Kate Lawler has hit back at fans who accused her of 'criticising' small business this week after she DIY'd a project rather than paying for a professional to do it. The ordeal began when Kate shared an Instagram reel detailing how she had designed a balloon arch herself for her mother-in-law's birthday, with the project costing just £67, after being quoted £250 for a professional to do it.
One wrote: "As a balloon/prop/decor company that does exactly these sort of set ups – I think you just highlighted why it would be £200 from professionals. Yours does the job but it doesn’t compare." Another echoed: "You get what you paid for and I think you just seriously dissed all of us balloon artists. Our costs include luxury branded balloons, skill and labour."
"Guys, I’m getting absolutely torn apart on Instagram and I can’t cope. I’ve got to have my say, I’ve got to stick up for myself. All I did was buy an easel off Amazon, a welcome board off Etsy and some balloons from Ginger Ray UK. I’m being annihilated," began Kate. She added: "Honestly, I can’t cope! There are also people out there right, who can’t afford to pay £250 for a balloon arch if they are just having a small gathering at home for 20 people, like I was for Sue’s birthday. The average age was 70. They don’t give a s*** about big balloon arches."