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Balloon ideas for easter egg hunt

Balloons & Party Supplies for an Easter Egg Hunt

Is there anything more exciting than an Easter Egg Hunt? The thrill of the search, the joy of finding hidden treasures, and the laughter of little ones running around- it’s pure magic! Whether you’re planning a backyard bash or community event, the right balloons and party supplies can take your Easter Egg Hunt to the next level.

At Balloon Market, we know that every great party starts with the right decorations. That’s why we’re here to help you stock up on everything you need, from Easter-themed balloons and banners to colourful baskets and treat bags. We’ve got you covered.

We’ll walk you through the must have balloons and party supplies you need for an unforgettable Easter Egg Hunt! So, get ready to add pops of colour, festive flair, and a whole lot of fun to your celebrations! Remember, to check out our Easter collection here.


Balloons

Easter Balloons for an Egg Hunt

Whether they’re foils or latex, balloons instantly add colour and excitement to any event, and an Easter Egg Hunt is no exception. Choose pastel coloured latex balloons or Easter themed foils featuring bunnies, chicks and eggs to really set the scene. Helium balloons tied to baskets or floating above prize stations create an enchanting atmosphere. For a fun interactive twist, consider stuffing balloons with small toys, confetti, or chocolate eggs, and letting kids pop them to claim their surprises. Check out our range of Easter balloons here.

Balloon Market Recommends:
16 inch Orbz Easter Bunny Love Foil Balloon
18 inch Clear Easter Bunny & Chick Gemar Stuffing Balloons
18 inch Baby Chick Foil Balloon
23 inch Bunny Love Sitting Foil Balloon
39 inch Easter Ruffled Floral Egg Foil Balloon

Baskets & Treat Bags

Baskets for Easter Egg Hunt

Obviously, a great Easter Egg hunt requires baskets and treat bags for participants to collect their treasures! Opt for woven wicker baskets, colourful buckets, or even themed treat bags. Consider providing a crafting kit where kids can decorate their baskets with pipe cleaners, feathers and more. This not only gets them excited for the egg hunt but adds a personalised touch too!

Balloon Market Recommends:
White Woven Basket with Handle
Easter Treat Bucket Set
17cm Scalloped Purple Easter Bucket
Easter Bunny Ear Treat Bags
Easter Carrot Fabric Bags

Tableware

Easter Egg Tableware

Themed or colour coordinated tableware can help tie your Easter celebration together! Choose from stylish plates, napkins, and cups to make snack time feel more festive and enhance the overall party aesthetic. To make things more fun, use themed cake toppers, or pastel-coloured utensils to make mealtime feel more enjoyable.

Balloon Market Recommends:
Hello Bunny Paper Plates
Light Blue & Gold Scalloped Paper Cups
Classic Easter Paper Napkins
Light Blue Wooden Cutlery
Easter Bunny Ears Cake Toppers

Decorations

Party Decoration Ideas for a Easter Egg Hunt

Transforming your space with Easter decorations can bring the entire event to life. Arrange adorable bunny decorations and other various props around the event space for a truly immersive experience. Hanging honeycomb decorations in bright spring shades and adorable shapes add a whimsical touch, while outdoor settings can be enhanced with decorative signs pointing towards the egg hunt area, photo booth, or snack station.

Balloon Market Recommends:
35cm Traditional Boy Bunny Decoration
20cm Wooden Floppy Ears Bunny Egg Holder
Easter Egg Hanging Swirl Decorations
Easter Egg Hunt Cardboard Signs
Easter Egg Baskets

Banners & Bunting

Banners for Easter Balloon Market

A cheerful Easter banner or bunting can instantly enhance the party’s ambiance. Hang banners with playful messages and colourful, pastel motifs to invite guests to the event. Bunting in pastel hues can be draped across trees, fences, or even tables to add a charming touch to the overall theme of your party décor.

Balloon Market Recommends:
Cute Bunny Paper Garland
Carrot Tassel Garland
Happy Easter Banner
Happy Easter Pennant Paper Banner
Hessian Easter Banner

Crafting

Crafting Kits for Easter

Crafting is a fantastic way to keep kids engaged before and after an egg hunt. You can set up a dedicated crafting station where children can paint their own Easter suncatchers, decorate an Easter bonnet, or even craft some funny Easter friends! Another fun idea is to have a ‘decorate-your-own-egg’ contest, where kids can design an egg, and winners receive a small prize. This keeps little hands busy and provides them with meaningful keepsakes after the event.

