FROM expensive Christmas trees to fancy flashing lights, many of us go all out when it comes to decorating for the festive season.
But it turns out there’s no need to spend a small fortune to make a huge statement this Christmas.
That’s because shoppers have been rushing to B&M to snap up a bargain buy that’ll add some festive magic to your homes in time for December 25.
And perhaps the best part of all? It costs just £5.
An excited customer took to Facebook group ‘Everyone LOVES Christmas‘ and posted a snap of the ‘novelty balloon arch’ they came across during a recent trip to their local store.
It contains 123 balloons in a red and white colour scheme – including candy canes, red stars and presents – making for the perfect festive arch display and party backdrop.
Alongside the snap, the caption read: “How fab does this look?! Spotted at B&M.”
For anyone looking to recreate it at home, you firstly need to blow up the balloons of different shapes and sizes, before then insertng them into the plastic garland-making strip.
Once that’s done, you simply hang the balloon garland in whatever shape you so desire – an arch being the most popular choice.
Many were quick to take to the comments section to praise the bargain buy, with one writing: “I bought one yesterday, so excited to put it together.”
A second commented: “I’ve bought these in past they are really good. Well worth the money.”
A third noted: “I got one a few years ago. It was lovely.”
And one more chimed in: “I had it one year – it’s really good!”
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Elsewhere, others, including a professional balloon artist, pointed out that you’d likely need three or four boxes to achieve the same finished result similar to that on the packaging.
However, at £5 there’s no denying it’s a cheap and cheerful way to bring some festive spirit into your home.
“As a balloon artist, with only 123 balloons you WONT get that picture…. you would need at least 3/4 boxes to achieve that,” one person pointed out.
A second added: “Absolutely agree! Qualified balloon artist here too!”
But if the balloon arch is sold out in your local B&M store, then no fear – because it’s also being sold by Amazon, albeit for almost double the price at £9.99.
