Step onto our virtual hot air balloon and join us on this crafting journey, as we show you how to create a breathtaking keepsake with your little one!
Love is in the air, quite literally, with our latest Valentine’s Day crafting adventure! If you’re looking for a unique and sentimental way to capture the magic of this holiday, you are in the right place with Glued To My Crafts today!
We have a craft that will transport you and your little one to new heights (quite literally!) It’s our Valentine’s Day Hot Air Balloon Photo Ornament tutorial and I hope you are inspired to recreate it today!
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Craft Supplies:
- Free Printable – on our landing page
- Cardstock Paper {any color you like!}
- Crayons, Markers or Coloring Pencils
- Scissors
- Clear Contact Paper
- Loose Craft Glitter
- Single Hole Punch
- Ribbon or String
- Printed Picture
- Heart Stickers
- Embellishments
Directions:
- First things first – download the free hot air balloon printable listed above in the supply list.
- Print out the provided file on a single sheet of pink cardstock paper {or any colored paper instead!}
- If desired, color in the hot air balloon however you like.
- When done decorating your piece, use scissors to trim it out.
- Go ahead and also cut out the center of the hot air balloon design, in the middle, as well.
- Next up – cut two equal sized piece of contact paper.
- Peel the backing off of one piece of contact paper and lay it down, sticky side up, on your work surface.
- Lay the present cutout on top of the contact paper, facing towards you.
- Trim down your picture so it fits inside the ornament. Lay it inside the design.
- If desired, sprinkle some loose craft glitter now on top, to fill in blank spots and add some sparkle.
- Now peel the backing off the second piece of contact paper and lay it on top of the first.
- Use your hand to make sure everything is sealed together and that no bubbles exist.
- When ready, use scissors to trim off the excess contact paper from around the edges.
- For the final touch, add embellishments for a customized look.
- Then hold punch a hole on top and string some string through it for easy hanging.
- Then display/gift away proudly your child’s beautiful Valentine’s Day hot air balloon photo ornament piece!
RELATED —> Handprint Hot Air Balloon Keepsake
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Step onto our virtual hot air balloon and join us on this crafting journey, as we show you how to create a breathtaking keepsake that will capture the essence of your love and create a lasting memory!
Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or a beginner, this project is super easy to recreate and the end result will surely leave you floating on cloud nine. Get ready to embark on a DIY adventure that will make this Valentine’s Day unforgettable. Happy crafting, my friends!
Valentine's Day Hot Air Balloon Photo Ornament
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