HOW TO | DIY Balloon Garland Tutorial | TIPS & TRICKS

[@rlwharrison67]

A thousand times THANK YOU! So detailed in a short amount of time. And you saved me over $200 for someone to make me one! I’m definitely a DIY/Crafter, but thought this would be too much for me to do. I know you’re paying for someone else’s time but when you have the time…might as well do it yourself if you can. Now off to practice!

[@carleycosta9266]

You are so welcome ! I’m glad this helped you with your garland ☺️

[@biancajohnson7566]

Definitely the best tutorial I’ve seen on the balloon garland!! Thank you sooo much!! I’ll be making my first one for my daughters baby shower next month but I’m planning on making one for myself first just to get the hang of it. Thanks again 🙏🥰👏

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you so much, and Goodluck! Have fun with it :)

[@SB-dk4nb]

LOVED this tutorial! It was the easiest method by far. Inflating the clusters first and tying them together beforehand was such a time saver! Thank you!!

[@LevelupChic]

Thank you Carley. Your tutorial was so helpful and I made the most beautiful balloon garland for my son’s birthday. Guys,this is the best balloon garland tutorial I’ve watched. Make sure to follow every step she mentioned because it was very helpful. Thanks once again Carley

[@carleycosta9266]

You are so welcome, so glad this helped!

[@Drea1969]

I also agree, one of the very best tutorials. My first attempt at making a balloon garland will be next month for a party. I was feeling rather unsure but watching your video Ms. Costa has given me a such a confidence boost. Thank you so very much from Barbados.

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you, I’m so glad this helped, I hope yours turns out amazing, goodluck!

[@kishannemcneeley9979]

Thank you making this tutorial! I'm going to try make my daughters balloon arch and this gave me a confidence boost!

[@carleycosta9266]

How fun! Goodluck 😍

[@younyqworld]

Thank you so much for this video, you were so detailed and it gave me the motivation to give this a try and hopefully become a side hustle for me.

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes gf! Goodluck :)

[@marymonastesse1954]

Agree, this video had the best tips and easy to understand. Favorite.

[@carleycosta9266]

THANK YOU!

[@sarafunez8801]

East and to the point! I love !

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you :)

[@abcdefj350]

I think I have watched about 15-20 balloon garland videos this one was by the far the most helpful and looks the best! ❤️ thank you!!!

[@carleycosta9266]

Oh wow, thank you so much! ❤️

[@michellewilliams6281]

Thank You Carley for Sharing! A lot of helpful hints!

[@carleycosta9266]

So glad this video helped 🤍

[@qkhan9636]

It is indeed the quickest and easiest method of making a balloon Garland!

[@carleycosta9266]

It really is!

[@chandragrant997]

Beautiful! Having a Baby shower for my son and Daughter in Law, going to try this technique and hope it comes out as beautiful as yours!

[@carleycosta9266]

I’m sure it will, goodluck ! ☺️🤍

[@lenamcgruder6421]

Thank you so much for explaining this DIY... It's really helped

[@annicewoods5096]

This looks easy to do.I have made one with the balloon strip and it did not have that organic look. Also I mixed my colors up throughout the garland, however I love more of the same colors in a small cluster. It looks professional. THANK YOU!!

[@victoriakimoni7640]

The best explained tutorial! Thank you xx

[@carleycosta9266]

Thanks girl!

[@francheskablackshire8055]

Love love love this video!!!! Thank you so much, can't wait to try this out for my birthday party!!

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you, I hope it turns out beautiful!

[@mandiwolfe6631]

Great tips!

[@sandylady7]

Thank u so much for this WELL EXPLAINED video ❤️

[@tammynelson3979]

The best to ever do it 👏🏼👏🏼 thank you so much for this

[@carleycosta9266]

Awww, thank you babe !

[@martinamateo3863]

Making one tomorrow going to try your method !!! First time and I’m excited to see the outcome !

[@carleycosta9266]

Yessssss, tag me on Instagram so I can see it ☺️

[@SY_88]

Truly a beautiful explanation of the process! Love how you simplified this!❤️

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you ☺️

[@christinamarina22]

Legit made a balloon arch on Sunday and NEEDED this video haha

[@carleycosta9266]

Oh noooooooo, next time lol! How did it turn out ? I’m sure it was still beautiful !

