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Make a Modern Version of the Beach Ball Balloon Arch

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One of the most popular searches on the Party Ideas blog is “beach ball balloon arch.” I’m not a huge fan of the beach ball arch myself, but I have to admit that this modern square arch is absolutely amazing. It was designed as part of a wedding reception, but I can easily see something like this working well for a family reunion or any event where you would want a really eye catching photo backdrop.

As I am sure you recall I have a pet hate for Balloon arches. Well, how about this? A beach ball arch. It looks simple, affordable, and totally doable and it is perfect for Summer Pool Parties! 

You can visit Wedding Chicks for the details, although there isn’t a description of how to recreate this look. I’m imagining it was done with some sort of super strong adhesive, but I’d love to hear your ideas on how to go about constructing your own beach ball arch.

Check out this traditional version of the Beach Ball Balloon Arch here.  

The key thing to remember is that you’ll need a latex-based glue to hold the arch together if you don’t want to risk it coming apart if it’s bumped in the middle of your party.

You could also use a latex rubber repair glue if that is easier to find.

Looking for a quick and easy purchase? you can now buy the kit to DIY your Balloon arch.

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Stitch Your Favorite Fruit on a Sweater

The other day I saw a post from Pinterest about trends for summer and it said one of them was “cultivating whimsy.” 

Well, I don’t know where Pinterest has been all this time, but we’ve been cultivating whimsy here at Craft Gossip for a long time. I love sharing projects that are a little different, things that make you smile when you see them, and will make you smile when you knit them and wear them or use them. 

Such it is with the Tutti Frutti tee knitting pattern from Bea Creative Knits. 

This cute little baby tee is worked top down in the round with contiguous shoulder construction to shape the sleeve caps. There are short rows for the neckline and folded hems with picot edging at the hemline, neckline and edges of the sleeves. 

All of this would be great on its own, but then there’s the addition of a super cute fruit icon, which is added with duplicate stitch. There are a lot of options, including strawberry, banana, orange, cherries, watermelon, lemon, blueberries, kiwi, peach, dragon fruit, apple and pear, so it’s likely you can add on your favorite fruit. 

It is offered in eight sizes, to fit a bust measurement ranging from 28-30 inches (71-76 cm) to 56-58 inches (142-147 cm). The design is meant to be worn with around 6.3 inches/16 cm of negative ease, but you can choose the fit you prefer. There’s also optional bust and waist shaping included in the pattern if you want to make it even curvier.

This is considered an advanced beginner or intermediate project because of all the skills involved, but it’s sure to be a lot of fun even if some of these techniques are new to you.

Grab a copy of the pattern for yourself form Bea Creative Knits on Etsy. 

[Photo: Bea Creative Knits]