How to Draw a Heart Balloon (Easy Step by Step)
A bunny holding a big heart balloon is a sweet drawing for Valentine's Day, birthdays, or any day you want to share some love. It is built from simple shapes: a heart, a round head, a few ovals, a U shape, a tiny triangle, and a wiggly line. If you can draw those, you can draw the whole picture.
- Easy
- 12 minutes
- 9 steps
You need: paper, a pencil, an eraser, and crayons or markers for coloring.
Start drawingIn this article (7 sections)
How to draw a heart balloon step by step
How to Draw a Heart Balloon · tinyhandscreate.com
Step 1: Guide shapes
Lightly sketch these 2 ovals. They only show where the big parts go, so press softly. You will erase them at the end.
Step 2: The heart balloon
Draw two round bumps side by side at the top, like the tops of two hills. Then bring both sides down in long, nearly straight lines until they meet in a point at the bottom.
Step 3: The bunny's head
In the lower left, start at the top and draw a round head shape curving down the left side and along the bottom. Let the line finish with a small curl at the lower right, and leave the top right open for now.
Step 4: The long ears
Draw two tall, skinny ovals sticking up from the top of the head. Let the bottoms tuck behind the head, and tilt the right ear a little outward.
Step 5: The happy face
Add two small round dots for eyes. Put a small dot for the nose between them, a bit lower, and draw a little curvy smile underneath.
Step 6: The little body
Under the head, draw a small U shape, like a bowl, for the bunny's tummy. Its top edge tucks behind the chin.
Step 7: The arm and paw
Start at the right side of the head and draw a curved line going down and to the right. Finish it with a small circle for the paw, then add a short curve from the paw back toward the body.
Step 8: The knot and string
At the bottom point of the heart, draw a tiny triangle for the knot. Then draw a wiggly line from the knot down to the paw.
Step 9: The shiny spot
Inside the heart, near the top left, draw a short curved line that follows the edge. This makes the balloon look shiny.
All done!
Erase the guide shapes, go over your lines, then color it in.
Finished your heart balloon? Keep the pencils out and learn how to draw a heart with an arrow or how to draw a love letter next.
Tips for drawing a heart balloon
- Draw the heart's two top bumps the same size first, then connect them to the bottom point. If one side looks off, lightly sketch a line down the middle to help.
- Start the ears as skinny ovals and let the bottoms disappear behind the head. Draw the head first so you know where the ears should stop.
- The string is the trickiest part. Draw it slowly as one long wiggle from the knot to the paw, and keep the paw circle small.
Free heart balloon coloring page
Want to go straight to coloring? Open this heart balloon coloring page at full size and print it. It is the same drawing you just learned, with clean lines ready for crayons or markers.
How to color your heart balloon drawing
Try a bright red or pink heart with a soft gray or white bunny and a pink nose. For a creative twist, give the balloon a rainbow of stripes or cover the heart with tiny polka dots.
Heart balloon fun fact for kids
Party balloons float when they are filled with helium, a gas that is lighter than the air around us. That is why a balloon on a string pulls upward in your hand.
Questions about drawing a heart balloon
What shapes do I need to draw a heart balloon with a bunny?
You need a heart, a round shape for the head, two skinny ovals for the ears, a small U shape for the body, a tiny triangle for the knot, and a wiggly line for the string.
How do I draw a heart that looks even on both sides?
Draw two round bumps at the top that are about the same size, then bring both sides down to meet in a point. A light line down the middle can help you check that both sides match.
How do I make my bunny look cuter?
Place the eyes wide apart on the head, and add a small smile under a little dot nose. Making the ears nice and tall also helps.
