| What is a party without decorations? | | | | getting printed plates, utensils and napkins. These add |
| While decorations can range from the simple to the | | | | to the general theme and look good as decorations |
| very elaborate (and expensive), the one thing all | | | | on the whole. |
| decorations have in common is that they require | | | | Entrance Area |
| planning and thought. | | | | Besides the performance/ cake cutting area, the |
| Here are some tips to get your creative juices | | | | dining area, and the general areas, you can consider |
| flowing: | | | | adding decorations at the entrance for your party |
| Plan your party decorations according to the party | | | | too! The decorations can be just a simple greeting |
| layout that you have in mind. You can focus on | | | | banner that welcomes your guests to the party, or |
| decorations for the performance area (or cake | | | | you could have some balloons at the entrance to the |
| cutting area), dining table, and general areas. The | | | | party. This not only makes the whole party look |
| activities area and food area should be kept relatively | | | | more fun right from the start, but also has the added |
| free of decorations to allow children and guests to | | | | advantage of letting your guests know that they |
| play or get their food in a hazard-free environment. | | | | have reached the right venue for the party! |
| Decorations you can get include: banners, streamers, | | | | Some Fun Ideas with Long Balloons |
| balloons and centerpieces. Allow your birthday child to | | | | Here are some fun ideas you can try out if you are |
| get involved by letting him/her choose the colours of | | | | adventurous! You can use the 260s balloons to |
| the balloons, or even, if you wish, the theme of the | | | | decorate the general areas; however, some |
| party decorations. It is after all, his/her special day! | | | | homework needs to be done. |
| Performance/ Cake Cutting Area | | | | 260s are the long balloons that you typically see used |
| The backdrop is a very important element for party | | | | for balloon sculptures. They are seldom seen, but |
| decorations. This should be placed at the | | | | they can be found easily at most shops selling party |
| performance/cake cutting area. If you’re holding | | | | supplies. 260s come in bags of multi-colour or single |
| the party at a function room, this should be on the | | | | colour. Get the multi-coloured assortments since you |
| stage backdrop. You can get a colourful banner as | | | | will want your party to be colourful and vibrant. |
| the center of the backdrop and get birthday flags | | | | Since 260s are primarily long balloons, you will not |
| and streamers to add to the backdrop. If you have | | | | want them plainly hanging around. Instead, use 260s |
| balloons, add balloons at the side of the backdrop. | | | | to make basic sculptures for decorations. The |
| The backdrop can be themed, elaborate or simple | | | | methods to make the basic sculptures can be found |
| – it is really up to you. Having the backdrop at | | | | easily on the Internet and should not be too hard to |
| the performance/cake cutting area, also allows you | | | | learn. Balloon sculptures can be hung from the ceilings |
| to get beautiful pictures of the cake cutting moment | | | | if you wish or you could simply use double sided tape |
| with a fantastic backdrop. | | | | to tape them on the wall. |
| General Areas | | | | Twist the long balloons and balloons sculptures around |
| Helium balloons are a favorite of children and are | | | | doorknobs, furniture or standing lamps. Make use of |
| great for decorations. The balloons can be used to | | | | your surroundings to help you for party decorations. |
| decorate the general areas. You can use colours that | | | | If you are outdoors, the trees and shrubs provide |
| your child or you have chosen. Try to use more | | | | ready-made posts where you can hang up your |
| colourful balloons so as to add to the party | | | | colourful balloons. If you are indoors, make use of |
| atmosphere. If the party is themed, you could use | | | | the chairs and tables around you. Tie colourful 260s |
| printed balloons, or even aluminum foil balloons that | | | | around the legs of tables and chairs to add to the |
| go with the theme. | | | | colour and vibrancy of the party. |
| Keep in mind though, that children will tend to grab | | | | In fact, you can get your child involved by getting |
| the balloons, so ensure that there are still enough | | | | him/her to learn how to make the sculptures |
| balloons for decoration even if the children decide to | | | | together and even coming out with new sculptures |
| get the balloons for themselves. Alternatively, get | | | | together. Allow yourself and your child to play around |
| streamers for the general area as well to add colour | | | | with the balloons, and you may find that the end |
| and vibrancy to your party. This also ensures that | | | | result of the decorations may be even much better |
| even if the children do grab the balloons for | | | | than you expected! You can get to have fun |
| themselves, the general areas are still decorated. | | | | designing and planning the decorations within budget! |
| Dining Area | | | | You can also learn how to make balloon animals. All |
| The dining area should be decorated but still kept | | | | you need to do is learn a simple one-balloon animal |
| generally clear so that your guests can enjoy the | | | | like a dog. Once you learn to twist a dog, you will be |
| food. The most ideal decorations that can go on the | | | | able to twist a multitude of different animals. It is not |
| dining tables are centerpieces. They can simply be a | | | | as difficult as you think. |
| bunch of balloons that go on the middle of the table. | | | | Do keep in mind that while simple decorations like |
| This allows a continuity of the party decorations and | | | | these can be cheap to get, you will need time to put |
| still ensures your guests can enjoy the food without | | | | them up as well. Remember to plan your time |
| the decorations getting in their way. | | | | properly so you have time to decorate the venue |
| If your party is a themed party, you can consider | | | | before your guests arrive! |