How to make a Dollar Tree Balloon Arch (no stand required!)🎈

[@DoItOnaDime]

What were your high school colors? Drop an emoji below! Mine: 🧡🖤 (this would be perfect for a grad party! 👩‍🎓)

[@MrsAlmaTrumble]

❤️🖤🤍

[@katesanders2219]

💙🤍 (But my kids' district is 🧡🖤!)

[@barauz11]

🖤❤💛

[@jenroc20]

❤️🖤

[@claudm8406]

❤️🤍🖤

[@thewadsquad]

45 minutes?! I feel like this would take me 45 hours. lol It looks Amazing!

[@mitchelltrio]

Oh, totally. You would find me the next day under a pile of incorrectly connected balloons, muttering. 🎈

[@ilovenoodles7483]

🤷🏽‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

[@DoItOnaDime]

You make the food and I’ll make a field of arches! 😆 Ultimate team!! ❤️

[@jessicashowalter2304]

Lol 😂 I was thinking the same

[@hudaosman312]

SO TRUE ... when I saw someone do something like this so easly&perfectly ... I FEEL LIKE I WANT TO CRY 😭😭😭

[@1bebbus]

When I was an Activity Director in Assisted Living homes for senior citizens, for every event my director would want a balloon arch, but my activity budget never could afford the one's you saw in the activity catalogs. Amazing that you were able to do it so cheaply and it looks professionally made!

[@jenniechurch5337]

Considering how much it costs to live in places like that...but their budget is always so crappy for food/entertainment and care!

[@michelepropst9009]

I appreciate this tutorial! I made a balloon arch following these instructions two days ago for my daughter's 18th birthday party just yesterday. You never mentioned just how hard it is to tie two balloons together, lol! I couldn't get the little tie-helper-thingy that came with the balloon pump to work, so we did them all by hand and it was hard on us. Our balloons were from Party City, so maybe they were less stretchy or something, but if I did it again I would try to get some tiny rubber bands (like for braces) and just tie each balloon by itself then use the rubber bands to make the pairs. Also, I don't recall if you stressed it much in the video, but it really is important to NOT over-inflate. My husband kept making them pear-shaped and then pairing different sizes, so it was tougher to make them lay flat in the "flower" as I stacked and swirled. Here is a tip if you run out of balloons or just get too tired to keep going (both happened to us!): In order to make the top of the arch high enough, we set the bottoms on chairs, which also helped keep the ends in place because I forgot about adding weights. We had a decorative bench under it and a backdrop behind it for photos, so it worked out well. My daughter was tickled and I am pretty proud of my new skill. Thank you for the video!

[@anora787]

Looks so pretty! Just a little tip for you next time you do the balloon arch add the weight when you tie on your first balloon quad. You can also just put water inside of another balloon as your weight. Also instead of using ribbon you can use fishing wire it gives you a little more stability on your arch just check the thickness of the fish string by lbs when you buy it. And lastly to make the balloon a little bit darker if you’re using dollar store balloons layer them one inside the other when you blow them up and it’ll give you a darker effect.

[@JustQuixa]

What thickness of fishing string do you suggest? I’m not familiar with it yet. :)

[@anora787]

@@JustQuixa the one I buy from Walmart is 20lbs. Fishing string.

[@sfr2107]

Awesome tips. Any advice on clean up?

[@anora787]

@@sfr2107 thanks. I just pop balloons once I don’t need them and in the trash they go! Lol. Except confetti ones try to just poke small holes on those first so confetti does not go flying every where.

[@melissabarry8995]

Pop them inside the trash bag so it doesn’t go everywhere

[@victoriacharlesworth7099]

That’s EXACTLY how I make the balloon arch over my sons grave each year on his birthday. It’s good and strong for uk weather so it really does work without a frame. Love those colours 🥰✝️💕

[@bethmessner4453]

So sorry for your loss. ❤️

[@annier8604]

How beautiful a tradition. Sorry for your loss. ❤️

[@juliejackman2649]

Sorry about your son. 😢

[@DoItOnaDime]

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

[@maryethridge6526]

So sorry .. I too know that pain.... of losing my only son.. hugs

[@Youwh00]

My sweet friend, If nobody has told you today, YOU ARE SUPER AMAZING!

[@sheriwilliams4207]

Did this same method for making an arch for my daughters birthday party back in January with Walmart and Dollar Tree balloons. Made it the day before and was worried about the balloons deflating before her party the next day. Not only did they stay up perfectly but we moved it up to her bedroom and just popped it over the weekend because she was tired of it taking up space. That thing lasted 3 months! So good! 👍

[@DoItOnaDime]

Wow, 3 months is amazing!

