Editor: While I understand the reasoning behind balloon releases as a way to honor deceased loved ones, I wish people would understand that they are harming the environment. These balloons end up in ...

Humor me while I present a silly scenario: Let’s say you find yourself at a carnival. While there, you play games, eat cotton candy, and get some balloon animals, meticulously crafted for you by a ...

Colorful, customized coverings and pillows pay homage to a kids-party staple Almost nothing puts a bigger smile on a child’s face than watching someone twist a simple balloon into a colorful animal ...

Masayoshi Matsumoto, the man behind the creations, said: "It is very difficult. I create the shape by a process of trial and error" Looking for something to help your children's party go off with a ...

Masayoshi Matsumoto was working as a chemical engineer when he first learned how to make balloon animals. Matsumoto doesn’t use marker pens or tape for details on his creations: every eyeball, feather ...

These balloon animals by artist Masayoshi Matsumoto are so realistic they could be mistaken for the real thing. The intricate designs of a lizard, buffalo, octopus and a baboon are among the balloon ...

Looking for something to help your children's party go off with a bang? These amazing balloon animals put birthday party clowns to shame - and the incredible creatures are really taking off. Masayoshi ...