These instant playmates can get things bouncing along on a lazy afternoon.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| Cardboard
Scissors Markers Balloons | |
| Seasons: Rainy day, Year round | |
| Materials: balloons, cardboard, markers | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | For each character's feet, first cut out a heart or butterfly shape from the cardboard. (An easy method is to trace around an oval-shaped kitchen sponge to create overlapping shapes.) |
| 2. | Use colored magic markers to draw on shoes -- they can even make holes for real shoelaces -- or animal paws. When done, cut a 1/2-inch slit between the heels. |
| 3. | Blow up a balloon for each pair of feet and knot the end. Using markers, carefully draw a face and body directly on the balloon. Slip the knotted end of the balloon into the slit between the feet. |
| 4. | Kids can crown their creations with yarn wigs, felt ears or paper hats, if desired. |
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