Inspired by my favorite Valentine treat (Baltimore’s own Rheb’s jimmy truffles!) I set out to make a one-of-a-kind backdrop for Valentine’s Mini Sessions this year. I got all my materials on Amazon – thanks for using the associate links in this post!

MATERIALS:

Paint:

Balloons in Circle/Heart/Square shapes:

Misc:

Stuff I had: Scissors, straw, paint brushes in various sizes, large moving box. Modge Podge sealer in matte finish

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HOW TO:

Step 1: First I planned out the wall by laying out the balloons on the floor. I added my own hot air with a fast food straw but a hand pump would have came in handy.

I attempted to paint some while they were flat but the paint flaked off when I added air.

Even though some were white and pink, I used paint so they wouldn’t appear shiny like the original balloon. Be sure to do this where you have plenty of ventilation. I used a large moving box to contain the balloon so it didn’t move while I spray painted and I didn’t need a drop cloth. The printed balloons needed a couple of coats so leave time to dry and respray.

Step 2: Add sprinkles and icing designs to the balloons with acrylic paint and a paintbrush.

(Optional) Step 3: Allow to dry completely and spray with matte sealer

Step 4: Spray edges with adhesive and press brown tissue paper around the edges as a paper liner.

Step 5: Stick them to the wall! I first tried gaffer’s tape (my best friend in the studio!) to place them on the wall but it failed me! The double sided tape linked below held for 3+ weeks and didn’t leave any residue or take paint off the walls when I removed it!

Did you try this? Let me know in the comments how it went!

P.S. Looking for a matching chair? I love this one – the high sides are great for little babies and big kids alike!