Let the balloon dry for a few days. When done carefully poke 2 small holes in it with a stick pin. You may need an adult to do this for you. Paint the balloon for what you would like it to be. If you are going for some kind of animal, you will need to cut out feathers, feet or whatever the animal needs out of construction paper or poster board and glue on.
Poster board works best for paws, etc.
You can also use colored tissue paper instead of painting it. You will just have to glue it on. Make 2 holes to thread string through and hang. Remember when using it that it should only be with adult supervision. Soap Shapes Take a soap bar and make soap flakes out of them.