How to Make Party Invitations From Balloons

Greeting cards and invitations come in a variety of shapes and sizes that can be easily placed into an envelope, but if you are looking for something special, you can make your own party invitations. Nothing says party like a brightly colored balloon, and transforming one into a creative one-of-a-kind invitation is fun, simple and affordable.

Things You'll Need

• Brightly colored balloons
• Felt tip marker
• Envelopes
• 5 inch by 5 inch pieces of parchment paper
• Ribbon
• Helium
• Colored pens
• Small candies
• Hole punch

Instructions

1. Inflate a brightly colored balloon and hold the end tight with your fingers. Don't tie a knot. While firmly holding the balloon, write your invitation on the outside with a felt tip pen. Hold the balloon for a few minutes, allowing the ink to dry and deflate the balloon. Place the balloon in a pretty envelope and mail your unique invitation.

2. Write your party invitation on a 5 by 5 inch piece of parchment paper. Roll up the paper and tie the roll with a ribbon. Gently place the party invitation inside of a balloon and fill with helium. Write 'Your Invited' on the outside of the balloon and deliver your invitations by hand.

3. Make your invitation cards with parchment paper and colored pens. Fold the card in half and punch a hole in the corner. Fill a brightly colored balloon with small candy, such as jelly beans, candy corn or anything you like. Thread a piece of ribbon through the hole on the corner of the invitation and tie it around the end of the balloon for a tasty party invitation.

4. Twist fun shapes from long colored balloons, such as hearts, dogs or shamrocks. Carefully write your invitation on your festive shaped balloon and deliver the invitations by hand.