Preparing for a wedding celebration is one of the most important and exciting moments in life. You need to decide on the amount of holiday expenses, count the number of guests, choose the style of the event, find a photographer, host, etc. And, of course, the decoration of the wedding hall!
Beautiful balloons, bouquets of flowers, draperies – there are a lot of ideas! The options for decorating the hall with balloons are especially varied. Some 50 years ago there was nothing to choose from, but now one’s eyes are wide open from all sorts of types, shapes and colors of balloons.
Useful tips
When decorating a hall with balloons, you need to know some nuances that will help you not make mistakes and not get into trouble.:
- It is best to fill balloons with helium. This way they won’t fall to the floor and will be able to float freely in the air (just don’t forget to fix them in one place).
- Purchasing a can of helium will cost you several times less than ordering such a service from an agency.
- The balloons must be inflated on the wedding day or the evening before the wedding. Otherwise, they may be blown away in the midst of the celebration.
- Tie the neck of the ball not with threads, but with strong knots. Just do it in such a way that you can untie it if necessary.
- Use wire to create animals, arches, hearts and other delights. It will serve as an excellent frame.
- If you tie the balloons with beautiful long ribbons of different colors, you will get the effect of fireworks when you release them.
New Year's balls crocheted with patterns
And as I promised, I have prepared a selection of knitted items.
Only here and now patterns for crocheting jewelry. Save quickly!
How do you like this handicraft? It will be a little difficult for beginners, but just right for experts.
Simple balloons
Ordinary latex balloons, which we used to decorate our holidays since childhood, are one of the best options . There are a great variety of colors, the cost is low, the quality is good. So what more could you want?!
If you have already decided and are ready to get started, the next question arises: how to decorate the room with them.
- This decor can be used to decorate the chairs of the newlyweds and guests.
- It is possible to surprise guests with helium balloons, hiding them in a huge bag, and at the right moment, suddenly open it and release this cloud of beauty.
- If you use double-sided tape and connect the balls together, you can create all kinds of figures, build entire vaults and even decorate the path for young people with them.
- You can make entire flower arrangements from the simplest multi-colored balls.
Making New Year's balls from candies
Naturally, any holiday involves sweet treats. Therefore, it has become very fashionable to make jewelry from sweets yourself. How do you like this idea? I think it's great. First, the sweetness decorates your interior, and then you eat it.
Let's make such a sweet toy for the Christmas tree.
You will need: round base, tinsel, candy, ribbon, glue gun, wire.
Manufacturing process:
1. It is best to use a foam ball as a basis, which you can buy at a craft store. Or make a tight ball out of paper yourself and tie it well with thread.
2. Take candies, preferably wrapped with one tail. Attach the candies to the base in any order, fixing them with glue.
3. Decorate the remaining gaps with tinsel, using the same glue for fastening. Make a loop from the wire and decorate the craft with a ribbon.
This sweet New Year's ball can be a great gift!
Here are some other bright and sweet products you can make.
Mylar balls
If ordinary balloons do not inspire you, we suggest you pay attention to mylar ones. They are made from a special metallized film. The main advantages are strength and various shapes: stars, flowers, hearts, rings and others.
If you purchase such heart balloons (for example), fill them with helium and fix them at the entrance to the celebration hall, they will sway beautifully at the slightest breath. By the way, many couples order jewelry made in the form of newlyweds . You can put the figures in the center of the hall - a magnificent sight!
Master class on creating a New Year's ball from satin ribbons using the kanzashi technique
And now I’ll tell you and show you how to make a real toy not only for the Christmas tree, but also for interior decoration in the kanzashi (artichoke) style.
This is what should happen in the end.
And as usual, I’ll give you more options for making them from satin ribbons.
Balloons
This option is suitable for those who like to surprise and charm. There are special capsules inside the latex, when you press them the balloon begins to inflate without your help. In addition to being a stunning sight, such decorative elements are also good because you can take them with you to on-site registration.
Just imagine this wonderful show! As soon as the newlyweds are declared husband and wife, a multitude of luxurious multi-colored balls begin to grow behind them . And so that the newly minted spouses do not have to do the pressing themselves, you can assign a “special task” to witnesses.
Video on how to make a New Year's ball from polystyrene foam
I already mentioned above that you can use foam plastic to create toys. Let's see how things work in practice with this material.
The craft can be done in just 20 minutes. In this case, you only need a foam ball and a beautiful napkin. You can make this miracle easily and simply together with your child.
As you can see, the process is really simple. You can also paint the foam, decorate it with sequins, sparkles, beads, beads, ribbons, paper, candies, etc. In general, do whatever your imagination advises you to do.
Thread balls
Decorating a room with balls of thread is considered a very original idea. In addition, it is very economical. Making such decorations is not at all difficult, and can be used for any type of celebration: both outdoors, in the hall or at home. In addition, they do not have to be hung only from the ceiling, because balls of thread are excellent for decorating tables, or as keepsakes for guests .
Making a ball of thread is simple:
- Take simple knitting threads, starch, PVA glue and a regular balloon.
- Inflate the balloon to the size you need and carefully apply vegetable oil to it (this will prevent the threads from sticking to the latex).
- Mix PVA and starch.
- Unwind a large piece of thread and, without cutting, place it in a container with the mixture.
- Wait until everything is thoroughly saturated with glue.
- Wrap the ball with thread (in a chaotic manner) and leave it for a day so that it dries well.
