Paper Punched Balloons

Learn how to make birthday cards when you first learn how to make paper balloons! These Paper Punched Balloons will take your next handmade card from simple to superb. When you use a flower petals punch to make paper balloons, you can produce an entire balloon bouquet in a matter of moments. Make balloons in your loved one's favorite colors to celebrate an upcoming birthday or other congratulatory event. It's no surprise how handy these paper balloons will be in your paper crafting.

Materials:

• Petals by Petals Paper Punch
• Cardstock in Colors of Your Choice
• Scissors
• String

Instructions:

1. Punch a petal shape from the edge of a piece of cardstock leaving out the tip of the petal as shown.

2. Cut two small snips from each side of the bottom angling in. From this snip, cut back out to the edge of the balloon, curving slightly to follow the balloon shape.

3. Tie on a cut of thread or hand-draw a string to complete.