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Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

Our paper ghost friends has found a new way to get around during the Halloween season, with our Orange Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon kid craft idea!

I even have you covered with a free printable to get you started even faster!

Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

Pumpkin Paper Hot Air Balloon Craft

You won’t believe how easy it is to pull together this craft! Our Paper Jack-O-Lantern Hot Air Balloon w/ Riding Ghosts craft idea is just a matter of coloring, cutting and gluing together.

I’ve even made it WICKEDLY painless to make, with the free provided PUMPKIN file, that is listed below in the supply list!

So what are you waiting for?! Make the most of your afternoon, by checking out {and recreating} our effortless Halloween themed tutorial that can be found below. Don’t forget to grab our FREE PRINTABLE for you to download, print and add into your custom pumpkin hot air balloon creation. It’s what really ties it all together!

Happy crafting, my friends! Now read on to see our simple how-to instructions for making this jack-o-lantern hot air balloon craft. Make sure to also scroll to the bottom of this post for even more Halloween crafts for kids to make at home today!

Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us on our Facebook page! I can’t wait to see the Halloween themed hot air balloons you design for your new ghost handprint friends! #gluedtomycrafts

PAIR OUR JACK-O-LANTERN BALLOON CRAFT WITH —> Popsicle Stick Witch Truck

Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

Craft Supplies:

  • Pumpkin Printable {found on box.com}
  • Color Printer
  • Coloring Pencils, Crayons or Markers
  • Paper Craft Scissors
  • Brown Cardstock Paper
  • White Cardstock Paper
  • Single Hand Hole Punch
  • School Glue or Glue Stick
  • Yarn or Twine
  • optional materials – Halloween stickers

Directions:

  • First things first – grab your choice of coloring utensil and color in the pumpkin design in the printable completely orange.
  • When done coloring, go ahead and grab your scissors & the decorated printable.
  • Trim out the pumpkin design and discard excess paper.
  • Now grab another sheet of white cardstock paper.
  • Trace and trim out a basic handprint shape for your ghosts.
  • Use a marker to draw on faces on each finger tip.
  • Next up – grab the brown cardstock paper and cut out a large basket shape for the ghosts to ride in.
  • Go ahead and glue the white handprint cutout to the back of it.
  • We are heading towards the final steps! Now take the hole punch and punch two holes in the pumpkin cutout {I made two marks in the printable} as well as the basket cutout you just made, for where the strings will go.
  • Now cut TWO long strands of string {about 6 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}
  • Cut off excess string if need be.
  • Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display your pumpkin air balloon piece proudly for all to see!
  • Don’t forget to snap a few pictures to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts

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Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

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

At Glued To My Crafts we strive to keep the crafty fun going beyond just one paper pumpkin balloon craft idea! Check out these impressive Halloween crafts for kids blog posts from us:

  • Paper Plate Hedgehog In Pumpkin
  • Jack-O-Lantern Scarecrow Puppet
  • Cotton Ball Ghost Cupcake
  • Witch Legs In Cauldron Craft
  • Handprint Jack-O-Lantern Keepsake
  • Paper & Craft Yarn Unicorn Zombie
  • Pumpkin Jack-O-Lantern Teddy Bear
  • Cupcake Liner Witch Hat Cards

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Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

Paper Pumpkin Hot Air Balloon Craft

Our witch friend has found a new way to get around during the Halloween season, with our paper plate Jack-O-Lantern Hot Air Balloon craft!
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  • Color Printer
  • Scissors
  • Adhesive
  • Marker
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Free Printable
  • Craft Yarn

Instructions
 

  • First things first - grab your choice of coloring utensil and color in the pumpkin design in the printable completely orange.
  • When done coloring, go ahead and grab your scissors & the decorated printable.
  • Trim out the pumpkin design and discard excess paper.
  • Now grab another sheet of white cardstock paper.
  • Trace and trim out a basic handprint shape for your ghosts.
  • Use a marker to draw on faces on each finger tip.
  • Next up - grab the brown cardstock paper and cut out a large basket shape for the ghosts to ride in.
  • Go ahead and glue the white handprint cutout to the back of it.
  • We are heading towards the final steps! Now take the hole punch and punch two holes in the pumpkin cutout {I made two marks in the printable} as well as the basket cutout you just made, for where the strings will go.
  • Now cut TWO long strands of string {about 6 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}
  • Cut off excess string if need be.
  • Go ahead and add any other embellishments you see fit.
  • Then display your pumpkin air balloon piece proudly for all to see!
  • Don't forget to snap a few pictures to share with us! #gluedtomycrafts
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