Pom Pom Stamped Hot Air Balloon Craft
Inspired by our Pom Pom Painted Pineapple post from the other day – today I present to YOU our Pom Pom Painted Hot Air Balloon kid craft tutorial!
To complete this fun “high in the sky” paper hot air balloon craft idea, all you need to do is download the free printable file below {yay for that!} print it out, grab a few other materials and get straight to work with your child. It’s super easy, not super messy and absolutely perfect for some indoor crafty fun. I’ve set up the basic frame work – it’s your job to get the creative juices flowing!
So what are you waiting for? Dump those simple craft supplies on the table and let the kids get to work on making their own custom polka dot hot air balloon pieces today! You can find ALL the details you need to know, along with the free download BELOW!
Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us, so we can see those ideas LIFT OFF! You can find us on Facebook or tag us on Instagram to see! #gluedtomycrafts
PAIR YOUR HOT AIR BALLOON CRAFT WITH —> Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon
Craft Supplies:
* Free Blank Hot Air Balloon Printable {GRAB IT ON BOX.COM}
* White Cardstock Paper
* Various Shades of Craft Paint {2-3 different colors}
* Large Pom Pom – one per craft
* Wooden Clothespin – one per craft
* Small Paper Plate
* Loose Craft Glitter
optional materials – paper craft scissors
Directions:
* First, if you haven’t already, go ahead and download the FREE HOT AIR BALLOON TEMPLATE listed in the supply list above.
* Print it out on your printer, on thick white cardstock. Print one hot air balloon prints per craft you want to make.
* For the pom pom paint brush – pinch open the clothespin and insert the pom pom. Let it close on the pom pom.
* Place your shades of craft paint on a small paper plate.
* Have your child dip their pom pom paintbrush into the various colors of paint, then on the inside of the hot air balloon cutout.
* Repeat until the balloon design is completely covered in polka dots.
* Once done with the above step, while the paint is still wet, sprinkle a SMALL amount of loose craft glitter on top to give the craft some texture.
* Then step aside your piece to let it dry completely before displaying.
* Please sure to discard your paint covered pom pom and rinse off the clothespin with water so you can save it for next time.
* If desired – use scissors to cut out the decorated hot air balloon shape and display it that way!
PAIR YOUR PAINTED HOT AIR BALLOON WITH OUR —> Valentine Hot Air Balloon
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Tools:
- 1 Large Pom Pom
- 1 Small Paper
Supplies:
Instructions:
- First print out the FREE provided printable on a sheet of white cardstock paper. You only need one print per hot air balloon craft.
- For the pom pom paint brush - pinch open the clothespin and insert the pom pom. Let it close on the pom pom.
- Place your shades of craft paint on a small paper plate.
- Have your child dip their pom pom paintbrush into the various colors of paint, then on the inside of the hot air balloon cutout.
- Repeat until the balloon design is completely covered in polka dots.
- Once done with the above step, while the paint is still wet, sprinkle a SMALL amount of loose craft glitter on top to give the craft some texture.
- Then step aside your piece to let it dry completely before displaying.
- Please sure to discard your paint covered pom pom and rinse off the clothespin with water so you can save it for next time.
- If desired - use scissors to cut out the decorated hot air balloon shape and display it that way!
