


Celebrate your little racer’s very first lap around the sun with our First Lap DIY Balloon Garland Kit. This blue-toned balloon arch is inspired by race cars, speedways, and checkered flags, making it perfect for 1st birthday parties, car-themed celebrations, and “On The First Lap” photo backdrops.
Create your own statement balloon garland with Partyboxto's easy-to-use DIY kit. Designed for at-home parties, studio photoshoots, dessert table backdrops, and high chair smash setups, this kit helps you build a professional-looking balloon arch without needing any prior decorating experience.
The First Lap palette features layered tones of sky blue, navy, white, and accent silver/chrome (depending on stock), giving you a clean, modern racing vibe that photographs beautifully.
| Size | Recommended Garland Length | Balloon Count & Breakdown |
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Mini Great for high chair, small backdrop, or photo corner |
4–6 feet | Approx. 50 balloons 24 × 5" · 24 × 11" · 2 × 16" |
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Classic Perfect for dessert table & doorway styling |
8–10 feet | Approx. 80 balloons 45 × 5" · 34–36 × 11" · 2 × 16" |
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Grand Ideal for a full racing-themed photo wall |
10–12 feet | Approx. 120 balloons 56–60 × 5" · 54–56 × 11" · 4 × 16" · 2 × 24" |
Please note: Not all colors are available in all balloon sizes. We’ll curate the best mix in the First Lap blue palette to ensure a full, balanced garland.
A hand pump is included with the Essential Kit. For faster setup, especially when inflating many 5-inch mini balloons, we highly recommend using an electric balloon pump. Suitable models are available on Amazon and most major online retailers.
Select your preferred kit type (Essential or Standard) and garland size (Mini, Classic, or Grand) above. Whether you're creating a small at-home setup or a full racing-themed backdrop, the First Lap DIY Balloon Garland Kit makes it easy to design a bold, blue celebration for your little racer’s very first lap around the sun.