23 Amazing Ways to Use Balloons

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. Source: Flickr user crystalflickr

01
Balloon Pumpkins

Balloon Pumpkins

Blow up an orange balloon, paint a face on it, and turn it into a pumpkin for Halloween. You won't even have to carve it!

02
Balloon-Dipped Mason Jars

Balloon-Dipped Mason Jars

Cut the stem off the balloon, stretch it, then pull it over the bottom of a mason jar.

Source: Haute Barre

03
Chocolate Cups

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!

Source: Bakerella

04
Balloon Drums

Balloon Drums

Cut the stem off the balloon, and pull the top part of the balloon over tin cans.

05
Balloon Flip-Flops

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.

06
Money Balloons

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!

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Ice Cream Cone Balloons

Ice Cream Cone Balloons

Turn balloons into cute ice cream cone decorations for a special occasion!

09
Balloon Bean Bags

Balloon Bean Bags

Fill balloons up with rice or beans to make these awesome bean bags.

10
Autumn Leaf Bowls

Autumn Leaf Bowls

These Fall leaf bowls capture the essence of the season. Use faux leafs and Mod Podge to create this lovely bowl.

Source: Hello Lucky

11
Ice Balloons

Ice Balloons

Create these cool ice balloons by filling up a balloon with food dye and water then setting it outdoors to freeze.

12
Easter Egg Garland

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.

13
Doily Candle Holders

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.

Source: spirello

14
Balloon Wax Luminaries

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.

Source: willowday

15
Colorful String Balls

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!

Source: Free People

16
Balloon Bouquet

Balloon Bouquet

Turn balloons into tulips by following this YouTube tutorial.

Source: Tikkido

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Upholstered Balloons

Upholstered Balloons

Use fabric to upholster balloons for some really sweet party decorations, perfect for a bridal shower.

Source: Craig Wall via homelife

18
Ghost Balloons

Ghost Balloons

Papier-maché white tissue over balloons to make these spooky ghost balloons.

19
Black Cat Candy Bowl

Black Cat Candy Bowl

Create this black cat bowl out of papier-maché and balloons.

20
Glow Balloons

Glow Balloons

Blow up a balloon and insert a glow stick for these glow balloons.

22
Balloon Wreath

Balloon Wreath

Make a fun, colorful wreath using balloons.

23
Hot Air Balloons

Hot Air Balloons

Get creative, and make mini hot air balloons for a cute centerpiece.