Earth Day Week: Recycled Jet Pack Made from Soda Bottles & a Box. We had to make another because they wouldn't share!

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I'm continuing Earth Day week with another Recycled Craft! This one is a Jet Pack!! 

I made it into a backpack so it was easy to put on and take off. 

This one is so easy. All you need is two 2 liter soda bottles, a cardboard box, and tape. 

I taped the two bottles together, and then I taped them to the box. 

I also taped the box shut just for security. 

To make the straps, I stuck two pieces of tape together to make one long strap, and then taped each one to the top and the bottom of the box. 

Here's what it looks like from the top. 

And here's the bottom. I debated on whether or not to add something like orange crepe paper for like a "flame" for the rockets, but I figured the boys would just break it anyway, so I opted not to. 

All done! It's super easy for Cocoa Puff to put on and take off and now he loves to run around the room saying ZOOOOOOM IM AN ASTRONAUT IN OUTER SPACE!!! ZOOOOOOM!

I think it's a good size for him too, but even Froot Loop can wear it, so it works for both of them. Of course, they fight over it, so I'll have to wait until we get two more soda bottles. It will be awhile because we don't drink much soda. 

Isn't he cute? He loves his jet pack! 

What was the most adventurous or daring thing you've ever done? Anyone jumped out of a plane? I can't wait to hear your responses! 

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Comments

Diana - April 27, 2018 3:49 PM
That is such a fun craft idea! I bet they had a lot of fun!
Mama Writes Reviews - April 28, 2018 3:15 PM
They sure did. Then they decided last night that they were ghostbusters jetpacks, so now my living room is definitely ghost free.
Anitra Jackson - April 27, 2018 11:13 PM
Such a great idea to teach about upcycling! So very important to teach kids about taking care of the Earth!
Mama Writes Reviews - April 28, 2018 3:16 PM
Thank you. They sure seemed to enjoy it.
Ashley - April 27, 2018 11:15 PM
This is such a fun idea. I think I will make something like this for my kids.... we don't drink soda so I will have to figure out the jetpacks! I love making toys over buying them. Great idea!
Mama Writes Reviews - April 28, 2018 3:17 PM
LOL, yeah, we rarely drink soda around here, so I had to buy another 2 liter bottle after we finished the first one! Water bottles would work too, they're just smaller.
Tiffany - May 1, 2018 9:04 AM
OH my gosh this is an adorable idea! Way to reuse and make some fun for the kids!!
Mama Writes Reviews - May 1, 2018 9:59 AM
Thank you so much! We had a lot of fun making these and the boys BOTH have tons of fun chasing each other around the house wearing their jet packs.
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