Create the easiest ever DIY balloon columns with rainbow linking balloons! With just a few supplies, you can make a bright and fun party decoration that is perfect for St. Patrick's Day and beyond. The best part? No special crafting skills are required!
Pick up however many bricks you need for the amount of balloon columns you are making.
On top of a drop cloth, spray bricks with 2 coats of white primer, letting the coats dry in between.
Spray each brick with 2 coats of Gold Metallic Spray Paint, letting the coats dry in between.
Let paint dry completely before using. Can be done several days ahead of time.
Rainbow Linking Balloons DIY Columns
Blow up a red linking balloon with helium. (Or whatever color balloon you want at the bottom of the column).
Tie the white kitchen string to the knot of the first balloon.
Attach the string to the gold bar balloon weight. You can tie a knot with the string or add a loop to the bottom of your string and secure it under a gold bar balloon weight.
Continue blowing up the linking balloons and tying them to each other to make a column. Tie them knotted end to tip of the next balloon. You can place the balloons in regular rainbow order or change things up.
Notes
You can see I made 3 columns, with all different heights. Make them however looks best for your party space. You can make two of these DIY balloon columns then attach the top balloons to each other to make it into an easy rainbow balloon arch!Helium, especially in small balloons doesn’t last very long. Make these as close to your party as possible. They should last for an hour or two before you’ll notice the string will start pulling them down.Want to skip the helium altogether? Tie the linking balloons together and hang it from the ceiling.