Balloon Crafts Your Kids Can Do

Published:
October 19, 2019

Annette Breedlove

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Have you ever been to a restaurant where they have a balloon artist? What about an amusement park or a county fair? Every time, my kids are fascinated by them. The twisting and turning that soon becomes a shape they know. It is amazing to watch their faces light up with amazement. Even I love watching them.

I find anyone who can see something out of a pile of remnants amazing. I can’t draw a straight line to save my life and I sure can’t see the vision for a balloon animal or creation by looking at a pocket full of balloons. But that’s what I love about them. They are so fun and fascinating to watch. And, of course, my kids love playing with them until they pop.

Balloon Crafts

Sadly, I now have a latex allergy which prevents me from having balloons in our house. However, on occasion, we let them do some crafts and have them outside. In fact, the last time they were able to bring home some balloons they couldn’t wait to start creating. Which, of course, got me thinking…maybe there were crafts out there for which they could use these balloons.

Lo and behold, there were! In fact, I was amazed at the number of crafts I found. From balloon characters to cards to bracelets and so much more! And the best part? They don’t have to be expensive. Balloons are fairly cheap, especially if you buy them in bulk and the other needed supplies are likely to be in your craft closet. It doesn’t get much better than that!

All you need are a bundle of balloons, some cardstock, and a few extra supplies for these fun crafts! 

DIY Thanksgiving Turkey Balloons | Hello, Wonderful

Balloon Elephant Card – Kid Craft | Glued to My Crafts

DIY Balloon Bracelet | Kids Activity Blog

Ladybug Balloon | Free Kids Crafts

Homemade Balloon Bowl | DIY Projects

Balloon Stamping Earth Day Craft for Kids | I Heart Arts ‘n Crafts

How to Make Stress Balls | Red Ted Art

Hot Air Balloon Craft | 10 Minutes of Quality Time

Ninja Stress Balls | Frugal Fun 4 Boys and Girls

String Easter Eggs | Craft Whack

Balloon People | Grandma Ideas

Balloon Puppy | The Craft Train

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Water Bead Stress Balls | Natural Beach Living

Elf Balloon Sticks Oh Happy Day

DIY Emoji Squishy Stress Balls Filled With Slime | Hello Creative Family

Balloon Butterfly Kids Craft | Glued to My Crafts

Paper Mache Hot Air Balloon | Thrifty Fun

Balloon Stamping Solar System Craft For Kids | I Heart Arts ‘n Crafts

Water Balloon Flip Flops | One Hundred Dollars a Month

Balloon Printed Apple Craft for Kids | Crafts on Sea

A Bumble Bee Balloon Fidget Sensory Craft For Kids | Kid Friendly Things to Do

Balloon Print Bee Kids Craft | I Heart Crafty Things

Back to School Apple Balloon DIY | Oh Happy Day

Balloon Printed Chicks Kids Craft | I Heart Crafty Things

balloon and string snowman craft
Balloon Snowman | And Next Comes L

Plaster Balloon Sculptures with Kids | Artful Parent

How to Make a Hand Drum | Moms and Crafters

Balloon Dipped Luminaries | Create Craft Love

DIY Juggling Balls | Kids Craft Room

DIY Yarn Chandeliers | The Gracious Wife

Emoji Balloon Party Favors | Glued to My Crafts

Thanksgiving Parade Balloon Centerpiece | Oh Happy Day

Sugar String Pumpkins | Kids Activities Blog

Birthday Wreath | Simple Easy Creative

How to Make a Pinata | Super Mommy

Balloon Bracelet Craft | Free Kids Crafts

Balloon Yo-Yo | What We Do All Day

Paper Mache Balloon Animal Craft for Kids | Still Playing School

Dogfish Balloon Craft | Paging Supermom

DIY Button Dish | Hometalk

Simple DIY 3D Balloon Birthday Card Craft for Kids | Hands On As We Grow

Hot Air Balloon DIY Love Card | Glued to My Crafts

Balloon Fruit Oh Happy Day

 

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Balloon Crafts Your Kids Can Do

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