Thank you so much for all your enthusiasm following the studio tour—your tweets and comments were amazing and I read every one. Today we’re switching gears to a fun, simple back-to-school craft: DIY apple balloons. They’re cheerful, quick to make, and perfect for sending kids off on their first day or decorating a classroom celebration.
These apple balloons are easy enough that you can prepare a whole bunch in one sitting. You only need a few supplies and a little time to create colorful, apple-shaped decorations that look great grouped together or used as individual gifts. They’re also a cute touch for an NYC-themed party or any school-related event.
For a step-by-step guide, Balloon Time offers a clear tutorial that walks you through materials and construction so you can make these quickly and reliably. The finished apples look festive on their own or arranged in a bushel-style display—perfect for classroom photo ops or party decor.
Tips for success: choose round balloons in red, green, or yellow; add small felt or paper leaves and a short brown stem to suggest an apple; secure with a dab of craft glue or double-sided tape rather than heavy adhesives; and group them with ribbon or twine for a polished look. If you’re making them with kids, pre-assemble the basic shapes and let children add the finishing details to keep things safe and simple.
All photos in this post were taken by Mary Costa Photography and show how charming a few homemade apple balloons can be when styled together. They bring instant color and a playful vibe to any back-to-school moment or themed gathering.
For additional balloon DIY ideas, check the balloon DIY tag on the original blog for more inspiration and variations to try at home.