Looking for a fun Earth Day craft that is easy enough for toddlers and preschoolers to make? Try this Earth Day balloon stamping craft! It only requires a few simple supplies that you probably already have at home, and it is perfect for both younger and older kids.
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If your child enjoys making crafts, they’ll love this simple balloon stamping project! It’s perfect for Earth Day, and you probably already have all the supplies you need to make it.
Not only is this Earth-themed craft easy to make, but it’s also lots of fun for kids. Whether you have a toddler or an older child at home, they’re sure to love this activity!
Why You’ll Love This Craft
- Easy to make: This craft is super simple to make and perfect for kids of all ages! Even toddlers should be able to do most or all of it without the help of an adult.
- Simple supplies: You probably already have all the materials you need in order to make this craft at home, and if you don’t, a quick trip to the dollar store should take care of whatever you’re missing.
- Fun for kids: My kids love painting with anything that isn’t a paintbrush, and this craft was no exception. Using balloons to create prints is such a fun process art activity for kids!
Looking for more Earth Day ideas for kids? Check out this Mess-Free Earth Day Painting, these Earth Day Coloring Pages or this big list of Earth Day Crafts for Kids!
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Required Materials
- Balloon: Anything you have at home is fine—I used regular 12-inch latex balloons from the dollar store.
- Paint palette: You’ll need a paint palette with a flat surface large enough to accommodate an inflated balloon. If you don’t have one, you can use a paper, plastic or ceramic plate. (I prefer plastic and ceramic because they can be washed and reused.)
- Paint: You can use washable kids’ paint or acrylic paint for this project. I used washable paint. You’ll need light blue and green to mimic the Earth’s oceans and continents.
- Cardstock: Any light color will work. I used a color called “Stardust White” from this set of colored cardstock, because I liked the little specks of color, but regular white or beige is also fine. If you don’t have cardstock, you can use regular printer paper or construction paper, but it might get wavy when it comes into contact with the paint.
The full supply list and instructions can be found in the how-to card.
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How to Make Earth Day Balloon Prints (Step-by-Step)
Step 1: Inflate balloon. Inflate a balloon about halfway, then tie it up to prevent the air from escaping.
Step 2: Pour paint onto paint palette. Pour some blue paint onto a paint palette, then add a few small splashes of green paint on top of the blue paint.
Step 3: Dip balloon in paint. Dip your inflated balloon into the paint.
Step 4: Make balloon prints. Press the paint-covered balloon onto the sheet of cardstock to create a blue-and-green imprint. Repeat as many times as desired to create more prints, adding more paint to the paint palette and dipping the balloon back into it as often as needed. Then, allow the paint to dry fully.
This project was super simple to make, but it was lots of fun, and I think it turned out really cute! I loved how simple the materials were, and the fact that my younger kids were able to participate.
Helpful Tips
- Don’t over-inflate the balloon: To make the balloon easier for your child to handle, make sure to only inflate it about halfway.
- Swirl the paint colors: If you want prints that look like planet Earth, with green continents and blue oceans, start by pouring the blue paint onto the paint palette, then add some green paint on top of it, but make sure that some of the blue paint is still visible.
- Add more paint as needed: For best results, add more paint to the paint palette as often as needed and dip the balloon back into the paint when creating additional prints.
More Earth Day Crafts for Kids
If you have tried this Earth Day Balloon Stamping Craft or any other project on my website, please let me know how it went in the comments below. I can’t wait to hear from you!
Earth Day Balloon Stamping
Materials
- 1 balloon
- paint (light blue and green) washable or acrylic
- 1 paint palette
- 1 sheet light-colored cardstock
Instructions
- Inflate a balloon about halfway, then tie it up to prevent the air from escaping.
- Pour some blue paint onto a paint palette, then add a few small splashes of green paint on top of it, making sure that some of the blue paint is still visible.
- Dip your inflated balloon into the paint, then press the paint-covered balloon onto the sheet of cardstock to create a blue-and-green imprint. Repeat as many times as desired to create more prints, adding more paint to the paint palette and dipping the balloon back into it as often as needed. Allow the paint to fully dry.
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