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Personalised DIY 40inch jungle safari wild zoo animals balloon bouquet stand
Personalised DIY 40inch jungle safari wild zoo animals balloon bouquet stand
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Make your child’s birthday wildly unforgettable with our DIY Safari Balloon Bouquet Kit with your personalised name, artificial leaves! Featuring a large 40-inch number balloon and 6 adorable jungle animal foil balloons (zebra, giraffe, elephant, lion, monkey & tiger), this all-in-one kit creates an eye-catching balloon tower, perfect as a party centrepiece or photo backdrop.
🎉 Product Features:
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Includes 40” number balloon (choose any number 0–9)
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6 colourful safari animal balloons
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Premium balloon base in jungle-themed colours
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Instruction guide for easy at-home setup – no helium required
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Assembles to approx. 1.4m tall (depending on inflation)
- Straws, glue dots and ribbon are included.
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Perfect for 1st birthdays, toddler parties, zoo-themed celebrations and more!
📸 Ideal for:
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Cake smash photos
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Party entrance decoration
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Jungle or forest-themed birthday decor
✨ This DIY kit is perfect for parents who want something custom, creative, and fun without the hassle of professional set-up.
How it works
This taller DIY balloon sculpture uses alternating large and small latex clusters for a strong, freestanding tower. Inflate, twist, and ribbon-wrap the base, then attach your number and theme balloons with glue dots — perfect for a wow-factor centrepiece without helium.
- Inflate 12-inch balloons evenly, pair them, and twist into clusters.
- Do the same with the 5-inch balloons for the smaller layers.
- Layer large and small clusters on the ribbon, rotating each layer and wrapping tightly.
- Inflate the foil number and character balloons (keep them slightly soft).
- Glue them onto the base, balance carefully, and stand the sculpture upright.
Full step-by-step instructions — also linked via QR in the kit.
Details
Details
Instructions
Instructions
Before You Start
Tips:
Do not over inflate the foil number balloon or any small foil balloons. A slightly softer balloon is much easier to attach using the glue dots.
Inflate all latex balloons to the same size for the best-looking result.
You'll Need:
Balloon pump
Measuring tape or ruler
Step 1 – Inflate the Balloons
Inflate 12 x 12-inch latex balloons to approximately 20–22 cm (8–8.5 inches).
Tip: Use a ruler, measuring tape or another object as a guide to keep all balloons the same size.
Step 2 – Make Balloon Pairs
Tie 2 balloons together to create 6 pairs.
Step 3 – Make Balloon Clusters
Take 2 balloon pairs and place one on top of the other to form a cross.
Twist the tied centres together to create 1 balloon cluster.
Don't worry if the balloons move slightly – as long as they are securely twisted together, they'll be fine.
Repeat until you have 3 balloon clusters.
Step 4 – Build the Base
Lay the ribbon flat on the floor or a table.
Place the first balloon cluster on top of the ribbon.
Step 5 – Add the Second Cluster
Place the second cluster on top of the first, turning it about 45°.
Wrap the ribbon through the gaps between the balloons several times, pulling firmly to secure them together.
Step 6 – Finish the Base
Place the third cluster on top, again rotating it about 45°.
Continue wrapping the ribbon through the balloon gaps several times.
Pull the ribbon tight until the base feels secure, then tie a firm knot.
Your balloon base is now complete.
Step 7 – Inflate the Number Balloon
Inflate the foil number balloon.
If your kit includes a personalised name sticker, apply it now.
Step 8 – Attach the Number
Place the number balloon on top of the base and adjust it until you're happy with the position.
Use multiple glue dots to attach it securely.
For the best support, apply glue dots to both the front and back of the balloon where it touches the base.
Step 9 – Add the Decorations
Attach the included 5-inch balloons and any other decorations using the glue dots.
Arrange them to match the product photo or create your own design.
Extra Tip
For numbers 4 and 7, you may need to place one or two extra balloons underneath the foil number to help support the weight. Extra balloons are included in your kit.
Video Tutorials
How to Make a Balloon Dog Bone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OkQPha5X38
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Shipping & returns
Shipping & returns
We aim to dispatch all orders within 1 business day using 48-hour tracked services. For urgent orders, please select the next-day option at checkout.
Returns: For most standard (non-personalised) items, returns are accepted within 30 days of delivery if the item remains unused and in a resalable condition. Personalised, engraved, custom or made-to-order items cannot be returned or refunded for change of mind (for example name-engraved baubles, personalised cake toppers, and balloons/decorations with a custom name or message). This does not affect your statutory UK consumer rights if an item is faulty, damaged, or not as described — please contact us at contact@thelittlestuff.co.uk. Full details: Refund policy.
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