Using a simple inexpensive paper plate, pink crepe paper and a paper heart punch, 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 + Free Printable {Kid Craft} and Paper Plate Valentine Candy Dish – Kid Craft

Valentine Hot Air Balloon Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per hot air balloon craft}
* Pink Crepe Paper
* Black Colored Cardstock
* Valentine Scrapbook Paper
* Heart Paper Punch
* School Glue
* Paper Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler
optional – your Child’s Picture

Directions:

* First cut your pink crepe 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 crepe 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 & scrapbook paper. I did a basket with two strips for the rope that ties the basket to the balloon, as well as some paper heart punches for the Valentine’s Day touch.
* 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} Then display proudly! {or add other embellishments to really make it your own!}

If you are looking for even MORE simple and easy kid craft ideas, from Glued To My Crafts, be sure to check out these Valentine themed posts listed below.

And “if” you decide to make this craft, please share a picture on our Facebook page or tag us on Instagram with #gluedtomycrafts for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

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