With the festive season nearly upon us, the air is filled with the scent of mince pies and the sound of jingle bells.
If you find yourself swamped with kin this Yuletide, what better way to inject a sprinkle of Christmas cheer than decking out your home with festive adornments?
Now, if you’re looking to give your tree a quick makeover without dipping into your pocket, then here’s an insider tip – all you need are some balloons to spruce up your baubles this Noel.
In a viral TikTok video that snagged 1.7 million likes and over 5,500 comments, one clever user shared how to alter bauble colours using balloons and a trusty pair of scissors.
The footage shows a woman expertly cutting a balloon and nestling a bauble inside, turning it from green to pink in no time at all. Simplicity is key, as the tagline states: “Changing all my ornaments without spending a bunch of money.”
This nifty idea sparked a flurry of praise online, with one admirer exclaiming: “This is the smartest Christmas hack in life. I spend hundreds on decoration each year.”
Another user acknowledged saving a tidy sum, while someone else enthused: “Love this! Thank you!” Of course, there was a bit of humorous curiosity too. As someone added: “Genius but will my house smell like balloons?”
If you’ve got leftover balloons from a previous birthday bash, they could be just the ticket to revamp your Christmas centrepiece. Ready to try it out?
Here are six simple steps to follow to change the look of your decoration:
- Blow up a balloon to stretch it out
- Cut off the top of the balloon
- Find the small dot at the bottom of the balloon
- Place the dot on the bottom of the ornament
- Stretch the balloon over the ornament
- Put the ornament topper back on
You can also add something inside the balloon to give it more weight and help it stay in place. Alternatively, adding a little bit of sparkle in your balloon could make it more festive but to weigh it down, a marble can work.
This technique is perfect to make over old or ugly baubles to match your current Christmas theme. Now that’s how you get into the Christmas spirit…