Lovebirds Balloons
The couple in the lovebirds balloons craft won't be the only lovebirds this Valentine's Day.
What You'll Need:
Balloons (red and white)
 Lovebirds Balloons |
Begin by inflating a balloon nearly all the way. Inflate another balloon, leaving a four-inch tail.
Fold the longer balloon into a big ring. Squeeze air into the balloon tail. Pinch and twist-lock the end of the balloon.
Pull the top of the loop toward the locked ends but not all the way. Gently squeeze this portion to create the heart-shaped curve. You now have the completed heart-shaped swing.
 Pull the top of the loop to the locked end. |
Pinch and twist three four-inch bubbles.
 Twist three four-inch bubbles. |
Hold the second and third bubbles together and twist-lock.
 Twist the second and third bubbles together. |
Pinch and twist a four-inch bubble.
 Another four-inch bubble. |
Gently push that bubble between the two that have been twist-locked, as shown.
 Push the bubble between the first two. |
Pinch and twist two round bubbles.
Pinch and twist two four-inch bubbles.
Hold the four-inch bubbles together and twist-lock.
Pinch and twist a four-inch bubble.
Repeat the step illustrated just above once.
Fold the first and last bubbles together and twist-lock.
 Connect the birds to the swing. |
Twist-lock the base of the birds to the base of the heart-shaped swing.
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