[@speak-inspire]

This is so beautiful and thanks so much for the easy steps.

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you! I hope it helped ❤️

[@tc8722]

Shout out to you!! You helped my garland look amazing!! 😍thanks for sharing!

[@carleycosta9266]

Yay, I am so happy to hear that! 🤍

[@traveltomykitchen]

Beautiful!!

[@carleycosta9266]

❤️🥰❤️

[@irmablanco5151]

girl! best tutorial ever!!! i was nervous to do it myself but this video really helped. my garland turned out so cute and everyone especially the mama-to-be loooved it! thank you for sharing your gift!!

[@carleycosta9266]

Oh my gosh, so glad I could help!

[@marieconerly7989]

I like the way you attach the smaller clusters. I use 160 clear ones but don't particularly like glue dots or stops either. Thanks for sharing

[@marieconerly7989]

Oops!! Should say glue strips. Thanks again.

[@carleycosta9266]

Omgosh it’s so much easier! Game changer :)

[@janedoe-vm6rc]

Thank you! This was the best explanation I found!

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you, I’m glad this helped!

[@TheTenshi11]

Thank you! This is the best tutorial I have watched...hands down. 🙂

[@carleycosta9266]

Wow, thank you!

[@wallijay]

Thank you for making this video! I found it to be very helpful 😊💛

[@carleycosta9266]

Oh my gosh of course! I hope your garland turned out so amazing 💚

[@tishamyers9497]

This video was so helpful… I have been wanting to learn how to do this for the longest and this video just taught me how… you went through all the details slowly and carefully. Like just so excited to try this. Feel like I would like to try something like this really soon thank you so much

[@carleycosta9266]

I’m so glad ❤️

[@bettymoelimonyisa8803]

This was beautiful and well explained 👏

[@Thatartisticchic]

Thanks so much for this tutorial, made my birthday ones and came out perfect 😍

[@carleycosta9266]

Awesome, so happy to hear that 🤍

[@sherickawarren1750]

Thank you very much this is one of the simplest ones I have seen❤

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you ! 🤗

[@myriambarthelemy]

Very pretty!

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you!

[@jasminemartin6998]

This was the most informative vid I’ve seen! Thank you ❤

[@carleycosta9266]

So glad!

[@lizc.5099]

Thank you so much for the video! Is there any chance you can do a part 2 and 3 video on closer looks on how to exactly hook it on? I find that the most difficult part. Also in how you are adding the clusters on? Are you twisting them on? Thank you so much.

[@eulareid4366]

Beautiful

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you!

[@crystalpcullen]

Best well explained tutorial on the DIY search

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you so much, I’m glad it helped :)

[@irenekangas]

YES! Thank you! Best and MOST DETAILED out of 100+ ones I've watched! I would really like too see upclose or maybe know in more detail on how the cluster attached to command hook.

[@963476898]

I agreed, she’s spend time talking about the video not other stuff lol, really good explanation

[@krystaldavis8687]

Very nice basic balloon garland' thank you for sharing

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you 😍

[@marieconerly7989]

Beautiful garland. There was nothing BASIC about it.

[@d1goat695]

great job thamk you

[@QueenLadyQ]

This is where I learned a whole lot and I couldn't remember the Chanel name but Glad came across this video again 😍❤️❤️

[@carleycosta9266]

I’m so glad :)

[@tiffanyharris8553]

Omgeee, thank you for making this so easy!!!New Subscriber.

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you! I’m glad you enjoyed the video!

[@keonkart]

Thanks for the tips . . .

[@carleycosta9266]

You’re welcome, I hope this helped :)

[@janicegraham3330]

Thank you soooooo much❤❤❤

[@carleycosta9266]

You’re welcome! I hope you’re garland came out great :)

[@thechicandsimplelife3688]

So beautiful, thank you for sharing your tips and tricks❤️I make balloon garlands for our parties all the time but never seen someone use the long balloon as the base, I’m going to try it on my sons upcoming birthday 🥳

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes, you must try! Definitely my favorite technique, I’d love to see your garlands 🤍

[@BHart-uo1oh]

Is it ok to do the garland the night before or will the balloons deflate?

