HOW TO SET UP YOUR PARTY KIT

You received your party kit. Now what? How do you make it come to life? Of course, I want everyone to find their style and create unique displays, but here are some tips and how-tos in case you’re short on time or need some help.

AREA SETUP

1 - I generally recommend finding one specific area of the party you want to highlight. This can be an entrance, a dessert table, or a photo area, for example. Because there are many pieces, you might lean toward spreading out the goodies across the entire room of the party, but don’t! The pieces will seem random and the theme will get lost if you are in a large space. Try keep it all together in one area.

2 - Once you pick out your setup area, declutter as much as possible. A white or light background is recommended, or a background color that matches your kit. A white table, or table with white cloth is recommended for tableware setup. If you don’t have this, that’s okay! Simply clear out the area as much as possible, including unused chairs and party trash cans, so the pieces really stand out.

3 - Lighting is your final area setup note on your checklist. Make sure your area is properly lit. This means, you can really see the entire display evenly. The light isn’t awkwardly coming from one corner, or is a dim yellow light coming from your ceiling fan. It is not ridiculous to stage a floor lamp or add some cool floor uplights if this fits your theme! White light adds a photo ready element to your display.

BALLOONS

Balloon Mix - For your balloon mix, it is recommended to have two balloon bunches on the ends of your decor display.

Balloon Garland - For your party kit, I would recommend setting this up first as it takes the longest and goes on top of everything else you’re setting up.

• Stick Command Hooks to wall where you plan on having your garland hang. If you have a 6-ft table, I recommend applying one hook 6 inches past the left of the table and one hook 6 inches past the right.

• Measure and cut the length of your balloon strip at 6 feet. Place down on a table. Cut two strings of fishing line each measuring app. 12-14 inches. Tie one end of the one line to the end of the balloon strip using the final hole, and do the same for the other side of the balloon strip with the second line.

• Beginning pumping balloons with balloon pump, and tying with the balloon tying tool. I recommend inflating the larger balloons first, by color, and inserting them sporadically throughout the balloon strip. Use two large balloons to cover the ends of the strip. Once you are done with the large balloons (you do not have to use all), fill in the holes with the smaller balloons.

  • Balloons should be inflated to a round state. A pear shaped look indicates the balloon is over-inflated.

  • When blowing up balloons by color, I would start with the basics (whites, blacks, golds, etc) and work toward the accent colors provided (metallic blue, burgundy, peach, etc).

  • Take a step back every now and then and adjust balloons as needed. Try not to have a bunch of the same colored balloons next two each other.

• To hang your garland, tie the fishing line to the command hook where you want the garland to hang. Another option is to create a loop (and double knot to secure) on the fishing line at the length you want the garland to hang and cut off the extra line at the end. This second option is easier to hang but requires knowing the length needed to create a loop at the correct point on the fishing line.

WALL DECOR

• The remaining wall garlands and banners come with command hooks for easy hanging. Space out your banners and garlands to fill up the space. It is recommended any banners with sayings or decorative garlands are placed above the tassel garlands and below the balloon garland.

TABLEWARE

• Once all wall decor is complete, set up the tablecloth (if necessary, not included with kit) and place table runner (provided with certain kits) across the table horizontally.

• Place tableware (plates, cutlery, napkins, cups) as desired based on style of party. If you having a buffet, stack your tableware according to the flow of the guests passing through your table. If it is seated, place out tableware where each guest is sitting.

• Add your own table decor to complete the theme! Flowers in vases, candles, and little items of the same color scheme usually work well. Adding levels (items that add different heights) to your food display gives your table display depth.

• Place out food and cupcakes with provided toppers last.

• Sprinkle some confetti along the table runner or any table area you want to highlight, hide your party box under your table setup and voila! Ready to party.

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