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!!!

Super simple to make, inexpensive too and guess what?! The lucky receiver can actually take the balloon off and enjoy it too!

It’s a card AND a party favor in one! So what are you waiting for? Get the kids involved in the making of this DIY idea and give them away at birthday parties, classroom Valentine’s Day parties or even just to send some happy mail to friends afar! Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends!!!

Balloon Elephant Card Supplies:

* Latex Balloons {any color!}
* Large Glue Dots
* Cardstock
* Scissors
* Glue Stick
* Wiggle Eyes
optional – glitter, rhinestones, scrapbook stickers etc.

Directions:

* First fold a single sheet of cardstock in half to create a card. Repeat for each card you want to make.
* Next grab your balloon {one per card} and use glue dots to secure it to the front of the card. 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!} 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. Then add other embellishments you see fit before gifting away proudly!!!

Love this idea? Be sure to also check out our Cotton Pad Cupcakes card idea as well!!!

added 5/11/2017 – This same concept and tutorial is also great to make FISH party favors for your summer themed parties!!!