[@thechicandsimplelife3688]

@@BHart-uo1oh you can totally do the balloons the night before. They will not deflate, I usually make my balloon garlands 3-4 days before the party. It just is less stress for me. I hope this helps you.

[@susankallam7552]

Thank you so much for your tutorial, I'm a crafty person but never thought about doing this, but after seeing this, gave me the confidence to do a balloon garland for a birthday barbecue for 3 of my granddaughters. I was just going to decorate with a Happy Birthday sign and a few balloons, but now I'm going to make a garland for the patio, they will go crazy about that. I do have a crazy question about blowing the balloons with the electric blower. When trying to blow two balloons up and tying them together do you turn off the machine between each set?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yay! I’m so excited that this inspired you! So the electric pump only powers on once you put the balloons on the toggle to blow them up. It automatically tunes off once you remove the neck of the balloon from the machine.

[@rosealiemarie10289]

Love this video super easy to follow all tehblitrlwntiosnare so helpful, as a newbie thinking of trying to start making garlands i lvoe the alternating sizes but their not overly Huge balloons they all look pretty, I wounder is their aw ay of creating luxury pretty looking garlands but at a budget price so that people will want to buy them for events but yet make enough to covers costs and live on, I'm in Ireland and iv found people max don't like paying a lot of things in general.. I'd like to be able to do garlands for everyone and eve budget.. Even it it was a half arch garland or something love any advise on priceing and how to attsche balloons to shop fronts and businesses outdoors? And indoor without damaging their walls too x

[@carleycosta9266]

The number one thing I’ve learned in the event business is to know your worth! The ordering, transportation, and set up is all time consuming and honestly the design and setup is also a talent. Charge what you are worth and those are the types of clientele you will attract for future business. Goodluck girl :)

[@mariams6876]

Thank you for the video . How many balloons did you end up using ?

[@amypokorny7464]

Love this! Could you please tell me how you assemble the small balloons in at the end to fill holes?

[@carleycosta9266]

Fast forward the video to 4:30 and I explain it there. You just wrap the 260 balloon around a “base” balloon and you can stretch the small clusters in any area that has a hole. I hope that makes sense.

[@blessingabayomi1629]

This is absolutely beautiful....does the 110pcs of balloons include the 5inch clusters too or just d balloons u used to make d base garland

[@carleycosta9266]

Is does not include the 5in clusters

[@audreyayalafeliz879]

The best video. I feel more confident now to do my daughter's decor. Could you please just tell me the inches you blew the balloons to that is where I mess up? I am not sure how to get them even without the sizer. I purchased one but don't know what sizes I should do for this look

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you ! So, I don’t ever use a sizer, I just blow the balloons up normal without them turning into an egg shape ( if you get that shape they are over blown ). I use 11,17, and 5 inch balloons. Just depends on the brand and what they offer. Most high end brands offer only those sizes.

[@svjohnson5]

Beautiful 🩷 Definitely inspired!! So did I see you apply adhesive wall hangers? If so, did you attach new 260 balloons to affix it to the wall hangers or did you use the 260 balloons already on the balloons, if that makes sense?

[@carleycosta9266]

You would double knot a 260 to the hook and then tie the ends together. It would be a connected circle like a rubber band and then you loop that over one of your balloons on the garland

[@kimberlyalmonte4036]

Love your work! Can you link which command hooks you used to hang the balloons? Thank you!

[@carleycosta9266]

rstyle.me/cz-n/gn9rvacr5kp

[@nitekaoneal8948]

Best explanation, will you do more video?

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you! Yes I will :)

[@ninale7005]

Beautiful. So if I make the balloons the night before it’s still good next day?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes! They should last even longer if you are using a good quality balloon. Goodluck :)

[@kyledavid2624]

Hi there! Amazing tutorial! I’m assuming these can only be used for indoors mostly right? Do you have any tricks for possibly setting up one of these outside?

