Butterfly Cards Made With Balloons
Did you happen to catch my Balloon Elephant Card idea that has gone viral on Glued To My Crafts last month?! Well – that’s exactly what inspired today’s Balloon Butterfly Card idea!!!
It’s a handmade card idea AND a party favor in one! Perfect for spring or maybe even Valentine’s Day, Mother’s Day or just because you want to tell someone you love them! You decide the reasoning and theme – I just set up the framework for it and I hope you run with it!
So what are you waiting for? Get the kids involved in the making of this DIY spring themed idea and give them away at birthday parties, classroom Easter parties or even just to send some happy mail to friends afar! All the simple directions can be found below and the balloons can be found at your local Dollar Tree!
Happy crafting {and gifting} my friends!!!
ANOTHER CRAFT IDEA FROM US —> Handprint Butterfly Keepsake
Learn how to make these adorable balloon butterfly cards with your kids – perfect for a fun spring craft!
Craft Supplies:
- Latex Balloons
- Large Glue Dots/Tape
- Cardstock Paper
- Small Wiggle Eyes
- Basic Craft Scissors
- Colored Markers
- Scrapbook Stickers
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Directions:
- First fold a single sheet of cardstock in half to create a card.
- Repeat for each butterfly card you want to make today.
- Next grab your balloon {one per butterfly wings card} and use glue dots to secure it to the front of the card. 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!!!
More Craft Ideas:
- Paper Plate Butterfly
- Paper & Sidewalk Chalk Butterfly
- Fall Butterfly Snack Bags
- Paint Splat Butterflies
- Handprint Butterfly Keepsake
Love this unique butterfly balloon card idea? Be sure to also check out our super POPULAR Clothespin and Popsicle Stick Butterfly Puppet craft tutorial for another spring themed kid craft idea from us!
My hope is that you love it as well and consider recreating it in your home today! #gluedtomycrafts
Balloon Butterfly Cards
- 1 Large Balloons
- Cardstock Paper
- Glue Dots
- Tape Runner Adhesive
- Scrapbook Stickers
- 2 Wiggle Eyes
Instructions
- First fold a single sheet of cardstock in half to create a card.Cardstock Paper
- Repeat for each butterfly card you want to make today.
- Next grab your balloon {one per butterfly card} and use glue dots to secure it to the front of the card. 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.1 Large Balloons, Glue Dots
- 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.Tape Runner Adhesive
- 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.2 Wiggle Eyes, Scrapbook Stickers
- Finally add other embellishments you see fit before gifting away proudly!!!
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