So the other day, I impulsively bought a bag of hot pink balloons at the 99 Cent Store. Because why not!? Of course, since I have the patience of a two year old, I needed to use them ASAP. Thus, the giant balloon heart was born. I mean, not to toot my own horn, but is this not the most fun thing ever!? Balloons just rock my world, and the fact that they just made themselves into this super ginormous heart? Oh, I am in love. Sorry, Jeff, you’ve got big competition right here. I have big plans for using this concept in other forms, too. Just you wait! But for now, we craft for Valentine’s Day.
Even the unfilled balloons make me giddy!
19 Latex Balloons (I used 9″ balloons. You can buy them already filled with helium* or fill them yourself.)
Fishing Line or Thin/Clear String
Clear Scotch Tape
*A note about helium: You may not know but there is actually a helium shortage in the world right now. It sounds like a joke, but it’s not! If you aren’t filling your own balloons, you may find many stores do not have helium or will not fill balloons. I recommend checking smaller stores and even dollar stores, where not everyone thinks to go for balloons or heading straight to the party store (Call first). They generally are more likely to have a supply!
If your balloons aren’t already filled with helium, go ahead and fill them up! You can buy a helium tank like the one below at Target or the party store. This one cost $22 and fills 30(ish) 11″ balloons. Tie each balloon with your fishing line or string.
You are going to form your heart by taping each balloon to the floor with clear tape at different heights and positions. (Like my scratched up floors!? Life of a crafter, I tell ya!)
Following the pattern below, tape each balloon to the floor. You will start with the bottom point which should be placed the lowest and also the furthest forward. Each balloon you place after it will be placed slightly behind the last. Make sure you leave enough room away from the wall to accommodate this! By placing them all slightly behind each other you all them to overlap more easily, forming a heart!
Step back away from the heart and take a look. Trim any excess strings and reposition any balloons as necessary.
BAM! Giant hearts rule! Seriously, this looks way more intimidating then it is. You just need to pick up some balloons and tape them to the floor. Really! Your kids will go NUTS if they wake up to this on Heart Day morning! And your family members who think they’re still kids will go nuts too.
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psst… Here’s another way to use balloons for Valentine’s Day! I also made a giant heart piñata. Decisions, decisions!
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Girl! You’re like a nonstop hit-machine lately! You are DIY royalty.
Chelsea! Prett-ay sure you are right up there in the royalty category my dear!! I still can’t get that dino valentine out of my head!
Kelly
I agree with Chelsea. You’re rocking the DIY world, my dear! This is gorgeous. And I’m jealous you have helium.
I L O V E it!!!!!
I just discovered your blog and it’s so FUN!!!!!!! Congratulations!!!
Ariane!! So happy to have you here! Thank you!!
Kelly
This is simply awesome!! I think I’ll try it without helium by taping the back of the balloons to a wall…I needed something to do with my gold balloons, so this is perfect!
. Love ALL your ideas.
That’s an AWESOME idea Lisa!! Let me know how it turns out (and send pics) if you try it!
Kelly
How fun is this! Can you imagine waking up to something like this. Hint hint nudge nudge husbands. Love it! xo
Right!? We need to get these boys on board with the crazy DIYs, Emily!
Kelly
This is awesome! I want to make it for a photo backdrop, so cute!
I love the impact of this – it would be so cute at a wedding, too!
I was thinking of how fun it would be for a wedding ceremony backdrop as I was putting it together, Kate! Great minds!
I can’t get over how amazing this is!! Such a great idea!
Aw! Thanks Rachèle!! It’s so easy too!
Kelly, you are amazing, this is soooo lovely!
All the best, and thanks!!!
Noelle
I love this! A great addition to it would be to write what you love about the intended person and stick one thing in each balloon, then let him/her pop each balloon and read the messages!
This is soooooo cute!! I love it. Hope you don’t mind me sharing with my bloggers.
Yay! Thank you so much for sharing the photo upenzi! =)
Kelly
I LOVE this! I throw a Valentine’s Day party every year and I totally want to do this next year! Pinning so I won’t forget!
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How awesome, Jaime! Definitely bookmark it for next year and send me a picture if you make it! =)
Kelly
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I love this one! You are awesome!!