Hi friends,
We have a super cute birthday inspired craft; it’s a card, a gift, an activity, handmade, customizable, inexpensive, and above all, EASY! Naomi’s birthday was on my mind as I planned this craft for us because we were about to celebrate hers. She’s since celebrated her 14th birthday. I didn’t tell her at the time where my inspiration had come from, though I’m sure she suspected; we just talked and worked happily. When we were done with the cards, I said, ‘Wasn’t this so easy?! ’, she agreed. Then I told her that the craft was in honor of her upcoming birthday. She said, ‘I kind of figured Mom’ and smiled. I couldn't help but tease her with my reply, “Well, you just made your own birthday card”. Her expression of disbelief made me laugh, but then her smile made it all OK when I told her I was only kidding = )
How about having some fun of your own and making a card? We even include gift suggestions to give with the card.
*Click on photos for closer look
*Ignore the tape
What You'll Need
White Construction Paper
Pencil
Markers
Scissors
Balloons (3 per card)
6” Narrow Ribbon/String
Hole Punch
Glue Stick (not shown)
The Steps
Fold the paper in half towards you.
Fold over once more.
optional: Open up and glue the inside, then fold back down.
3. Take the left(top) side of the card and gently fold it in half, towards the inside crease.
You do NOT need to make a hard new crease there, it’s just a placement guide for the hole punch.
4. Place the hole punch about 2 in. from the bottom and near the edge of the “crease”, punch a hole.
5. Unfold the crease and straighten out as much as possible.
We thought tape would work but it did NOT.
6. Pick 3 balloons and fan them out so they’re all visible.
7. Apply a bit of glue between them and press together.
8. Cut 6 in. of string and loop through the holes from the inside.
9. Place the balloons in the center of the holes and tie a bow with the string.
10. Add a quarter sized amount of glue onto the card and press the balloons down firmly.
It should all dry withing 5-10 min.
11. With a pencil write, “Hope Your Birthday’s POPPIN’!” or “Have A POPPIN’ Birthday”.
12. Then trace over with markers and erase the pencil writing.
That’s it!
⭐Gifting the card: the recipient is able to undo the ribbon, peel the balloons away and blow up. OR blow up and POP!
⭐Themed gifts for the recipient: Give them various sizes of balloons with the card or include all things that pop: Soda Pop, Popcorn, Pop Rock Candy, Bubble Gum, Bubble Wrap and Party Poppers.
Whatever you decide, it'll be a fun gift to receive!
Happy crafting!
Amanda and Naomi
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