Hot Air Balloon Arrival

On arrival day the elf floats in under a big red balloon, riding in a little basket tied below it.

Instructions

Blow up a red or striped balloon (no helium needed).
Tie four pieces of string around the knot and tape the other ends to the rim of a small basket or paper cup.
Hang the balloon from a curtain rod or a shelf so the basket dangles in the air.
Seat your elf in the basket with its hands on the rim.
Add a few cotton-ball clouds nearby.

Tip: Throw the balloon away once it's done; burst balloon pieces are a choking risk for small children.

Setup Time

10 min

Mess Level

No Mess

Nothing to clean up!

Best for Ages

2-10

⚡ Last Minute Friendly

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Latex balloons

Small woven basket

String and tape

Have at home

Add it to your December elf calendar