Trying to figure out how to make a balloon garland? A balloon garland is a super easy way to make a big impact for any kind of party! They’re actually incredibly simple to make which you’ll see with this tutorial. Show
If you’ve been around my world for any minute of time you know I LOVE balloon arches. And honestly, they make such an impact that they truly cut back on the rest of the decor needed for any type of celebration! I was so intimidated by them before I ever made my first one because they seem so difficult! In reality, they’re one of the easiest things you can make which is why I wanted to share this balloon garland tutorial.  *this post may contain affiliate links which means I may earn a small commission on something you purchase at no additional cost to you. Thank you for helping me support my family through Paisley + Sparrow! Check out what's in this post!
Examples of Balloon Garlands I’ve CreatedI’ve made balloon garlands pretty much every party, baby shower and holiday in the last 3 years. I’m now known as the official party thrower in my family because I love making them and everyone loves having them! After I did my first balloon arch, there was no stopping me! Now I make them for almost every birthday party, shower or any other gathering I host. Here’s a few that I’ve made over the year: My very first one was this Mickey Mouse Balloon Garland! I used a variety of red, white and yellow balloons for Roy’s Mickey Mouse birthday party. Keeping with the Disney theme, I did a fun yet simple pink and white one for Penelope’s Minnie Mouse party where I used this kit from Amazon for that one. If I buy a kit again, I’ll be sure to check exactly what’s included. I didn’t realize only a few gold pieces were in the kit so I would’ve bought an additional pack of gold or just bought all of them separate! And actually, a handful of the gold balloons popped before the party even started which made sense why they added in a few “extra” gold balloons! (Next up I need to do a Disney princess one!) I created a rainbow balloon garland for my daughter’s 3rd birthday and it was a hit! I even did a balloon garland just to celebrate National Coffee Day! The most recently balloon garland I did was for our son’s superhero birthday party. We now live in a new home (and it was a beautiful summer day) so I attached it outside our house! It was the perfect way to welcome guests to the party. As you can see, it’s super easy to make a big impact with balloons! I handful of balloons and a little time can make a huge impact for any special day. Now let’s talk about how to make a balloon garland. There are a few ways to make a balloon garland. The first is you can tie each balloon onto a LONG piece of twine. The second way is to “sew” your balloons together by using a needle and thread or fishing line and pushing the needle through the bottom of each balloon. Or lastly, the easiest way, is you can do it by using a balloon decorating strip! I’m convinced that a balloon decorating strip is by far the easiest way to make a balloon arch so let’s chat through the steps of doing that. Balloon Garland Supplies ListFirst of all, you’ll need the following items: 1. BalloonsYou’ll need a ton of latex balloons. The size of balloons matter if you want a more unique and interesting balloon garland. I use a mix of large balloons and small balloons for mine. For the bulk of my balloon arches that go over half our doorway, I use about 100 balloons. That should give you a good idea on where to start. If you want to do a full doorway I would get closer to 200. Just remember. It’s much better to have too many balloons than not enough! 2. Balloon Decorating StripThis is the key tool to making a balloon garland! This simple strip will make creating your balloon arch a breeze! I like to refer to these as fly paper for balloons. It’s one long plastic strip with holes to put the knot of the ballon through. You can’t make a balloon garland without one of these! I found my balloon strip on Amazon (the single hole style). 3. An Electric Balloon InflaterYes, you do need an electric balloon inflater! I made one balloon arch without this and it took 3 times as long! An electric balloon inflator will not only save you so much time but also prevent fainting. 😉 The one I have is this balloon buddy from Amazon but this balloon pump gets AMAZING reviews! You can also get the one I own from Michaels! 4. Command HooksYou’ll need something to hang your balloon garland to the wall. Command hooks work great since it doesn’t create an extra hole in your wall! I got commands hook from Amazon or you can always get hooks from Target. I’ve used both the smallest and medium size. Balloon garlands are super light so you don’t need anything too intense! If you prefer nails you can always go that route! 5. Glue DotsGlue dots are how you will attach balloons into holes at the end of the project. One pack goes a long way. I got these off of Amazon and I’ve used them for all my balloon garlands and still have plenty leftover. You could also use a low eat glue gun for this step if you don’t have any glue dots or already have a glue gun on hand. 6. Optional – fresh flowers, faux flowers, greeneryDepending on your party and type of balloon garland, adding in fresh or faux flowers or greenery can add a fun look! How to Make a Balloon Garland – TutorialOk you have all your balloon garland supplies, now let’s get to how to make a balloon garland! Don’t be intimidated by the process, I promise it’s easier than it may seem. {Having trouble seeing the video? Turn off your ad blocker or watch it on YouTube now!} 1. Blow up balloonsBlow up balloons using the electric balloon inflator. Ideally you want balloons of varying sizes and colors to make it more fun and interesting. If you have balloons of varying sizes then just blow them up to their intended size. Don’t blow them up too big to make them look misshaped. However, if you buy balloons that are all the same size, you can blow them up to different sizes! This is a super easy way to make a big impact. 