I know the 4th is still a little ways off, but I have to get a start if I want to do any extra! We're having a 4th of July cookout with some friends this year and I plan on making these rockets for each of the kids. These cute rockets are actually filled with those little pop-its or snaps...those things that you throw at the ground and they "pop". I used only supplies I had around the house to make the rockets.
Supplies
Empty toilet paper tube
Small coffee filter
Small coffee filter
Red crepe streamer
Blue card stock
White card stock
Blue card stock
White card stock
Glue/double sided tape
Scissors
Star stickers
Pop-its or Snaps
I started by fitting and gluing a coffee filter inside one end of the tube. This sealed the one end and made a little holder, so to speak.
Using a piece of blue card stock, I cut it to the size of the tube and glued it into place. I covered the glued part of the crepe paper streamer too. The clips held it in place while it dried.
It is decorated with stars and filled with pop-its. You might call them pops, pop-its, snaps, or snappers.
I used white card stock to cut a circle, made a slit in it, and folded it around to make a cone shape. I used double sided tape to attach it to the top.
The pop-its do come with a caution note that includes they are not recommended for children under 8 years of age. I will probably fill the rockets with an alternative surprise for the really young kids.
9 comments :
I LOVE this- adorable and FULL of fun!
That is a cute idea! I'll have to try make some, my kids would love them!
So fun and festive! I'll be trying them if I get a chance.
How perfect for table decor! Love it, and the great tutorial.
I'm hosting a linky party for 4th of July stuff for the next 3 Thursdays. Would love it if you'd link this up!
Very inventive, and they look simple to make. I bet kids would love making these. And they wouldn't have to be done only for the 4th of July (any time is rocket making time) but what a great idea it is for your 4th of July celebrations.
From Alissa@ Excuse Me Mrs.C!
So festive & cute :)
Thanks so much, Kelly, for linking up today. Hope you stop by next Thursday too!
Have a great weekend!
How fun and a great way to use up toilet paper rolls! I like the bit of fringe around the bottom.
Thanks so much for posting/sharing this craft. We made today at preschool and they turned out adorable!
Happy 4th!
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