The ball can be pulled out of the “structure” by puncturing it and carefully removing it through one of the holes in the threads. All is ready! If you are not satisfied with the color of the resulting ball of thread, you can change it using spray paint .
DIY painted balls for New Year 2022
If you know how to draw well, then the following option will suit you.
You will need round blanks, such as foam. Or buy toys in a solid color. And then show your imagination and paint the product to your liking or according to a template or stencil.
Now I’ll give you some ideas. Well, you will have to create it yourself. By the way, you can draw not only with paints, but also with glue, glitter, and beads.
Simply mesmerizing beauty, don’t you agree?
Paper balls
Paper pompoms are perhaps an even more magnificent sight than thread balls. Fluffy, airy, of the most unimaginable colors, they will be the highlight of the decoration of any wedding hall.
They are very easy and quite quick to make with your own hands from multi-colored corrugated paper. You can decorate a room in different ways, for example:
- hang as a garland;
- scatter in bright piles in the corners;
- place one on the walls;
- attach to chairs;
- place small pompoms on the tables (along the center)
- secure to trees (in case of on-site registration);
- decorate the wedding procession;
- and even make an arch.
This is a very stylish, and most importantly, inexpensive way to dress up a hall for a celebration.
DIY Christmas balls made of paper (templates for cutting inside + can be printed)
Let's start, as always, with the simplest. And what could be easier than working with colored paper, cardboard and glue? In my opinion, nothing.
The diagrams below will help you create real home decorations.
The most basic thing is to make toys from circles. For this purpose you will need thick colored paper or cardboard, scissors, glue and thread.
The circles can be replaced with stripes, and then the model will be more complex and interesting.
And if the stripes are made curly, then the product can be woven.
Using the templates, cut out shaped stripes and a circle. Then lay out the parts in the shape of a flower, and glue a circle in the center. Now the strips need to be woven, as if a braid from many strands. For convenience, secure the work with clothespins. When you have formed a ball, fasten the edges of the strips with a circle again and thread a loop of shiny thread.
And the necessary templates. Download and print them.
A cool idea to make a craft from corrugated paper using the accordion technique.
Here are the necessary stencils for such a craft.
Or this option.
You can also use different modules to create New Year's balls: circles, triangles, etc. You will need to make templates and glue them together.
The process of creating a product from triangles.
Stencils for large and small crafts.
Designs made from folded and curled paper look cool.
If you have wrapping paper or scrap, then you can use that too.
Interesting models are also obtained from cone tubes.
I liked the way it was created from curved strips. Real magic.
Keep the templates.
And a more complicated option - using the kusudama technique. Those who are in the know can handle it).
If you find a round base, then all you have to do is make any decorations out of paper and paste them over the layout. Voila, the toy is ready!
You can use protrusions. Make them bigger and connect them to each other.
Well, the theme of stripes is endless. Here's another idea for creating one in this style.
Of course, you can also surf the Internet and find other options if you wish. And it's time for us to move on.
Illuminated balls
Glowing balls are a recent trend, but they are gaining more and more popularity. They beautifully highlight the general lighting and create an atmosphere of romance and tenderness.
It’s easy to make glowing balls - after all, these are ordinary latex decorations, only with LEDs and batteries.
How to combine flowers and balls
Some people get confused when it comes to the question of how to combine flowers and balloons in one room. In fact, there is nothing difficult about this. All that is needed is to estimate the size of the room where the celebration will take place, decide on the colors and number of bouquets and, based on these calculations, select the varieties, shapes and colors of balloons.
Let's say you're going to have a nautical-themed wedding. Quite often, halls for such celebrations are decorated in two colors: blue and white. This means that you can place flowerpots with snow-white roses everywhere, and fix blue balls above them (or vice versa). Floral inserts in garlands of balls look elegant; such fragments look especially good when climbing plants are used.
The most important thing is to choose the right color scheme and not to overdo it - there should not be too many floral inserts!
DIY Christmas balls using decoupage technique
And so, quietly, we got to everyone’s favorite technique - decoupage. Well, let's make a craft using this method.
You will need:
Manufacturing process:
1. First you need to prepare the surface of the toy. Take a container and pour white acrylic paint into it. Dip a sponge into the paint and apply it to the surface of the Christmas tree ball with sharp movements. When you have covered the entire product, leave it to dry completely, using bamboo sticks for fastening.
The first coat of paint takes 45 minutes to dry. Then apply a second coat. You will have to wait 3 hours for it to dry.
2. Next, take a suitable napkin with the appropriate decor. Iron it with an iron at minimum temperature.
3. Now make the adhesive composition. In a container, mix PVA glue with water (ratio 2:1). The mass should be liquid.
4. Cut out the desired design from a napkin. Apply to the dried ball and cover the image with adhesive solution.
The paper should not bunch up.
5. When you decorate the product, leave it again until completely dry (from 1 to 3 hours).
6. All that remains is to apply the varnish coating. Apply it with a brush in three layers.
7. If you want to depict snow, then add semolina or any other decoration made of sparkles and sequins.
Want more ideas? Hold it.
Red balls
Interestingly, red jewelry is in great demand among newlyweds. The color red is considered a symbol of love and passion , which is why it is so popular among loving couples.
Red balloons are an indispensable detail at almost every second wedding, especially if they are made in the shape of hearts. Such decorations can be used to decorate any part of the room, and no matter where they are attached or hung, they will always be in place.
The selection of balloons is huge. The future spouses just have to think carefully, consider all possible options and decide which balloons will show off at their wedding.
