I am planning a Water Birthday Party for my soon to be 8 year old. Where we live it is super super hot. At the same time I am not sure I can handle 7-8 8 year olds running through my house. So we decided on a water party. For one of our activities we decided on a water balloon toss but I really hate the idea of filling up a million water balloons and then all those pieces of balloon all over my yard. I was searching through Pinterest one day and found Sponge Bombs. They are awesome! You can use them over and over and they were super easy to make. Because I was making so many I thought I would put together a simple tutorial for you all...enjoy!

Step 1: Gather your supplies. 

Sponges (Target)

Nylon Cable Ties (Target...I now have 650...anyone need any zip ties?)

Sturdy Scissors 

You will need three sponges per bomb. I decided to make them multi-colored. The birthday colors are orange, blue and green. I made the pink ones for a few girls that will be at the party.

Take one sponge and cut it length wise in half.

 Next cut each half in half so you have 4 pieces.

Cut all the sponges in the same way.

Gather all the sponges in your hands and arrange them how you like. I liked mine a bit mixed up.

 Hold all the sponges in your hands and then twist REALLY tight leaving a space open in the center for the zip tie.

Here is where you will need some help (unless you have 4 hands). Have your helped tie the zip tie around the center of the sponge bunch and pull it super tight.

Now what to do with the extra tie hanging out?

Make sure you cinch the tie down as much as you can. REALLY tight.

I like to use finger nail clippers to clip them down really short. I don't want anyone to get hurt when throwing the bombs around at the party. 

There...done. Easy right?