Decorations and how-to guides

Balloon arches, bunting, banners and cake toppers, step by step. There are 6 guides in this section, all free to read and copy from.

Every one is written for a specific moment rather than in general, so pick the closest fit and take the lines you need.

Balloon arch ideas
Forty balloon arch ideas grouped by colour scheme, shape and occasion, with a rough cost for each and links to the build guide.
How to use a balloon arch kit
What is in a balloon arch kit, which parts are useful, which are filler, and how to build the arch with one.
How to make bunting
Three ways to make bunting — sewn fabric, no-sew and paper — with template measurements, material quantities and timings.
How to hang bunting
Where to fix it, how much slack to leave, and how to hang bunting indoors, outdoors and in a marquee without damaging anything.
Party bag ideas for kids
What to put in a children's party bag by age, what to spend, plastic-free options and the one-good-thing alternative.
What to put in a party bag
Party bag filler lists by budget and age, what to leave out, and how many bags to make.

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There are 6 in this section, and the full directory has 267 guides across 25 topics.

Yes. Copy any message, joke or checklist straight into a card or a party plan. You do not need to buy anything.