Calling ALL my crafty mommy friends! Today’s post is for those adventurous kids that love outer space and rockets!

Today I’m sharing how YOU can make a simple Paper Plate Rocket within minutes and have some big smiles afterwards.

This kid friendly space themed craft is completely customizable when it comes to the colors and of course – it’s super easy, inexpensive and fun for all ages! This rocket doesn’t even require fancy tools OR a big wallet either. It’s just plain ole’ simple craft fun that is out of this world!!!

So what are you waiting for? Rev up those engines, grab some supplies and “blast” on by to crafting these up!

Happy crafting my friends! Don’t forget to share pictures with us! #gluedtomycrafts

Paper Plate Rocket Craft Supplies:

* Large Paper Plate {one per craft}
* Favorite Colored Tissue Paper
* Colored Cardstock or Construction Paper
* School Glue
* Kid Friendly Craft Scissors
* Hand-Held Office Stapler

Directions:

* First cut your paper plate into a football/rocket shape.
* Now take your tissue paper and cut it into small squares {let the kids practice their cutting skills}
* Take your paper plate piece and put a good amount of glue all over it. Have children place the tissue paper on top of the glue, until it’s completely covered.
* When they are done with that, set aside to let them dry completely while you trim out the other rocket features from your cardstock {some triangles, a circle and of course, some flames}
* To finish off the Paper Plate Rocket kid craft – simply staple the finished cardstock pieces in their designated spots. Have children add other embellishments to really make it their own! Then display proudly!

In true fashion around here – here is another fun rocket kid craft idea using a popsicle stick and cardstock. For this Popsicle Stick Rocket craft, all we did was paint our popsicle stick a fun color, add some cardstock features {even a handprint cutout for frames} to the it AND finished it off with some USA stickers. Super easy, right?

And of course – because every rocket needs an astronaut, here is just one MORE easy kid craft to include with your afternoon of “out of this world” fun {psst – it may seem intimidating but all three are easy to pull together on the fly!}

To create this Paper Plate Astronaut grab a paper plate, some silver tissue paper and of course, cardstock. Have children cover their paper plate completely with the silver tissue paper, while you cut out some facial/astronaut features from the cardstock. To finish, glue/staple all the cardstock pieces in place, add some USA flair and display proudly!!

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas to do today, be sure to check out these fun posts. And “if” you decide to make today’s crafts, please share a picture on our Facebook page for us to see. We love seeing our inspiration come to life!

Popsicle Stick Superheroes {Kid Craft}
Tissue Paper Apple {Kid Craft}
Popsicle Stick Fish {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Shark {Kid Craft}
Paper Plate Donut {Kid Craft}