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DIY Sponge Bombs

July 10, 2017 By: Masshole Mommy

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Homemade Sponge Bombs are a great way to cool off on a hot summer day!

I am so thankful that my boys prefer playing outside than sitting around inside the house on their electronics all day. Maybe it’s because our summers are so short and they want to make the most of it. Or maybe they know I will yell at them to go outside and play. Either way, you will get no complaints from this mama about it. We have tons of yard toys (balls, Frisbees, etc), a wooden swing set and they each have bikes and scooters. There is enough out there for them to do to keep them busy for hours at a time. But sometimes it gets super hot out and even on those days, they don’t want to come in. That’s when I make them things like these DIY Sponge Bombs.

DIY Sponge Bombs are a great way to cool off on a hot summer day. Plus, they are wicked easy to make. Score. Try them this summer and your kids will be very happy that you did.

DIY Sponge Bombs

Here’s what you need:

  • 6-8 Sponges, multi-color
  • Cotton String
  • Scissors

Here’s what you do:
1. Cut each sponge lengthwise into 4 pieces.

2. Take 4 sponge pieces and lay them side by side and then stack four more directly on top of them.
3. Take a piece of string and tie it around all of the sponge pieces. Make sure to pull the string really tight and make sure you knot it. Cut off the excess string.

4. Dip them in buckets of water and have an awesome water fight with your brother. Or friends. Whoever.

5. Have fun!

The only thing is that these DIY Sponge Bombs seem to get pretty dirty after a few uses, so I have to make more. Luckily, I can get sponges at the dollar store, so it’s cheap entertainment for the kiddos.


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  1. Meagan says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:11 pm

    These look like so much fun. I am all about something fun for Summer than won’t break the bank.

  2. Vera Sweeney says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:15 pm

    Woohoo! I can’t wait to make these. Sponge bombs are the best thing ever at a pool party. Thanks!

  3. Colleen Lanin says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    I love making sponge bombs. We always take them out to the pool when we go. It’s a ton of fun to just whip soggy sponge bombs at each other in the food.

  4. Maureen @ Wisconsin Mommy says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:25 pm

    These look like a fun thing to do on a hot day! And I love that my kid and his friends are old enough that I can make creating the bombs as part of their activity.

  5. Cassie says

    July 10, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    I would never have thought to make something like this but what a great idea!!! Looks like so much fun and a whole lot less mess than water balloons!

  6. Pam says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:10 pm

    These are so much better than water balloons. No having to clean up tiny balloon bits in your yard.

  7. Marcie Wahrer says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:13 pm

    My kids love anything involving water, but I am often too busy to take them to the pool. These sponge bombs would be a great way for them to have some water fun right here at home!

  8. Joely Smith says

    July 10, 2017 at 6:36 pm

    So easy, so colorful and SO FUN! You ARE lucky to have boys that appreciate being outside!

  9. Liz Mays says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:26 pm

    Oh these look like so much fun! I bet you can use them for so many different outdoor games when it’s hot out!

  10. Claudia Krusch says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:36 pm

    I will have to pick up some sponges this week so I can make these for the kids. I think it is a great idea and I am sure they will have a ton of fun with them.

  11. Debra says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:50 pm

    My kids love having water balloon fights all throughout the summer, but cleaning up the balloon remnants is always a chore. Making these fun sponge bombs would take the water balloon fight to an all new level and less mess!

  12. Amber Myers says

    July 10, 2017 at 8:53 pm

    These look fun. My daughter would want to make them. Plus I love the bright colors!

  13. Karen says

    July 10, 2017 at 9:06 pm

    Ok – this is the most FUN outdoor activity I can imagine. Is it OK if adults do it too? haha! Love how easy it is to DIY, and how its so perfect for cooling off in the summer!

  14. Cecilia C. Cannon says

    July 10, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    I don’t know why but these are crazy cute. so simple but i didn’t think of it, lol. love the DIY

  15. Jennifer Van Huss says

    July 10, 2017 at 9:28 pm

    Those look like so much fun! I can’t wait to make them for my kids and surprise them when its hot outside!

  16. Melissa Dixon says

    July 10, 2017 at 9:49 pm

    These are cute. My daughter’s school did this right before Summer break and it was a huge hit with the kids. We may have to try this at home.

  17. ricci says

    July 10, 2017 at 11:37 pm

    These sponge bombs are super cute!! I need to make these for my nieces and nephews!!

  18. Mary Edwards says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:07 am

    Those are just way prettier than my sponges that I currently have. Love the idea and I know the kids will too

  19. Lisa Marie Heath says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:11 am

    What a cute, inexpensive craft! My son and his friends would probably love making these for sure!

  20. Dogvills says

    July 11, 2017 at 2:04 am

    This is so fun and easy! Just like water balloons, this will be a sure hit with the kiddos.

  21. Journa Ramirez says

    July 11, 2017 at 4:36 am

    These are sooo cute! I love the different colors and I want to make some. I’m sure my kids will love making these with me

  22. Indah nuria says

    July 11, 2017 at 6:08 am

    Sponge bombs! Kids will love it! And for sure it’s easy to make!

  23. Kelly Hutchinson says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:47 am

    We made these a few years ago. They were so easy to make and the kids had a blast playing with them!

  24. Jessica Joachim says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:48 am

    These are too cute! They look perfect for cooling down in the summer! I will have to try this out with my daughter, she would have a blast.

  25. Belle says

    July 11, 2017 at 9:17 am

    Oh my! That is such a great idea! I am absolutely going to make some. I am sure my kids are going to love this; makes bath time more fun!

