Create a whimsical paper hot air balloon craft with our easy step-by-step guide! Perfect for kids of all ages, this fun project adds a touch of adventure to your crafting sessions.

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Creating a paper hot air balloon craft is a delightful and imaginative activity that can transport you to new creative heights! Perfect for kids and adults alike, this craft combines the charm of hot air balloons with the joy of crafting.

Whether you're looking to decorate a room, plan a themed party, or simply enjoy a fun afternoon project, these paper balloons offer a whimsical touch that is sure to inspire smiles and spark the imagination.

With easy-to-follow steps and minimal supplies, easy hot air balloon crafts are accessible to everyone, regardless of crafting experience. You can customize your balloons in different ways with different colors, patterns, and designs to match any theme or personal style.

Not only is this a great way to spend quality time with family or friends, but it also provides a great opportunity to enhance fine motor skills and artistic creativity. So, gather your paper, scissors, and glue, and let's embark on a crafting adventure where the sky's the limit!

Hot Air Balloon Art Craft

Paper crafting is a fantastic way to unleash children's creativity and develop fine motor skills. With just a few simple materials like paper, scissors, and glue, children can create a wide variety of imaginative projects and easy crafts.

The possibilities are endless, and the joy of turning a plain piece of paper into something unique and beautiful is immensely satisfying. Easy paper crafts also provide a wonderful opportunity for parents and kids to spend quality time together, collaborating on fun projects and sharing the pride that comes with crafting something special by hand.

Crafting with toilet paper rolls takes creativity to a new level, turning everyday items into fantastic works of art. Kids love transforming these humble rolls into rockets, animals, and, of course, parts of a hot air balloon craft!

This type of fun craft encourages recycling and teaches children about the importance of reusing materials in creative ways. Plus, it's an excellent way for kids to experiment with shapes, colors, and textures, enhancing their artistic skills while having loads of fun.

Incorporating toilet paper rolls into projects like the hot air balloon craft project adds a unique touch and makes the crafting experience so much fun.

Don't miss our Toilet Paper Roll Crafts and Construction Paper Crafts.

Hot Air Balloon Craft Supplies

Balloon Craft Template (at bottom of post)
Construction Paper or Card Stock
Toilet Paper Roll
Pencil
Ruler
Scissors
Glue
Scotch Tape or Washi Tape
String or Twine
Small Hole Punch (or Awl)

How To Make a Craft Hot Air Balloon

cut piece of toilet paper roll and brown paper long enough to cover toilet paper roll

Cut the toilet paper roll in half. Cut out a brown construction paper according to the length and circumference of your tissue paper roll.

*If you don't have a toilet paper roll, you can substitute it for a small paper cup or pieces of egg cartons.

cut balloon templates out of different color paper

Download and print the hot air balloon shape template at the bottom of the post. Cut out 8-10 colorful balloons out of different colors of construction or cardstock paper.

fold different color balloon shape in half

Fold the balloon shapes in half-long ways.

add glue to outside of folded balloon craft

Apply glue on one half of the balloon.

Join another half side of a balloon shape with the first piece.

Cut out 5-6 pieces of string or twine.

glue hanging string between balloon templates

Glue one piece of string between two of the balloon shapes.

Continue gluing all the balloon pieces together

hole punch small hole at bottom of balloons

Using your small hole punch or awl, create a hole at the bottom of each of the glued-together pieces. There should be at least four holes.

tie strings to holes at bottom of balloon

Feed your pieces of string through each of the holes

tape strings at bottom of balloon to outside of toilet paper roll

Tape the ends around the outside of the toilet paper roll to create a small basket.

wrap brown paper around outside of toilet paper roll

Next, glue the brown strip of paper around the outside of the toilet paper roll to cover up the attached strings.

From here we like to glue thin strips of paper around the outside of the brown paper to create a basket look. This is great if you are going to use these as hot air balloon decorations for a party.

Once they dry, then viola, you have adorable hot air balloon craft ideas!

We highlighted this Summer Craft along with some other fun kid's crafts in our June Crafts in celebration of Hot Air Balloon Day on June 5th along with our Easy Craft Ideas for kids.

Paper Craft Ideas

Explore a world of creativity with other paper craft ideas, such as making vibrant paper flowers, charming paper animals, and fun bookmarks. These projects are perfect for kids and adults alike, offering endless opportunities to express your artistic flair and have fun with simple materials.

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Hot Air Balloon Craft

Create a whimsical paper hot air balloon craft with our easy step-by-step guide! Perfect for kids of all ages, this fun project adds a touch of adventure to your crafting sessions.

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Material

Balloon Craft Template
Construction Paper or Card Stock
Toilet Paper Roll
Pencil
Ruler
Glue
Scotch Tape or Washi Tape
String or Twine
Small Hole Punch - or Awl

Tools

Scissors

Instructions

Cut the toilet paper roll in half. Cut out a brown construction paper according to the length and circumference of your tissue paper roll.
Download and print the hot air balloon shape template at the bottom of the post.
Cut out 8-10 colorful balloons out of different colors of construction or cardstock paper.
Fold the balloon shapes in half-long ways.
Apply glue on one half of the balloon.
Join another half side of a balloon shape with the first piece.
Cut out 5-6 pieces of string or twine.
Glue one piece of string between two of the balloon shapes.
Continue gluing all the balloon pieces together
Using your small hole punch or awl, create a hole at the bottom of each of the glued-together pieces. There should be at least four holes.
Feed your pieces of string through each of the holes
Tape the ends around the outside of the toilet paper roll to create a small basket.
Next, glue the brown strip of paper around the outside of the toilet paper roll to cover up the attached strings.
From here we like to glue thin strips of paper around the outside of the brown paper to create a basket look. This is great if you are going to use these as hot air balloon decorations for a party.