Balloon Painting – Super EASY Toddler Craft Idea

Balloon Painting Craft Idea For Toddleres

Today’s project is called “Balloon Painting.” And just like it sounds, we are using balloons to create masterpieces.

I’m always looking for creative ways to involve lil man and let him show his creative side.

But lately, paint brushes & finger painting has gotten boring and quite frankly-over rated. There has been times he picks up the paint brush, makes one stroke to make me happy and walks away.

But when I gave him full control on this balloon polka dot painting project, I could not pull him away. It was something different that he could experiment with. Not to mention, the balloons made a funny sound when we squeeze them on our canvas. Overall it was a fun afternoon, trying something different.

If you would like to recreate this DIY balloon craft idea with your little one today, keep scrolling for the full how-to!

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PAIR THIS SIMPLE TODDLER CRAFT WITH —> Thumbprint Birthday Balloon Card

Materials Needed:

* Large Blank White Canvas – any size you like!
* Various Balloons
* Washable Craft Paint
* Small Paper Plate

{If you don’t have a canvas, this project is also great with just paper. You could also use this idea with fabric paint & plain t-shirts}

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The Simple Directions:

* For your first step, blow up the balloons and tie them off so the air can’t escape. I did three balloons & made them all a different size, giving them a different look/feel when dipped in the paint.

* Now squirt your paint on a paper plate. Also put down a protective sheet on your table if you don’t want anything to get messed up.
* Then comes the fun! Instruct your child to dip each balloon in the paint, then onto the canvas. The balloons will make a dot pattern on your canvas. For added fun, have the balloon colors match the paint, so you can turn it into a learning lesson. Green balloon gets dipped in green paint, then on the canvas.
* Have them repeat the process, until they get the design they want. {Balloons can be cleaned off with water/towel if you want to be able to use multiple colors, but not have them all run together.

PAIR YOUR CRAFT WITH OUR —> Oh, The Places You’ll Go – Handprint Keepsake

Do you love our Colorful Paint Splatter Canvas craft? I sure hope! If you do, be sure to also check out our Paint Splat Butterflies and Paint Splat Owl Face craft posts!

Both of which are super awesome to pair along with today’s paint splat on canvas craft idea!