Ready, Set, Splash!
A Balloon-Filled Indoor Pool Party
DIY Projects, Styling and Text by Studio DIY
Photos by Mary Costa Photography
Video by Jenner Brown
Ready, set…splash! No summer is complete without a pool party. It’s a staple for cooling down, having fun and celebrating. This retro-inspired bash has all the pool party must-haves, plus a hefty dose of balloons. Because, in our opinion, no party is complete without ‘em! Don’t you agree?
Watch Kelly Lanza, founder of Studio DIY, demonstrate how to bring your own
‘Ready, Set, Splash’ pool party to life:
Get step-by-step instructions and photos for the must-have DIYs featured in the video above:
- DIY Beach Ball Balloons
- DIY Flamingo Balloons
- DIY Build Your Own Balloon Bar + Free Printable Invitation
Pool Party Details
Turn plain party hats and pinwheels into flamingos by cutting a neck and wing out of pink cardstock and gluing to the sides. Turn meringues into poolside umbrellas by using food coloring as paint, and provide heart sunglasses as favors that double as photo booth props.
Ready, Set, Splash Photo Booth
For a fun photo booth at your pool party, blow up a kiddie pool and fill it with balloons! Have everyone hop in, toss some balloons around and pose for the camera. The flamingo balloons make a great backdrop for this.

Try creating your own Ready, Set, Splash pool party and share photos with us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and Instagram.
Note: Adult supervision is required when using balloons. Please read all warnings and precautions on the Balloon Time carton.