Keep the kids busy by making this DIY balloon bowl craft. With such a clever storage idea, they might be even excited to put their toys away.
By Today's Parent
Updated Mar 30, 2017
Photo: Alexandra Grablewski
Looking for a creative storage idea? Get your kids in on the fun by making this balloon bowl craft and even they might be excited to put their toys away.
Paper-mâché balloon bowl
Materials:
1 balloon
decoupage glue
1-inch foam brush
newspaper, torn into roughly 1-inch squares
plain newsprint (available at craft stores), torn into roughly 1-inch squares
scissors (decorative-edge optional)
paint
paintbrushes
Directions:
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Inflate the balloon. Coat the top half with decoupage glue using a foam brush. Press newspaper pieces on top, and then add another topcoat of glue. Continue until you have a bowl-like shape.
Cover the newspaper from step 1 using the same technique, but with a layer of newsprint pieces. Add a third layer of newspaper, and then a fourth of newsprint. Let dry overnight.
Pop the balloon, peel the latex from inside the bowl and discard. Cut the edge of the bowl with scissors.
Now paint away! You can keep it simple with a solid inside, a contrasting exterior and a bright edge, or go wild with a pattern.