DIY Paper Hot Air Balloon Kid’s Craft
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This week I’ll be sharing with you a fun 3D hot air balloon paper craft that’s easy to make with a free hot air balloon template. This project is not only great for your kiddos but perfect for an easy DIY shower or party decor. I’ve always thought decorating a baby nursery with a hot air balloon theme would be cute. I think when my hubby and I get around to number 3, I just might do that. Alrighty, then, let’s get to the supplies.
Supplies Needed to make Paper Hot Air Balloons
Paper Hot Air Balloon Templates
Download these free hot air balloon templates by signing up via the form below. Once you set your password via the email sent to you, enter the vault, and search at the top with the keyword ‘balloon’ or design #84.
If you are already a member, log in to the Freebie Vault right here and find it by searching ‘balloon’ or design #84. Need help entering the vault? Read this helpful post here.
Paper Hot Air Balloon Video Tutorial
Watch the video tutorial above to see how I made these easy paper hot air balloons with my kids or keep reading for a picture tutorial.
How to Make Paper Hot Air Balloons
Pick out some fun colors and cut out your balloons. I use 6, but you can use up to 8 if you want more colors in your balloon. Fold all of them in half down the middle.
Add glue to one side of the fold and stack the next balloon cut out on top. Continue doing this with all the pieces. You can watch the full-length tutorial below.
My kiddies seemed to enjoy the fun paper craft with Mommy. How would you use these to decorate? Share below!
DIY Paper Hot Air Balloons
These colorful paper hot air balloons are adorable crafts even the kids can help make! Perfect for kids room decor, baby shower decorations, and more.
Materials
- Scissors
- Glue gun or glue stick
- Cardstock
- Hot air balloon templates
- String
Instructions
- Download the hot air balloon templates from the Freebie Vault.
- Pick out your favorite cardstock colors and cut out the balloon templates. You should need 6-8 balloons.
- Fold the paper down the middle length-wise.
- Add glue to one side of the fold and stack the next balloon cut out on top. Continue this process with all the balloon cutouts.
- Before you close and glue together the paper to make the hot air balloon shape, add the string. Cut about a 20-inch length and glue into the center of the balloon. Loop the top end if you plan on hanging the air balloons.
- Next, add the "basket", which is made from three paper heart cutouts. Glue them together like you did the balloons, then attach them on the string.
- Trim the bottom of the string, then you're done!
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