DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece

2 min read September 13, 2026 Michelle Stewart
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I’ve always loved Hot Air Balloons, I don’t think I could ever ride in one but I love how they look! I recently styled a “Traveling from Miss to Mrs.” Bridal Shower and wanted to create my own Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece for the dessert table. This DIY can be customized to fit almost any color scheme for a birthday. How cute would they be for a transportation party? The possibilities are endless!

Project Time
30 to 40 min
Difficulty
Intermediate
Step
1

Stick four wooden skewers in between two stacked Gold Snack Cups, spacing them evenly.

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 1
Step
2

Assemble the medium sized White Eyelet Hanging Paper LanternHot glue the wooden skewers to the outside of the paper lantern.

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 2
Step
3

Apply Travel Stamp Stickers to a length of Jute Cording, front and back to make a bunting.

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 3
Step
4

Drape the stamp bunting and and and a length of Flag Ribbon along the paper lantern.

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 4
Step
5

Tie and drape Jute Cording along the top of the skewers, connecting all four points. Glue White Lace Ribbon along the middle of the snack cup for added detail.

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 5
Step
6

What do you think? Was that simple or what? I hope you are inspired to craft your very own Hot Air Balloon for an upcoming event!  Be sure to check out all the details from my “Traveling from Miss to Mrs” DIY Map Cupcake Stand, DIY Travel Suitcase Centerpiece, DIY Travel Themed Banner and Travel Themed Chocolate Covered Oreos!

DIY Hot Air Balloon Centerpiece step 6

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