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Balloons for all Budgets

Make it obvious to your guests where the party is happening with one or more of the following balloon decorating ideas. 

A balloon bouquet of helium balloons tied to the mailbox is an inexpensive and simple way to ensure that your guests will arrive at the right home. Make your balloon bouquets by tying a dozen helium filled balloons together and then attaching them to a weighted base.

If you want to be more elaborate, leave several balloon bouquets along the sides of your driveway or tape air filled balloons to the sides and top of your door for a simple entrance archway.

Banners

Make a beautiful "Welcome" doorway banner using butcher paper and markers. Tape it vertically on your door to welcome your guests.  You can also print or draw a picture of a tea cup and place it on the door with a “Welcome” note on it.  Be sure to list the names of all of your friends on the welcome sign so they feel special as they enter your home.

Outdoor Lighting

Weave white Christmas tree lights in all your trees and all around your yard. If it’s a nighttime party or a sleepover, this can be quite magical to walk around in their party dresses, looking at the star filled night sky with twinkling lights bouncing off their attire. 

Garland and Tinsel
If you have a street lamp outside your home, decorate it with garland. You can also decorate your mailboxes and trees with tinsel as well.