toilet paper craft: vintage airplane

i know it's been a while since my last post. i had a really busy week. my halloween projects have piled up on me and

it's almost the 31st! i guess i'll just have to save my unstarted and unfinished projects for next year. 

i also realize that this craft project isn't exactly in tune with the halloween season but it'll have to do (see last photo).   

the idea for this project hit me in the wee hours of the morning. 

(just as soon as my little toddler woke me up, searching for his favorite thing in the world --- his "binky"). 

before going to bed i had been staring at a drawer full of toilet paper rolls and kept thinking of creative ways to re-use them.

we all have our light bulb moments. for most of us these light bulb moments come to offer guidance and providence, provide deep insight on life and its meaning. for me, my so-called "aha moments" inspire me about the profoundness of what to do with toilet paper rolls.

allow me to share my light bulb moment idea with you.... 

step 1: cut out the parts of your plane (i used corrugated card board) 

step 2: cut out a circular hole from toilet paper roll

(make it slightly off center)

step 3: cut out "slots" for the wings and tail

step 4: insert 2 circle cut outs on each end of the tube 

step 5: attach the rest of the plane parts and glue in place

step 6: paint and attach stickers onto plane (optional)

  



this little witch prefers to fly by plane over the traditional broomstick!