Decorating Ideas and Party Activities
Standing Spider Balloon
Occasion
Halloween
Description
This craft can be used as both an activity to keep the children entertained and a creative table decoration at a Halloween party.
Instructions
Inflate helium balloons and attach a ribbon. Use the ribbon to secure the balloon to a table, chair or wrist while working. Flip the balloon upside down and twist eight 12" craft pipe cleaners around the neck of the balloon. Bend the pipe cleaners so there are four legs on either side of the balloon. Bend the ends of the pipe cleaners so the critter stands when placed on a flat surface. Draw a silly or scary face on the balloon with markers or glitter pens, and cut off the ribbon, being careful not to puncture the balloon. Your balloon spider is now complete! (The spider will not float, but will stand on a flat surface and bounce when bopped on the head. If you want it to float, use crepe paper streamers and tape instead of pipe cleaners for the legs).
