Did I tell you I love kids parties?! I particularly love imaginative ideas that bring a sense of magic + wonderment to kids parties. Just like these DIY dinosaur balloons! Aren’t they cool?!
This particular cluster of balloon dinosaurs was whipped up by moi for my nephew’s 3rd birthday. Mr 3’s party was dinosaur themed – so these balloons were an obvious decoration choice. I think they’d work equally well with a jungle or monsters themed party though. You could even adapt them into animals for a zoo theme!
If you think my kids party planning tips sounded elaborate, my beautiful sister takes things to another level. She is a passionate + experienced event creator (amongst other incredible talents), and can always be relied upon to throw the most amazing Pin-worthy parties. Sure enough, she came across this dinosaur balloon idea on Pinterest (honestly the best source of kids party inspiration ever), and asked if I could make them for her. Of course I was only too happy to help!
When I sat down to start designing + cutting, I was surprised I couldn’t find any existing templates for dinosaur balloons. They seem to be a popular party addition, so am sure many others have made them. Maybe I was just looking in the wrong place?! Anyway, I decided to share my printable templates with you given I had gone to the effort of making them. Then you don’t have to reinvent the wheel if you want to create these dinosaur balloons yourself!
To download your templates, simply CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD for just NZD$2, and you’ll get the full set of dinosaur balloon templates straight away!
*Please note* I had previously been able to offer these templates as a free download, but this hasn’t proven sustainable as the system (i.e. ME!!) keeps crashing and too many amazing party people weren’t getting the templates in time. By charging a very small fee, it means I can enable the documents to be downloadable by you IMMEDIATELY and you no longer need to wait on me. This way seemed to be the best solution, so I hope you will support me in making this change. I’ve kept the cost at a minimum to cover my admin costs only – and I know it’s money well spent due to all the time you will save.
Here’s what you need:
- Printer (just a standard home printer is fine) OR a Silhouette cutting machine (honestly my best craft purchase ever – I looooooove it!)
- Coloured card
- Balloons in corresponding colours
- Scissors
- Sellotape
- String (ideally clear so that it’s invisible)
Instructions for assembly:
[Top tip: Steps 1 – 4 can be done well in advance of the party if you like. Steps 5 – 6 can be done the night before the party. Allow 1hr+ for steps 5 – 6 if creating all 5 styles, allow more time if doing extras.]
Step 1: Download templates: Purchase for just $2 by clicking HERE.
Step 2: Print out each template onto coloured card (skip this step if you’re using a cutting machine) We found that 1 of each dinosaur (5 balloons in total) was enough decoration for our party. But print out as many as you’d like to. They’d make great takeaway gifts for party guests if you have extra! Use whatever coloured card you’d like for each dino. Here’s what we chose if you want to do the same:
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- Red for the T-Rex
- Green for the Stegosaurus
- Yellow for the Diplodocus
- Orange for the Triceratops
- Black for the Pterodactyl
Step 3: Cut out templates: Use scissors to cut out each piece of the dinosaur. Alternatively, if you have a Silhouette machine, Cricut or similar, simply use the PNG versions of the files with your software, and feed your coloured card into the machine so it cuts the design for you. This is what I did! I used the PNG templates I provided you, but made them slightly bigger in the Silhouette software to fit 12″x12″ card. By using the tracing tool in your Silhouette software, you should easily be able to adapt my templates to a cutting pattern.
Step 4: Blow up balloons: Once you have all your cut out dino templates, you’re ready to assemble. Given this step involves inflated balloons, I’d recommend doing this step no earlier than 3 nights before the party. That way you avoid them looking deflated and sad come party time! When you’re ready, blow up a balloon for each dinosaur you’re creating + set aside.
Step 5: Stick the dinosaur cut-outs to the balloon: Use the ‘READ THIS’ document to help you place each dinosaur piece on to the corresponding balloon. Adhere each cardboard piece using Sellotape.