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you ! These balloons can be used both outside and inside, just make sure you’re using high quality balloons like tuftex or qualatex, they last for weeks. Also, avoid the heat as much as possible. Make the installation as close to party time as possible. Goodluck!

[@kyledavid2624]

@@carleycosta9266 amazing!! Thank you so much ❤️

[@jordanb2367]

where do you get your balloons is there a specific brand you like or can you use any from anywhere like wal smrt target etc. and do you charge extra for transporting or do you ever assemble the garlands on site if its a larger sized garland?

[@carleycosta9266]

I have used balloons from all over honestly and don’t ever see much of a difference. I charge $30 a foot and I assemble the base in my office or home ( like in the video )and then assemble and add on once I’m on site. If you have to rent a small uhaul for a couple hours I add that on as well. I’m able to fit balloons enough for a 10ft garland in my car most of the time.

[@tobsn3512]

Can you make a cleanup video of the balloon arch? If yes please with sound of the popping balloons and not speed popping 😏

[@nerissaaguilar1874]

That is nicer

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you !

[@LukeMicahwest2018]

Where do you order/ buy your balloons from.
Starting to do balloon garlands and this video helped SO much💞

[@carleycosta9266]

I order offline or in store. The bands I like are Tuftex, Betallatex, and Qualatex !

[@kaylapassacreta3566]

This is awesome! What is the long string you used in place of the glue strips?

[@carleycosta9266]

I use fishing line or 260’s.

[@marieconerly7989]

260 or 160's are the straight balloons THAT USE SEE used to make clown hats or swords or animal figures FYI

[@marieconerly7989]

Should say that You see oops!

[@brendac6953]

Thank you for sharing this beautiful garland 🥰 What is organic balloons ? Is it the brand or the style ?

[@carleycosta9266]

That just means you want the style of the garland to look natural and flow nicely and not to “put together” or perfect.

[@marieconerly7989]

Organic style is varying sizes like shown not all the same size like you see on the Even looking columns that may be just different colors but all balloons are same measured size.

[@sumeetlewis3127]

How long did all this take in total between assembling partially at home/office and then at the venue the next day? Also, how do you work it out with the venue where you can hang using command hooks? Finding that lately, many are not allowing command hooks.

[@carleycosta9266]

A few hours total depending on the size of garland and how it needs to be hung. I haven’t run into any issues using the command hooks anywhere but a good tip is to put painters tape on the wall first and then the command in the tape so it won’t strip the paint off the wall . Hope this helps!

[@janbouchard6699]

Can you please post the link to the table garland you were talking about?

[@kimberleynazario520]

Great tutorial. Quick question, approximately how much do you fill each size balloon? I'm going to attempt to make one for my daughter's baby shower.

[@carleycosta9266]

Thank you! If your balloon starts to look like an egg and not a circle it’s over filled.

[@CC-mms]

Hi random-ish question. How big is your car? I have a VW golf and I'm a bit worried the entire garland won't fit, so was thinking to make at least half and do the rest at the venue. Also did you put the entire garland directly into your car, or inside a mattress bag?
Great video by the way and the music is soothing!

[@carleycosta9266]

I have a 4 door sedan and it all fits but It’s tighttttt. I put the balloons in my car in sections and then assemble
It at the venue

[@CC-mms]

So i managed to get mine all in my VW at the weekend! It was tight but i did mine in two sections too, so i could rearrange in car, but at least i know it can be done x

[@masilelakoketso6673]

🌹💕❤️👌

[@socahomes1]

Do you use the matching color of the 260 balloon to the balloons your time together?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes, I use one matching color. So if the garland is pink, gold, and white I will use either a white or pink 260. Hope this helps!

[@vs5242]

Hi Carley! About how many 260s did you use for this garland? Including the 260s you used for the clusters. So base plus clusters.

[@carleycosta9266]

I can’t remember exactly but it would be 1 per cluster and then 1 every 5 -6 large balloons for the base. Just depends how large you are going. A full bag would last you multiple garlands.

[@vs5242]

@@carleycosta9266 Thank you!!

[@carleycosta9266]

You’re very welcome!

