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Mother's Day Balloon & Card
"Create your own personalized balloon and card for Mother's Day. It's easy and fun. What You'll Need: Kwik Stix no mess solid tempera paint sticks White Mylar balloon. Using an inflated balloon, draw and write your personal message for mom. Be creative. Kwik Stix take 90 seconds to dry so painting both sides of the balloons will take a few minutes. Paint one balloon or a whole bouquet. Make a matching card and you've got a gift for mom that's just for her. The projects takes 15 - 30 minutes or more depending on how many balloons you make."
MaterialsMixed Media/Miscellaneous, Painting & Coloring, Paper Crafts
Age GroupPreschool & Kindergarten, Elementary School, Pre-Teens, Teens
Materials List
- Kwik Stix no mess solid tempera paints
- Mylar balloons
How to Make Your Own Mother's Day Balloon & Card
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Draw & write on one side of balloon with Kwik Stix
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Wait 90 seconds
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Decorate other side of balloons
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Wait 90 seconds to dry
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Make as many balloons as you like
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Draw a matching card
NotesTips for a successful project:
Don't write too close to the edge of the balloon.
Press lightly. You'll get more color with less effort.