    Belle | One Awesome Momma

  26. Marysa says

    July 11, 2017 at 9:44 am

    This is a great idea. My kids love having backyard fun where they can cool down too, but the slip and slide is a big set up and it isn’t good for the lawn, and water balloons take forever and make a huge mess!

  27. Terri Steffes says

    July 11, 2017 at 9:50 am

    I want to do this for the kids in my neighborhood before school is out! What a fun idea! So much better than water balloons but every bit as fun!

  28. Toni | Boulder Locavore says

    July 11, 2017 at 10:39 am

    This looks super fun to make and use! Can’t wait to try this!

  29. Melissa Chapman says

    July 11, 2017 at 10:40 am

    Love your use of dollar store sponges. That is a great way to cool off and keep busy outside.

  30. Rhian Westbury says

    July 11, 2017 at 10:59 am

    These look so easy to make and such a lot of fun, especially if you want to have a water fight as you can reuse them x

  31. Jocelyn @ Hip Mama's Place says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:34 am

    Sounds like a pretty cool summer activity for the kids! They can make it and play with it if they want! I like that’s it’s colorful!

  32. Farrah Less says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:38 am

    This so cool and very creative a fun way to enjoy the bath. It will keep your kids busy for awhile. Perfect for summer as well.

  33. Rosey says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:02 pm

    Those do look super easy to make. No doubt all four of my kids would like these (and my ‘kids’ are not all kids). 😉 🙂

  34. Carol Cassara says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:36 pm

    OH! This is pretty cool and I like how easy it is to assemble. The kids can do it on their own. I think it’s awesome to make this summer! It’s going to be so much fun for them!

  35. Kathy says

    July 11, 2017 at 12:42 pm

    This is a great idea. My girls would have so much fun with this. I love how easy they are to make too!

  36. Travel Blogger says

    July 11, 2017 at 1:19 pm

    I love fun and easy projects (and affordable!) like this. What a great idea for summer. I will have to make some of these with my little one. He would love to play with these.

  37. Cindy Ingalls says

    July 11, 2017 at 3:56 pm

    This looks like so much fun and more environmentally friendly version of water balloons. Can’t wait to try this craft out soon. Who doesn’t need a water fight in the hot summer sun.

  38. Di Hickman says

    July 11, 2017 at 4:42 pm

    Wow what a simple but funfilled idea! Keeps the mess to a minimum and keeps the kids cool (and busy!). Great idea!

  39. katriza says

    July 11, 2017 at 4:44 pm

    Aww this is so cute! Creative! Perfect craft to do with my boys! <3 Can't wait to try it!

  40. Shannon Gurnee says

    July 11, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    This looks like such a fun activity, especially with the hot weather during the summer. I bet my kids would love to try making these!

  41. Kita Bryant says

    July 11, 2017 at 5:50 pm

    We love making these! They’re so much fun and SO much cheaper than water balloons!

  42. Bonnie says

    July 11, 2017 at 7:31 pm

    These look like so much fun! Perfect for summer. Thats great that your boys prefer to be outside!

  43. Cassie Tucker says

    July 11, 2017 at 8:07 pm

    These look like they would be a fun way to cool down. I know the kids in South Carolina can use them with the heat we have here.

  44. Jilly Spellman says

    July 11, 2017 at 11:32 pm

    These are so cute. I think my boys would love them. Also a great way to cool down it has been so hot here.

  45. AnnMarie John says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:37 am

    This is totally fun! My daughter and I love DIY and this is just another one to add to our list! I think it’s also awesome that you can play with it afterwards. Perfect for beating the summer heat!

  46. Annemarie LeBlanc says

    July 12, 2017 at 2:37 am

    These sponge bombs would be better than water balloons! I will have to copy this idea and make some for my grandchildren to play with. Thanks for the idea!

  47. My Teen Guide says

    July 12, 2017 at 5:28 am

    I love this idea! Even the little ones can have a great time with these sponge bombs. They are so colorful too! I will make this on the weekend and we’ll have some water fight family fun!

  48. Eloise says

    July 12, 2017 at 11:15 am

    what a fun idea to create! my kids and I love DIY projects and crafting! I’ll have them try this one out and keep them happy and busy ; )

  49. Mimi Green says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:00 pm

    This is good affordable summer fun. It has been really hot here with heat advisories. My kids have water day every Friday and craft day on Thursday at camp. This would be a great craft for them to make and then play with the next day.

  50. Jeanine says

    July 12, 2017 at 12:20 pm

    Oh my goodness! These are so cute and so much fun! I would love to do these with my kids, we love making stuff and this would be fun!

  51. Brittany says

    July 12, 2017 at 3:12 pm

    OOOH! My kids would love these so much! They are always looking for fun things to do with the water! This would be perfect for them!

  52. sara says

    July 13, 2017 at 8:26 am

    This is such a fun summer project that my daughter and I can make together!

  53. Rachel Catherine says

    July 13, 2017 at 12:26 pm

    Those are really cute and fun! My kids would like to play with them in the water and probably use them more as toys. LOL

  54. Nayantara Hegde says

    July 14, 2017 at 2:03 pm

    This is such an amazing idea. I hope I can steal the idea for the Indian festival of Holi. These would be truly awesome. And they are reusable (at least a few times) rather than the current practice of water balloons which are one use only. 🙂

  55. Kiwi says

    July 14, 2017 at 4:34 pm

    I think this a fun and colorful DIY project for kids. I bet kids would really have fun with this.

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