Showing posts with label large party decorations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label large party decorations. Show all posts

10th birthday large number decorations - DIY balloon mosaics - Tropical theme colors - party decor ideas - FREE template

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Based on comments and questions, I did an extended video with a full build of the mosaic frame for the #1. I also show how to fill the frames with balloons.


See my other videos on how to print the templates. Each one shows a little different detail.


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


Trace and cut out template.

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.



#1 took 4 foam boards and #0 took 6 foam boards.



I purchased the balloons from Amazon

I used a hand pump to inflated a bunch of balloons the night before and stored in a trash bag.

Balloon placement but not attached yet.

I started using a low temp glue gun to attach balloons and I like it so much better. The balloons do not move. It does take a bit of time to wait for each one to dry and you have to watch out for glue strings. 





I added the same color balloons on balloon stands. I used a homemade balloon sizer made from a cardboard box. Lol. Worked perfectly!

Added some 5" balloons to the base.

Oh look how awesome it turned out!!! I love all the colors.



Tropical umbrellas in fruit cups. Grapes, watermelon, and pineapple.




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2nd birthday balloon number mosaic - Pink & Gold theme - DIY large party decoration idea - How to make tutorial - FREE template

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I made a 2nd birthday balloon mosaic and I love how it turned out. With a house full of boys it was nice to create something girly. 


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.



I purchased all the balloons on Amazon. My favorite are the Qualatex but I didn't have time to order the 12". 

Pearl White 12" (from a multi pack)
Metallic Pink 12" (not pictured- from a multi pack)

Open PDF file in Adobe and print as a poster. Change to 500% under tile scale. 
Print in grayscale and in draft mode to save ink.

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 the top 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.

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

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.

I have two video tutorials with more information.




I used a hand pump to inflated a bunch of balloons the night before and stored in a trash bag.
  I start by filling the number with balloons for a general idea of how many more balloons I need.
I used 16 - 12" balloons filled with 10 pumps of air with a hand pump and 6 gold 12" balloons filled with small amounts of air. I filled the rest with 5" balloons with one, two, or three pumps of air. 

Then I use glue dots to secure balloons in place. I ordered some on Amazon - 3000 (30 rolls of 100)





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