Paper Plate Valentine Hot Air Balloon

Using a simple inexpensive paper plate, tissue paper and Valentine’s Day heart stickers, you too can make this darling Paper Plate Valentine Hot Air Balloon craft with your child in no time!

Then display your impress paper hot air balloon as Valentine’s Day decor or turn into a sweet keepsake with your child’s picture added to the center – this inexpensive craft idea is sure to hit the sky high in the craft department!

So what are you waiting for? The SKY’S the limit on this one so don’t feel restricted today! You can find ALL the details you need to know on how to recreate it BUT I highly encourage you to think outside the box & raid your craft stash to make it your own!

Happy crafting this upcoming “lovestruck” holiday, my creative friends!! Don’t forget to share pictures of your Valentine’s Day hot air balloon made from a paper plate, on our Facebook page to admire! #gluedtomycrafts

MORE VALENTINE’S DAY CRAFT TUTORIALS ON: Stained Glass Hearts and Paper Plate Valentine Candy Dish

Valentine Hot Air Balloon Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per hot air balloon craft}
* Tissue Paper {like red, pink or purple}
* Black Colored Cardstock Paper
* Various Sized Heart Stickers
* School Glue
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional supply – a printed 4×6″ picture of your child

The Simple Directions:

* First cut your tissue paper into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate and put a good amount of glue all over the remainder paper plate piece.
* Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until the paper plate piece is completely covered.
* While they are working on that, cut out the other hot air balloon features from the cardstock. I did a basket with two strips for the rope that ties the basket to the balloon.
* To finish off the Valentine Hot Air Balloon kid craft – staple/glue the cardstock pieces in their designated spots on the paper plate {at this point you can add your child’s picture like I did in this particular craft}
* Go ahead and also cover the paper plate portion in heart stickers to really tie the theme together.
* Then display your Valentine’s Day paper plate hot air balloon proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own before you do!}

PAIR THIS HOT AIR BALLOON CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Rainbow – Kid Craft