Thumbprint Balloon
July 20, 2012 by Jessica Christman
Filed under General Crafts, Kid's Arts and Crafts
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Sometimes you need a little lift in your life. This sweet little project is a great way to add something cheerful to your space and to save a keepsake of the little fingers in your life.
Things you’ll need:
Inkpads or markers
Canvas or heavy cardstock
Fine black marker
Pencil
Bowl
Things to do:
1. Lightly trace around the bowl on the top half of the canvas. This will be a guide for your circle of balloons.
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2. Fill the circle with little finger and thumb prints, all going generally the same directions, to create the balloons.
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3. Use your black marker to add the “strings” and, if desired, a bow and a message.
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4. Once the ink is totally dry, carefully erase the pencil line.







