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Giant Custom Inflatable Cake Raises Awareness for Texas College

Birthday Cake TCIGiant Custom Inflatable Cake Sweetens College's 90th Birthday

How do you celebrate the 90th anniversary of a beloved Northeast Texas institution? With a giant inflatable birthday cake, of course.

That's why Texarkana College asked Landmark Creations to custom-build a huge "confection" in the school's familiar colors. According to Suzy Irwin, Director of Public Relations and Institutional Advancement, "We wanted a student-friendly display that could remain on campus during the year."

 At the same time, she says, the two-year community college wished to raise local awareness of its rich, longstanding relationship with the broader community.

Landmark delivered a custom inflatable that met both of Irwin's goals. Standing 8.5 feet high, 15 feet wide, and 7.1 feet long, the giant inflatable cake weighs about 90 pounds. Nine blue candles top its festive white "frosting."

Says Irwin: "We unveiled the inflatable during our 90th Anniversary [kickoff] event, with over 1,000 people in attendance." Since then, the giant inflatable has served as an eye-catching parade float. According to Irwin, "It is easy to assemble and deflate when you want to transport it to a new location."

So far, says Irwin, the inflatable cake has proved immensely popular. "College students, faculty, staff, and children of all ages love it," she says. "We have seen families stop their car and get out to take a photo with the cake."

Why did Texarkana College choose Landmark to create its giant inflatable? Irwin reports, "The staff was very easy to communicate when it came to our custom design." And the end result, she says, was worth it: "Great concept for what we needed to accomplish for our college!"

 


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What Others Say About Landmark Creations


“We wanted to convey our 'money-saving' message; what better way than a 14-foot-tall inflatable booth with money flying around in it?”

- B. Hoffman, Hydra-Flex

“[The inflatable arch] created a wonderful backdrop to brand our events, capture our sponsors in the photos used by the participants, and made it easy to travel down the coast of California without taking up too much space on our trucks.”

- Amy Daugherty, California Coast Classic

"Our Landmark Creations blast tunnel made for an incredible night and it was exeremley well received by the players, coaches and fans. Thanks to you and your team for a first class effort. Regards."

- Glenn Mastro, Watchung Hills Warriors Touchdown Club

"Since they were purchased, these Sonic areas have attracted a great deal of attention when using the cup at the store or at special events in the community. [...] You have been excellent to do business with, always letting us know about any special deals and shipping the items quickly so we can start putting them to work. I appreciate your attention to our group of Sonics and for handling your business in a very professional manner, always delivering any information I need when making a decision. Here is a special thanks, with a "cherry on top."

- Mason-Harrison, Jarrard Enterprises

"Thank you so much for getting the arch to us in time for our event!  The arch looked great and we couldn't of been happier with the look.  Looking forward to ordering another arch from you for our 2013 events!"

- Holly Vittengl, Gladiator Assault Challenge

"The inflatable arch allows for safe and easy setup and takedown. People have raved about the arch and have made requests to have it at their events."

- Karen Klevesahl, SMET Construction