Step 6: Hang up your completed dinosaur balloon: Once you’re done, attach string to each completed balloon and hang! You may need to attach a couple of pieces of string depending on the dinosaur. For example, the Diplodocus will need one at the top of his head to keep it upright. Whereas the Pterodactyl will need one on each wing, and perhaps one on the head too. You decide what looks best for your space.
Refer to the ‘READ THIS’ PDF document on the download page for more info on how each dinosaur balloon needs to be assembled.
PURCHASE YOUR TEMPLATES HERE FOR $2
**UPDATE** I’ve added an FAQ section at the very end of this post (after the next lot of pictures) with answers to the questions I get asked most often. So if you have any further questions you might want to check there first!
And just in case you were wondering – here’s a couple of other pics I took on the day to further inspire your dinosaur party planning… x
Dinosaur Balloon FAQs – here are the answers to the questions I get asked most often!
Q – Can you send me the dinosaur balloon templates?
A – You can purchase the full set of templates for just NZD$2 HERE. I had previously tried to offer the templates for free but the system kept crashing and left too many people waiting. This way I can cover the admin costs required to ensure you receive the templates straight away and your party isn’t disrupted. Thanks for your understanding on this development. x
Q – I thought these were free?
A – I had originally shared these templates with readers for free – but it was no longer sustainable that I do so and too many people were missing out. I had to put in a system that would allow for downloads to be offered to people immediately rather than waiting on me, which requires a nominal amount to cover admin costs. I’m so sorry if you came here having seen the templates offered for free – and I can assure you it wasn’t a dishonest ploy to get you here, just outdated information. I hope you’ve still loved visiting my site and checking out the dinosaur balloons, and if you feel like NZD$2 is a good investment to save you time and energy creating your own, you can purchase your own set HERE. Thanks so much x
Q – The link to the PDF files you sent me isn’t working.
A – Once purchased, the links to all the documents will appear on the web page as well as being emailed to you. You will note there is a PDF and PNG version – both have the same content, just a different file type depending on what you prefer.
Q – Are the templates available in svg or other formats? How do I use this with my cutting machine?
A – YES!!!!!! I get asked this question ALL the time from my fellow Cricut + Silhouette crafters, so I am so happy to report that I figured out a way to help you all! The files are now available in PNG format, which I hope will save you a ton of time. Special note to the Silhouetters – if you upload the file when you’re in the Silhouette design software, you can then use the “trace” tool to tell your machine where you want the cut lines to be. More information on this tool can be found here.
Q – I’m making these balloons to hang in a public space – like a library or school classroom – is this ok?
A – Absolutely! I love seeing photos and hearing from readers who have made these balloons for their class, and created a magical experience for their students. If you’re using my templates for décor at a corporate event and/or other non-educational event, please get in touch with me at hello@flickerandflock.com for permission.
Q – Can I on-sell these templates and/or made-up balloons, for example at a craft fair or for an event company?
A – The simple answer to this is no. There is a clear copyright written on each file, which I share in good faith that they won’t be inappropriately used. Please feel free to get in touch with me at hello@flickerandflock.com if you’d like to check on proper usage and/or if you’d like to discuss an exception to this rule. Likewise if you think someone is inappropriately using my designs for financial gain, please let me know.
Q – Can I include your templates on my own website or blog?
As always I would love it if you share the link back to my site, so that as many people as possible can enjoy making these balloons for themselves! Just ensure you’re providing the link back to Flicker & Flock so that I can keep track of downloads – don’t post the template files yourself on your own site. Thank you! x
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PLEASE EMAIL ME DIRECTLY AT hello@flickerandflock.com WITH ANY QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS x
Thank you for sharing your template. These Ballons look fantastic!
Love this. We are using it as a craft station at our Dino Night at school.
Excited to try this for my son’s party.
my son is turning 4 and is a big dino fan. This will be perfect for his party.
Hi,
May I please have a copy of the PDF templates?
Thank you.
