{diy geronimo balloon}

{images via Geronimo Balloons}

I have wanted an excuse to make a festive balloon inspired by the ones made by Geronimo for some time now and I decided Valentine' was a great opportunity to try one out.  I was thinking this would be a great way to present a hand made Valentine card to someone by attaching it to the "string" on the balloon. 

what you need:

• 36 inch round balloon 
• tissue paper (I created about 6 tassels for this balloon using 2 sheets of tissue for each)
• 5 feet of ribbon plus additional 2 feet to be used to attach tassels
• any other decorative elements you might want to add keeping in mind that they are lightweight so they do not pull the balloon down- I used foam heart cut outs.

1. tape ribbon with painters tape onto a wall so that you can attach tassels and get a feel for how it will look once it is actually tied to the balloon.
2. create tassels or other decorative elements, you can see my tutorial on creating tissue fringe tassels here.
3. attach tassels starting at the top of your ribbon by tying them around the main ribbon with a smaller strip of the same ribbon so that it blends in.
4. Once you are happy with the look of your balloon's string, attach it to the inflated balloon.(sidenote- these balloons take A LOT of helium and most stores will charge you extra to fill them up. Also keep in mind that unless you have a huge SUV you will probably only be able to fit a maximum of 3 of these in your car at a time if you choose to make a bunch...)

I really loved how this project turned out and could see this being a wonderful addition to an engagement shoot,  bridal/baby shower, or birthday party.