[@cw9644]

I make arches a lot and My tip is you really don’t have to twist the ribbon around all four balloons each time, honestly twisting around one will hold it in place, maybe two if it’s going to be outside in the wind 😋

[@Ilovejesus-95]

I've seen many balloon arch tutorials but always felt they were too much. This video makes it so much easier for me to understand! I have a 1 year old birthday party next weekend and I feel confident doing this thanks to you!

[@melissabarry8995]

Blow up the balloons a week ahead of time fishing wire instead of ribbon

[@devynguest5403]

How’d it go ??

[@MichelleLopez-gz5fz]

Kathryn, the timing of this video is perfect. I am hosting a bridal shower and I would've never thought I could do that if it weren't for you. I bet this will help others planning baby showers, birthday parties, graduation, etc. You are amazing, love when you include your family too. Thank you again!

[@marjoryealday686]

Beautiful! Just a little note if anyone has a latex sensitivity, sometimes the balloons in the dollar tree bags come with a lot of powder and can trigger to the skin and nose when handling and inflating them. I had to forego the DIY because this happened to me but if you and your helpers are ok this is definitely worth it!

[@ryantaralepoidvin4039]

Just in time for my daughter's birthday party!!! Thank you! 🙂

[@phyllispack4631]

Miss, you are a genius! I hope your family appreciates you. You have way more patience than I have. Beautiful you and you are way more than enough! ❤️🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@h.mcafee1457]

I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I watched this video a year ago when you posted it, but I finally got to put it into play for my babes first birthday on Sunday! I stopped before it could arch and just made them columns for lack of balloons, time, and help (plus I only have a manual pump). I was trying to make garland with arch strips and I hated working with it. I opted for this project instead and am keeping my garlands that I already created as short as they are.

[@voartist3537]

Oh I am TOTALLY doing this for my daughters graduation party!! Thank you for this 🎈!

[@princessalways4eva]

I love balloon art. I did a whole big display including an arch for my brother’s retirement party this past January. Everyone LOVED it! I’ll be doing them for EVERY occasion now. I think I’m tied to them since everyone saw what I made. (No pun intended 😂). Yours came out beautifully. 😍 Tfs sweetie. Have a wonderful day.🤗

[@carmendalila3987]

OMGOODNESS I will be trying this for my nephew and wife's baby shower. Thank you for all your ideas God bless you and your family always.

[@adrianagonzalez29]

Just in time for my son's first birthday and my oldest's 3rd birthday! I can't wait to see their reactions because they both love balloons at this age. 😍

[@suzannegallicho7283]

Wow!! Who knew it wasn't so difficult....you did!! Thanks for sharing.

[@adataylor4956]

I’ve been looking for an easy diy balloon arch!! Thank you SO much for this video!!!

[@AutBops]

This is EXTREMELY helpful and clear. Thank you so much!

[@gigilarigi3132]

Had to giggle about the beanie sending you to college. I bought my daughter an owl that had a typo in the poem and was told to “hang onto it! It’ll be worth major $$$!” Nope! But she sure loved her beanie collection. 🤣 Love to you all! 🥰

[@deaneclark6469]

I've made the baloon arches before...I love your tricks for holding your arch down! As always Kathryn, thank you for sharing all of your hard work, creativity, talent and inspiration w/ us! Stay safe ,healthy and positive! God bless you and your family!🙏❤🇺🇸😊

[@DesignerSavvy]

Just helped make one for my future daughter-in-law's bridal shower last month. They're so pretty! Thanks for this tip! Turned out beautifully! 🎈

[@DoItOnaDime]

That's great! Have an awesome day!

[@DesignerSavvy]

@@DoItOnaDime I loved how your arch stood on its own. We tied ours to the bannister. You’re a ray of sunshine Kathryn. Love your channel and have followed for a while. Wish we could have connected when I lived in NC. I’m back there often. Maybe some day we can connect and meet. I’d love that! Have a fabulous day! 💜

[@ien83]

wow the ribbon is so smart, i saw people using rubber bands but i think this is a much more cost efficient method

[@whitr6596]

How fun!! We are planning my daughters 3rd birthday this summer and wanted to do a rainbow balloon arch for it. This is perfect!

[@sparkasaurusdonna]

Great tutorial. I could even follow your directions.

[@sburwell75]

So cute and such an easy way to connect the balloons. This was much easier that the way I did it as a teacher sponsor of the 8th grade semi-formal several years ago(retired now, yippee!). I tied balloons to PVC pipe that my husband bent into an arch frame and connected to a base.

