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Paper Plate Rocket Outer Space Craft

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This easy kids craft is perfect for a rainy day. With just a few supplies, you can have your child exploring the galaxy in no time!

Paper Plate Rocket - Super Fun Outer Space Kid Craft Idea

This paper plate rocket is a fun and easy kids craft that will keep them entertained for hours. All you need are some simple supplies that you probably already have at home, and you’re ready to blast off! So get your little astronauts ready for takeoff!

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 spaceship 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! You can find ALL the details you need to know, in the full paper plate craft tutorial below!

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Paper Plate Rocket - Super Fun Outer Space Kid Craft Idea

Looking for a fun and creative kids craft? Look no further than this paper plate rocket! Your little one will love making it and pretending to make it fly through the air!

Craft Supplies:

  • Large or Small Paper Plate
  • Colored Tissue Paper
  • Colored Cardstock Paper
  • School Glue
  • Scissors
  • 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 {a  triangle top, flower petal wings, a circle window and of course, some orange 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!
  • Follow this paper plate spaceship craft up by checking out our paper “U” is for Universe craft idea.

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Paper Plate Rocket - Super Fun Outer Space Kid Craft Idea

If you are looking for even MORE easy kid craft ideas to do today, be sure to check out these fun posts listed below.

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  • Popsicle Stick Fish
  • Paper Plate Shark
  • Paper Plate Donut
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  • Paper Spaceship Craft
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Paper Plate Rocket - Super Fun Outer Space Kid Craft Idea

Paper Plate Rocket

This paper plate rocket doesn't even require fancy tools OR a big wallet either. It’s just plain ole’ simple fun that is out of this world!!!
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  • School Glue
  • Scissors
  • Hand-Held Office Stapler
  • Cardstock Paper
  • Tissue Paper
  • 1 Large Paper Plate

Instructions
 

  • 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 {a  triangle top, flower petal wings, a circle window and of course, some orange 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!
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