Hot air balloons are something that most people have seen floating serenely above the ground, but that only a handful of people ever really get to experience. That doesn’t mean your kids won’t think they’re awesome! There are plenty of stories about hot air balloons in kids’ books and pictures of them on TV, so if your kids are anything like ours, they’re probably still totally into them! What’s the best way to get your kids celebrating something they like and using their imaginations? Crafting, of course!
Check out these 15 adorable hot air balloon themed crafts that you and your kids will adore making together.
1. Spinning 3D hot air balloon
2. Cupcake liner hot air balloon
Are you looking for an extra simple craft that will keep your kids busy but still let them imagine themselves floating high above the ground in a hot air balloon? A simply patterned cupcake liner will do the trick! Check out how easy it is on
3. Button hot air balloons
Do you like the idea of a simple craft where the hot air balloon is made our of something else and the basket is drawn or pasted on, but you don’t have any cupcake liners handy? Try a similar technique using buttons instead! We have
4. Hot air balloon bead sun catchers
5. Tissue paper water colour hot air balloon
6. Paper plate hot air balloon
Do you have stacks of paper plates in the pantry that you don’t often use? They’re the perfect crafting tool for all kinds of DIY projects, including hot air balloons! Check out how
7. Finger print hot air balloon
Making a bright balloon out of other materials is always fun, but sometimes getting crafty with paint is the simplest way… and the most fun! What’s even better than simple painting? We’d sure say finger painting is, and your kids will probably agree, so take a look at this finger painting design from
8. Papier mache hot air balloons
If you’re looking for a craft that’s a little more hands-on then these beautifully simple papier mache hot air balloons are the project for you. Grab tiny baskets from the dollar store, attach them with fishing lure or clear twine, and paint them however you please, just like
9. Dr Seuss style hot air balloons
Do you like the papier mache hot air balloon idea but you’re interest in making ones that have a bit of a distinct style? Consider shaping and painting them to look specifically like the balloons from the iconic Dr Seuss kids’ books!
10. Photo hot air balloon
The balloon isn’t the only part of a hot air balloon that you can have fun crafting with!
11. Sewn hot air balloon plushies
Unless your kids are a little bit older and are interested in learning to sew, this project is probably best for you. Kids could help you out and learn from watching you sew, though! These little hot air balloon plushies from
12. Bubble wrap printed hot air balloon
Doing pretty much anything with bubble wrap is already a fun time, but painting with it can be even better! Help your kids paint the wrap and use it as a stamp to make a patter, then cut a balloon shape and attach a basket, and maybe even a little rider made from a spoon and some googly eyes! Check it out on
13. 3D layers hot air balloon
14. Heart doily hot air balloon
15. Woven paper hot air balloons
Do you remember in middle school when you used to write your friends notes and then fold the paper in creative ways before you passed them on?
Do you know someone who loves hot air balloons, or whose kids are currently in love with the idea of floating through the sky in one? Share this post with them for a big of crafting inspiration!
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