Paper Straw Rocket Craft
Super quick and easy, this Paper Straw Rocket Craft is a great last minute July 4th craft. But then again, you could craft it up for any patriotic holiday, space theme, or just an all around, anytime fun craft for kids.
We used two separate colors of paper straws connected by glue for this craft. To make this an even easier toddler craft, however, you can stick with one paper straw color. Then add cardstock and yarn for a craft idea that really pops!
July 4th Paper Straw Rocket Craft
To make our rocket craft you will need cardstock, paper straws, and yarn all in patriotic colors, along with scissors, and glue.
Paper Straw Rocket Craft Supplies Needed
- Cardstock – patriotic colors
- Paper straws – patriotic colors, two different patterns.
- Yarn – patriotic colors
- Scissors
- Glue
Patriotic Rocket Craft Step by Step Directions
Begin with 6 patriotically designed paper straws. If you’re crafting with toddlers, leave the straws whole.
We used blue and white straws with red and white straws, then wanted to combine the two. So we used 3 straws of each and cut them all in half.
Now, glue one of the halves to the top of the other half. Continue until all straws are glued. Let the glue dry completely. Regular glue should work for this, but you can use hot glue instead if you’d like, too.
Then glue the straws together, side by side.
After that, cut out a simple triangle from your choice of red, white, or blue cardstock.
Glue the triangle to the top of the straws.
Next, wrap multiple loops of red, blue, or white yarn around your fingers.
Tie the yarn together and cut the loops.
Finally, glue the bundle of yarn to the back of the straws.
There’s no doubt about it, these Independence Day rockets around out of this world!
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More July 4th Rocket Crafts for Kids
Looking for more fun 4th of July rocket crafts? Check out our Craft Stick Rocket Craft, Cardboard Roll Rocket Craft, Cardboard Rocket Craft, and our Craft Stick Fireworks Craft to name just a few of our many 4th of July crafts for kids at Our Kid Things!
Paper Straw Rocket Craft
An easy rocket craft made with paper straws, yarn, and cardstock for a quick July 4th craft
Materials
- Cardstock - patriotic colors
- Paper straws - patriotic colors, two different patterns.
- Yarn - patriotic colors
- Scissors
- Glue
Instructions
- Begin with 6 patriotically designed paper straws. If you’re crafting with toddlers, leave the straws whole.
- We used blue and white straws with red and white straws, then wanted to combine the two. So we used 3 straws of each and cut them all in half.
- Now, glue one of the halves to the top of the other half. Continue until all straws are glued. Let the glue dry completely.
- Then glue the straws together, side by side.
- After that, cut out a simple triangle from your choice of red, white, or blue cardstock.
- Glue the triangle to the top of the straws.
- Next, wrap multiple loops of red, blue, or white yarn around your fingers.
- Tie the yarn together and cut the loops.
- Finally, glue the bundle of yarn to the back of the straws.
Notes
Regular glue should work for this, but you can use hot glue instead if you’d like, too.