[@HisfavoriteSyn]

This looks awesome. Could you did a vid with cheap wedding diy? I’m getting married and I want to do my own centerpieces or just cut cost wherever I can without looking too cheap.

[@redvinesron]

I once saw a different video from a professional party planner, teaching how to make the arches look more luxe. She double stuffed each balloon, firstly. I don't remember how she did her color scheme, but it made the arches look less see-through and therefore even more expensive. So yes, while a little more costly, even doing that method with the dollar tree way shown here would still be cheaper overall. ☺ love the little rainbow theme

[@Kate_O8]

I make these for every party/event. They don't take long to make at all and they make such a dramatic effect for a ow cost. With the fishing line you are able to twist and turn the balloon garland into any shape. I highly recommend these for people with little to no experience, it's really super easy.

[@victoriaglass7584]

This is quick once you get started. So much fun! Always use fresh balloons. We got some online and they kept breaking. The DT balloons worked great.

[@gunrajsingh15]

We need more decoration videos Catherine this is amazing!

[@tamishaw9826]

Perfect for Vacation Bible school theme this year! Thank you so much.

[@perrywalton2464]

Best intro to ballon design I have seen. Love it...feel like I can do this. Thanks

[@RandelleSolomon]

This is great and I think I could do it 😄. I'd love to see some more party 🥳 and kids DIY projects.

[@mommashawna707]

I actually love the pastels maybe it’s because all I see is the dark colored ones so it’s different and refreshing. These are amazing and they look so expensive. Could you imagine having an arch like this around the doorway when a mom is coming home with her baby? When we adopted our son my mom had decorated my front lawn and our living room to welcome us home because it took a week until we were able to come back home and it was so special.

[@donnamassey6555]

Wow! I can't believe that it's that easy to do, it looks amazing!

[@yvettesimpson4697]

This is a cute very basic balloon arch. Impressive!

[@jeanetteagain6631]

Amawzing you help save alot money thanks my grandson graduating im gonna try thia💕🙏🏻🌸

[@jbyjilly]

you are so talented! still loving your channel after so many years. thank you!

[@shannonsullivan1968]

Perfect for my son’s upcoming wedding!! Awesome!!!👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻😊

[@tamekadavis6641]

I love dollar tree new stuff. 😍

[@LT-dr3ck]

Thank you! I just ordered my balloon pump.

[@HolmesFamilyVlogs]

Yesss I definitely have all my kids parties to plan !!! You helped this mama out so much thank you ❤

[@kayleerawls3734]

You helped me make my sister’s surprise birthday party perfect… thank you for this video!

[@madreneadams4344]

Our campground in Illinois will be celebrating 50 years on Labor day weekend. THANK YOU for the EASIEST INSTRUCTIONS!!! ❤

[@hairandnailsbysherrillgraf6131]

Thank you for making this look easy

[@rachelkivarkis1801]

Oh, what a beautiful sight, and what a beautiful family. God bless u, this is a treasure. Thanks for sharing. 🥰🙏🌷🐇❤️👍🐰🌟✝️🐣🐑👏🐥🌼

[@mariamercado3946]

Thank you for sharing this with us.

[@makenzie9302]

My sister's birthday is today, and I made her a balloon arch following your tutorial. She loves it!

[@byupunk01]

I think a music recital falls into the party category! 🎶🎉 Thank for the instructions!

[@quiltednestvintage6347]

loved seeing how to do this. Thanks

[@aaboyle05]

Omg what a great arch and done so cheap, thank you for sharing x

[@dovilebaltoniene9650]

Dear Kathryn, your videos make my day 🥰🥰🥰 !!! You are a bomb of positiveness 😃 !!! If nobody has told you yet today YOU ARE AMAZING !!! 🥰

[@wavyliketheocean3486]

Happy Wednesday! Wow that’s so beautiful done!! Awesome kids! Thank you for sharing this beautiful time with me and as always stay safe and blessed to you and your family.

[@ladyaustrie3014]

I have been watching you since before the pandemic. You have no idea how much easier and more efficient you have made my life. Love you and the work you do. Thank you!

[@sweetmomma6293]

Such a great idea , so pretty ! Thank you for sharing 🌻🌷🌻🌷

[@noellahosken1097]

Love the balloon pump. They look so pretty. Love them.❤️

[@lindamartin2766]

Perfect!! And for cheap!!!! Thank you!

[@Legobrickfuncousin]

That balloon arch is amazing!! I’m gonna try it on my next grandkiddos birthday party.