Can you send me the dinosaur templates please :)? Thank you
Hello
May I please get a downloadable copy sent to my email. Thank you so much in advance!
Please send me the templates
send me send me send me send me send me
I WANT IT i want it i want it i want it
These are perfect. I’m very pushed for time so getting these today would be just amazing.
My son is turning 5 and he wanted these baloons.Thanks for the template which makes my work easy.
Yay – you’re welcome x
thank you so much, my son is turning 4 and love dinosaurs, it would be very fun activities and decoration for his birthday. thanks for sharing the templates with us.
You’re very welcome x
My nephew is turning 5..We were searching some wild themes. We will be grateful if u send us download link for dinosaur printables
I am holding a dinosaur birthday party for my soon to be three year old! I would love to make the dinosaur balloons!
Thank you for your efforts. kids will surely love these. Thanks from India
I’m so glad! x
Please send me the template 🙂
Really excited to start this!
How did it all go in the end? Would love to see pics! x
My son loves dinosaurs would like to make these for his bday party~
Help I need these so bad!!!!!!!
Cant wait to try these
Hi
My Daughter is turning two and she loves Dinosaurs
can you please send me the templates for my son’s party?
could i get the templates please?
Hello!I am a teacher and i find these templates for the dinosaur balloons, amazing! I’d like to use them for my students and for my son’s birthday! I will appreciate it, if you send them to me!
I would love the templates as we are decorating at work for Halloween for the children of the employees.
I would love the templates as we are decorating at work for Halloween
Thank you for posting this! We have a huge dinosaur party for my son next weekend. These will be such a cute addition!
So glad to hear Angela – hope it all went well! x
This is really helpful for a mom on a budget and it looks so cool!
Exactly why I want to keep them available for free!! Every child should be able to have a special birthday party xxx
Thanks for this post. Can I please get the printable templates 🙂 Thanks
God bless you for offering these templates, I’ve been looking for these for my grandson’s 3rd birthday.
Thank you.
You’re welcome Wendy x
Thank you for offering the templates . I’ve been looking for these. God bless you
Dinosaur template
Can you please send me the template for these dinosaurs? I think they will awesome for my 3 year olds party!
Please send me the silhouettes. Thank you!
Hello,
May I please get a copy of the templates? Thanks in advance!
Can I have the templates???? Thank you so much
Hi. Can you please send me the template for the dinasaur baloons
Hi,
I love love love these and would love to be able to do this for my nephews birthday!!!
I cant seem to download the file.. i would really appreciate if you could send me the printables via email. Thank you so much!!I
Thanks
Meera Parmar
I cant wait to do this for my sons birthday.
How did it all go? x
would like dinosaur templates
Thank you so much for the templates
You’re welcome x
thank you
i am wanting to do this for my nephew
I would love the templates for the dinosaur balloons! My son loves dinos and we’re planning for his birthday this week. Thanks for the great ideas!
Can’t wait to use these for my grandsons 6th birthday party. Thank you.
You’re welcome Linda! x
We are planning my grandson dinosaur party in a few weeks and been looking for dinosaur parts to put on balloons and came across your photos on pinterest – Can you please send the templates to my email address. Thanks ever so much!
My gran DC child love dinosours and y his idea looks beatiful! Thanks for this!!!
I’m so glad! Hope it all turned out well x
Please can you email me the dinosaur templates?
Kind Regards
Hey!!! I am planning my son’s 4th birthday party, which is Dinosaur themed, would you please send me your free templates? I greatly appreciate it!!
I really like the idea. I am going to use it for my son’s 3 year birthday party. Please send me the templates.
Thank you very much!
I would love to use these templates for my grand baby’s first bday!
Hello I would love the templates for my son’s birthday party, thank yu in advance for emailing them
Can you send me the templates for the dino balloons to pls?
I got the PDF’s in my email and downloaded them. However for some reason I can’t open them in my Silhouette Design Software. Do you have any suggestions?
