to Make Your Balloon Garland Last 2 Weeks (Free Mini Guide)
A digital checklist graphic titled 'The Ultimate Balloon Artist's Equipment Checklist' with decorative pastel balloon shapes and a central grid of illustrated checklist items such as dual port inflater, balloon air, caulk & tape, clear tape, scissors & cutters, manual inflation key, sticks & clips, and tape measure. Text at the bottom says 'DIY balloon studio' and 'Tap to check off your gear, tap to shop.

The Ultimate Balloon Artist’s Equipment Checklist (Free Interactive PDF)
A digital cover for a guide titled 'balloon DIY studio THE COLOR FORMULA CHEAT SHEET'. The design features a cream background with soft pastel circles in the background, stylized multicolor text, and a row of colorful illustrated balloons at the bottom.

The Color Formula Cheat Sheet: Double Stuffing Recipes for Matte Balloon Colors
A digital cover for a balloon business e-guide titled 'YOUR BALLOON SIDE HUSTLE NEEDS A BUSINESS GLOW-UP' with subtitle text and a simple laptop illustration. The cover includes the text 'BALLOON BUSINESS E-GUIDE' at the top and 'Written by Baleigh Shortreed' plus 'DIY balloon studio' at the bottom.

Your Balloon Side Hustle Needs a Business Glow-Up: Free E-Guide