Summer Party Balloon Decoration Idea

This summer party balloon decoration idea is a fun and simple balloon decoration for a low-key summer gathering. It's festive and adds summer vibes to a casual kid's pizza party.

This balloon and banner decoration for summer is sponsored by Balloon Time Helium Tanks. They make decorating super simple! All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Let's make a simple balloon decoration

I love easy balloon decor. I've used them for so many parties and celebrations from St. Patrick's Day to birthdays, and even Mother's Day. But this simple idea might be my favorite - a casual dinner party for my kids.

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This diy balloon decoations makes any gathering feel extra festive. Add in some musical summer vibes and you've got the makings of a memorable party. 

This idea is super easy to make, adds big visual impact and didn't cost much either!

Supplies

• Link a Loon Balloons
• Beach Ball Balloons
• Balloon Time Helium Tank
• Thin string or ribbon
• Hole Punch
• Balloon Weights
• Paper Letters
• Scissors

I'm obsessed with Link a Loon Balloons which makes creating balloon arches and columns super easy. They come in really great colors and I knew they'd be perfect for this balloon decoration. The rest of the supplies are pretty easy to find at your local craft stores.

How to make this balloon and banner decoration

Step 1

Punch holes in the letters and string them onto a light string or ribbon.

I put "summer vibes" but you can do whatever short phrase you want. *The longer the phrase, the more balloons you'll need to hold it up so just keep that in mind!

Step 2

Use your Balloon Time Helium Tank to blow up the balloons. Leave extra string or ribbon on the end of the balloon which is what you will use to tie it to the balloon weight. 

Step 3

Continue blowing up the rest of the balloons. Attach them, one at a time, to the previous balloon using the tail. 

Step 4

Continue until you have enough balloons linked to create a small balloon arch. Since I was just using mine against a wall, I kept it pretty short.

Step 5

Next, I attached the "summer vibes" garland to the balloon arch by tying it to knots on both sides. Because anything you add-on to helium-filled balloons can start to weigh the balloons down, I decided to add extra helium in the form of beach ball-looking orb balloons on both sides.

This was practical and perfect for a summer party decoration. I attached the beach ball balloon to the same knot where I tied the garland to make sure to keep the arch shape of the linked balloons. 

Balloon decorations are such a fun way to add some extra special touches to a party. They are one of my favorite ways to hang a simple sign too. 

Tips

• If you want to make a balloon arch large enough for people to walk under, just keep adding more balloons and tie the banner higher up or skip the phrase altogether.
• The balloons could have gone all the way down to the balloon weight, but since I knew they would be hidden behind chairs, I started the arch a little bit higher. 

This easy DIY balloon decoration will work for summer parties or any party by changing up the phrase and colors! Balloons make everything better. Don't you agree? (Except when they pop...)

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Easy Balloon Arch with Sign

This simple balloon decoration idea with a summer vibes garland is an easy craft project for a casual summer party. A simple balloon arch with a sign hanging from it is a cute decoration for any party!

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Cook Time: 1 hour hour

Total Time: 1 hour hour

Servings: 1 balloon arch

Author: Sharon Garofalow

Equipment

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  Scissors
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  Hole Punch
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  Balloon Weights
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  Balloon Time Helium Tank

Ingredients

• ▢ Link a Loon Balloons
• ▢ Beach Ball Balloons
• ▢ Thin string or ribbon
• ▢ Paper Letters

Instructions

• Punch holes in the letters and string them onto a light string or ribbon.
• Use the Balloon Time Helium Tank to blow up the balloons. Leave extra string or ribbon on the end of the balloon which is what you will use to tie it to the balloon weight.
• Continue blowing up the rest of the balloons. Attach them, one at a time, to the previous balloon using the tail.
• Continue until you have enough balloons linked to create a small balloon arch. Since I was just using mine against a wall, I kept it pretty short. If you want to make one large enough for people to walk under, just keep adding more balloons!
• Next, attach the "summer vibes" garland to the balloon arch by tying it to knots on both sides. Because anything you add-on to helium-filled balloons can start to weigh the balloons down, add extra helium in the form of beach ball looking orb balloons on both sides. Attach the beach ball balloon to the same knot where you tied the garland to make sure to keep the arch shape of the linked balloons..

Notes

The balloons could have gone all the way down to the balloon weight, but since I knew they would be hidden behind chairs, I started the arch a little bit higher.

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