How to Make Simple Balloon Decorations

Make your own balloon centerpiece by using five balloons inflated with helium. Tie ribbon around the bottom of the balloons and then tie each one to a small basket. Add more contrast and interest by making each balloon a different height and then curling the ends of the ribbons.

Build a balloon arch at the entrance to your party. Party supply stores sell pre-made arches, and some shops also rent out the arches. Set the arch near the front entrance to the party and attach balloons to each of the steps or levels on the arch. Use balloons that coordinate with the rest of your decorations.

Highlight a cake or buffet table by decorating with balloons. Use balloon weights or make your own by wrapping heavy paperweights in metallic paper. Tie a balloon to each weight and set behind your cake or food on the table. Try using balloons with longer and shorter ribbons to make an arch-style setting.

Create a balloon arch that sits at the end of a table. Set a metal pole at the end of each table such as a tent pole with a base. Inflate smaller balloons and group them together in sets of three. Then attach the balloons around the pole, alternating between different colors. Attach the balloons on an angle, which creates a more interesting look.

Cover a ceiling with a design that uses balloons, tulle and white Christmas tree lights. Drape long pieces of tulle from one corner of a room to the opposite corner, and run a second piece along the other two corners of the room. Run white Christmas tree lights, also known as twinkle lights, behind the tulle. Then, decorate the corners with clusters of balloons in a similar color.