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SHIP IN A BALLOON CRAFT

Let's be honest here, as cool as they are, ships in bottles are likely a bit much for kids to make (they're a bit much for a lot of grown ups to make too!).  But a ship in a balloon is a snap (er, if you can find clear balloons) and it's just as neat!)

You will need a clear balloon (try craft stores or balloon/party stores) and a small toy ship.

There is no template for this craft.
bulletShove the toy ship through the opening of the balloon (this is going to require some adult assistance.  If you are doing this for a group of children, you can pre-do this step)

bulletPut about 1 cup to 2 cups of water (depending on the size of your balloon) into the balloon (you might want to use a funnel... you can make one by making a cone out of paper).

bulletBlow up the balloon and knot it.  Set your balloon on a holder (margarine or yogurt containers work well depending on the size of the balloon).  

bulletYou can paint your holder for a nicer look or cover it with construction paper.

 

 

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