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Sponge Balls! Super easy craft for some wet summertime fun!

By Wendy, Columbus Mom and Publisher of NE Columbus Macaroni Kid May 28, 2012
Need a new, fun way for kids to stay cool in the summer? Love water balloons but hate picking up small pieces of plastic all over the yard? Give sponge balls a try. They are softer than a snow ball and inexpensive to make!
 
There are endless sponge ball games kids can play; maybe they will even be encouraged to join you in some house cleaning?
 
You will need:
 
• 3 Dry Sponges (new)
• Scissors
• String
 
Directions:
 
1. Cut sponges into approx. 1/2 inch strips with scissors.
2. Lay strips on top of each other in three layers with 5 to 6 to each layer.
3. Tie them across the middle with string; knot them tightly to form a ball.


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