Anyone fancy a trip into Space? Let’s make it happen. All you need is a cardboard box, some creativity and a lot of imagination. And a small person or two!
Penguin, my 5 year old, loves Space. An astronaut suit and a rather large cardboard box was the birth of this latest creation.
We kept the shape of the box and used the flaps to create the beginning of the rocket’s nose. The box was originally home to a dishwasher and had no bottom. We used parcel tape to secure the shape (this was a temporary solution). Penguin wanted doors that he had to crawl through to get into the rocket. Using scissors this was quite straight forward.
We had some other cardboard (which I believe was also part of the dishwasher packaging), this was used to make triangles that completed the rockets nose. From previous large box projects I knew the parcel tape wouldn’t be strong enough to withstand any level of play (not sure why it’s so useless). We painted strips of red paper with watered down PVA glue to secure the joints and also down the sides to make the rocket look smart!
We made the fins from the off cuts of cardboard and attached these with the red paper and PVA. We made the fins so they didn’t quite touch the floor, this was more for practical play reasons. Penguin and Little Missy play hard and this little rocket would move a lot. This decision might give this little rocket a longer life.
Using a craft knife I cut round windows out of the rocket. Penguin and Little Missy embellished the rocket with some stars and planets. I stuck some some tin foil covered milk bottle tops on the side of the rocket, Penguin told me these are lights. I also stuck some inside (using a glue gun), these are buttons to launch the rocket.
Now it was time to go into outer space…
And more exploration…
And some more…
Have you seen any cardboard box up-cycled projects that you love? I’d love to hear about them!
Your children look to be having a great time blasting off into space with their new rocket! The red stripes and the silver lights are great #HowtoSundays
Angela x
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Thanks, yes they are certainly enjoying blasting off!
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This looks AMAZING! Such a clever, and virtually free repurposing!
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Yes we had everything in the house so didn’t have to spend a penny 😀
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It looks fantastic! I LOVE that you fixed silver knobs on the outside too, a great idea for play. We made one for O’s 4th birthday and a cardboard train for his 2nd, both were great hits with all kids, I mean which child doesn’t love a cardboard box?! So much fun! Thanks for linking up to #HowtoSunday 🙂 x
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All children love a cardboard box…especially little ones! Ouu a train, now that sounds fab. We’ve managed a house and a kitchen…not sure what will happen when the next large box appears in our lives!
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Such a great idea, all kids love a cardboard box especially when you can transform one like that, Awesome! Sarah #FabFridayPost
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Thanks Sarah. I know kids sometimes enjoy the box rather than the present!
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What an amazing invention… for sure my kids would love it too. Lovely costume as well, your little missy sucking her fingers reminds me of my little girl who loves doing the same as well. Great post! #FabFridayPost
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She certainly loves those fingers, encouraging to hear she’s not the only one!
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Wow, that is quite amazing! Also a really cheap toy to make and probably will entertain them for ages
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Yes a very cheap toy. We didn’t have to buy anything especially for it! But rather a large toy!
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I am always in awe of your craft projects and creativity! This is brilliant #fabfridaypost
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Thanks. You are very kind x
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This is fantastic. I’ve seen a few ready-made versions online but this is soooo much better. And the kids look ready to move to a new planet in their outfits. An idea i’ll certainly be pinching. We may have to send Spiderman up however, as it’s pretty much the only ‘dress up’ outfit my boy will wear.
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Aww thanks. Spider-Man in space, that sounds fun. 🕷
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The rocket is incredible! The most creative thing I have done with boxes is make a replica of the Titanic (I’ve done it twice now!). Pretty cool, lol. Thanks for sharing! x #fabfridaypost
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Wow that sounds fascinating. I’d love to see any pics, do you have a link you can share?
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Wow! What an amazing idea and so effective! I’m a 31 year old and I want one myself! #FabFridayPost
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I get quite claustrophobic inside this one!
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Oh wow. I love their space outfits! #FabFridayPost
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An astronaut and a space surgeon!
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Oh wow, how cool! Proof that you don’t need a bunch of expensive toys to hold a child’s attention. This is such a neat afternoon project, and one that I will definitely keep in mind for future. I bet this kept your kids occupied for quite some time (: #fabfridaypost
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They still love to play with it and blast off into space. Using their imagination definitely keeps them occupied!
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I love this – looks like so much fun! Reminds me of when I was younger, my mum had a spare cardboard box and we made it into a taxi and my brother & sister would push me around the living room 🙂 #FabFridayPost
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So much fun can be had with a cardboard box. Sounds like some lovely childhood memories 🙂
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Wow!! I have just shown this to my hubby, he was talking about doing this last weekend! You have inspired him even more now 🙂 #fabfridaypost
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That’s great. Hope you’ve got a nice big box 🙂
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Wow I love this! There is nothing better than a cardboard box is there? I am going to try and make one for the children next time we get a box big enough! Great idea as always! #fabfridaypost
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Big boxes are great but do take up a lot of space. I’m wondering how long it’s going to hang around for!
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I love this! And wish we had a big enough box that we could give it a go now … But I’ve pinned it for when we do … 🙂
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Hopefully one will appear in your lives very soon!!
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Such a fab rocket! Love how they interact with it. So many hours of fun! Thank you so much for co-hosting with me. 🙂 xx
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It’s definitely been a hit!
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