This Purim Craft Is Nothing to Sneeze At!
Simple supplies, easy to pull off, and so much fun to play with — this adorable clown craft is the perfect way to welcome Chodesh Adar.
The best part? When you push the balloon from the bottom, the clown’s nose magically expands… and when you squeeze it, it shrinks back down again — which, of course, leads to lots of giggles!
If you love this clown craft, check out our other clown crafts — because when it comes to Purim, one silly clown is never enough!
What You’ll Need
Latex balloons (avoid the very thick ones)
10-ounce paper cups
Markers, stickers, or both
Nail scissors
It’s a wonderful way to bring joy, creativity, and laughter into the start of Adar — because when Adar arrives, we increase in simcha!
A Perfect Adar Activity
This craft is:
Budget-friendly
Screen-free
Great for classrooms or home
Interactive and playful
Step-by-Step Directions
1. Decorate the Clown’s Face
Using markers, draw eyes, eyebrows, and a big smile on the cup. Add freckles, fun shapes, colorful designs, or anything that feels festive and silly.
You can also use eye and mouth stickers to make it even easier (and faster!).
Let your creativity shine — no two clowns need to look alike.
2. Create the Nose Opening
Using nail scissors, carefully cut a small hole in the center of the cup where the nose will go.
The hole should be approximately ¾ inch wide — just large enough for the balloon to fit snugly.
(Adult supervision recommended for this step.)
3. Add the Balloon
From inside the cup, push the balloon through the hole so that it sticks out the front (about 1″).
This becomes the clown’s nose!
Make sure the balloon opening remains inside the cup.
4. Blow and Play
Blow gently into the balloon from the bottom of the cup to inflate the nose. Once inflated, tie the balloon. The balloon should be inflated so it is sticking out of the cup a little bit.
Now the fun begins!
Push the balloon from the bottom and watch the clown’s nose magically pop out. Squeeze it, and it shrinks back down again.
Endless entertainment. Endless giggles.
Photography and styling by Chay Berger
This article originally appeared in Family First
