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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.

• Shove 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)
  
  
• Put 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).
  
• Blow 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).  
  
• You can paint your holder for a nicer look or cover it with construction paper.

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