Today on The Inspiration Edit we have a fantastic Valentines Day Kids Craft. Valentines is such a fun day and a great time to get crafty with the kids at home or in the preschool or kindergarten setting.
This heart air balloon card and kids valentines card idea is simple fun and easy to make with the kids and is something I'm sure you will love.
Don't forget to download the free valentines day printable at the end of the tutorial!
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💖 Why You'll Love This Craft
- Heart-Shaped Fun: Transform traditional hot air balloons into heart-shaped designs for a Valentine’s twist, perfect for expressing love!
- Great for Storytelling: After creating their balloons, children can use them in fun stories or pretend play, making it an interactive craft experience.
- Builds Creativity: The easy, step-by-step process encourages children to think outside the box with their design choices, while learning about hot air balloons.
🎨 Supplies Needed
- Coloured Craft Paper - 4-5 different colours including white
- Scissors
- Craft Glue
- Marker
- Printables Pencil
- Template
🖌️ How To Make The Hot Air Balloon Craft
- Step 1: Take a coloured rectangular paper and fold it into half lengthwise. Trace and cut the big heart on the folded paper by keeping the top sides of the heart along the fold. Unfold the paper after cutting the heart shape. his will be the card.
- Step 2: Take different coloured craft papers and trace the patterns from the heart air balloon card template on the coloured craft papers. Carefully cutout the traced patterns from the craft papers.
- Step 3: Choose the placement of the heart air balloon. Take any 2 medium hearts, fold them into half and apply glue along the fold. Place the 2 folded hearts side by side on the place for the air balloon, creating another 3d heart pattern.
- Step 4: Take the last medium heart shape and fold it into half again. Apply glue along the fold and carefully place it in the middle of the 2 hearts from step 3.
- Step 5: Now, take the rest of the air balloons patterns and glue them on their place. Finally glue the clouds to the hot air balloon craft.
- Step 6: To give the clouds a little 3d look you can glue a small piece of cardstock paper below them. Make sure to write 'love is in the air' on the big cloud before gluing it on the card. Allow the glue to dry. You can create more variation of this card by using different coloured and printed papers.
💡 Pro Tip: Gently curl the edges of the outermost hearts outward to enhance the three-dimensional appearance of the balloon.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips
- Fold Precision: Ensure each heart is folded symmetrically to create a balanced 3D effect, enhancing the card's visual appeal.
- Layer Alignment: Align the edges of the folded hearts carefully when assembling to maintain a uniform balloon shape.
- Depth Variation: Use hearts of varying sizes to add depth and interest, making the balloon appear more dynamic.
- Color Gradation: Select shades within the same color family for the hearts to create a pleasing gradient effect.
- Secure Adhesion: Apply adhesive evenly to prevent gaps between layers, ensuring the 3D structure holds firmly.
- Basket Proportion: Size the basket appropriately in relation to the balloon to maintain visual balance and realism.
Hot Air Balloon Craft a Valentines Day Kids Craft
Lift hearts high with this adorable Hot Air Balloon Valentine’s Day Craft for kids.
Materials
- Colored Craft Paper 4-5 Different Colors Including White
- Scissors
- Craft Glue
- Printable Pencils
- Template
Instructions
- Take a coloured rectangular paper and fold it into half lengthwise. Trace and cut the big heart on the folded paper by keeping the top sides of the heart along the fold. Unfold the paper after cutting the heart shape. his will be the card.
- Take different coloured craft papers and trace the patterns from the heart air balloon card template on the coloured craft papers. Carefully cutout the traced patterns from the craft papers.
- Choose the placement of the heart air balloon. Take any 2 medium hearts, fold them into half and apply glue along the fold. Place the 2 folded hearts side by side on the place for the air balloon, creating another 3d heart pattern.
- Take the last medium heart shape and fold it into half again. Apply glue along the fold and carefully place it in the middle of the 2 hearts from step 3.
- Now, take the rest of the air balloons patterns and glue them on their place. Finally glue the clouds to the hot air balloon craft.
- To give the clouds a little 3d look you can glue a small piece of cardstock paper below them. Make sure to write 'love is in the air' on the big cloud before gluing it on the card. Allow the glue to dry. You can create more variation of this card by using different coloured and printed papers.
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Download Printable
Print out free Hot Air Balloon Heart Craft Template here!
This is such a cute idea! I think that kids would really enjoy the craft. I am excited for Valentine's Day celebrations!
oh thanks. I am excited for valentines too.
This is adorable. We haven't talked about Valentines yet but, I will show this to my daughter and see of she would like to make a couple of these!
Oh have fun! Valentines is going to be great!
This is super cute, I pinned to make later!
This is so cute for little ones to make
This heart air balloon valentines day card is very cute. Thanks for sharing this step by step tutorial.
oh thanks. Glad you like this post.