The Periodic Table of Garlands
The Oh Happy Day shop stocks every imaginable party banner and garland- every color and style, for every occasion! My personal favorites include: The Letter Garland Kit where you can customize your...
View ArticleSmiley Face Balloon Backdrop
Once upon a time, I read somewhere that forcing yourself to smile has the capacity to actually make you happy. If this is true, wouldn’t creating a GIANT smiley face out of a mass of yellow balloons...
View ArticleEiffel Tower Balloon Wall
Our latest balloon installation pays tribute to one of our favorite cities in the world- Paris! The iconic Eiffel Tower would make the PERFECT backdrop for a Parisian themed bash. Find out how to make...
View ArticleRainbow Honeycomb Arch
Honeycomb decorations are such an easy and affordable way to elevate the look of your party, especially when arranged in RAINBOW formation!! This DIY was inspired by the arch at Laura Miller‘s amazing...
View ArticleWimbledon Party
I’m not a sporty person. In fact, for myself, sport could only be described as ‘highly off-brand’. Yet, there’s something about that ‘vintage prep’ tennis aesthetic, reminiscent of a Wes Anderson film,...
View Article7 Ways to Make A Rainbow
Currently, we’re all busy, busy, busy racing to the finish line for Color Factory. It opens August 1st!! Have you got your tickets yet? So, this week, we’ll be rounding up some of our favorite Oh Happy...
View ArticleOmbre Script Pinata
I love this piñata project because it’s completely customizable to your party needs. You can create any word that you want and use any script font at your disposal. Plus, how awesome is that ombré...
View Article8 Ways to Create Balloon Magic
We may sound like a broken record when we continually sing the praises of balloons but we can’t help ourselves- they’re versatile, affordable and spark so much joy! Here are some of our favorite ways...
View Article7 Awesome Pinata Projects
Piñatas are always a huge hit at parties (pardon the pun!). They’re even more impressive when they’re custom made and not just the same store-bought designs! Check out some of Oh Happy Day’s fun,...
View Article6 Fabulous and Fruity Party Ideas
Fruit is a fabulous motif for a summer party! Check out a round-up of projects and party supplies for the ultimate fruity party… DIY Fruit Wedge Bunting DIY Fruit Salad Mobile Watermelon Party Napkins...
View ArticleDIY Rainbow Pattern Balloon Backdrop
We had so much fun making our rainbow balloon hat, we thought it would be awesome to decorate an ENTIRE WALL with balloon rainbows! Perfect for a colorful photo booth backdrop, especially if your party...
View ArticleRainbow Lettering Balloon Wall
Not too long ago, we tried our hand at cursive balloon lettering with great success. One year later (almost to the day!) we felt it was time to experiment with a different style. Using a typeface...
View ArticleDIY Travel Gift Pack
I hate flying. Don’t get me wrong, I love to travel and explore new places and visit family and friends, but sitting in coach for 14 hours can only be described as a mild form of earthly hell. To ease...
View ArticleGolden Gate Bridge Balloon Wall
I mean, if we did Paris, how could we not do our own hometown!? Here’s our tribute to the city of perpetual sweater weather- a balloon backdrop of the iconic Golden Gate Bridge. Fog included. Materials...
View ArticlePainted Ladies Halloween Costume
At any given moment you will find dozens of tourists packed onto the grassy slopes of Alamo Square Park, furiously snapping photos of the Painted Ladies- the most beautiful and quaint row of pastel...
View ArticleA Gingham Party
With the current popularity of gingham, we thought we’d try our hand at another washi tape backdrop and create a party around the classic pattern. Gingham is traditionally synonymous with picnics and...
View ArticleGumball Machine Balloon Wall
Clearly I am a rather large child because I think this is one of the most fun balloon backdrops we’ve done so far! A classic, red gumball machine with GIANT gumball balloons- in ALL the pretty colors....
View ArticleRainbow Faux Flower Centerpiece
Just because it’s Fall, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on colorful blooms to decorate your parties! Faux flowers may not be something you would consider to decorate your house but, let’s face it,...
View ArticleCrazy Cat Lady Costume
For the CUTEST halloween costume ever, you need not look further than the Crazy Cat Lady. I mean, picture a little kid clad in a curly grey wig, kitty slippers and a fuzzy robe covered in a mass of...
View ArticleIndoor Herb Garden
I’ve often fantasized about owning a herb garden but a) I live in SF, have very little natural light and no yard and b) I’m the worst with plants and inevitably end up killing them. I love using...
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