Keep the kids busy with this very quick and simple DIY.  All you need is a  couple of balloons, a small bin liner and some rice. Then ta-da, you’ve got yourself a Ninja Turtle juggling ball!
Craft and images by Elise Clarkson from Pixels and Sunshine for Families Magazine – Gold Coast
Make Hand Made Juggling Balls at Home
You will need:
- 4 x green balloons
- 1 x black balloon
- 1 x purple/blue/orange or red balloon
- ½ cup of rice
- 1 x small plastic bin liner
- Scissors
Step 1:
- Pour the rice into one corner of the small bin liner
- Twist the bin liner and tie in a knot
- Fan out and wrap the rest of the bag around the rice
- Shape into a ball
Step 2:
- Cut the end of the green balloon just at the neck
- Wrap the balloon around the plastic rice bags
- Repeat with the remaining balloons and rice bags
- Shape into a ball
Step 3:
- Cut the black balloon into approx 1cm strip
- Wrap the this band around the ball
Step 4:
- Cut the purple balloon into approx 2.5cm band
- Fold it in half lengthways and cut one semicircle shape for the eyes
- Wrap the purple band around the balloon covering the black balloon band
Step 5:
- Give the ball a final shape with your hands and you’re ready to juggle.
Perfect timing and easy crafting for my 4yo who is getting cabin fever during these rainy school holidays! Thank you!!