1. Make the sand weight with a 16" latex balloon filled to softball size, then flattened on the bottom. For the “feet,” make a 4-balloon cluster of 11" White inflated to 10" (25cm) and tie to the sand weight.

2. Air inflate two White 646Qs, leaving 1" uninflated, and tie the necks together. Repeat to make two more pairs. Twist the knots of the three pairs together, and tie the opposite ends together to complete the “skirt.” Tie this White 646Q cluster to the feet. (All balloons must be inflated to the same size for the stand-up to remain upright.)

3. For the torso, make a 4-balloon cluster of White 646Qs inflated to 17" (43cm). Tie the uninflated tips to the top of the skirt, and trim any excess.

4. Make a 6-balloon cluster of 5" White inflated to 4" (10cm) for a “waist.” Push the cluster between the two 646Q clusters, twisting two of the balloons around each other to secure. Add more 4" White balloons as needed to cover the knots.

5. Inflate the “face” balloon and tie to the top 646Q cluster. To ensure a natural, teardrop shape, place the neck roll of the balloon slightly onto the inflation tip. Slowly fill the balloon until it begins to taper at the bottom and form a “chin.”

6. To make the “arms,” inflate two White 350Qs to about 30" (76cm), and tie the necks together. Push the arms through the torso and pull them up to the “neck.” Gently bend the 350Qs to create a curve, then tie the uninflated tips together.

7. Make a 5-balloon cluster of 5" White inflated to 4" (10cm). Wrap the cluster around the area between the head and body for a “collar.”

8. To make the “wings,” inflate White 350Qs to the following sizes: 4 at 36" (91cm); 4 at 30" (76cm); and 4 at 24" (61cm). Tie the same size balloons together in pairs. Make a 3" (8cm) pinch twist at the knot ends of both balloons in each pair, then wrap the twists together. Tie the uninflated tips together.

9. Arrange the wings into two sets with the largest wing on top and the smallest on bottom, by tying the 350Qs together at the knots.

10. Inflate a 5" White to 4" (10cm) and tie. Tie an uninflated White 350Q to the 4" balloon’s knot. Bring the centers of the wing sets together, then wrap the uninflated 350Q around the intersection, and position the 4" to cover the knots.

11. Wrap the uninflated 350Q under the collar and back around the wings several times to secure. The wings should be snug against the torso.

12. Air inflate three “Holly Leaf” balloons, then tie the necks together with BalloonRibbon. Make a 3-balloon cluster of 5" Ruby Red inflated to 3" (8cm). Wrap the cluster around the intersection of the “Holly Leaf” balloons. Tie in lengths of “Christmas Plaid” ribbon and holly wire. Glue to the ends of the Angel’s arms to hide the knots.

13. To make a “halo,” inflate the Citrine Yellow 260Q about 2/3 full and tie. Wrap the 206Q around the Angel’s head, then make a twist in the end of the balloon and tie the knot around it. Deflate and trim any remaining balloon. Wrap holly wire around the 260Q, then cool glue the halo to the head.

1. Duct tape the aluminum rod to the shaft of the base plate.

2. Fully inflate a 646Q balloon, measure 34" (86cm) from the tip, then twist at that point and tie, leaving a long, deflated neck.

3. Push the deflated neck over the sharpened aluminum rod, and slide the balloon down to rest 18" (46cm) above the base plate.

4. Inflate two more 646Qs as in Step 2, then thread each onto the rod, “spoking” the three balloons around the rod. This creates the bottom row of the tree.

5. Add rows following Steps 2-4 in the following balloon lengths:
Row 2-7 34" (86cm) balloons
Row 8 29" (74cm) balloons
Row 9 24" (61cm) balloons
Row 10-11 20" (51cm) balloons
Row 12 18" (46cm) balloons
As you add each row and “spoke” the balloons, make sure each 646Q nests between those on the previous row. Adjust the rows as needed.

6. After all the 646Qs have been added, duct tape the sharp point of the rod.

7. Helium inflate the 20? Star and duct tape it to the top of the rod.

8. Make a 4-balloon cluster of 5" Ruby Red inflated to 2" (5cm). Wrap the cluster onto the rod below the 20" Star.

9. Inflate 5" balloons in desired colors to 2", trim excess, and cool glue to the 646Q “branches” as “ornaments.”

10. For the base, make a 4-balloon cluster of 11" Ruby Red inflated to 9" (23cm) and wrap around the rod at the base.

11. Add a second cluster of 11" Ruby Red inflated to 6" (15cm) above the previous cluster.

12. Wrap the tree skirt around the rod, resting it on top of the two clusters.