“This is the best craft EVER.” I wasn’t even sure it was going to be a post until he said that. But let’s be honest when your child declares that and then stays busy playing with it, it’s got to be shared. This was really fun and helps clean out my art closet that is in a sad sad state. I will be doing crafts inspired by my “Spring Cleaning” ( really cleaning before listing our house for sale) on my other blog so check them out! Also please remember any crafts with ribbons. yarn and strings should be closely supervised and only played with while supervised.
- Gather your materials. You will need a dinner sized napkin, clear tape, a hole punch, yarn, scissors and a wee paratrooper ( we used our playmobil ambulance driver).
- Start by cutting 4 pieces of yarn all the same length ( we did about a foot).
- Next open your napkin all the way.
- Reinforce the corners with clear tape. I did the front and the back. This will make it sturdy and resist ripping.
- Punch holes in about the same place in each corner.
- Tie the yarn to the holes. I also taped the ends down.
- Now tie two strands on each side together.
- Make two more knots close together, these will be the arm holes.
- Pop them in it.
- Drop!
Jillian says
I know what my son will be doing all day! Thank you!
Brandi says
You mentioned that you have another blog you post crafts to?
admin says
I do Brandi and if I wasn’t so sleep deprived I’d have linked that … oops! Here 🙂 http://blogs.familyeducation.com/parenting
Lisa says
LOVE it! Thanks so much for sharing this one! My son is really into parachutes right now, and we’re going to do this one as soon as nap time is over!
Jenae @ I Can Teach My Child says
So fun!
Cara says
What a coincidence that you posted this right now! My son is all of a sudden OBSESSED with para-troopers, and he just “earned” a cool parachute guy from his Treasure Box for good behavior. I’ve been fretting about what to do if (when?) it falls apart, and now I know that I can make my own! 🙂 Filing this away for future use!
cathy@nurturestore says
Hi Allie – I love it! And know my girls will too. I’m just wondering who they’ll pick to be their paratrooper.
Deb says
We all (2 and 5 year old) liked it but
Daddy and mommy loved it !!!!!!
Cheryl says
We enjoyed this craft this evening – thank you. They are enjoying trying different characters 🙂
Natalie says
Oh, I so love it. We have a lot of Playmobil people in our house to use as paratroopers.
Ana says
So simple, cute and fun! Thanks for sharing how easy this is to make!
Gene says
Great!Thanks for sharing that! I was looking for a parachute to build with kids that did not involve needles and this is perfect and cute. Low budget as well!
Michelle says
Wow the napkin worked much better than expected. The kids are studying Uncle Wiggly Wings, the candy bomber, at school and this was perfect to go with it. We just attached candy instead!
Allison McDonald says
How fun!!