Balloon Market Recommends:
Easter Colour In Eggs
Easter Colour In Paper Placemats
Easter Jumbo Craft Kit
DIY Easter Wreath Kit
Cute Easter Friends Modelling Craft Kit

Florals

Easter Egg Florals Balloon Market

Nothing says spring like flowers. Incorporate seasonal flowers like tulips, daisies, and daffodils into centrepieces, or even decorative baskets. Hanging Easter-themed wreaths at the entrance and placing small arrangements around the venue adds charm to the overall setting.

Balloon Market Recommends:
29cm Easter Egg & Bunny Arrangement
39cm Easter Egg Wreath
Bunny Head Wreath Decoration
43cm Easter Egg Swag
45cm Spring Chicken Easter Foliage Spray


With this wealth of information, we ‘hop’ that you create the perfect Easter Egg Hunt this year! Remember to tag us in your creations over on Instagram or Facebook. And don’t forget to check out our Easter resource page!

Balloons and party supplies for mother's day

Best Balloons & Party Supplies for Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is all about celebrating and giving to the incredible women who nurture, inspire, and support us every day. Whether it’s a mum, grandma, or another motherly figure in life, this special day is the perfect opportunity to show just how much they mean!

Here at Balloon Market, we stock a variety of themed balloons & party supplies for this occasion, helping you set the tone for a truly unforgettable celebration. In this blog post, we’ll explore some of the best balloons and party supplies that will make Mother’s Day feel extra special.

Before we get started, remember to check out our wide range of Mother’s Day Balloons and Party Supplies here!


18 inch Mother’s Day Pink & Blue Roses Heart Foil Balloon

Mother's day foil balloons balloon market

Bursting with floral fashion, this stunning heart shaped foil balloon is perfect for incorporating into your Mother’s Day designs. A favourite of ours, it boasts a stunning design of pastel pink and blue roses on a dark blue background, making it ideal to use as part of a larger balloon arrangement or even as a standalone gift that’s paired with a heartfelt card or flowers. You can check out our range of message cards here. They’re fitting for plenty of occasions, including Mother’s Day!

27 inch Happy Mother’s Day Teapot Foil Balloon

foil balloons for mother's day

In case you didn’t know, Balloon Market loves a good cuppa tea, which is why we selected this teapot foil balloon as one of the best balloons for Mother’s Day. Delicate and elegant, this foil captures the essence of warmth and comfort that a lovely cup of tea brings- and let’s face it, all busy mothers deserve to put their feet up with a soothing cup of their favourite hot brew.

18 inch Mother’s Day Floral Bouquet Foil Balloon

Balloons for Mother's Day

We are obsessed with this foil balloon! A charming alternative to fresh flowers, this floral bouquet balloon encapsulates the beauty of a traditional bouquet with none of the maintenance of a real one. With a beautiful eye-catching design of various florals, it’s impactful on its own but can be used as part of a larger balloon arrangement too!

14 inch Grey Gracie Bear With Mum Heart

party supply ideas mother's day

Adorable and endearing are the words that we would use to describe this grey Gracie bear! This cuddly soft toy is designed to bring comfort and joy, serving as a lasting reminder of love and appreciation. Simply pair with your balloon arrangement as a lovely token of affection that she can treasure for many years! Remember to shop our selection of soft toys here.

Lilac Hat Boxes

lilac hat boxes

A must have for balloon artists, hat boxes offer a stylish presentation for Mother’s Day, and we can’t get enough of them at Balloon Market! They’re highly customisable and are perfect for housing bubble balloons and floral arrangements. For your bespoke hat box designs, we recommend a stunning lilac hat box, paired with a stylish bubble balloon. You can even choose to personalise them with a choice of vinyl. Stuck for inspiration? Why not check out our image library for some Mother’s Day hat box ideas.

Best Mum Ever Pink Floral Badge

Mother's Day Badges Balloon Market

It’s always the little things that matter the most, and this charming accessory is a delightful way to make mother’s feel special. In a beautiful pink tone, adorned with a stunning floral design, this badge serves as a simple yet meaningful token of appreciation. For more Mother’s Day party supplies & accessories, why not check out our seasonal section here!

Whether they’re being incorporated into your bubble balloons or floral arrangements, flowers are a staple for Mother’s Day. With a wide selection of artificial and dried flowers, it was hard to just choose a few, so here is our floristry must haves for Mother’s Day!

