DIY 16th Birthday Balloon number mosaics - Large party decoration idea - How to make tutorial - free template

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Sixteenth birthday in quarantine. :/ 
We tried to still make it special and he was thrilled! He loved all the decorations.

Video tutorial

Foam boards purchased at Dollar Tree.

Tape template together and cut out.



Tape template to foam boards and trace.

Use a box cutter or exacto knife to cut from the foam board.
I'm using these from Amazon since you can just pop the end off and have a brand new blade.


I like to make the base of rounded numbers flat so they stand. This is easier with just one number. If you have two numbers you need to measure so both are the same height. 

Measure 6"-6 1/2" template and trace for each side piece. I used 6 1/2
Cut each board into 3 pieces for the sides. 
For rounded edges lightly score lines 1" - 1 1/2" apart on a side piece.

I attach sides with hot glue but you can also use tape.

My helper :)


I filled this set with almost all 5" balloons. 
5" Qualatex Pearl Onyx Black Balloons
5" Qualatex Pearl White Balloons
Metallic Gold 12"

I attached balloons with a low temp glue gun.
I purchases a bulk box of longer clear glue sticks and low temp glue gun on Amazon.

I used a hand pump to fill the balloons and used almost all 5" balloons. I filled with 1, 2, or 3 pumps of air. The 12" gold balloons are filled ramdomly.

200 - 5" balloons and 40 -12" balloons.


I just stacked toilet paper as a joke and found the 16 and Quarantined cake topper on Etsy.


I added the same color balloons on balloon stands and placed on either side.

Instead of a cake he wanted a fluffy oreo cheesecake. Yum!!!


Video tutorial

I have a few other video tutorials. Each one shows a little different detail - printing, making them, filling, etc. Additional info based on questions I received from people.   





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  1. UnknownAugust 20, 2020 at 6:04 AM

    Could you send me pdf file for 1 and 6 please s.davis0924@gmail.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesAugust 21, 2020 at 9:17 PM

      Absolutely! Let me know if you have any questions.

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  2. Hunter, Amanda, Hudson and MaddieAugust 25, 2020 at 3:17 PM

    Can you please send me the pdf file for 1 please? aramsey2004@gmail.com

    Thank you so much!

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    1. CraftibilitiesAugust 25, 2020 at 5:45 PM

      Absolutely! Let me know if you have any questions.

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  3. balloonsbymadelaineAugust 27, 2020 at 10:31 AM

    How beautiful this blog could you send me the numbers 0, 1, 2, 6, 8 I want to do them all hahaha, a hug and thanks

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  4. valgalAugust 29, 2020 at 7:02 AM

    Can you please send me the pdf file for the 2 and the 1 to valmcc72@gmail.com thank you

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  5. UnknownSeptember 6, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Good morning love your work! May I please have 1 and 6 emailed (2muchjunk101@gmail.com) to me please and thank you.

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  6. JenBSeptember 10, 2020 at 4:10 PM

    Beautiful! Could you please send the 1 and 6 to Jennifer.berry@comcast.net. Thank you!

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    1. CraftibilitiesSeptember 10, 2020 at 6:34 PM

      Absolutely! Let me know if you have any questions.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 15, 2020 at 9:04 PM

      Could you send me the 1,2,6 and 8 template to my email. myjenn2005@gmail.com

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    3. CraftibilitiesSeptember 16, 2020 at 5:26 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  7. UnknownSeptember 17, 2020 at 6:12 AM

    Hello. Can you send me the template for the number 3?

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  8. MistySeptember 20, 2020 at 11:40 AM

    So cute! Can you email my the 1 & 6 mistypohl@hotmail.com

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  9. MistySeptember 20, 2020 at 11:45 AM

    Can you please email me the 1 & 6? Mistypohl@hotmail.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesSeptember 20, 2020 at 12:58 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  10. KY momSeptember 26, 2020 at 10:40 AM

    Can I please get the templates for the 1 and 8?

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  11. zielo0ona@gmail.comSeptember 28, 2020 at 5:18 AM

    Can you please send me the pdf file for 1 please? zielo0ona@gmail.com :)

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    1. CraftibilitiesSeptember 28, 2020 at 7:38 AM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  12. MikoyOctober 1, 2020 at 11:05 PM

    Can you please send me number 6 so I can make it for our twins’ upcoming birthday?? My email is mikimik11@yahoo.com
    Thank you!!

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 3, 2020 at 7:41 AM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  13. Ana MejiaOctober 12, 2020 at 2:14 PM

    Love it! May I have the template for the number 5, please? Amejia0121@gmail.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 12, 2020 at 9:09 PM

      Thank you! Oh I'm so sorry. My computer crashed before I made them all. I don't have the 5.

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  14. UnknownOctober 18, 2020 at 8:22 AM

    I'm currently on Adobe Acrobat Reader. I cant figure out how to get to the poster screen?
    I 'm trying to print out a 0,1 and a 6. The video says open template. Exactly what tab do I go under?

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 18, 2020 at 10:04 AM

      Did I email the templates? If not, send me your email and I'll share.

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  15. Alyssa HendersonOctober 18, 2020 at 10:26 AM

    May I have the templates for numbers 1 and 6? I want to make this for my sister’s sweet sixteen. Alyssa_nhenderson@yahoo.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 18, 2020 at 10:27 AM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  16. Erick JOctober 18, 2020 at 1:58 PM

    Hello ,I found your video on YouTube and me best friends birthday is next month, she is turning 16 and I was wonder where I could find the template for the number 1 and 6 ,could you email it to me erickjaimes2005@gmail.com I would be very grateful.

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 18, 2020 at 5:13 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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    2. CraftibilitiesOctober 18, 2020 at 5:19 PM

      I just got a bounce back on your email address. Can you double check it's correct. I can try again.

