#Balloon garland ideas how to#

Go up one side of the garland and down the other. Fill in the gaps with the 5-inch balloons, taping them on the table.Keep pointing the knots in and down toward the surface of the table. Repeat this process with your other 11-inch balloons, placing each balloon within a few inches of the others.Point the balloon’s knot down and toward the center of the table. That will hide the knots. Place it on the table and top it with an 11-inch balloon.

Roll up a strip of clear packing tape.

If you want the balloon arrangement to lie flatter on the table, here’s what to do: (I really don’t think kids would mind, but old habits die hard…) The garland is a little bodacious and I worried that it was too tall for cross-table conversation. I used this peppermint-inspired balloon garland as a table runner in my Visit to Santa After-Party.

Insert another 11-inch balloon from the opposite direction in hole seven.Īnd here’s the finished balloon garland on my dining room table.

Insert another 5-inch balloon from the opposite direction in hole five.

Insert another 5-inch balloons from the opposite direction in hole four.

Insert the knot of a 5-inch balloon through hole three, but insert it from the opposite direction.Insert the knot of an 11-inch balloon through the first hole in the balloon strip.Blow up your balloons and tie them off with tight knots.I used 8 feet to run the length of my dining room table. Cut off the amount of balloon strip that you need.Keep in mind that you’ll use more 5-inch balloons than 11-inch balloons. Choose the balloon pattern you want to create.It has holes in it that just make everything easier. So here are the instructions using the plastic balloon strip. You also can skip the needle and just tie the twine around the knots in your balloons, but again, you’ll need to manually manage the spacing.If you go that route, you’ll need to space out your balloons by eye. Thread baker’s twine through a needle and pull the needle through the tail of the knotted balloon.If you’d rather not buy the plastic balloon strip, there are two other ways to create your balloon garland: Ladybug balloon decorative strip – Amazon.Yes, you can find pumps at the dollar store, but they don’t work as well. Qualatex hand balloon pump – Amazon – You’ll want a good quality pump.

#Balloon garland ideas how to#

Today, I’ll show you how to make a balloon garland. I’m always shocked how quick and easy they are to put together. It’s not news that balloon garlands are super popular party decor right now. I’m thrilled to be back at Design Dazzle, sharing how to make balloon garlands. Hi! I’m Jennifer from The Party Teacher, where I teach moms how to party like a pro. This post may contain affiliate links that, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission.