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Desert-themed bridal and baby showers are all the rage these days, so why not make a statement with an arrangement of balloons! Using green pool noodles, green balloons, faux flowers, and a permanent marker from Dollar Tree, create these life-size cactus balloons. Easy to execute and affordable to create, transform any space into a desert setting!

Shop at Dollar Tree – Here’s What You’ll Need:

4 Green Pool Noodles
Green String or Twine
Pink Faux Flowers (or any color you prefer)
Black Permanent Marker
Masking Tape

Follow Along and Create These Fun Life-Size Cactus Balloons!

Use string or twine to tie 4 pool noodles together.
Blow up a variety of different-sized green balloons and use permanent marker to draw cactus “spikes” to each balloon.
Secure the balloons to the pool noodles with string.
Use additional tape to create cactus “arms” and to add pink faux flowers.
Place this cactus against party backdrops or out on your front porch to welcome party guests!

Now that you’ve got the décor covered, in need of party games? Try making your very own DIY party hat piñatas!

There are so many fun ways to decorate for Easter! This year, try combining natural elements of spring with a few sweet Easter treats to create a beautiful topiary-like arrangement. Fill your pot with rocks and moss for a natural base. Add ribbon-wrapped dowel rods and a wreath form to create an elevated arrangement. Finish the look with an assortment of sweet marshmallow Peeps® and a pastel bow for a festive yet classic touch of décor. These topiaries are the perfect way to decorate your mantle for the holiday or brighten up your dining table for Easter brunch!

Shop at Dollar Tree – Here’s What You’ll Need:

Flower Pot
Rock Filler
Dowel Rods
Green Ribbon (or any color you would like)
Faux Moss
Scissors
Hot Glue Gun
Hot Glue Sticks
Foam Wreath Form
Burlap Ribbon
Peeps® Chicks

Peep These Easy Step-by-Step Directions:

Fill the flower pot with rock filler to use as a firm base.
Group and glue 4 dowel rods together, then wrap in green ribbon. Insert the wrapped rods into the center of your rock filler to the bottom of your pot.
Cover the rock filler with faux moss.
Use the dowel rods to form a hole into the base of the foam wreath form, so it can stand upright in the rods.
Wrap the wreath form in burlap ribbon and secure with dots of hot glue.
Use additional hot glue to secure and arrange the Peeps® around the wreath.
Finish the topiary with a tied bow at the base of your wreath.
Place on display on your porch, mantle, or dining table!