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  17. MaryOctober 18, 2020 at 7:59 PM

    Hi, I found your video on YouTube just in time for my sisters 16th birthday �� and I would love to surprise her with this DIY. May I have have the pdf for the 1 and 6 numbers please? Marycarmen76@gmail.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 18, 2020 at 9:36 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  18. UnknownOctober 19, 2020 at 3:32 PM

    Hello! Beautiful work. I love everything. Could you please send me the template for number 1. My email is myr.nm93@gmail.com. I would be very thankful.

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  19. UnknownOctober 19, 2020 at 3:32 PM

    Hello! Beautiful work. I love everything. Could you please send me the template for number 1. My email is myr.nm93@gmail.com. I would be very thankful.

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 19, 2020 at 9:28 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  20. MelindaOctober 20, 2020 at 5:56 AM

    Hi, thank you so much for sharing these templates for free. May I have the template for 1 and 6?
    ptalk777@aol.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 20, 2020 at 6:21 AM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  21. HannahJWJohnsonOctober 21, 2020 at 12:23 PM

    This is so great of you! Could I please get the template for "1"? Hannah.webb93@yahoo.com

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    1. CraftibilitiesOctober 21, 2020 at 2:47 PM

      Absolutely! Emailed. Let me know if you have any questions.

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  22. Mirka SotoOctober 21, 2020 at 5:40 PM

    Hello, I love your creativity and work! Can I please get the template for 3? mirkasoto00@gmail.com

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  23. ClaudiaOctober 22, 2020 at 7:58 AM

    Hello, o love love love this! It’s my daughters 6th birthday next Friday and I would love to give this a try. Could you please email me the number 6 PDF? Claudia9oo@yahoo.com
    Thank you!

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  24. SaabfanOctober 26, 2020 at 7:14 AM

    Could you send me pdf file for 6 please Saabfan@hotmail.com. What is the height of these? Also, any chance the pdf can just have the outline of the 6 so I use up less toner? Thanks in advance.

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  25. AnonymousOctober 28, 2020 at 6:33 AM

    This is perfect for what I am looking for. I would love the PDF for 1 & 6, I tried making my own but having some difficulty getting it the right size.

    huhnjnku@gmail.com

    thank you

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  26. Lenia GarciaOctober 30, 2020 at 11:03 AM

    Hi, thanks for sharing!!! would you please email me the PDF numbers? Thank you so much.
    leniagarcia.4@gmail.com

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  27. AnonymousOctober 30, 2020 at 6:20 PM

    Hi! Can you please send me #s 1 and 6 at Anchalb24@gmail.com? Thank you!

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  28. AnonymousOctober 31, 2020 at 6:13 PM

    Hello can you send me the pdf for 1 and 8 at chandywork@gmail.com thank you.

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  29. Ester FernandezNovember 4, 2020 at 4:05 AM

    Good morning, Is it possible you may send me the template for the numbers 16.
    Email: envisionbyester@gmail.com

    Thank you very much

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  30. UnknownNovember 6, 2020 at 6:57 AM

    Hi! Would you be able to send me the pdf for all the numbers you have. Jmcknight1988@gmail.com thanks in advance!

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  31. AnonymousNovember 6, 2020 at 8:19 AM

    Could you email me the pdf for 1 and 6 please at laurafortnum@gmail.com? I really want to use these for my birthday!

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  32. monicaNovember 7, 2020 at 11:12 PM

    Wow! I love your videos and your work. Could you send me the all the pdf files you have to monicaanne16@gmail.com. Thank you!

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  33. AnyaGNovember 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM

    Hi! Thanks for sharing post. Can you please share pdf for 4 and 0? Anyamgreene@gmail.com email

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    1. CraftibilitiesNovember 21, 2020 at 6:48 AM

      Oh I'm so sorry, my computer crashed before I made all the numbers. I don't have the 4. I didn't know if you wanted me to send the zero just in case.

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  34. craftycoleNovember 21, 2020 at 5:49 PM

    Such a great idea. My 6 year old is going to love this!! Could u send the pdf for 6 please to craftycole@gmail.com?

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  35. craftycoleNovember 21, 2020 at 5:50 PM

    Would love the pdf for 6 for my son. Craftycole@gmail.com

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  36. Ja MarkNovember 22, 2020 at 12:28 AM

    This is so great. Could you please send the pdf for 1 and 6 to jamarkel3@gmail.com? Thank you

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  37. DinaNovember 22, 2020 at 12:56 PM

    Hello!! I am planning a sweet 16. Can you send me the pdf for the 1 and 6 please? Thank you!!! My email is eventsbydandd15@gmail.com

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  38. Denise SimonsenNovember 26, 2020 at 5:00 PM

    You are amazing!!! I love watching your videos <3
    We are planning a sweet 16 for my granddaughter and I wanted to know if you would send me the .pdf for the 1 & 6 please? My email address is denise72461@gmail.com. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations!

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  39. CourtneyNovember 27, 2020 at 9:09 PM

    This is so beautiful!!! Could you please send me the template for the 1 and 6 please? corkaninny@gmail.com thank you so much and I can't wait to make this!!!

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  40. UnknownNovember 30, 2020 at 6:48 AM

    Could you please email me the temp. sledgecodesigns@gmail.com for 1 and 6

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  41. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2021 at 8:09 AM

    Hey your work is amazing!!! can you send me a PDF for "2" kiara_hartman@yahoo.com

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  42. AnonymousJanuary 11, 2021 at 3:05 PM

    Hello, thanks for sharing your creativity with us. May I please have the templates so I can try this for my daughters this year, my email is strawbrypassion99@hotmail.com. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful creations!

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