This mixed media Balloon Elephant Card tutorial is the perfect party favor idea for ANY celebration you have in mind this time of year!
This Balloon Elephant Card tutorial is the perfect party favor idea for ANY celebration you have in mind!
Who doesn’t love receiving handmade happy mail these days? And boy are we REALLY stepping outside the craft box today with our Balloon Elephant Card idea!!!
It’s a Valentine card AND a party favor in one! Super simple to make, inexpensive too and guess what?! The lucky receiver can actually take the balloon off and enjoy it too! It’s simply the perfect addition to already adorable card!
So what are you waiting for? Get the older kids involved in the making of this DIY elephant craft idea and give them away at birthday parties, classroom Valentine’s Day parties or even just to send some happy mail to friends afar!
Just please keep in mind, this idea is ONLY FOR OLDER CHILDREN. PLEASE SUPERVISE CHILDREN WITH THIS DIY IDEA 🙂
With the easy-to-follow instructions provided here, this Balloon Elephant Card tutorial is simple enough for craft makers of any skill level. So grab some needed supplies and get started on this crafting adventure!
Card Supplies:
- Latex Balloons
- Large Glue Dots
- Cardstock Paper
- Craft Scissors
- Glue Stick
- Wiggle Eyes
- optional materials – glitter, rhinestones, scrapbook stickers etc.
Directions:
- First things grab a single sheet of cardstock paper and your balloon.
- Use glue dots to secure it to the front of the cardstock paper. This will create the head/trunk of the elephant {if glue dots don’t work – use tape or foam adhesive instead.}
- Once the balloon is secure to the card front, go ahead and grab your remaining cardstock.
- Cut out a set of ears to go on the sides of the balloon/elephant {a nice heart shape is great to make the ears!}
- Go ahead and glue those to the card front.
- To finish off the Balloon Elephant Cards, use glue dots to secure some wiggle eyes to the front of the balloon.
- At this point in time you can use markers to write a sweet message around the elephant design.
- Then add other embellishments you see fit before gifting away proudly!!!
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Crafting this Balloon Elephant Card will definitely bring a smile to any celebration. The results will be a stunning visual statement that can easily be used as a party favor.
The use of creative materials and elements make this project more personalized and memorable; with the balloon and paper, you can reflect your shades of fun!
Last but not least – you can also turn this concept into BUTTERFLY cards as well!
Balloon Elephant Card
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