Any crafty person knows that balloons have a multitude of uses beyond floating around parties. Need inspiration for balloon DIYs? From decorative balloons to cute flip-flops, click on to see some of the most unexpected uses for balloons.
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Balloon Pumpkins
Blow up an orange balloon, paint a face on it, and turn it into a pumpkin for Halloween [2]. You won't even have to carve it!
Balloon-Dipped Mason Jars
Cut the stem off the balloon, stretch it, then pull it over the bottom of a mason jar.
Chocolate Cups
Use balloons to make these awesome chocolate cups to put all sorts of yummy treats in, such as ice cream, pudding, cream, and more!
Balloon Drums
Cut the stem off the balloon, and pull the top part of the balloon over tin cans.
Balloon Flip-Flops
Get a bunch of water balloons, and tie a bunch of them together before attaching them to the flip-flop so that it'll look more full. Get more instructions here [7].
Money Balloons
Think a gift of money is too gauche? It won't be if you dress it up in a balloon with cute confetti!
Paper-Clay Barnacles
Pat paper clay over balloons to make these paper-clay barnacles.
Ice Cream Cone Balloons
Turn balloons into cute ice cream cone decorations for a special occasion!
Balloon Bean Bags
Fill balloons up with rice or beans to make these awesome bean bags.
Autumn Leaf Bowls
These Fall leaf bowls capture the essence of the season. Use faux leafs and Mod Podge to create this lovely bowl.
Ice Balloons
Create these cool ice balloons by filling up a balloon with food dye and water then setting it outdoors to freeze.
Easter Egg Garland
Wrap string around a blown-up water balloon, coat it with starch glue, and set to dry to create these pretty Easter eggs.
Doily Candle Holders
Press a doily around a balloon, coat it with a stiffening liquid (starch or glue), set to dry, and then remove the balloon.
Balloon Wax Luminaries
Make these delicate wax candleholders by melting candle wax then dipping the balloon in the wax to the halfway point. Let it dry, and then pop the balloon as the final step.
Colorful String Balls
Hang these beautiful string balls to spruce up your office or a party. These cute round decor items are created from soaking string in glue then wrapping it around a balloon. Set to dry for a day.
Once it's dry, you just have to pop the balloon, and voilà!
Balloon Bouquet
Turn balloons into tulips by following this YouTube tutorial [19].
Upholstered Balloons
Use fabric to upholster balloons for some really sweet party decorations, perfect for a bridal shower.
Ghost Balloons
Papier-maché white tissue over balloons to make these spooky ghost balloons.
Black Cat Candy Bowl
Create this black cat bowl out of papier-maché and balloons.
Glow Balloons
Blow up a balloon and insert a glow stick for these glow balloons.
Balloon Barrette
Decorate a barrette with balloons for a cute hairpiece. Get the full tutorial here [26].
Balloon Wreath
Make a fun, colorful wreath using balloons.
Hot Air Balloons
Get creative, and make mini hot air balloons for a cute centerpiece.