Hi Emily – apologies for the lateness of my reply!! You can use the “trace” tool in Silhouette to create the cutting file. I’ve now included a link in the FAQ section of the blog post that outlines how this tool works. The templates are also now available in PNG format if you find that easier. Hope that helps! x
having a dinosaur birthday for my son’s 5th birthday and this looks so cute!!
Thank you so much for the templates.
You’re welcome x
Looking to get a copy of the dinosaur balloon printable templates please.
Thanks
I downloaded the PDF files from the email and then converted them to PNG so I could cut them with my cricut. I am new to the cricut, so I must have done something wrong. When it uploaded the PNG files, they appeared to have some broken lines, so the cricut cut them broken, and it took forever and then I had to use scissors anyway. Do you have the SVG or jpg or any other image file available that you used, by chance? I could have cut them all out by hand by now, but I am determined to figure this out! 😉 Thanks!
Hi Meghan – firstly my apologies for my late reply… I don’t have a cricut so can’t help you with that specifically. I’ve now converted the original PDF templates to PNG files, which you can now access from the original download link that was emailed to you if that at all helps? All the lines are looking solid + complete to me on those files. Good luck! x
my son is turning 3 and is in love with dinos. This will be perfect for his party.
Yay! So glad x
Can you please email me the templates for the dinosaur balloons? my sons first birthday is coming up and I’m in need of cute decorations 🙂 hope to hear from you soon!
These printed so easily and decreased my workload for the party a lot since I didn’t have to draw them! Thank you!
Exactly what I love to hear and exactly why I wanted to share them in the first place! Thank you! xxx
Hello, this is a great idea, cant wait to try it out. I filled out the form above a few days ago and have not recieved the template. Could you tell me when to expect this in my email?
Looking for this template to help with friend’s son’s 3rd birthday party.
I’m so excited to use this at my Dino themed baby shower!!
Cool! Think you might be the first dino baby shower on here!! What a cool theme to use. Hope it all went well. x
Looking forward to these templates!
Looking forward to the templates!
Could you send me the free pintables. They are super cute. Thanks
Could you please send me the templates. These will be perfect for my son’s birthday party.
Looking for the dinosaur balloon templates?
These will be great for my daughhter’s party. Thanks!
You’re welcome! x
Please send dinosaur templates.
Hanks so much.
Thank you so much for the templets. They were so easy to print.
I’m so glad – thanks! x
Its a really lovely idea
Thanks x
Hi. Can I pls get the templates for dinosaur balloons.
Thanks.
There’s a form towards the end of the post – if you pop in your name + email address you’ll get the details for the template download straight to your inbox. x
great idea… can u sent me a template please… for my sons birthday… many thanks..
There’s a form towards the end of the post – if you pop in your name + email address you’ll get the details for the template download straight to your inbox. x
Great idea.. Can you sent me a template please…….
Can I get dinosaur cut out template please? I don’t see it on the post.
There’s a form towards the end of the post – if you pop in your name + email address you’ll get the details for the template download straight to your inbox. x
Can you please send me the template?
There’s a form towards the end of the post – if you pop in your name + email address you’ll get the details for the template download straight to your inbox. x
Thank you in advance!
What a great idea. Would you mind sending the the template for the dinosaurs? Also what is on the plate on the table?
I’ve just sent them to you Myriam! Food-wise – there was green jelly (aka slime), vege sticks in punnets with hummus for the herbivores, and sausage rolls + other pastries for carnivores. My sister had a good selection of dino-related fare from memory. I’m sure she got a lot of inspo from Pinterest! x
Do you print the templates on cardstock?
Hi Kristina – I printed mine on 200gsm or thereabouts I think. You’ll find that the string you use to hang the balloons will keep the heads etc. up, so it doesn’t matter if you just use paper. x
Thank you so much for the templets. They were so easy to print. My boys are turning 4 and 6 and having a combo dino party. They will love these!
You’re welcome! x
can you send the templates to me please?
