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Time Required :
About 30 minutes
Beginner
Beginner
You're new to the skills necessary to complete this project, or maybe you've tried them just once or twice before.

life on pluto: foam rocket ship

Your kids will love this out of this world Camp Creativity Craft.
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Print Project

Step 1
Click here to print and cut out the templates.   
Step 2
Trace the rocket ship body and circles from construction paper. Trace the rocket ship top and wings from a foam sheet. Cut out all of the pieces. 
Step 3
Lay the body of rocket ship template on top of the cut out piece from Step 2. Fold in half horizontally and cut along the dotted lines, with scissors, to make the two slots for the wings. 
Step 4
Using markers, draw an alien on the smaller circle and glue on a wiggle eye. 
Step 5
Attach the smaller circle onto the center of larger circle, using glue. Then glue the circles onto the body of rocket ship between the two slots. Let dry. 
Step 6
Add glue along the left edge of top piece of rocket. Wrap around until the two edges overlap one another, and hold down firmly to adhere both edges together. Let dry 
Step 7
For the body of rocket ship, wrap the piece into a tube and glue the edges together to hold in place. Let dry. 
Step 8
Slide each wing into the slots on each side of the rocket ship body.
Note: You can add a little tape (or glue) to secure the wings in place, if needed.  
Step 9
Add glue along the top rim of the body of rocket and hold down the top piece to adhere the two pieces together. Let dry. 
Step 10
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Supplies
Materials
Materials
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Elmer's® Glue-All® Multi-Purpose Liquid Glue, Extra Strong

    Item # 10002287 
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    $3.19
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    • Color: White
    • Size: 4 oz
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology® 9" x 12" Construction Paper, Assorted Colors

    Item # 10625590 
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    $3.69
    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Count: 50
    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Count: 50
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    • Color: Assorted
    • Size: 9" x 12"
    • Count: 50
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Tools
Tools
 
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    You’ll Need: 1

    Creatology™ Blunt Tip Scissors

    Item # 10268872 
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    $1.99
 
You’ll Also Need
  • Computer
  • Printer
  • Pencil
Instructions
Step 1
Click here to print and cut out the templates.   
Step 2
Trace the rocket ship body and circles from construction paper. Trace the rocket ship top and wings from a foam sheet. Cut out all of the pieces. 
Step 3
Lay the body of rocket ship template on top of the cut out piece from Step 2. Fold in half horizontally and cut along the dotted lines, with scissors, to make the two slots for the wings. 
Step 4
Using markers, draw an alien on the smaller circle and glue on a wiggle eye. 
Step 5
Attach the smaller circle onto the center of larger circle, using glue. Then glue the circles onto the body of rocket ship between the two slots. Let dry. 
Step 6
Add glue along the left edge of top piece of rocket. Wrap around until the two edges overlap one another, and hold down firmly to adhere both edges together. Let dry 
Step 7
For the body of rocket ship, wrap the piece into a tube and glue the edges together to hold in place. Let dry. 
Step 8
Slide each wing into the slots on each side of the rocket ship body.
Note: You can add a little tape (or glue) to secure the wings in place, if needed.  
Step 9
Add glue along the top rim of the body of rocket and hold down the top piece to adhere the two pieces together. Let dry. 
Step 10
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