Wednesday, January 2, 2013

A Quick Tip: Use an Air Pump to Blow up Balloons

My daughter celebrated her 16th birthday last month.  There wasn't better way to celebrate her birthday than with a party!




In addition to food and drinks, decorations are an essential part of the party.


Her friends were due to arrive and I still had a bunch of balloons to blow up.  I considered purchasing a helium tank, but they can be expensive.

Then I remembered the cheap air pump that we had stored in the garage (used for inflatable swimming pool toys).  The pump worked great!  I was able to inflate the balloons with ease.

Next I hung the balloons from the ceiling using a clear decorating strip purchased from Party City.  After tying the balloon into a knot it easily threads through the holes for a secure fit.

Planning a party?!  I hope you found this tip helpful. 




21 comments:

  1. Great tip Brandi, and love that cake:)!

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  2. What a nice party! Did the balloons stick to the strip? Was it like scotch tape? Very interesting and much easier than tying them to curling ribbon. I'll check it out.

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  3. Awww happy belated birthday to her I want to go back to 16 and I love the little party glasses with candy.

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  4. Awww...happy belated sweet 16!
    Loved all the colors you used...and those vintage coca cola bottles, very cool!

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  5. LOVE the vintage Coke bottles and the candy bar. So cute. Im sure those teens enjoyed and your daughter was pleased! Looked great:)

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  6. LOVE the vintage Coke bottles and the candy bar. So cute. Im sure those teens enjoyed and your daughter was pleased! Looked great:)

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  7. Was that a cheeseburger cake? Good idea! My baby is having a party in a couple of weeks and I am still trying to find a place to host it. Ugh!

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  8. Great idea!! Looks like she had a wonderful party. New driver...look out. LOL

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  9. I have also daughter 16 years old.. Is a grat idea.Loved all the colors you used and those vintage coca cola bottles, very cool!

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  10. Happy Birthday to your sweet girl! Your party decor is fabulous Brandi! Love the way you displayed everything. Using an air pump to blow up ballons...genius!

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  11. Happy Birthday to your baby! This is a great tip, I am in the midst of planning 2 parties so this is super useful!

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  12. Happy Sweet Sixteen to your darling girl, Brandi! Your party looks very fun and just right for teens. I do love your tips of the balloon strips and the air pump! I hate blowing up balloons, so this is a great tip! Love everything, so creative, as always! xx

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  13. Great tip!! I brought the kids some of those balloons you create animals with and we could not blow them up with outr mouth and I told the kids to get the air pump, but I didn't think to use it for regular balloons too.Thanks

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  14. Great idea Brandi! I cannot blow up balloons! This would be so much easier on my head. haha
    Happy Birthday to your daughter!
    Have a great day.
    Pam

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  15. Brandi, this is another great idea! I had never heard of those clear decorating strips, but I so wish I had! I'll know for next time. Have a great day!

    Debbie

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  16. Happy Birthday to your baby girl & Happy New Year to you, xoxo.

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  17. Happy Birthday (belatedly) to your daughter. I know she loved her party! You have a very beautiful family, and your 4-legged members are so precious, too!

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  18. Happy Belated 16th Birthday (to your daughter). I will have to try using our pump the next time we need to blow up balloons.

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  19. Looks like a lot of fun...I always have to use a pump to blow up balloons; I guess I just don't have enough lung power.

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  20. Great tip about blowing up balloons. That was probably my least favorite part about decorating for my son's birthday party recently. I've got to remember to us a pump!

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