Crafts, DIY, kids, Sponsor · March 31, 2015

DIY Kids Jetpack

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Toys, toys and more toys! After doing a little spring cleaning and realizing how much our child has, we have decided to go on a buying freeze. Our home is overrun with toys, games, puzzles and books. A toy box in the living room, my son’s room, garage and outside. It never ends!

My husband and I decided that for the next few months, we would not buy our son any toys. We are both crafty and mentioned that we should just upcycle everyday items around the house to create soemthing. Right after we decided on this, our son mentioned that he really wanted a jetpack so he could be like Miles from Tomorrowland. Ha, challenge accepted!

Supplies needed:
Energizer EcoAdvanced AA batteries
2 2-Liter Soft Drink Bottles
1 Can of Pringles
Mod Podge
Brown Kraft Paper
Battery operated string of lights
Red T-shirt
Lunch bag straps

Instructions:
Tear the paper in about 2”x2” strips and use the Mod Podge to glue the strips to the outside of the drink bottles until fully covered. Continue to do the same on the Pringles can – make sure to keep the lid, but do not cover with paper. Once the 3 bottles have been covered and dried, place additional glue on 2 sides of the Pringles can to bind each of the drink bottles together.

Now, attached the string of lights along the bottles, placing the charging station inside the can and close the lid. For our lights we picked up Energizer EcoAdvanced AA batteries from Walmart at the battery display located by the registers. (Also available in AAA). I chose these because they are Energizer’s longest lasting alkaline ever – which is what I need knowing my son will forget to turn the lights off when not using. Plus they are the first battery on the market to use recycled materials – guilt free energy!

To create the straps, we cut off the handles from an old lunch box and adhered them to each drink bottle. To create the flames, cut up the t-shirt into several long strips and stuff them into the tops of the bottles.

Now suit up your child to test out the new jetpack and let their imagination run wild!

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Have you made or upcycled any toys for your kids?

About Chastity Velasquez

Chastity Velasquez is an outdoor enthusiast based in Fort Worth, TX. Chastity enjoys sharing affordable travel tips and bringing new places to life through her fun writing style. When she’s not writing or planning the next vacation, you can find her hiking, sipping on sweet tea, cheering on her son at his sporting events, or spending time with her husband.

Comments

stevebethere says

March 31, 2015 at

Haha that photo is brilliant I want a go heheh!

Have a zoomtastic week 🙂
- chastity says
  
  April 1, 2015 at
  
  Thanks – makes me smile every time I look at it.
Echo A says

March 31, 2015 at

Love this! How fun!
- chastity says
  
  April 1, 2015 at
  
  Thanks. Although he was a little disappointed it doesn't really make him fly:(
pixiedusk says

March 31, 2015 at

Love this and I am sure my son will too!
- chastity says
  
  April 1, 2015 at
  
  Oh yes, perfect for any boy!
Karren Haller says

March 31, 2015 at

The photo is great!!! Take Off!!!!!!!
Mary Burris says

April 1, 2015 at

Love it! Kids have such great imaginations. Thank you for joining us at the Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday! I look forward to seeing you again next week!
Mary
Jingle Jangle Jungle
- chastity says
  
  April 1, 2015 at
  
  Oh yes – I hope it stays with him!
Jay CraftySpices says

April 1, 2015 at

LOL, while I am sure it must have been much fun I think I will skip on this one, don't want to be giving ideas to my already creative little girls, they may just go and jump from somewhere thinking they can fly. LOL

I have to admit it is very creative and good for a costume.
Have a wonderful rest of the week and happy Easter.
- chastity says
  
  April 1, 2015 at
  
  Ha! When we showed Carson the picture, he said "did I really fly?" Kids are a mess:)
Pierced Wonderings says

April 1, 2015 at

How cool! I (my husband) need to do this for my (his) godsons! They would love it!
Flower Gals says

April 2, 2015 at

That photo is hilarious! Wonderful work.
xo
Ellen Russell says

April 2, 2015 at

This is amazing! My boys would love this. And the pictures…too funny!
Sarah Bouvier says

April 3, 2015 at

HAHA!! I LOVE this!! Brilliant idea and awesome photos!! #client
Jessica Fiorillo says

April 4, 2015 at

What a super cool idea… Well done! 🙂
Ambika S says

April 5, 2015 at

It's a great idea to cheer those little imaginary minds. (That photo totally uplifts this post.)
Laura R says

April 6, 2015 at

Love this! Thanks for linking to the Frugal Family linky.
Ann Maes says

April 7, 2015 at

Hopping over from the Thoughful Spot to say waaauw! My children are still gaping with their mouths open: "that boy can fly, mommy!" lol! Well, we now must make one ourselves!
Jill says

April 13, 2015 at

This is fantastic! My son would have a blast with this!

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