Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Marshmallow catapult

I was searching the other day for kids crafts using Popsicle sticks and found this one. I just love to do kids crafts when I have everything on hand and they are quick and easy to do. This is definitely one of those. All you need is a Popsicle stick, a close pin, bottle cap and a few pieces of wood. Hot glue together like so and then grab some marshmallows.


We started by using these ginormous marshmallows but I quickly realized that yes, they may be cute, but the smaller ones travel much further and entertain them so much longer.


We certainly will be catapulting all of our marshmallows from now on. This gives snack time a whole new meaning!

**UPDATE: We had some minor issues with the bottle cap staying glued on, so we kept it off and realized that those marshmallows REALLY flew then!**


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20 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 22, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Love this! I've been looking for an easy catapult craft to do with my 3-year old ... this is it! Thanks for sharing.

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  2. RhiannonMarch 22, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    how cute and look at those marshmallows what kind are they ive never seen them

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  3. TanyaMarch 22, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    Fun project, but um, I'm kinda busy drooling over the fabric you used as a background!

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  4. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Oh My God, you are too funny! I love the marshmallow catapult. What will you think of next, girl!

    Lily

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  5. Jessica at Me Sew CrazyMarch 22, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Oh my - this is AWESOME!!! My kids would love this like you have no idea! LOVE!!! Thanks for sharing!

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  6. mustangkaylaMarch 22, 2011 at 5:05 PM

    How fun is that! What a great idea! My kiddos would love it!

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  7. AnonymousMarch 22, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Just a quick note to let you know that a link to this post will be placed on CraftCrave today [23 Mar 01:00am GMT]. Thanks, Maria

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  8. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 8:12 PM

    I have nephews that would love this! Too cute.

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  9. BelindaMarch 23, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Looks a great "kitable" idea to put in my grown up kid's Easter Baskets :)

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  10. LocalFunForKidsMarch 24, 2011 at 2:57 PM

    I love this! My sons would have way too much fun making things fly across my house! You should come link up at www.localfunforkids.com

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  11. Toyin O.March 24, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    This such a great idea, thanks for sharing:)

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  12. Toyin O.March 24, 2011 at 7:24 PM

    Very nice, what a fun craft, thanks for sharing:)

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  13. Lindy@Itsy Bitsy PaperMarch 26, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Oh my gosh that is so fun! I have an 8 year old boy that would go crazy over this. Actually, what am I saying, my husband would go crazy over this! Might have to make one for the Easter Basket. Cute, cute, cute!
    www.itsybitsypaperblog.com

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  14. mollie's momMarch 29, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I love the catapult. But I really want to know where those awesome ginormous, cool colored marshmallows came from... oh, the possibilities.
    marcie@madebymolliesmom.blogspot

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  15. Nicole @ Wohler's WorldMarch 30, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    This is really cute, my dog loves marshmallows I'm sure he woudl get a kick out this. Visiting from Tip Junkie.

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  16. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Now that is really cool. Sure the kids loved that! You could catapult peeps for Easter.. ha ha. So cute!

    Thanks so much for linking up with For the Kids Fridays at Sun Scholars. I can't wait to see what you have to share this week! I'll be posting the next party later tonight. Hope to have you stop by!

    :)rachel @ SunScholars.blogspot.com

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  17. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 10:42 PM

    I've decided to feature this in this week's For the Kids Friday party. :) Make sure to stop by and grab an A++ button for your blog!

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  18. UnknownMarch 31, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    I am totally doing this!! My kids would LOVE it.

    Laura@ComeTogetherKids

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  19. AmandaApril 1, 2011 at 6:52 PM

    Um. Your marshmallows are blue! HOW COOL?!? Josh and I will have to try this! Maybe this weekend!

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  20. ValerieApril 2, 2011 at 8:55 PM

    Adorable!! It's our spring break, so I think a marshmallow war would be perfect! Filed this at thecraftersfilebox.com. Thanks for sharing!

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