Parties, Perfected With the Friendswood Party Girls: Customer Stories

Posted By Tess Lynch

Two women (Clarissa and Rosa Ortiz) stand in front of a wall of colorful balloons and party decor, wearing their custom t-shirts from Custom Ink

Clarissa and Rosa Ortiz of Friendswood Party Girls.

Transforming an ordinary space into an exciting party venue is an art, and it all starts with the right decor. Greenery, florals, lighting: the secret to a successful event often lies in making sure you have the details down to a science. Clarissa and Rosa Ortiz, the mother-daughter duo behind Friendswood Party Girls of Friendswood, TX, have been wowing their customers with spectacular party decorations—and it all started with balloons. 

What began as a family-based hobby quickly gathered steam, and the Ortizes realized they’d need the right custom gear to build their brand and take their business to the next level (to see examples of their work, be sure to check out their Instagram!). “When we started offering to make balloon garlands for our friends and family members, we knew we wanted to pursue it as a business,” they tell us. “As we started booking larger events, we wanted to have a clean look to help others identify us as party decorators. We logged into Custom Ink and were able to quickly create our beautiful shirts.” 

A white custom polo featuring the Friendswood Party Girls logo: colorful balloons with an FPG overlay.

A crisp, clean polo with the Friendswood Party Girl logo.

The pair chose the Sport-Tek Competitor Performance Polo for their apparel, a versatile style that works well in the office or on the go. Its PosiCharge technology keeps colors and logos looking fresh while controlling odors and wicking away moisture—perfect for looking put-together in all weather conditions. The Friendswood Party Girls logo, a festive trio of colorful balloons adorned with two crowns, is screen printed on the chest. It stands out prominently on the white fabric, making it easily recognizable. The Ortizes used their logo as a starting point, telling us that they wanted to mirror the look and feel of the crisp and bright company design. 

A black Carhartt utility tote with the Friendswood Party Girls logo embroidered on the front pocket.

A stylish, durable Carhartt tote with the Friendswood Party Girls logo embroidered on the exterior pocket.

To carry their work gear from event to event, they selected the Carhartt Utility Tote Bag, a rugged and durable carryall with a sturdy base that keeps it upright. Available in a classic, sleek black or Carhartt brown, this bag is water repellant and equipped with pockets galore—11 on its exterior and six on its interior, in addition to 7 interior loops that are great for organizing tools and smaller accessories. The Ortizes chose black, which provides a nice contrast for displaying their logo while hiding any scuffs or smudges that might arise on the job.

The design process was a snap. The duo describes it as so easy, “we were able to design it while watching Netflix.” Our website features a tool that’s engineered to make tackling your project simple and fun, even when you’re multitasking. Answer a few simple questions about what you’d like your gear to do—promote your business, unite your sports team, fundraise for your favorite cause—and then select from an array of colors, designs, and fonts to instantly create professional-looking apparel and accessories. Our customers tell us that the right gear can do wonders for turning casual hobbies and groups into much more. For Friendswood Party Girls, the effect was a boost for their brand. “Our shirts definitely have more people talking to us about our business,” they say. “People know we are serious about our brand and are more willing to ask us questions.” The pair plan to order more products as their business grows, which is something we love to hear (and a common theme across all of our Customer Stories!)—supporting our customers at every stage of their journeys is what we do best.

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Tess Lynch is a copywriter at Custom Ink.