Holiday Planning & Ideas Halloween Halloween Projects & Crafts Halloween Decorating Ideas Ghostly Tulle Balloons See what's floating into the party: A swatch of wispy black tulle gives this ghostly white balloon an ethereal effect. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on October 28, 2017 Share Tweet Pin Email Photo: SHANNA SULLIVAN This idea comes from Digital Editor Alexandra Churchill. The balloon pictured here was used as a decoration for our "Boo-tiful" Halloween Baby Shower. When purchasing tulle, consider the size and quantity of your balloons. Tulle should be measured to be twice the balloon's diameter in inches for full coverage. What You'll Need Materials White balloons (Pictured: 24-inch, $4.99 for 4, partycity.com) Helium tank (Pictured: $45, partycity.com) Black tulle (Pictured: Leonardo plus soft tulle, $6.99 per yard, moodfabrics.com) Measuring tape Scissors Black ribbon Optional: Monofilament Instructions Inflate balloon with helium. (Tip: A helium tank is easy to use when inflating latex balloons. To use, slide a balloon onto the nozzle — specially designed to grip the balloon by the neck — fill to desired size, remove, and tie off.) Measure and cut a swatch of tulle for balloon. Cut a length of ribbon. Wrap tulle around balloon, gathering neatly at the base, and secure using ribbon. Optional: Heavy tulle may weigh down the balloons, even when filled with helium. To give them the illusion of floating, monofilament may be strung from an above fixture or a balloon pole may be used.