Spring is a season of renewal, blooming flowers, and fluttering butterflies. With the winter frost melting away, it’s time to welcome spring with open arms and creative minds. And what better way to do that than with a fun and whimsical craft project?
In this blog post, we will explore an exciting card-making idea that embodies the essence of spring – balloon butterfly cards!
This artful activity is perfect for OLDER children and adults alike as it combines simple materials with endless possibilities.
So gather your scissors, glue, colorful paper, and let’s create beautiful butterfly-themed cards that will surely make anyone’s heart flutter.
THIS BALLOON CRAFT IS FOR OLDER CHILDREN. PLEASE BE AWARE THAT BALLOONS CAN BE A CHOKING HAZARD AND SHOULD BE GIVEN TO THEM. AGAIN, I REPEAT. THIS TUTORIAL IS FOR OLDER CHILDREN & ADULT SUPERVISION IS STILL ADVISED.
Craft Supplies:
- Latex Balloons
- Large Glue Dots/Tape
- Cardstock Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Scissors
- Markers
- Stickers/Embellishments
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Directions:
- First grab a single sheet of cardstock paper.
- Next grab your balloon {one per butterfly wings card} and use glue dots to secure it to the center of the paper. This will create the body of the balloon butterfly {if glue dots don’t work – use tape or foam adhesive instead.} You will want the larger part of the balloon to be facing up, to be the head of the butterfly, while the longer part is the body.
- Once the balloon is secure to the card front, go ahead and grab your remaining cardstock.
- Cut out heart shaped pieces to be the wings of the butterfly.
- To finish off the Balloon Butterfly Cards, glue your cardstock elements to the card front.
- Then draw on antennas with your markers and glue on wiggle eyes to the balloon. If you like, add stickers or glitter to the wings for a fun look.
- Now add other embellishments you see fit before gifting away proudly!!!
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