With only a week between Christmas and the new year, there isn’t much time left to decorate for a New Year’s Eve bash. No worries, because I’ve got a project that’s quick and easy and is sure to add some pizazz to your party.
16″ Dowel (painted to match your color scheme)
Styrofoam
Small Vase
Marbles, Shreds, or other Filler for the Vase
Foil Sheets (optional)
Star Sprays (optional)
Repeat with a third group, there should now be six balloons in this cluster. Do the same with remaining groups, so you end up with two big clusters (each with 6 balloons).
Now, put the two clusters together and twist the necks of a couple balloons around each other. You will end up with a ball that looks like this. You can move the balloons around until the colors and shape look good. I hope that all made sense (it’s way easier than it sounds).
Set that aside for a bit and let’s start on the base. Stick your dowel into a piece of styrofoam and place it in the bottom of your vase. You may need to glue it down to keep it from tipping. Add marbles or other decorative items to fill the vase.
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very cute idea! I love the colors she used, and I want to know how she finds the time to do all this stuff with 6 kids! AMAZING!
how many days in advance can I make this before the balloons start to look old? thanks!
If you use high quality balloons I would imagine they would be fine for at least 5 days.
Did you use helium for the balloons?
This was a guest post by another author, but I believe they are just regular balloons blown up. No helium needed.
Might be obvious, but what type of store do you purchase the dowels from? I haven’t heard of them before…
You can get dowels at a craft store like Michaels or something similar.
I’m curious as to how much one topiary, with all the added embellishments, costs.
It really depends on where you get your supplies. Many of these things you can pick up at the dollar store which would make it about $6. From a party store it would be $10+.
is the dowel 3/16, 5/16
can’t find it
Either should be fine since the balloons do not weigh much. the 5/16 would be sturdier.