Have just sent them to you!
Hello,
I am a science teacher, and would love to use these to decorate my room for the end of the school year.
I would love to try the template for tomorrow’s birthday party if possible.
Hi Liz – sorry my reply might be too late already. Did you try entering your details into the form at the end of the blog post? This should provide you with immediate access to the templates. Let me know if you have no luck – hello@flickerandflock.com
Could you please send me the dinosaur templates? I’ve entered my email twice and haven’t received them yet
Thanks
I just entered a different email and it worked
😀 Thanks so much!
Yay! x
please send me the dinosaur templates!! Thank you so much:)
Hi Charlotte – were you able to enter your details into the form at the end of the blog post? This should allow you to download them instantly – you get a super secret link sent to your email with all the details 😉 Email me at hello@flickerandflock.com if you have any problems. x
looking for the dinosaur balloon templates
Hi there – if you enter your details into the form at the end of the blog post – you should be able to instantly download. Please email me at hello@flickerandflock.com if you have any problems. x
Hi there,
I have entered my email address and name twice (last night and just now) and I haven’t received any templates (I’ve been checking all folders, including spam). Could you please send them to me? It will certainly make doing this much easier 😀
Hi Lauren – will email them to you directly x
These are amazing. Thank you!
You’re welcome! x
Hi there, I have entered my email twice now and haven’t receive a email could I please get the templates these are a awesome way to theme up a party.
Kind regards
Toni
Hi Toni – so sorry – no idea what’s going on! They should be on an instant download bounceback thingee… you can tell I’m not amazing on the technology front!! I’ll email to you now. x
I am helping my sister in law make these for my nephew’s party. He is going to love them!!!
Yay! I made them for my nephew’s party too 😉 x
Hi! May I please get a downloadable copy sent to my email? Thank you so much in advance!
Hi Jen – were you able to enter your details into the form to get the instant download? This is at the end of the blog post. I’ll email them to you now just in case.
please send me the dinosaur templates!! Thank you so much:)
My templates werent sent to my email? is there a possibility to have it resent?
I have a second email address in case – sumolee91@gmail.com
Thank you so much!!!
Hi Michelle – no worries, will send directly to both emails now for you! x
Hi!!! can I have the templates please? I entered my email and name and it doesn’t work, thank you! I´m from Mexico City, I loved them!
Hi, I would be very thankful if you could provide me with the dinosaur balloon templates. We are celebrating my 6 year olds birthday this weekend – big dino party!
Thank you so very much-
Warm regards,
Mareike
Hi Mareike! You’ll see at the end of the blog post there’s an info form, for you to enter your name + email address – then the dinosaur balloon templates will be emailed to you directly. Let me know if this doesn’t work for you though, and I’ll email you directly. x
Hey there, is there a wait period on the template delivery I keep checking my email and spam mail and haven’t gotten them yet!
Hi Kirstie – did you enter your yahoo email address into the form, as it doesn’t look like it went through to my list? Will add you manually anyway + email you the templates now. x
Thank you I got them!!
Yay! x
Hi, I would be very thankful if you could provide me with the dinosaur balloon templates.
I did not get the templates in my email even if it said that it did succeed.
Thank you so very much-
Warm regards,
Marïe
Thank you so much for the templates! I love these dinosaur balloons!
You’re welcome! x
Did you use two 12×12 sheets for each Dinosaur (like for each page of the template for each dino)? Thank you so much for making this easy on us!!
Hi Ashley – yes I did. Just found that was easier to put through the Silhouette and make the balloons as big as possible. So just enlarge the A4 pages I’ve provided to fit a 12×12 sheet if you want to do the same – hope that makes sense! Happy ballooning. x
Thank you very much.Love your templates.
You’re welcome! x
Hello! I do love your creativeness. I am having my son’s 5th birthday party which is a dinosaur theme and your balloons will be perfect for his party. Could you possibly email me the PDF for those? They are awesome!
thank you in advance!
