What you'll make
Picture a soft cloud of cream and sand-coloured balloons drifting across the top of your dessert table, with little tufts of dried grass peeking out, and every guest stopping for a photo in front of it. It looks like something a decorator spent a morning on, and it's really one afternoon with a pump and a few friends. About £40 for a 3 m garland, pump included.
Materials (per item)
- sand white balloon garland kit · 1 kit (about 100 balloons)main balloons and the hanging strip£8.99
- cream balloons, 12 inch · 30second shade so it looks less flat£5.09
- balloon glue dots · about 60stick the small balloons into gaps£3.99
- electric balloon pump · 1blows up 130 balloons in minutes£11.99
- dried bunny tail grass · 1 pack (use about 40 stems)soft natural tufts between the balloons£9.99
- DIY cost each£40.05
Tools
- Scissors
- Tape measure
- Removable adhesive hooks or a backdrop stand
- Clear fishing line
- 2 or 3 large clean bin bags for transport
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