Pumpkin Balloon Fun

These bright and "airy" pumpkins will brighten up your house this holiday season.

What You'll Need:

  • Two long balloons, one orange and one green

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Pumpkin Balloon Fun

Begin by inflating a balloon, leaving a three-inch tail. Inflate another balloon only one inch.

On the longer balloon, pinch and twist a round bubble and two five-inch bubbles.

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Twist two five-inch bubbles.

­ Bring the two five-inch bubbles together. Pinch and twist-lock.

Pinch and twist a five-inch bubble.

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Pinch and twist a five-inch bubble.

Bring that bubble together with the other two. Gently push that bubble between the other two that have been twist-locked.

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Push the bubble between the first two bubbles.

Repeat the last two steps three more times.

Push the first round bubble inside, as shown.

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Slide the tail of the second balloon through the
pumpkin twice.

Slide the tail of the second balloon through the pumpkin twice to secure the bubble into the twist-locked end, as shown.

Continue reading to learn how to make a silly bird that will entertain everybody at Thanksgiving dinner.

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