Instructions
- Cut cardstock into ½” by 11” strips with a craft knife and ruler. Lay 5 strips together horizontally, then hot glue a strip on top of the beginning, middle, and end of the pieces. Trim the cardstock so the 3 support strips are flush with the height.
- Hot glue the ends of the cardstock piece together to form a loop. Slightly crease the edges to make the shape more rectangular.
- Cut a bunch of cardstock strips ½” by 2-½”. Weave the strips over and under the strips until you have a basket.
- Measure and cut 3 pieces of twine that are 33” long. Find the midpoint of the strands and hot glue them together in an asterisk-like shape. Inflate and knot a 12” balloon, and drape the strings over the top of the balloon.
- Knot thread around the center of the twine. Then, hot glue the centerpoint of the twine to the top of the balloon. Let glue cool completely.
- Install a 3m hook onto the ceiling. Then, tie the end of the thread to the hook.
- Evenly space out the 6 strands of twine around the balloon and attach the ends to the basket with hot glue. You’re nearly finished!
- Make mini bunting for the balloons by cutting cardstock into long strips 1” tall. Stack a few strips and cut diagonally to make a bunch of 1” wide triangles. Hot glue triangles to twine leaving a bit of space between each.
- Hot glue the bunting in scallops along the balloon’s vertical twine. Trim off any excess and you’re done!
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