This colorful wall hanging sends a lasting reminder of appreciation. It's ideal for adorning entrances, front doors, and windows. To make wall hangings with other messages, simply switch out the Microfoil® balloon and add coordinating Qualatex MasterBow ribbon.

Helium: About 15 cu. ft. Ingredients: 1 18" "Super Assistant" Microfoil Balloon #9 "Butterflies & Dragonflies/White" Qualatex MasterBow® Poly Ribbon #9 Mandarin Orange Qualatex MasterBow® Poly Ribbon 1 14" Cardboard Round 9" Yellow & Orange Cello or Metallic Squares* Lime Green Foam Wire Foam Flower Shapes Spray Paint Cool Glue Carpet Tape

Preparation:

1. Paint the cardboard round and allow to dry.
2. Draw a circle on the cardboard round about 2 1/2" from the edge.
3. Gather the cello squares in the center to make tufts, then glue the tufts to the cardboard round as shown, placing the points of each tuft along the drawn circle and alternating yellow and orange squares.
4. Air inflate the 18" balloon, and attach carpet tape to the back. Press the balloon onto the cardboard round, smoothing the seams as you push.
5. Make a 10" bow with tails using the two ribbon designs and cool glue it to the base of the balloon as shown.
6. Curl the foam wire and glue into the bow. Glue the foam flower shapes to the ends of the foam wire. For extra security, glue the foam shapes to the Microfoil balloon as well.

*For pre-cut 9" metallic squares, contact Advance Creative Products at 1-800-572-1227.

All balloons featured are Qualatex®. Recipe courtesy of Pioneer® Balloon Company, maker of Qualatex® balloons. For even more balloon ideas and instructions, visit Qualatex.com or call 1-800-771-3968 or 316-685-2266.