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How to make straw paper rockets

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How to make a straw paper rocket

Is there anyone who hasn’t shot the straw paper at their sibling, parent or friend in a restaurant to bother them? My brother and I grew up doing it to each other all the time. Fast forward to now. I don’t think it ever would have occurred to me to make my own “paper rockets” all colorful and pretty.

If making your own paper and straw rockets looks like a cute idea to you and would like to see more pop on over to the blog Whimsy Love and for the full instructions head on over to Curious Kangaroos. I bet this would be a fun 4th of July party craft.

If you enjoyed this activity, don’t stop here! Our blog is full of other fun, educational, and easy-to-follow projects that are perfect for kids, parents, teachers, and anyone who loves learning through creativity. From more science experiments to arts and crafts, there’s something for every curious mind to discover.

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We’d love to hear about your experiences! Did your rocket soar to new heights? Did you try any fun modifications to make it fly even farther? Share your stories and ideas in the comments below, and feel free to ask any questions or share photos of your creations.

Paper Straw Rocket Launch Contest

  • Objective: Compete to see whose rocket flies the highest or farthest.

  • How to play: Have participants launch their paper rockets from the same starting point and measure how far each one travels. You can use a measuring tape or simply mark distances on the ground.

  • Learning: This activity introduces basic concepts of aerodynamics, gravity, and launch angles.

 

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How To Make A Recycled Skittles Pouch

There is something wonderfully nostalgic about this Recycled Skittles Pouch project. It takes one of those bright candy wrappers that would normally be tossed in the bin and turns it into a useful little zipper pouch with personality, color, and plenty of upcycled charm.

This project is a fun example of recycled crafting because it does not try to hide the original material. The Skittles wrapper is the feature, and that is what makes the finished pouch so playful. The bold packaging gives the bag an instant pop of color, while the zipper and lining fabric turn it into something practical enough to use for small everyday items.

The tutorial uses iron-on vinyl to strengthen and protect the candy wrappers before sewing, which is a clever step because snack packaging on its own can be flimsy. Once the wrapper is covered, it can be treated more like fabric and stitched into a lined pouch using a zipper, lining fabric, thread, a sewing machine, a zipper foot, and an iron. The original project notes that Skittles and M&M wrappers were used, but you could easily experiment with other candy bags, snack packets, or colorful food packaging.

What I like most about this idea is how useful the finished pouch can be. It would make a fun pencil case, coin purse, travel pouch, library card holder, small toy bag, or back-to-school organizer. The tutorial even suggests filling it with little treasures like a toy car, library card, and small toys, which makes it especially appealing for kids.

This is also a great recycled craft for older kids, teens, and adults who are comfortable using a sewing machine. Younger children could help choose and clean the wrappers, match lining fabrics, or decide what the pouch will be used for, while an adult handles the ironing and sewing. It would be a fun project for a recycled craft challenge, school holiday activity, eco-themed workshop, or handmade gift idea.

Overall, this Recycled Skittles Pouch is a cheerful reminder that upcycling does not have to be plain or serious. It can be bright, practical, and full of humor. Save a few colorful wrappers, add a zipper and lining, and you have a quirky handmade pouch that turns trash into something useful.