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How adorable are theseDIY hot air balloons?
They are fun to make and turn out so beautifully!
This is an excellent craft for children and parents to make together.
I have used paper hearts to create a cute and sweet design.
You are free to use whatever you would like.
Dots, stars, animal shapes, dinosaurs, and favorite characters would work great.
You could even use stickers instead of paper if you prefer.
This is a fun and exciting project.
It allows kids to explore colors and designs and get super creative.
Little children love to personalize their crafts.
This project is also an excellent way to help little ones practice their fine motor skills.
I bet that you will also love making one alongside them!
Now, we need to make the balloon.
To do this, trace a balloon shape using your marker onto the paper sheet.
When you are satisfied with the way your balloon looks, grab your scissors and cut your balloon out.
Step 2.It is time to start decorating your balloon!
This is the fun part, so let yourself play, enjoy, and get super creative.
We will start with the pom poms.
Glue the pom poms onto your balloon.
you could glue them in whatever pattern you would like.
Step 3.Lets keep decorating.
Glue your paper hearts (or stickers or whatever decorative paper/stickers you are using) to your balloon.
Step 4.This part is optional, but I think it looks great!
you could add whatever patterns or drawings you would like.
you’re able to also feel free to skip this step.
Your hot air balloon will still look beautiful with the other decorations!
Step 5.Now, lets put together our balloon basket.
Tear off the top layer of your cardboard.
Step 6.Using glue, attach your two popsicle sticks to the back of your cardboard piece.
Step 7.Now, add some glue to the tops of your sticks.
Carefully place your balloons on top of the sticks.
Step 8.Your cute hot air balloon is complete!
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How Long Do These Hot Air Balloons Take to Make?
This is a very quick project to make, which means it is great for little kids!
The decorating process probably takes the longest, but it is also the most fun step!
Everything will come together fast, especially when you’ve got decorated your hot air balloon.
It will probably take only 15-20 minutes in total.
Some kids will need assistance with drawing the balloon and cutting it out.
There is a lot of gluing and placing stickers involved in this craft.
This can also take extra time when tiny hands are involved.
