Kara had a friend over today, and we wanted to do something fun. A couple of weeks ago, I read about making a water blob on Ginger Snap Crafts. The kids in her post looked so happy, that I knew it was something I wanted to try and make one too.
I found a plastic paint cloth and some duct tape at the dollar store. I knew it was not going to be as sturdy as Ginger's blob made from higher quality plastic sheeting, but we thought we would give it a try. We called it our water blob experiment.
The girls helped me unroll the plastic cloth and then we doubled it, and doubled it again, so there were 2 layers on both sides of the water. Also since this was just an experiment, we didn't make the blob really big.
We were careful not to overfill it, because we were not sure how much water it would hold. Kara tentatively was the first one on the blob.
Once we saw that it was not going to pop right away, both started to dance on the blob. Because of its size and the thickness of the plastic, it didn't really stay in place.
Kara's friend then had to go home, but Kara still wanted to play on the blob some more.
After a little while, it finally happened....
It sprung a leak!
How long does a $1 tarp from the dollar store last.. about 30 minutes. Was 30 minutes of fun for only $2 worth it. A REALLY BIG YES!
Does Kara want to make another water blob using a higher quality tarp.. OH YEAH!!
The girls had a blast, and we will definitely be making another water blob soon!
I will be linking up to these wonderful linky parties HERE!
We made two of these with plastic sheeting from Menards. I think we got a packet of 2 sheets for about $6. The first one lasted all day and we had a ton of kids over jumping on it. They all loved it! The second time we tried it, it sprung a leak after about 2 hours... but still worth it in my book! :)
ReplyDeleteWe definitely want to make another one. She had a blast. We don't have a Menards locally, but we do have Home Depot and Lowes. She will probably want me to make another one tomorrow. LOL!
DeleteHow fun! I so need to try this with my kids before school starts!
ReplyDeleteSo fun! I'm thinking about getting the supplies for the kids at a family reunion next week.
ReplyDeleteWe'd love for you to link up at our Finished Friday blog party.
This looks really fun! I'd love to try it sometime. Thanks for sharing. Found your blog from the Sundae Scoop.
ReplyDeleteThat looks like fun, Pam! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletelooks fun! might not be compatible with British summer weather though!
ReplyDeleteFun experiment. Sounds like something I would do =)
ReplyDeleteThats is such a great idea!! i will have to try that one time
ReplyDeletei would love it if you drop by my linky party and share this story with us xx
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That looked like a lot of fun! Especially on a hot day! Thanks for sharing at the All Star Block Party!
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Oh, that looks like a lot of fun!! Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try this too! Looks like a blast! Thanks so much for linking up to our Pinteresting Party!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh! That looks FUN!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! :-)
This is definitely on my bucket list - so much fun.
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to the Sunday Showcase
Ha ha aha! You guys have the most fun at your house.. I think I'm going to head over for a play date!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with the Pink Hippo Party!
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Amie @ Pinkapotamus
What fun! I bet Kara's friend and Kara think you are such a cool mom! Thanks for sharing the fun with us this week at our link party!
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Trish
Congrats on your favorite feature!!!
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I'm so glad you tried it! We made another one on the first day of school for when the kids got home. :) Thank you for linking back to me.
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Thank you for such a fun idea! It has become a favorite summer activity.
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