[@roxannejohnson8926]

Can you help with how to attach the arch to the wall or over the back drop

[@carleycosta9266]

The easiest way is to use a 260 balloon and tie around the base of the garland and then the other end to whatever backdrop you have. Or you can use command hooks on the wall!

[@parveenkaur5947]

Hi, what is 260s? Is it type of string because I can't seem to find it on line . Also where did you buy it from ?

[@carleycosta9266]

260’s is a type of balloon. A long one like people use to do balloon animals. You can get them right from amazon!

[@tonyawilson1856]

When blowing up the small balloons and tying them together…are u tying them each separately and then tying them together or are u blowing them up and immediately tying them to each other and that’s how u keep the air in? Does this make sense ? I can’t tell from the video

[@carleycosta9266]

I think you’re talking about the “5 clusters? I tie two together and then the third separately and then tie the third to the duo. If you want a cluster of four tie two sets of “5 balloons and then twist them together. Hope this helps !

[@veronika14341]

How do you attach the finishing “clusters” at the end? With 260s as well? Thanks :)

[@carleycosta9266]

Tie one end of a 260 to a cluster and the end to another cluster then wrap them around the larger balloons on the garland. Hope this helps !

[@thenakidjoi4582]

Great video! Not sure if you answered this but how far in advance would you blow up your balloons?

[@carleycosta9266]

It all depends on the brand of balloons you use. I always use high end brands like Tuftex & Qualatex for example and those balloons last blown up for days if not weeks! So you could get started pretty early if you needed to!

[@thenakidjoi4582]

@@carleycosta9266 thank you

[@carleycosta9266]

You’re welcome :)

[@michelenecastillo4901]

Can you do it in sets of 4 at one time or does it have to be in sets of 2?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes! Goodluck :)

[@sharon5948]

What do you do to keep all the hair , etc from attaching to the balloons from the static

[@carleycosta9266]

I transfer the balloons in giant trash bags and then once fully assembled use a lint brush very lightly. If you’re using good quality balloons this shouldn’t be an issue.

[@Food-Channel01]

Where do you get your balloons from? Like that bag of balloons you have. Where is it from? Thank you

[@carleycosta9266]

I have everything linked in the description box… Gemar and Tuftex are the brands I usually use

[@melodym9608]

Can this be done the day before the party? Will it deflate?

[@carleycosta9266]

If you use high quality balloons you could blow them up days before the event and they will not deflate !

[@missbehavior16]

Can I do this the night before my event or will my balloons deflate overnight?

[@carleycosta9266]

You for sure can as long as you get good quality balloons

[@oscarochoarealtor]

How long does this take and how long before event can I start so they still have air

[@carleycosta9266]

It depends on the balloons you use. I use tuftex and they are amazing quality, they last weeks! Cheaper quality balloons can deflate in a day or two, so it just depends .

[@mimimadeit237]

When you tie 2 balloons together do they have to be rhe same size or can you do the a small and a big one?

[@carleycosta9266]

They don’t have to be the same ! I normally do one set of two the same size and then one set two different sizes, then twist them together for a set of 4.

[@mimimadeit237]

@@carleycosta9266 THANKS for responding

[@carleycosta9266]

Of course!

[@cdiva1584]

Do you have to match the 260 balloon to your balloon garland colors will it show

[@carleycosta9266]

I always match one of the garland balloon colors, yes.

[@briannaduran5762]

What type of balloon pump are you using? There are so many different ones out there

[@carleycosta9266]

rstyle.me/cz-n/gs8iircr5kp

[@jamiestephanie7702]

Would i be able to use this same method if i wanted to do a balloon arch?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes!

[@jamiestephanie7702]

@@carleycosta9266 another question, sorry! 😬 in the beginning when you tie the same color balloons together, do you tie the same size of balloons to make the set of 2 or do you use different sizes of balloons like you do for the 24" set?

[@carleycosta9266]

No problem girl ! I’ve done it both ways. I normally mix and match sizes because you want it to look as organic as possible. Hope this helps!

[@jamiestephanie7702]

@@carleycosta9266 got it, thank you so much! ☺️

[@itzellozano232]

Where and what kind of balloons do you buy?

