Ice Cream Balloons(Ages 5-16)
Everyone loves ice cream! Try out this simple DIY project for birthday party decor, or for fun ice cream parlor play. With a balloon and some paper, you can create any flavor of ice cream imaginable. Plus, it will never turn into a sticky, melted mess.
Owl Pinata(Ages 9-16)
For your next special event, try making this cute owl pinata! The pinata takes a bit of patience, but the end result is sure to impress your friends and family. You can easily customize this project into your own creature by experimenting with different tissue paper colors, textures and techniques.
Fall Balloon Tree(Ages 3-5)
Make an easy and fun fall decoration with just three ingredients: balloons, tape, and paper.
Magic Inflating Balloons(Ages 5-16)
Can you make a balloon inflate without using air? Sure you can! You just need to make carbon dioxide gas, which is easier than you think. When your vinegar and baking soda touch, get ready to watch the bubbly reaction!
Lung Model(Ages 7-16)
This functional model of your lungs made from balloons, straws, and a plastic bottle is a fun, simple anatomy lesson for kids of all ages!
Balloon Tennis(Ages 3-11)
Tennis, anyone? If you've got a balloon, paper plates and popsicle sticks, then you've got everything you need for a rousing game of balloon tennis!
Flying Balloons(Ages 5-8)
This spinning, flying balloon project is a fun and easy way to explore the basic principles of aerodynamics.
Water Balloon Yo-Yo(Ages 3-8)
Water balloon yo-yo's are the perfect outdoor activity for a hot summer day. Keep the yo-yo going as long as you can, and try not to get soaked when it finally pops!
Balloon Decorating(Ages 3-8)
Pick up some LED balloon lights from your local party supply store, and have fun transforming your balloons into ghosts that glow in the dark!
Sun Piñata(Ages 3-11)
Create a traditional pinata from flour paste, newspaper and paint.
10 Crafty Ways to Play With Balloons
Balloons are fun! That's just a fact. Most kids we know would happily spend an afternoon batting a balloon around the backyard, but if you're looking for something a little more creative, we've got you covered. Want to build a working model of a human lung? Maybe a rousing game of doubles balloon tennis sounds more fun. You could make your own piñata, or race flying balloons through your living room! Here are ten crafty ways for kids of all ages to make the most of a pack of balloons from your local party supply store.