Start with a small cardboard box. The one I used was 7″ x 4 1/2″. You can use any size box you want, just make sure it’s big enough to hold all of your decorations. If you want to put more decorations on the centerpiece than I did in this tutorial, then go ahead and use a larger box! On the other hand, if you’d like less decorations on your centerpiece than what’s shown in my tutorial, then go ahead and use a smaller box!
I’m using blue tissue paper as my interior decorating material for this project because…blue is nice! But feel free to use whatever color tissue paper or spray paint that catches your eye at the moment—or even glittery gold or silver craft spray paint (be aware though that some types of glittery craft spray paint may not stick well inside the hot air balloon shape).
How do you make a hot air balloon baby shower centerpiece?
Pull that out you got some stickers you want to use use that any little styrofoam shapes that are cutouts and you want to decorate it with it go right ahead laces.
Start with a small cardboard box. The one I used was 7″ x 4 1/2″.
Start with a small cardboard box. The one I used was 7″ x 4 1/2″. You can use any size box you want, just make sure it’s big enough to hold all of your decorations. If you want to put more decorations on the centerpiece than I did in this tutorial, then go ahead and use a larger box! On the other hand, if you’d like less decorations on your centerpiece than what’s shown in my tutorial, then go ahead and use a smaller box!
I’m using blue tissue paper as my interior decorating material for this project because…blue is nice! But feel free to use whatever color tissue paper or spray paint that catches your eye at the moment—or even glittery gold or silver craft spray paint (be aware though that some types of glittery craft spray paint may not stick well inside the hot air balloon shape).
Hot glue the top of the balloon to the bottom of the box.
Once your hot air balloon centerpiece is ready to go, it’s time to attach it to the box. You’ll want to make sure that the balloon is dry and not too small or too big. It should be a comfortable weight and temperature. If you don’t have a matchbox handy, try checking with your local postmaster for some matches (we recommend striking them across their chest).
You’ll also need something heavy enough to keep the balloon from blowing away in a stiff wind. We recommend using an anchor made of recycled materials such as newspaper or aluminum cans (you can find these products at most grocery stores). Once you’ve tied off your anchor securely around the base of the box, slide open one side of your hot air balloon centerpiece and place it inside!
Take a paint stick and hot glue it to the front of your box.
The next step is to glue a paint stick or something similar to the front of your box. A paint stick that is longer than your box will give you more room for embellishments, but if you don’t have one handy, don’t fret! We’ll be adding some flowers into this space later on anyway.
You want to make sure that whatever piece of craft foam (or other material) you choose for the center of your hot air balloon centerpiece has enough room to stand up without bumping into anything else in its way when it does!
Add embellishments of your choice. I added letters that spell out the baby’s name in scrip.
To add embellishments of your choice, I added letters that spell out the baby’s name in scrip. I also added ribbon, tulle and fluff to add color and texture to the centerpiece. You can also use a balloon or paint stick for an added touch of color!
A small cardboard box will also work great for this project; just make sure it fits into whatever container you are using for the centerpiece.
I added some fluff by hot gluing tulle around the box followed by ribbon.
Once the box is painted, add some fluff by hot gluing tulle around the box followed by ribbon. You can also use fabric, ribbon or other embellishments to jazz up your centerpiece. Tulle is a great way to add some color and texture to your project. It comes in many colors and patterns as well as different sizes so you can achieve a variety of looks with it!
(I bought these at Hobby Lobby)
You can find these items at a craft store. If you don’t have a local craft store, you can also purchase these online and have them shipped to your home. If you’re feeling creative, you can make your own letters by painting a balloon or box with acrylic paint and then writing words on it with the end of the paint stick. You can use any size balloon and box that you want! The size of the lettering will vary depending on how big your balloon is and how much space is available in your container—so experiment! Use any color tulle or ribbon that matches the colors in your theme! The sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating this centerpiece (pun intended).
You can make your own hot air balloon centerpiece for your baby shower or your little one’s room on a budget!
You can find these items at a craft store. If you don’t have a local craft store, you can also purchase these online and have them shipped to your home. If you’re feeling creative, you can make your own letters by painting a balloon or box with acrylic paint and then writing words on it with the end of the paint stick. You can use any size balloon and box that you want! The size of the lettering will vary depending on how big your balloon is and how much space is available in your container—so experiment! Use any color tulle or ribbon that matches the colors in your theme! The sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating this centerpiece (pun intended).
Conclusion
You can find these items at a craft store. If you don’t have a local craft store, you can also purchase these online and have them shipped to your home. If you’re feeling creative, you can make your own letters by painting a balloon or box with acrylic paint and then writing words on it with the end of the paint stick. You can use any size balloon and box that you want! The size of the lettering will vary depending on how big your balloon is and how much space is available in your container—so experiment! Use any color tulle or ribbon that matches the colors in your theme! The sky’s the limit when it comes to decorating this centerpiece (pun intended).
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