Will send them to you now – hopefully I’m not too late x
Im doing a Dinosaur theme for my son’s 3rd birthday, and this site has been incredibly helpful! thank you so much!
Yay! So glad I could help x
So excited to have found these! Thank you for sharing so we can all have amazing Dinosaur birthday parties!
No worries Erin! x
Hello I seen you had the Dino balloon cut outs and Would Love them. My twin boys 1st brithday party id dino theme
Hi Mel, I’ve submitted a request for the printable templates but haven’t received it yet. My son’s party is this coming weekend, so I’m really hoping to make these. Thanks for offering such an adorable decoration idea, I can’t wait to see my son’s 3rd birthday party come together!! Thanks 🙂
Hope the party went well Cara!
Hi Mel,
I am having a dinosaur party for my son’s 3rd birthday (he is dinosaur crazy)
Could you please email me the templates?
Thank You
Hi Michelle – do you still need these? Hopefully the email link worked for you in the end. So sorry for my late reply! x
I would love the template for my son’s upcoming 3rd birthday party, which is dino-themed. Thank you! 🙂
Hi! Just tried to get the templates to my email. Not in regular or junk folder. Could you send them directly to me please! I’m so ever excited for this! THANK YOU!
I need all the help I can get to do these balloons for my sons birthday party.
Good luck! Do you have any questions at all that I can help with? x
Thank you so much for these templates! I saw the balloons on pintrist but the ones I originally found didn’t have templates and I was worried I would spend hours trying to crest them as I have no drawing talents!
My son is turning one on Saturday and these will make an awesome addition to the decorations! Thank you again
You’re welcome Carole! I saw them on Pinterest too and spent soooooo much time re-creating them myself, so just had to share so that I could save others time! Hope you enjoy putting them together x
These are adorable!! Thanks so much!!
You’re welcome! x
I cannot get these to go to my email. Would you please send them my way? Thank you 🙂
Hi Rebekah – I sent you an email with the templates, so let me know if they don’t show up. x
Hello! I have joined the flock and love your creativeness. I am hosting my son’s 5th birthday bash which is a dinosaur theme. After seeing your balloons I think they are a must for his party. Could you possibly email me the PDF for those? They are awesome!
Hi Crissy – so sorry for my late reply! I’ve been away and out of action!! I’ll send you the email with the PDFs now + I am hopefully not too late. xx
I would love to make these balloons to my daughter bday!
I am a busy mom frantically putting together a party for my daughter and found these fabulous templates. Looking forward to using them!!
Yay! So glad I could help! I’m a busy mum too + love it when I come across ideas that I can actually use + do… hence why I’m sharing the love as much as possible. Just which I had more time to do more of it for you xx
Darling darling darling! Would love to make these for my sons birthday party.
Yay! You definitely should! Would love to see pics of your end creations. x
Hi. I tried several times to get the templates under my husband and my mom’s email and is not letting me. Can you please send them directly to my email. I lo appreciate it.
Hi Jessica – so sorry you’re having problems! Have you checked your spam folder? I will email you now, and if you can provide me with any further feedback on what the issue is I will do my best to resolve it! Thanks x
Hello
May I please get a downloadable copy sent to my email. Thank you so much in advance!
Hi Cindy – sincere apologies that your message has only come through now. Will email you now. x
Thank you for being so generous and sharing your dinosaur images. You have saved me hours of frustration!
You are so welcome! x
Hello! I’ve tried to get the dinosaur balloon printables to be sent to my email a couple of times now but for some reason they’re not coming through. I’d really like to do these for my son’s birthday at the end of the month. Is there another way I can download these?
thanks!
Never mind ! They were in my junk box. whoops! Thanks!
Phew! Glad you got them ok in the end Lacy! I would have emailed them to you directly anyway. Hope your son’s birthday party goes well. Mel x
Thanks so much for this. My son is turning 4 and I’ve been looking at this for the past 2 weeks 🙂 God bless you!