[@carleycosta9266]

I’ve used balloons from all over but I like ordering from Amazon so I can order multiple sizes and colors to see what I like, and then you are able to return what you don’t decide on. It’s hard to tell the colors online until you se them in person sometimes.

[@4myeyez313]

If you use different color 260 baloons will it show. Inspired to do this now but only have white 260 balooms to go with my green and yellow balloons. 😵‍💫

[@carleycosta9266]

I normally use a color of one of the balloon colors from the garland just so it blends better. Amazon prime can get you some 260’s quick :)

[@4myeyez313]

Thanks just ordered.
One other question. Ballon package I bought has 3 sizes, 18", 10" and 5". Would I get same look but downsized? Wish I had 12" but hard find exact color, especially yellows.

[@carleycosta9266]

Honestly that’s totally fine ! “10 and “12 are so similar. Make a dip of “12 and a duo of one 12” and one “18. Then twist those four balloons together for a set of four. Then add that cluster to a set of 4 all “12 if you can!

[@sandrazamora2639]

Which are the best balloons to use ?

[@carleycosta9266]

Qualatex, Tuftex and Gemar are my favorites !

[@berniceaguilera4265]

How many 260s did u use or do u normally use for the garland u did

[@carleycosta9266]

I’m not sure off the top of my head but it just depends on how large your garland is. They come in a big bag so you will def have enough. You’ll be able to judge once you get going, normally one every 4-6 balloons.

[@berniceaguilera4265]

@@carleycosta9266 yesss I will be doing it like that tomorrow for a Cocomelon birthday party thxs for the inspiration

[@mmchayka]

How do you prevent popping balloons when transporting? What is the best way to transport?

[@carleycosta9266]

I don’t do anything special, I’m actually pretty tough with them, but I do use high quality balloons. That’s def the key for them lasting as well. Qualatex and Tuftex are the two I use most , hope this helps!

[@mmchayka]

@@carleycosta9266 Thank you for the info. Have a great 4th of July 🇺🇸

[@Encaladaj]

What did you tie to the wall with ?

[@carleycosta9266]

A command hook and a 260 balloon.

[@annakaydavis4085]

I love this tutorial but what are you using to attach the garland...

[@carleycosta9266]

Using command hooks!

[@annakaydavis4085]

Ah ok thanks much

[@annakaydavis4085]

Ah ok thanks much

[@annakaydavis4085]

Ah ok thanks much

[@annakaydavis4085]

Ah ok thanks much

[@boadirobert]

What is 260 are they long stringy balloons?

[@carleycosta9266]

Yes!

[@racheldevine2120]

Where did you get your balloons?

[@carleycosta9266]

Tuftex and Qualatex are my favorite brands. There’s a local store in my town I buy from or order from an online distributor. You can find some on Amazon as well!

[@jaimeanderson3726]

Hi.. using a 260 to tie it all together which would be the best method to hang this on a wall without messing up paint etc?

[@carleycosta9266]

Tie a 260 to a command hook, I like the ones w the silver hooks best. Put painters tape on the wall fist, then stick the command hook to the tape. The tape doesn’t lift the paint

[@sandragunnarsdottir2604]

Can I ask how much you would charge for something like this?

[@carleycosta9266]

Hi Sandra
I charge $30 a foot and then I’d the client adds on any extra decor ( stars, flowers, etc. ) it’s more depending on cost and labor. I also add more depending on distance from me to the event for transport and gas. Hope this helps.

[@sandragunnarsdottir2604]

@@carleycosta9266 thank you so much! I never know what to say when people ask. I always end up undercharging 🤦🏼‍♀️

[@eyramamegashie4056]

How many balloons did you use in total?

[@carleycosta9266]

110

[@tomekastacker3498]

Or u can just put rubber bands around the smaller 5 in balloons instead of using 260

[@GetglammedwithNahnii]

NOO MY EYES ! Don’t waste your 260 balloons go get ribbon from the dollar tree much cheaper ❗️ and not as harsh on the latex

[@carleycosta9266]

I’ve used ribbon before but I like the 260’s because they are so much more user friendly :) So many different techniques, I switch it up all the time !