[@robinlies9644]

Thank you for all your tips that you bring us! I appreciate you! This Grandma is always learning something new! Lots of Love from Cali 💗

[@Livinginalabama54]

Good evening thanks so much for this video very much appreciated ❤ I love the colors you used I love the light colors

[@royalv9089]

I’ve watched over 20 videos on how to do this and yours has been the most helpful! Thank you🥹

[@dianebaker5243]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@cherylk8781]

Thank you so much for this tutorial😊

[@countrymama2839]

Best Balloon arch tutorial ever! I wanted to do one for my mom,s retirement party recently and everyone made it so complicated! I ended up just doing a swag type thing with Dollar tree table covers for the backdrop. We got fancy balloons on Amazon though. Wish I could attach a photo.

[@ohmiheart7099]

Wow! So impressive! Thanks for sharing!

[@momof2momof2]

Well done ! Knowing how to do this would save literally hundreds of $$$

[@cathyfloridagirl2867]

So pretty! Kathryn! I've seen people use the pool noodles from Dollar Tree n make arches then tack the balloons! Great job😎😍

[@MzKinkyCurl]

Love it!!! I would have made a few balloon clusters that were smaller and a tiny bit larger for dimension, but so beautiful and simple

[@anastasiahicks9451]

That adorable picture of you under the arch was worth the time to make it!!! Thank you for the great idea!!

[@tabithastanley2012]

This was good !! I’m going to try for my moms bday party

[@katelynnebaluyot3485]

thanks for this, I used it for my daughter’s birthday and its such a hit

[@kimberlywebberslemongrasss5175]

What a great idea!! Will definitely check out the balloon filler. I have a hand pump but it would be great to be able to do two at a time.

[@lorygordie7643]

Lovely

[@ShadeOfEbony]

You are truly an importation and a joy to watch. 🎉❤

[@Cakemares7307]

Yes! Thank you for the detail of how to tie them. I've tried the arch before and had trouble getting them to stay in place. You rock ❤💛

[@DoItOnaDime]

Thank you for being here!

[@seacrow6916]

Love this. Thanks so much for a wonderful, clear tutorial!!!

[@madeleinep7103]

Very impressive result and you look so pretty.

[@morganskye]

this is perfect! I'm throwing a party for my dad's 80th birthday and this diy is just what I needed!

[@ashleycollins1325]

Wonderful! We are celebrating my baby girl's 9th birthday in a few weeks and we will definitely be using this!

[@barauz11]

Just in time for my bb shower next week! Thank you so much🥰

[@eydiegarcelon8889]

LOL...... Yay, balloons so cool... COOKIES! This is such a cool project! Kids and pup... just so adorable!!!

[@sheilaspastelrainbowvision]

I 💕 Love pastel colored rainbows 🌈.

[@linanegron2772]

Great ideal you are so creative and do amazing projects love them all thanks ❤️😍

[@DawnLogan614]

Oh I really want to try this. Thanks!

[@Lydspraggs]

Awesome job with explaining the process step by step. ❤

[@vvmarie9922]

Wow 😱the balloon arch turned out so good I have a almost 2 year old niece to have a balloon arch for her birthday with be perfect I like that you are able to get every thing from dollar tree

[@mvillanueva6329]

I always made balloon arches for my sons birthdays 19 years ago ❤🎉

[@lkaw55]

Thank you thank you thank you! Perfect timing for my friend's bachelorette party in a couple months! Thanks for the suggestion to get the balloon pump too!

[@DoItOnaDime]

The balloon pump really speeds things up!

[@tabithamaker4319]

My daughter's 3rd birthday in 2 weeks thank you !!!!

[@Coras-Treats]

Thank you. I might have to watch it a couple times😁 Planning to do it for my son's b day on Wednesday.

[@samanthab3292]

Yes the balloon inflator is totally worth it! Yes more DIYs ❤️❤️

[@tulincreech1524]

So cute!! Balloon arches are always so intimidating to me but i think i could do this one!

[@naomireaves3742]

Adorable! Confetti baloons are beautiful but I am still finding gold confetti peices in the yard and under furniture from my daughter's birthday two years ago!

[@thisoldbaker]

Wow you made this look so incredibly easy. Love your videos.

[@simplyhome.denise3490]

This came just in time! Next month I’m planning a painting with a twist party for my daughter. Minus the twist. 😂

[@whitetyger06]

I don't have a party planned for this summer yet but gosh darn it if I feel I need one now JUST for this arch! Great job Kathryn!!

[@DoItOnaDime]

More parties! Yay!