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Jet Pack Craft

August 13, 2013 by OneMommy

I love doing recycled crafts for kids.   I especially love crafts that encourage them to be creative and can be used in pretend play.

If you have a toddler or preschooler that loves rockets, than this craft is perfect for you.

Get ready to blast off with this jet pack craft!

kids jet pack craft

 

This kids craft involves recycled soda pop bottles.

We just don’t drink that much pop, and I hardly ever buy 2 liters because they tend to go flat before we finish them.  But I did have access to some 16 oz. pop bottles.  (If you make a few magical frozen pop slushies, just keep those bottles for this craft.)

Jet Pack Craft

Materials Needed:

  • 2 empty pop bottles (either 2 liter or 16 oz. bottles will work)
  • aluminum foil
  • red or orange tissue paper
  • cardboard
  • colored duct tape (We chose blue.)

Cut your piece of cardboard into a square that is a bit wider than the 2 soda pop bottles laying side by side.  The piece of cardboard will serve as a base for your jet pack.

To create straps for the jet pack, measure how long they need to be and then double the length.

Cut 2 pieces of duct tape this length, and then fold the tape in half, sticky sides together to form each strap.  Use a bit of tape to secure the straps to the cardboard so it forms a backpack.

how to make a plastic bottle jet pack

 

Next, cover the plastic bottles with aluminum foil.  This is a great step for little ones to help with.  You could use silver paint, but aluminum foil is mess-free.  Plus, most people have it on hand already, a big plus in my book.

Once the bottles are covered, use strips of duct tape to hold them onto the cardboard base.

Cut or rip squares of red or orange tissue paper and tape them inside the mouths of the pop bottles to form flames.  Your child is ready to fly!

pop bottle craft

 

This simple jet pack craft is sure to spark hours of pretend play for your little one.

how to make a jet pack

 

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Filed Under: Kids Crafts Tagged With: pop bottle craft, recycled craft, upcycle craft, water bottle craft

Comments

  1. OneMommy says

    August 16, 2013 at 4:08 pm

    Definitely give it a go! I bet he’d love it!

  2. Amy @ Mommy Rodeo says

    August 17, 2013 at 9:28 am

    I am so not crafty, but this even I could do! And he’s love it. Great project. Stopping by from SITS.

    • OneMommy says

      August 18, 2013 at 9:32 am

      This was really super simple, and they have had lots of fun with it!

      Thanks for stopping by! Off to read your latest!

  3. Diana Rambles says

    August 19, 2013 at 12:33 pm

    These are just so adorable!

    • OneMommy says

      August 20, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you — I loved your American Girl doll school clothes!

  4. Sara says

    August 20, 2013 at 7:53 pm

    Fantastic, thanks so much for sharing on craft Schooling Sunday!

    • OneMommy says

      August 23, 2013 at 6:52 pm

      Thank you for hosting!

  5. Carrie says

    August 23, 2013 at 2:18 pm

    Oh, how adorable and fun!! Thank you for sharing on Sharing Saturday!!

    • OneMommy says

      August 25, 2013 at 10:04 am

      Thank you and thank you for hosting!

  6. OneMommy says

    August 23, 2013 at 6:57 pm

    Thanks so much for featuring it!

  7. Mary Catherine says

    August 23, 2013 at 10:43 pm

    I LOVE this jet pack activity!! This would be so much fun for kids who are into aerospace or superheroes. Ok, really, what kiddo wouldn’t enjoy this?? 🙂 I’m featuring this tomorrow on Share It Saturday!

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