Make a pretty paper balloon that looks like it's floating in the air! Cut and fold paper to create a 3D hot air balloon that you can hang from the ceiling or in a window to watch it 'fly.' This colorful craft combines paper folding skills with watercolor painting to create stunning room decorations. Grown-ups may need to help with cutting and hanging, but kids will love watching their balloon creations float beautifully in their room!
A 30–45 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Tape, Staplers, and Scissors.
GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.
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Create a free GlueStick account to track supplies and see if you have what you need at a glance. Leave your kids tips about where supplies are stored in your household so they can set up and clean up their creative spaces independently.
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Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.
Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!
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