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Balloons & Streamers
It's amazing how quickly a festive atmosphere develops when you
decorate with balloons and streamers!
In addition to the tips shared below, we urge you to use your
imagination and find ways to add more flair to your party room
by using the unique design and architectural features of your
home.
Hang balloons in bunches for the best effect. If you plan to
fill balloons with helium, wait until the party day to ensure
they float well. Attach balloons to light fixtures and hang them
in doorways or anywhere that strikes your fancy. Use colorful
ribbon to tie balloons together, and curl the ends by pulling
the ribbon between your thumb and the blade of scissors.
Use balloons on your mailbox to mark the party spot; arrange
them as a decoration at the door or tie them to the birthday child's
chair to mark the seat of honor. For an extra special touch, make
a balloon arch by filling balloons with helium, attaching them
(several inches apart) to a long piece of curling ribbon and anchor
the ends to the floor beside the doorway.
Decorating with streamers is fun, and it's an easy way to add
a flourish of colour to your party room with just a few simple
steps. Gather 6-8 streamers and attach them to your walls (mounting
them in corners and on opposite-facing walls works well). Then,
twist them and attach them to the ceiling in the centre of the
room.
If you have an overhead light fixture, attach your streamers
to the fixture and add a small bouquet of balloons. If you don't
have a light fixture, attach your streamers to the ceiling in
the centre of the room, tie a small bunch of balloons together
and attach the balloons to the ceiling where your streamers meet.
To create colourful two-tone streamers, simply lay two different
colours of streamers back-to-back and twist them as you walk toward
the wall, a light fixture, or anywhere you think a good place
to attach your streamers would be.
Table Decorations
Spread your tablecover on the party table, but be sure to put
a protective covering on first if you're concerned your table
could become damaged by spilled beverages.
If your child has any toys or small items that complement the
party theme, it's fun to add them to the table for a more festive
display.
Cut several 12-inch pieces of curling ribbon and curl it by pulling
it between your thumb and the blade of scissors. Lay the resulting
curls along your table and in front of each guest's place setting.
They'll love the added touch and the extra attention you paid
to make them feel special.
It's your choice whether to set the table completely before the
party. Some parents choose to lay out only the napkins, forks
and spoons, saving the plates and cups until the food is served.
However, the overall visual effect is greater when all the partyware
is on the table when guests arrive.
It's a good idea to create place cards so each child knows
where to sit. This helps prevent hurt feelings when they
discover that not everyone can sit next to the birthday
child. Plus, your child isn't put on the spot of deciding
who gets to sit next to him or her; that can be decided
before guests arrive. Party favors marked with the names
of guests are a great substitute if you don't have time
to make place cards.
Now, Get Decorating!
Once you’ve selected a theme and stocked up on party
favors, it’s time to accessorise. Half the fun of
throwing a party is decorating. Visualise how you’d
like the party area to look before you shop. By utilising
our co-ordinating latex balloons, banners, streamers, moulded
birthday candles, lootbags, confetti etc, you can instantly
spruce up barren spaces.
- Keep in mind, you can never overdo the decorating.
- Enlist friends to share the fun.
- If you’re pressed for time…keep it simple.
Smile for the Camera!
Be sure to take lots of pictures to remember your child’s
special party.
It's not necessary to include everyone in each picture. Focus
on small groups and avoid posing for all the photos. Candid shots
capture the fun and laughter best!
If using regular film, remember to order double prints
so you can send them to guests afterward. A popular idea
is to take a photo of each guest with the birthday child,
and later send that photo to parents along with a thank-you
note.
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