40cm Sweet Pea Bundle

Artificial flowers for mother's day

Known for their sweet fragrance, these flowers symbolise gratitude and appreciation – making them the perfect choice for including in your Mother’s Day décor. Not only can they be arranged in vases and hat boxes as part of a stunning floral arrangement, but these 40cm sweet peas are great for including in balloon designs too!

64cm White Scabiosa Spray (1)

Floral supplies for mother's day

For something more sophisticated and stylish, we recommend this 64cm white scabiosa spray. Symbolising love, this flower can convey heartfelt emotions, perfect for Mother’s Day balloon designs and floral arrangements! A favourite of ours, these can be presented alone or mixed with other florals and foliage.

Mini Ranunculus Mixed Bundle

wholesale flowers for mother's day

Bursting with colour and charm, this mini ranunculus mixed bundle is a delightful floral that just radiates admiration! A favourite of ours, these florals offer the perfect sentiment for Mother’s Day, whether they’re arranged in a vase or incorporated into a bespoke balloon display. Their cheerful appearance makes them a wonderful way to bring a smile to Mum’s face on her special day!


We hope you love our picks for the best balloons & party supplies for Mother’s Day! Let’s get together and show all the mother’s out there how loved and appreciated they are! If you’ve created some amazing Mother’s Day designs, we would love to see them, so be sure to tag us in Instagram and Facebook.

Balloon Designs ideas for Valentine's Day

Valentine’s Day Balloon Decor Ideas

Love is in the air here at Balloon Market and nothing quite sets to the mood for this romantic occasion quite like stunning balloon décor!

From amazing arches and balloon bouquets to simple displays, there are endless ways to add charm and colour to your designs and we’ve got plenty to chose from in our Valentine’s section.

However, if you’re stuck for inspiration, we’ve got a few décor ideas to help you captivate that romantic ambience and fill any event with love! Here are five Valentine’s Day Balloon Décor ideas!


Our Little Bear Foil Balloon

Bear Foil Balloon Balloon Market

There is no denying that sitting bear foil balloons have been hugely popular this year for Valentine’s Day, and there are many ways you can incorporate them into your design. We’ve chosen to keep it simple by including a heart shaped foil balloon and adding a personalised message, which can be done with vinyl- all topped off with an adorable bow!

What you’ll need: Sitting Bear Foil Balloon, Heart Shaped Foil, Red Tulle and Vinyl

Valentine’s Love You Hearts Design

Heart Shaped Balloon Ideas for Valentine's Day

Although it might be tempting to create an elaborate display, sometimes keeping it relatively simple can be just as impactful. Plus, what screams Valentine’s Day more than heart shaped foil balloons?! Best of all these can be personalised with a heartfelt message or phrase.

What you’ll need: Heart Shaped Foil Balloons, Curling Ribbon and Vinyl

Valentine’s Day Butterfly Bubble Design

Deco Bubble Balloon Design for Valentine's Day

This design is the perfect décor piece for anyone seeking a chic, modern touch. Encased in a crystal-clear bubble are delicate blush feathers which creates a soft, romantic base while the golden butterfly accents add sophistication. Whether it’s a centrepiece or a gift, this balloon radiates elegance and charm, creating unforgettable moments.

What you’ll need: 24″ Clear Qualatex Deco Bubble Balloon, Rose Gold Feathers, Gold Vinyl, Butterfly sticker decoration and Gold Curling Ribbon.

Valentine’s Heart Wall Photo Booth Design

Valentine's Day Heart Backdrop

Who says you always need expensive props or multiple sequin walls panels to create a stunning backdrop? Sticking a variety of different heart shaped foils to a wall or backdrop can create light-hearted ambience for your event. You can choose to stick to one shade to keep it monotonal or be adventurous and clash colours together for a display that’s eye catching.

What you’ll Need: Heart Shaped Foil Balloons and Uglu Dashes.

TUFTEX Valentine’s Balloon Wall

Tuftex Pink Balloons for Valentine's Day

This stunning Valentine’s Day balloon wall is the ultimate statement decor piece for any Valentine’s Day celebration! Featuring a vibrant blend of pink, red, and blush balloons, accented with delicate roses and a heart-shaped cutout, it brings romance and elegance to any setting. Perfect for photo backdrops or party focal points, this wall adds a touch of whimsy and charm.

