I can’t think of anything that is more fun than a good owl-themed kid craft idea! Especially this time of year!

So “WHOOO” is ready to check out and recreate this Hot Air Balloon Riding Owl tutorial today?! It’s going to make your crafty heart float with happiness! I even have you covered with a free printable to get you started! #gluedtomycrafts

Heart Shaped Paper Plate Hot Air Balloon Riding Owl – Kid Craft

You won’t believe how easy it is to pull together this Paper Hot Air Balloon Riding Owl craft! Your owl friend is going to be riding in style in a custom hot air balloon you and your child design together, with just some simple arts and crafts materials!

I originally intended this tutorial to be strictly for Valentine’s Day but after thinking long and hard about it, honestly it’s great FOR YEAR LONG crafting! Just swap out the heart shape for a more “plain” circle paper plate and the crafty fun will go on as normal!

So what are you waiting for?! Make the most of your afternoon today by checking out {and recreating} our tutorial that can be found below. Don’t forget to grab our FREE OWL BODY PRINTABLE for you to download, print and add into your hot air balloon creation. He’s the star of the show so don’t forget him!!!

Happy crafting, my friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures of your paper plate Valentine hot air balloon creations, on our Facebook page to admire and “love” this time of year! #gluedtomycrafts

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Hot Air Balloon Craft Supplies:

• Free Owl Printable Template
• White Cardstock
• Color Printer
• Crayons or Markers
• Paper Craft Scissors
• Colored Cardstock {mine is KRAFT colored}
• Large Heart Paper Plate {I got mine at Target in the holiday aisle – get gold ones HERE}
• Single Hand Hole Punch
• Stapler or Glue
• Yarn or Twine
• optional – Valentine stickers, glitter etc.

Directions:

• First download and print the printable listed above, on white cardstock. You only need ONE print per craft.
• Have children decorate and color in their owl shape however THEY like. From crayons to markers, let that creative juice flow!
• When done, trim out the owl shape and discard the remaining paper. Set aside your owl.
• Grab your colored cardstock. Cut out a large basket shape for your hot air balloon. Make sure it’s slightly bigger than your owl shape {so he sits in there nicely!}
• Take the hole punch and punch two holes in it, for where the string will go.
• Go ahead and secure your owl shape inside the basket, on the back side of the paper with either glue or a stapler. Set aside.
• Grab your large heart shaped paper plate {or a regular paper plate} and decorate it if you like.
• Now punch two holes in it, where the string for the hot air balloon will go.
• Cut TWO long strands of string {about 8 inches, give or take} making sure they are both the same length.
• Go ahead and thread your string through the holes you made in all your pieces, to tie together the hot air balloon {just make sure not to pull too tight or your paper pieces might rip}
• And that’s it! Add other embellishments you see fit. Then display your paper plate hot air balloon piece proudly for all to see!

Get ready to be wowed! Learn how to take inexpensive craft materials and turn them into one-of-a-kind art projects with the help of us!!

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