Free Printable Balloon Stencils & Templates

Nothing says "let's celebrate" like a bunch of balloons. These printable balloon templates come in different shapes and sizes, ready to colour, cut out and turn into party decorations. The classic trick: print them on bright paper, write one letter on each balloon and string them together to spell out "Happy Birthday" as a banner. Pick your balloons below and print the full-size image.

Party decoration ideas

• String balloons on yarn or fishing line to make a banner or garland
• Spell out a name or "Happy Birthday", one letter per balloon
• Make a patchwork balloon by gluing on little squares of tissue paper
• Use them as cupcake toppers, gift tags or on homemade birthday cards
• Add candles and gift bows for a complete birthday display

Learn while you celebrate

Balloons are great for early learning too. With a few different sizes to colour and cut, little ones can practise counting, name their colours, compare big and small, and make repeating patterns. For some extra fine-motor fun, punch holes around the edge of a balloon and let children "sew" around it with yarn.