2. Attach balloons to decorating stripUsing the balloon decorating strip, push the end of each balloon through the hole to attach, leave ~a foot at the beginning of the strip and end of the strip (to attach it to the wall easier). Just a note, you can always easily remove balloons if you find it to be difficult to attach it to the wall. And don’t stress about the pattern! I’ve found that when I try to be particular about certain patterns of colors it never ends up laying how I had anticipated it to be. Just fill it up and remember, you can always manipulate them to lay differently when you hang it AND you’ll be adding balloons at the end anyways so that can help break up colors or sizes. 3. Keep adding balloons!Continue adding balloons to your balloon garland until most of the balloons have been used or the garland is as long as you want. Be sure to leave out about 5-10 of the smaller balloons for filling in gaps. With this blue and white one I left out even more (closer to 15). You can always add them on to the bottom of the balloon arch at the end. Just be sure to wait to cut your balloon decorating tape! 4. Set up command hooksPut command hooks (or nails) on the wall where you want your balloon garland to hang. I recommend actually holding your balloon arch up before attaching the command strips! You may be surprised at how long it ends up being or how low it hangs with how thick your balloons are. 5. Attach the balloon garland to the wallAttach your balloon garland to the wall! I do this by using command strips as I shared above. For the top one, put one the holes of the balloon strip through the hook of your command strip. Next, attach the other part of the balloon arch to the wall either by the same method (by putting it directly through one of the holes of the ballon strip tape) or sometimes I will put baker’s twine through the balloon strip hole and attach that to the hook. This will depend on how thick your balloon arch is and how many balloons you have. With the white and blue one I simply removed a few balloons from where I wanted to attach it to the wall to make it work. 6. Fill in holesOnce it’s up, use balloon glue dots to attach leftover balloons into spaces with holes. Make sure you don’t try to pull off the balloon after it’s set! I’ve done that a few times and it’s popped the balloon. My best tip for this is to put one glue dot near the knot. Attach this toward the inside of balloon so you won’t see the knot sticking out. Next, put another glue dot on the balloon you just attached and connect it to another balloon. This will ensure it doesn’t fall down randomly throughout your party! Materials
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NotesA few additional tips: 1. If you're having trouble attaching the balloon arch by using the strip, attach some bakers twine (or fishing line or something similar) to the end of the strip in a loop and attach the loop to the hook. 2. When attaching balloons using the glue dots, be sure to place it correctly the first time. I've popped numerous balloons by trying to remove them and put them in a different spot! It's best to just leave them where they are. Other Ballon Garland TipsA few additional balloon garland tips: 1. If you’re having trouble attaching the balloon arch by using the strip, attach some bakers twine (or fishing line or something similar) to the end of the strip in a loop and attach the loop to the hook. 2. When attaching balloons using the glue dots, be sure to place it correctly the first time. I’ve popped numerous balloons by trying to remove them and put them in a different spot! It’s best to just leave them where they are. Balloon Garland FAQHere are a few common questions asked about balloon garlands: How many balloons do you need? The number of balloon you need depends on the size of the balloons you’re using and the space that you are decorating. To do the entryway at my home, I typically use around 100-120 balloons. I always err on the side of too many than not enough, especially if you’re planning on making these for other parties! Do you need helium for balloon arches? No! That’s the beauty about these, they don’t use any helium. How far in advance can I make a balloon garland? I get a lot of questions about how far in advance can I make a balloon garland. For best results, make the balloon garland a day or 2 before the party. I typically make mine the day before I plan on using it. If you plan on hanging it outside, wait to put it out until the day of the party. How long do balloon garlands last? A balloon garland lasts about 1 week. I typically keep mine for a few days after the party and then post it on our neighborhood app to see if anyone else could use it for a party of their own! How long will it take to make? This will depend on how big it is and if you use an electric balloon inflator or not. Typically the ones I make with around 150 balloons takes me about an hour to an hour and a half to make. What size balloons should I get? Get balloons of all sizes. The smallest I’ve used is 5″ and the largest I’ve used is 24″. You don’t need to get that small or that large but a varying size is great. Other Use: Balloon Garland Photo BackdropWe also typically use our balloon garlands for photo opps! We pulled down the unicorn style balloon arch for Penelope and my niece’s first birthday party as the back drop. It’s an easy way to remove all the clutter from the birthday festivities behind the kids! We’ve also even brought them outdoors for family photos. There’s so many fun things to do with balloon garland! I hope this simple how to make a balloon garland tutorial helps you wow the guests at your next event! If you want a specific rainbow balloon garland be sure to check out this post. And check out this post for inexpensive things to do for a kid’s birthday! How many days in advance can I make a balloon arch?For best results you can make a balloon garland up to three days before your party. Balloons are best when they are new and glossy looking, so for this reason you want to use them within 2-3 days of the party. What is this?
Will balloon arch deflate overnight?Air-filled latex or foil balloons will not deflate overnight, especially when the arch, column or garland is indoors. Even an outdoor arch or column will last overnight. However, dew and condensation during the night can make the balloon surface wet and slightly sticky.
Can I make a balloon arch ahead of time?A balloon garland lasts at least a week, so no need to stress yourself creating it day-of your party; it can totally be prepped days in advance .
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