Making balloon animals for parties is one of the easiest ways to bring gigantic smiles to all the kids faces. And the best news is… you don’t have to be a clown to create them! Our take on making a crazy easy butterfly balloon animal is so simple anyone can do it. Hand them out for each kid or create an entire party display with the fluttering balloons. Who needs a clown when mom has all the balloon skills she needs?!
Although the butterfly balloon animal won’t float, you can arrange them and hang them on the wall for an adorable party scene. This is my favorite tape for hanging balloons on the wall – it will stick for the entire party without falling.
Once the balloons are up, these butterfly cake toppers will beautifully complete the party theme.
Butterfly Balloon Animal
To make the butterfly balloon animal you will need:
- Long balloons
- A balloon hand pump
- Balloon tape for hanging butterflys on the wall
How To Make A Butterfly Balloon Animal
To make a butterfly balloon animal we want to start with the wings first! Having the wings created give the base to the butterfly balloon and will help create the fluttering look you are after.
To make the butterfly wings:
1. Blow up two balloons of the same color. One at full length and one a little shorter. Tie each balloon into a loop. You will want to use a hand balloon pump for this. I don’t know if you’ve ever tried blowing up these long balloons without a pump, but it will literally take your breath away. Save your lungs… use a pump!
2. Place the smaller loop inside the larger loop. With your right hand hold the knots and with your left hand pull the loops to find the centers. Push your left hand to your right hand and twist the balloons a few times around themselves.
3. Do final twist to make sure the larger “wings” are positioned above the smaller “wings”.
To make the butterfly balloon animal body:
4. Blow up a contrasting balloon about 1.5’. Knot at the end.
5. Find the middle and make a twist to create a head.
To finish off making the butterfly balloon animal
6. Place the body over the wings and tie the ends together. Tuck (or trim) the long end to complete the butterfly balloon.
Wouldn’t these look fun floating around in the balloon window for a birthday party? I’m even thinking who needs to wait for a party to create these? I may just take up making them in the park this summer! Kid’s are so easy to please, I can’t think of why I wouldn’t do it.
Whatever you are making balloon animals for this year, try out a butterfly! They are a great easy first option and look fun made in multiples.
(Photography ©A Subtle Revelry by Ashlyn Savannah Photo).
I’m even thinking who needs to wait for a party to create these?!