{"id":5895,"date":"2022-04-27T02:48:54","date_gmt":"2022-04-27T02:48:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/?p=5895"},"modified":"2025-04-16T14:40:01","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T14:40:01","slug":"making-a-diy-balloon-arch-is-much-easier-than-you-think","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/index.php\/2022\/04\/27\/making-a-diy-balloon-arch-is-much-easier-than-you-think\/","title":{"rendered":"Making a DIY Balloon Arch is MUCH Easier Than You Think!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Making a DIY balloon arch for your celebrations isn&rsquo;t as daunting of a task as you&rsquo;d imagine.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10790019 skip-lazy lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"woman holding up gold white and green balloon arch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/erica-amazon-balloon-arch.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Looking to get <a>crafty<\/a> for your next celebration?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On top of grabbing a <a>smash cake<\/a>, to celebrate my one-year-old&rsquo;s big day, I decided to make my own DIY balloon arch! I ordered the <a target=\"_blank\">kit from Amazon<\/a> but I&rsquo;m not going to lie; on the surface, this assembly looks super intimidating and difficult. However, it&rsquo;s extremely simple!<\/p>\n<p>This kit didn&rsquo;t arrive with physical directions, which is why we&rsquo;re showing you step by step. However, on the Amazon listing, it does have instructions and even a video you can watch for visual learners. Regardless, the setup is super simple, and you&rsquo;ll have a grand balloon arch that&rsquo;s going to blow your guests away in no time!<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10809955 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy balloon arch supplies\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloon-arch-supplies.jpg\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"knockout default-blue\">\n<blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Hip Tips for making a DIY balloon arch:<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>This kit comes with a super long balloon garland strip so you can make your arch whatever size you desire. Go nuts with a long train of balloons or simply cut to trim it shorter!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>I don&rsquo;t recommend blowing these balloons up yourself since there are so many balloons. My husband used an air compressor, but you could also <a target=\"_blank\">use a pump<\/a> or <a target=\"_blank\">helium tank<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li>Since many people prefer shorter, thicker balloon arches, this kit does come with glue dots you can use to stick smaller balloons into the gaps to give a fuller appearance. Personally, I didn&rsquo;t use the dots, but it is an awesome option for anyone wanting a broad balloon arch.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10810013 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"diy balloon arch supplies \" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloon-supplies-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10810009 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"garland strip\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloon-garland-strip.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10810010 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"balloon garland strip\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloon-garland-strip-1.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10810011 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"inserting balloon in garland strip\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloon-garland-strip-2.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10810014 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"balloon arch in trunk\" width=\"1024\" height=\"640\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/balloons-in-trunk-.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10828214 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"baby underneath diy balloon arch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/04\/baby-balloon-arch.jpg\"><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<div class=\"recipe recipe-shortcode\">\n<div class=\"recipe-title\">\n<h2>DIY Balloon Arch<\/h2>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"button button-transparent print-recipe\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"#\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<i class=\"fas fa-print\"><\/i>Print<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"padding-top small\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Supplies Needed<\/h4>\n<div class=\"ingredients-list background\">\n<ul>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Laqjim\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tAir Compressor \/ Pump (to blow up balloons)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<li>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a rel=\"sponsored\" href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3Dqi3aS\" target=\"_blank\"><br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBalloon Arch Kit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"margin-top margin-bottom\">\n<h4 class=\"section-header\">Directions<\/h4>\n<div class=\"directions background\">\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">1<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Blow up balloons using an air compressor. Tie each balloon and set it aside.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">2<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Starting in small sections (about one foot at a time), take out the balloon garland strip.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">3<\/span><\/p>\n<p>There are two holes, one big and one small. Grab each balloon&#8217;s tie and place it in the big hole. Move the balloon tie from the big hole into the small hole to ensure security. Repeat with each balloon.<\/p>\n<p>If your balloon starts to slip out of the hole, push the knot all the way in so it&#8217;s tight and secure within the hole.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">4<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Continue until you reach the balloon arch length desired. While it&#8217;s optional, you could also stick smaller balloons within the gaps with the included glue tape to make the arch extra thick.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"grid-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12 large-12\">\n<p><span class=\"step\">5<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Display it where you please, and enjoy your beautiful DIY balloon arch!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-10828215 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"family underneath diy balloon arch\" width=\"1024\" height=\"538\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.smartdcamp.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/erica-family-diy-balloon-arch.jpg\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Seems like the birthday boy enjoyed it!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>With a smile like that, it seems like we did a great job! &#128525; This was definitely a team effort that paid off. My husband and brother blew the balloons up, and all the kids passed me the balloons as I added them to the band. I definitely recommend getting your little ones involved. It makes the process quick and easy while getting everyone involved!<\/p>\n<p>Let us know if you&rsquo;ve ever made a balloon arch and any other Hip Tips you have to help us out!<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p class=\"intro lead\"><strong>Make sure you grab a <a>FREE smash cake<\/a> for a first birthday celebration!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Making a DIY balloon arch for your celebrations isn&rsquo;t as daunting of a task as you&rsquo;d imagine. 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