| Instead of regular balloons, why not create an | | | | paper fan. Now, cut out the shape, making sure to |
| amazing balloon display? You can do this by buying | | | | leave at least a half inch connected at either end. |
| regular sized, clear balloons and some mini balloons. It | | | | This creates a chain of shapes when you unfold the |
| takes a bit of practice, but what you need to do is | | | | paper! |
| carefully poke the mini balloon inside the neck of the | | | | Create 3D shapes for the party. It is a unique party |
| regular balloon, holding onto the opening. Now blow | | | | décor the kids will enjoy and it's easy to do. |
| up the little balloon and tie it off before letting it go | | | | All you need is construction paper and your desired |
| right inside the big one. Blow up the big balloon and | | | | shape. Trace it out on a piece of regular paper, fold |
| you will see the smaller globe bouncing around inside! | | | | the paper in half and cut the shape out. This will give |
| Also, try making balloon bouquets for the party area. | | | | you a back-to-back form and will be your template. |
| This is simple to do, all you need is to pick out | | | | Cut out six to ten of these from the construction |
| different colored balloons to match the party. Hold | | | | paper and fold each piece in half at the midway line. |
| the string at the top of the balloon as tight as you | | | | Now all you have to do is glue the pieces together |
| can and tie a knot. Make sure you get the knot as | | | | so they form a 3D art piece! Try this with funky |
| close to the top as you can. Space them around the | | | | things like the birthday child's profile for some very |
| room for a festive look. | | | | weird decorations! |
| You can also add confetti or Styrofoam beads to the | | | | Another quick idea is to simply cut circles of varying |
| inside of a clear balloon to make it more interesting. | | | | sizes out of colored construction paper and hang |
| Or, try drawing faces of the guests or writing special | | | | them everywhere. You can use plates to trace the |
| notes on the balloons before you hang them up. | | | | circles and fishing line to hang them from the ceiling, |
| Making your own streamers is a great way to pull off | | | | tape to stick them to the walls. This is the perfect |
| that creative décor look. You can buy crepe | | | | decoration for a general theme party and can be |
| paper already pre-folded, or fanfold it yourself to the | | | | done the morning of with a little help from your kids! |
| dimensions you wish. Make a template of the shape | | | | Creating your own party decorations can be fun and |
| you want, that complements the birthday party | | | | easy to do. In fact, it can be almost as easy as |
| theme. For example, if the theme is space, you might | | | | buying the streamers and commercial decorations at |
| want to do a rocket ship or an alien. Just make sure | | | | the store, but far more entertaining and unique! |
| that the template reaches both sides of the crepe | | | | |