What you’ll Need: A mix of 5”, 11” & 17” Tuftex latex balloons in: Hot Pink, Pixie & Pink and 26cm Rose heads.


For more inspiring pictures, please be sure to check out our Image Library, it’s our very own image archive that you can download and use within your business for free! Remember if you don’t have the exact items to hand, then you can always use close alternatives to help you achieve these ideas! For more Valentine’s Day inspiration and content, why not check out our Instagram and Facebook?!

Best Winter Themed Florals for your Balloon Displays

Winter is a season of wonder, with its crisp air, cosy gatherings, bustling Christmas markets, and timeless beauty! So, when it comes to event décor, nothing captures the essence of the season quite like a stunning balloon display adorned with plenty of winter-themed florals.

In this blog post, we’ll explore the best winter-themed florals to complement your balloon displays. Let’s dive into the art of crafting winter-inspired balloon arrangements that blends sophistication with nature’s beauty.


Eucalyptus

Eucalyptus for winter

With its silvery-green leaves, Eucalyptus is a winter staple that’s perfect for adding a frosty, elegant touch to balloon displays. Its soft, trailing leaves provide movement and texture, making it a versatile base for garlands, balloon clusters, or hoops. Whether woven into cascading balloon arches or tied as accents to bouquets, eucalyptus adds a wintry, natural charm that suits both modern and rustic themes.

Pine

Artificial Pine for displays

Nothing is more synonymous with winter than pine! Whether it’s for a Christmas themed event or even a winter wedding, their rich green needles provide depth and can add a natural, festive touch to your displays. Versatile, it pairs beautifully with metallic or white balloons, creating a striking contrast and can even be combined with pinecones or red berries to enhance that seasonal feel.

Red Berry

Artificial Red Berry for displays

Picks and sprays containing red berries are a perfect choice for adding floral accents to your winter themed décor. Not only are they a staple in wreaths, but are fantastic for adding cheerful, wintry charm to your balloon displays too! Pair with eucalyptus, pine or even roses to enhance your displays textural richness or group a bunch of red berries together for a more dramatic effect.

Roses

Roses for Winter Balloon Displays

Red roses are a timeless floral, that can be incorporated into your designs all year round, even in the winter! Highly versatile, there are many ways and various colour combinations that you could try to make your winter-themed arrangements pop. Simply blend them into balloon garlands for a more opulent look, or pair with foliage to create a balance of elegance and natural charm. Alternatively, evoke a frosty winter wonderland by pairing white roses with silver or gold balloons- the possibilities are endless!

Poinsettia

Poinsettia Winter Florals for Balloon Displays

Poinsettias are a festive favourite for winter displays. With its bold, start-shaped leaves and vibrant colour, these are perfect for adding drama to balloon arrangements, making them ideal for Christmas themed parties and events. Red poinsettias pair well with pine and gold balloons for a more traditional holiday look, whilst white varieties complement more frosty, minimalist designs.

Other Accents

Orange and pinecones for winter balloon displays

It’s not just florals and foliage that can be incorporated into your festive balloon displays; we also stock a range of natural products which you can use to capture that earthy charm.

Pinecones

Pinecones are quintessential winter accents that offer whimsical charm and natural texture to balloon displays. Not only can they be attached to wreaths for a traditional floral arrangement but can add festive elements to your balloon displays too! With their earthy tones, they evoke a cosy aesthetic and are ideal for winter wonderland themed or winter woodland inspired designs.

Cinnamon Sticks

Cinnamon sticks are renowned for bringing a warm, fragrant element to your winter balloon arrangements, as they evoke plenty of holiday nostalgia. Add them to balloon garlands, in clusters for added rustic charm, or pair with red berries and orange slices for a cosy, holiday inspired aesthetic.

Dried Oranges

Dried oranges are a fragrant addition to winter balloon displays and offer a blend of warm citrus tones and homely vibes to any design. Their translucent, golden appearance contrasts beautifully with greenery, adding that festive touch. Attach orange slices to balloon garlands or wreaths, or pair them with cinnamon sticks and pinecones for natural, holiday-inspired arrangements.


We hope you found this blog post of the Best Winter Themed Florals helpful for your holiday inspired balloon arrangements. Remember to check out our range Christmas floristry & craft here.

Have you created any winter themed balloon displays yet? Tag us in your designs on Instagram or Facebook, we would LOVE to see them!