4th of July Balloons (DIY Decorations)

Add this balloon project to summer gatherings from Memorial day through Labor day. Here are some ways to use them in your party decor.

• Create several clusters and decorate the perimeter of your party space.
• Tie them to chairs.
• Tie them to your 4th of July tablescape.
• Make a balloon centerpiece.
• Add them outdoors along the walkway or mailbox to welcome guests.

DIY Decor

It’s almost time to celebrate Independence Day in the good ole USA. Since it’s such a festive occasion I thought it would be fun to create a red, white & blue balloons diy project for the 4th of July, with Balloon Time helium tanks. This is an idea I’ve had in my head for a while and it works really well for this patriotic theme.

This is super simple and requires items easily found at most any craft store. I’m using red, white, & blue balloons, ribbon, and decorative washi tape, and combining the colors in an eye-catching way. I was thrilled to find the stars and stripes patterns in the tape and ribbon.

The gist of this project is to add strips of tape to the balloons using colors that complement the party decor. To give it a ‘finished’ look just add diy ribbon tassels at the tail.

In an abstract way this actually reminds me of a firecracker!

Supplies

• Balloons in three colors (9-inch to 12-inch balloons work well for this).
• Decorative tape in red, white, and blue colors or patterns.
• Ribbon in three colors.
• Balloon Time helium tank.
• String to tie onto balloons.

Instructions

1. Using your helium tank, inflate the balloons and tie them off. Attach string to balloon tails.
2. Cut 2-inch strips of decorative washi tape and attach to balloons in a random pattern.
3. Cut several strips of decorative ribbon about 8-inches long. Gather together about 10-12 strips and tie them together tightly at one end, using a thin piece of ribbon; leave enough at the ends to tie around the balloon tail.
4. Once you’ve adorned your balloons with the decorative tape and ribbon tassels, cluster them together and tie them to tables, chairs, entrances, etc.

Helpful Tips

Pre-cut about 25 strips of the washi tape and lightly attach them to the edge of a table so they’re ready to just grab-and-stick to the inflated balloon. You may need more or less depending on the size of balloons.

I just love how these patriotic balloons look. They fit right in with all the other 4th of July party ideas to help you celebrate, and you can even incorporate them into a vintage-Americans theme. In the meantime let me know what you think in the comments below.

More Balloon Decorations

• Make a balloon grape cluster for a wine bar.
• Add a mini banner balloon for birthday celebrations.
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• Set up a themed keys to success balloon display for graduation or bridal showers.