20 simple Insta-worthy birthday balloon decoration ideas
Thanks for stopping by if your looking for amazing simple balloon decoration ideas you have come to the right place, I am a balloon enthusiast who has over 7 years of experience in the industry specializing in home birthday decor.
In this listicle, we’ll explore a plethora of creative and playful ideas to help inspire you when planning your next party. These stunning balloon decorations are sure to make your birthday party pop and leave your guests in ore!
From simple single balloon displays to balloon arches and elegant balloon bouquets, my list has something for everyone.
I’ve scoured Pinterest to build you these inspirational party decoration boards to give you ideas that are perfect for all birthday parties, or even just a low-key special event.
I’ve listed items needed to make these so even you DIY enthusiasts can have a go and add a personal and fun touch to your birthday celebration even on a tight budget.
From colorful latex balloons to fun photo backdrops, this listicle will provide you with endless inspiration for your next birthday party. So grab your notebook and let’s get started!
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1. Balloon Garlands
Balloon garlands are a popular choice for party decorations because they are affordable, and versatile. Balloon garlands, make the best decoration because they can be customized to fit any theme or color scheme. They are also easy to assemble and can be used to create a big impact with minimal effort. Overall, balloon garlands are a fun way to add a pop of color and excitement to any party or celebration.
Check out my tutorial here Once you have mastered how to make a balloon garland you can make these time and time again and can incorporate them into some of the amazing ideas below
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2. Balloon board
A fabulous way to incorporate signage or a message with a balloon garland.
These are my best sellers and are so easy to make, you can either add a mini balloon garland to the top or a full balloon garland down the side.
These are made using A1 foam board with vinyl lettering added. Do not worry if you have not got a vinyl cutting machine as stencils and an acrylic paint pen work just as well.
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3. Balloon Bouquets
Looking for an easy balloon decoration? balloon bouquets are without doubt the easiest to make, balloon bouquets are affordable and easy to set up, as they don’t require much time, skill, or materials to make.
They can be simple or elaborate using a variety of balloons.
These party staples are made with latex or foil helium-filled balloons and in general the float time will be 8-12 hours for latex balloons or over a week for foil balloons kept in the right conditions.
This look is created by blowing up each individual latex or foil balloon with helium, tying a knot and adding balloon ribbon to each balloon, and tying it onto a balloon weight.
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4. Helium-free balloon bouquets
Love the look of balloon bouquets but don’t want to use helium, no problem. These can be made using a balloon stick stand that you can reuse time and time again making them an inexpensive way to make your special occasions stand out, they are the best option if you want your decorations to last longer than the helium balloon alternative as these will last for weeks and save you time on the big day as these can be made in advance.
Check out my tutorial here
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5. Balloon table runners
A balloon garland table runner is a creative way to decorate your party table. It is a mini balloon garland that runs along the center of the table, creating a colorful and eye-catching centerpiece. They are easy to make, versatile and they create a lasting impression.
These are made the same way you would make a balloon garland using air-filled balloons no helium is needed, but you would use small balloons, 5 inches or 7 inches would be the ideal size.
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6. Balloon walls
Balloon walls can really take your party to the next level, they look amazing. Not the easiest balloon project ideas but so so worth it when they are made.
Check out this tutorial below
These are typically lots of balloon garlands grouped together so are made with air-filled balloons making them a long-lasting decoration that typically looks nice for around a month.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjtgyGZKcK0&t=39s
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7. Foil Balloon letters
balloon letters are an eye-catching, attention-grabbing way to make a statement to your event space, They’re versatile and customizable, available in a wide range of colors to suit any style or theme. With their large size and bold appearance, balloon letters are sure to make a big impact and leave a lasting impression on your audience.
If your wanting the letters and numbers to float they would need to be filled with helium, they can be made with air and incorporated into a balloon column design or stuck to the wall using glue dots.
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8. Balloon orbz
These stunning balloon decorations are a great way to create a memorable and visually appealing touch at your event.
They are made using foil mylar orb balloons mounted onto balloon stands, they make an elegant centerpiece that is popular at weddings and christenings and oozes class.
As these are on a stand they are filled with air rather than helium and last around 2 weeks.
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9. Balloon arch
Balloon arches make a great decoration for either breaking up a room or as a welcome decoration. They can really make a big impact to your next celebration.
Balloon arches can be made to fit table tops or really big acting as an entrance to your event or backdrop.
