Birthday Balloons Paint Your Own Cookie Stencil

Make birthdays even more fun with this Balloons Paint Your Own (PYO) Cookie Stencil - the perfect interactive treat for parties, classrooms, and giftable favors.

This cheerful birthday balloon cookie stencil can be used as:

✔ A Paint Your Own cookie stencil
✔ A standard decorating stencil
✔ A birthday party craft activity
✔ A DIY cookie decorating kit component

Kids love painting their own balloon cookies, making this design a top choice for birthday celebrations and party favors.

Use with edible paint palettes or edible markers for easy, mess-controlled decorating.

Sizing & Cookie Cutter Recommendations

⚠️ Best Results Tip: For the perfect fit, use the stencil(s) with the matching cookie cutter(s)!  Alternatively, stencil onto a 4" round cookie.

• Balloons Design: 2 3/4" high x 1 6/8" wide
• Balloon Cookie Cutter: 1 3/4" x 3 1/8"
  
• Stencil Sheet Size: 5 7/8" high x 5 1/2" wide and fits inside a standard Stencil Genie

To Create PYO Cookies:

1. Tint royal icing with DecoPac Premium Gel Food Colorant (black recommended).
2. Secure stencil with a Stencil Genie.
3. Apply icing using a Cookie Stencil Scraper.
4. Allow icing to dry completely.
5. Add edible PYO paint palettes or edible paint markers for decorating.

For step-by-step guidance, read our tips on mastering PYO Cookies.

How to Package Your PYO Cookies (Pro Tip for Selling!)

1. Insert an edible paint palette and/or edible markers into a lip and tape bag and seal (prevents color transfer).
2. Place your decorated cookie into a flat clear bag  
3. Insert the sealed palette bag behind the cookie so the design remains visible.
4. Tie with ribbon for a polished party favor presentation.

Highlights & Care

Cookie Stencil Highlights

• Made from 10 mil food-grade Mylar
• Greater durability than standard acetate
• Works with royal icing and airbrushing
• Made in the USA
• DO NOT HEAT PLASTIC

Cookie Cutter Highlights

• State-of-the-art 3D printed technology
• Rigid, reinforced sidewall construction
• Precise cutting edge
• Made from food-safe plastic
• Designed and 3D printed in the USA
• HAND WASH ONLY

Cleaning & Storage:

Gently wash with warm soapy water. Take care around thin bridge areas. Air dry flat. Store dry in our Keep Safe Storage Album to prevent bending or damage.