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How to Draw a Birthday Balloon
Draw a birthday balloon in 12 easy steps, about 9 minutes. Free, with a printable worksheet.
Each picture adds one red line. Draw that line, then scroll to the next picture. Rub out any dashed helper lines at the end. First up: the balloon.
Step 1: The balloon
In the upper middle of your paper draw a big balloon, like an upside-down teardrop, as wide as your hand.
Step 2: The knot
Under the bottom of the balloon draw a tiny upside-down triangle for the knot.
Step 3: Two big eyes
Above the middle of the balloon draw 2 big egg eyes. Add big black dots with white shines.
Step 4: Smile and cheeks
Under the eyes draw a wide U smile. Add a small flat oval cheek beside each end.
Step 5: The string
From the bottom of the knot draw a long wiggly string down to the bottom of your paper.
Step 6: A bow
Just under the knot draw a little bow: a fat loop each side and 2 wide tails.
Step 7: Shine
On the upper left of the balloon draw one long curve following the edge, and a tiny one above it.
Step 8: Confetti
Draw 4 little tilted squares of confetti round the balloon, 2 on each side.
Step 9: Sparkles
Draw 2 sparkle stars: one at the top on the left, and one low on the right.
Step 10: Yellow bow and sparkles
Go over your lines. Colour the bow and the sparkles yellow.
Step 11: Pink cheeks, blue confetti
Colour the cheeks pink and the confetti sky blue.
Step 12: Red balloon
Colour the balloon and knot red, around the cheeks. Leave the eyes white. Your balloon is ready for the party!
Your finished drawing
Follow the steps above and this is where you end up: a birthday balloon, drawn by you.
Every step in one picture
