2020 Graduation mosaic balloon numbers - How to make tutorial and free template - 0, 1, 2, 6, 8 - DIY large party decoration idea

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Virtual graduation viewing set-up. I made 5ft tall 2020 balloon mosaic numbers! 

Same as the 18 birthday and 16 birthday balloons I made recently. 

VIDEO TUTORIAL

Step by step instructions on how to print.

UPDATE: To use less paper - don't click CUT MARKS or LABELS when printing.

Some people lose track of how to lay the pages out but if you start horizontal across 4 pages and then start the next row below it. See photo of pages taped. 

I have templates available for 0, 1, 2, 6, 8. Just email me.

I have three other video tutorials on how to make the mosaic numbers and one for USA letters. Each one shows something a little different based on questions I received from people.

18th Birthday Balloon Mosaics - Green, White, & Chrome

2nd Birthday Mosaic - Pink, Gold, & White

16th Birthday Balloons - Gold, Black, & White

Red, White, Blue USA letters

Open in Adobe and print as a poster. Change to 500% under tile scale. 

Print in grayscale and in draft mode to save ink.

It takes 3 foam boards for the back or base of the number. 

Measure 6" template and trace for each side piece.

Cut each board into 3 pieces for the sides. 

For each number you need about 7-8 pieces for the sides. Total you will need 6 - 20x30 foam boards. 

Don't forget to use the excess board from the base of the numbers.

For rounded edges, lightly score lines 1" - 1 1/2" apart on a side piece.

Gently press to open up the scored lines.

Be careful not to press too hard.

Attach sides with hot glue or tape.

I ordered all my balloons from Amazon and the foam boards from Dollar Tree. 

I'm a huge fan of Qualatex balloons but couldn't find everything I needed.  

7" Qualatex Chrome Balloons

11" Qualatex Graduation "Congrats" and "You Did It" White Balloons 

12" Black and Red

12" Silver Confetti Balloons

5" Qualatex Ruby Red Balloons

5" Qualatex Pearl White Balloons

5" Qualatex Pearl Onyx Black Balloons

Pre-fill balloons the night before and store in a trash bag. 

I have to do this because the balloons will pick up dog hair.

I like to use a hand pump so the balloons are similar for each size.

Arrange some of the balloons for placement before attaching them. 

Attach balloons with glue dots or a low heat glue gun.

You may also like these blog posts:

Pink & gold 2nd Birthday Balloon Mosaic

18th Birthday Balloon Mosaics - Green, White, & Chrome

Red, White, Blue USA letters

16th Birthday Balloons - Gold, Black, & White

3rd Birthday Balloon Number - Hot pink & zebra theme

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