Check out this tutorial below showing you how to create an easy balloon arch.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHpNgDRKaFI
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10. Balloon Ceiling
Make a statement with your ceiling balloon decorations and impress your guests. Ceiling balloon decorations are a great way to add some extra style to your next party theme. They are relatively easy to create and can really make your event space stand out.
These can be made with helium-filled balloons but a pro tip to make them more affordable is to use glue dots to secure these to the ceiling making them last longer and saving your money.
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11. Balloon garland on easel
Welcome your guests in style by adding a balloon garland to your event board easel, these look beautiful at a wedding ceremony, birthday event, christening or graduation party.
Made the same way you would make a balloon garland, then attached to the easel creating a lovely flow of beautiful balloons. Why not use a little bit of creativity by adding in flowers or greenery sprigs for an easy way to create a fanciful look.
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12. Balloon cake toppers
Why not go all out with your diy balloon crafts and add in a balloon cake topper. You can make these with 5 inch plain balloons or confetti balloons, you can create a mini balloon garland or a single balloon added to a balloon stick.
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13. Balloon Backdrop
Balloon backdrops come in many different shapes & styles, once you got the hang of making a balloon garland these can then be made to fit whichever prop you would like to use as your backdrop.
Foil curtains, moon gates, sail boards, pallets, and Sequin walls to name but a few are popular choices.
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14. Personalized bubble balloons
These personalized bubble balloons make an eye-catching table decoration. These are made using deco bubbles and can be filled with mini balloons, feathers, confetti, large balloon and helium. As deco bubbles are plastic rather than latex they float for around 2 weeks. Custom vinyl wording can be added but will start to bubble and lift after a couple of days as the balloons slowly deflate. If you have a good hand acrylic paint pens will work just as well to add your personal message.
These can be made helium-free by using balloon stands and a cheaper bubble balloon which is Bobo’s perfect for air-filled designs but in my opinion not great for helium.
Check out this tutorial on how to make a bubble balloon.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcyX0gy7Wps
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15. Balloon hoops
Super cute and super cheap to make by using a hula hoop to create a simple decoration that is both eye-catching and beautiful in design. These are best made using 5-inch balloons to add to the hoop with either a low temp glue gun or by tying two balloons into pairs and twisting on onto the hoop.
You can choose to add balloons around the whole hoop or just one side and you can hide the hula hoop pattern by spray painting it beforehand.
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16. Standing moon gate balloon hoops
These fabulous props come in different sizes and look amazing for any occasion, no need to hire a professional balloon decorator as you can pick these up relatively cheaply, and once you have mastered a balloon garland method you can make these time and time again for all events you have. When planning which balloons to use, I recommend a mixture of different sizes due to the size of the hoops they need some large balloons to give depth and variation.
Photograph BalloonBlooms.co.uk
17. Balloon columns
These party decorations are so fun and versatile look fabulous in balloons in different colors and the best part so many different balloons can top the column either a character foil balloon perfect for children or a large personalized balloon, foil numbers whatever type of balloons you fancy adding. Or you can simply just keep them as balloon pillars with nothing on top.
These are made with tall balloon stands and are air-filled so will last for months.
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Photograph modballoons.com
18. Balloon Mosaics
These handy props come in various designs and patterns, the most popular being letters and numbers. You can make these from scratch using foam board or by a mosaic kit that is easy to make.
Then you would simply fill them with your choice of balloons and glue them down with either a low-temp glue gun or glue dots.
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19. Balloon number stacks
balloon number stacks are a fabulous party decoration so fun, These are made with a latex balloon base with a foil number added on top as these are air-filled they are a long-lasting decoration and will last for months.
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If your party needs a little extra flair? Why not consider using giant balloons? These oversized balloons are a fun and unique way to really add the wow factor to your event. They come in various colors and sizes, and can be used in many ways. My personal favorite way is to use them as fabulous table decorations like below.
Whether you choose to use them as decorations, photo props or just purely for the fun of it, giant balloons are sure to make your party one to remember.
Jumbo latex balloons come in 2 sizes 24 and 36 inches and are made with thick latex. They typically float with helium for around 2-3 days. Things to bear in mind are because of their size they do take lots of helium to fill so can work out expensive. You can achieve this same look without using helium and instead using balloon stands and filling the balloons with air.
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With these creative DIY simple balloon decoration ideas, you can add a touch of fun and excitement to your birthday party or for a family member – that your guests won’t soon forget!
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