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.
All Photos by Studio DIY
psst… Here’s another way to use balloons for Valentine’s Day! I also made a giant heart piñata. Decisions, decisions!
For more Valentine’s Day DIYs click here! And for more DIYs all around, head over here. There’s a lot of craftiness to be had.
50 comments
Chelsea C. February 12, 2013
Girl! You’re like a nonstop hit-machine lately! You are DIY royalty.
Kelly February 12, 2013
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
Lexy | The Proper Pinwheel February 12, 2013
I agree with Chelsea. You’re rocking the DIY world, my dear! This is gorgeous. And I’m jealous you have helium.
ariane February 12, 2013
I L O V E it!!!!!
I just discovered your blog and it’s so FUN!!!!!!! Congratulations!!! 🙂
Kelly February 12, 2013
Ariane!! So happy to have you here! Thank you!!
Kelly
Lisa Frank February 12, 2013
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.
Kelly February 12, 2013
That’s an AWESOME idea Lisa!! Let me know how it turns out (and send pics) if you try it!
Kelly
Emily Rolfing February 12, 2013
How fun is this! Can you imagine waking up to something like this. Hint hint nudge nudge husbands. Love it! xo
Kelly February 12, 2013
Right!? We need to get these boys on board with the crazy DIYs, Emily!
Kelly
Jess February 12, 2013
This is awesome! I want to make it for a photo backdrop, so cute!
Kate Frishman February 12, 2013
I love the impact of this – it would be so cute at a wedding, too!
Kelly February 12, 2013
I was thinking of how fun it would be for a wedding ceremony backdrop as I was putting it together, Kate! Great minds! 😉
Rachèle February 12, 2013
I can’t get over how amazing this is!! Such a great idea!
Kelly February 12, 2013
Aw! Thanks Rachèle!! It’s so easy too!
Noelle (fiestafacil) February 13, 2013
Kelly, you are amazing, this is soooo lovely!
All the best, and thanks!!!
Noelle
cammie February 13, 2013
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! 🙂
upenzi February 14, 2013
This is soooooo cute!! I love it. Hope you don’t mind me sharing with my bloggers. 🙂
Kelly February 18, 2013
Yay! Thank you so much for sharing the photo upenzi! =)
Kelly
Just Jaime February 19, 2013
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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Kelly February 19, 2013
How awesome, Jaime! Definitely bookmark it for next year and send me a picture if you make it! =)
Kelly
Debie Grace March 1, 2013
I love this one! You are awesome!! 😀
Laurrita March 25, 2014
I love this one! Very nice post. very informative…)
daniela February 4, 2015
Very nice 🙂
Yo también hago decoraciones con globos y me gusta aprender cosas nuevas. Gracias a vuestros ejemplos y a vuestros blog probaré cosas nuevas.
Para las animaciones infantiles todo relacionado con los globos es una buena opción.
Me interesa mucho el tema de las tartas de chucherías y también los disfraces, así que si publicáis algo relacionado, os agradezco 😉
Thank you!!!
Michele cutler September 21, 2015
I’m do excited TO have MY party!! ESPECIALLY when I heard Angie Raines was coming to Kansas city. I know you can have the party, All On Line, but I wanted Angie to do it. It’s going TO be a blast!!! I’m getting HOT pink, silver AND black balloons. I got pink beads, just a little of everything…Angie is so awesome AND easy TO work. I really wanted her TO do IT IN MY home.
Animaciones Dálmatas January 12, 2016
Gran idea para una fiesta infantil, siempre me centro más en las animaciones infantiles para fiestas, pero la decoración es algo muy importante y que también requiere su tiempo y dedicación, muy original, lo podré en práctica en alguna de mis fiestas infantiles con globos y pinta caras 🙂
Joaquin October 31, 2016
Great ideas for child parties decoration. We never have enough of them. Thanks a lot.
animaciones infantiles a divertirse madrid May 25, 2018
lovely post and ideas for decorations
Irene July 29, 2018
los globos siempre me parecen una estupenda idea para celebrar fiestas infantiles. Genial.
In my opinion balloons are a great idea to celebrate a kid´s parties.
Ohho Animaciones December 5, 2018
A nosotros nos encanta decorar con globos nuestros eventos. ¡queda muy original!
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We love to decorate our events with balloons. It is very original!
Espectáculos en valencia July 19, 2019
OMG! Beautiful idea!!
Twins animations December 22, 2019
Beautiful idea!! thanks