To make the robot, I used an empty potato chip bag, washed it thoroughly and allowed it to dry completely. Then, I turned the bag inside out, and cut several shapes for the front and back of the head, body, arms, and legs. I ran each piece through my sewing machine with a zig-zag stitch around the outline, and trimmed them with pinking shears.
My original idea was to attach magnets to the backs of each piece and let Emily have a go at designing her own robot on the refrigerator. However, Emily preferred to have all the pieces sewn together, and instead decorated her robot with gem stickers (to look like lights!).
I wasn't sure whether or not the stickers would work on the mylar surface, but they stuck just fine! She added lots of "lights" to her robot!
Then... play!!!
I never knew a robot could be such a cuddly friend!
I think a smaller version of these robots would make fantastic gift tags for a special birthday gift! Happy Earth Day!!
For more craft ideas featuring recyclables, check out our Recycling Craft Round Up!
20 comments:
Dear Valerie,
Hey.. what did you do with the chips that were in the bag?
MY POTATO CHIPS!!!
Love,
Mark
Oooh, the gift tag idea is excellent - I wonder if poptart wrappers would work? Not that we have any of those around our house! :)
@ Mark -- Nom nom nom nom nom!!! CRUNCH! MUNCH!!! Mmmm...... ;-)
Oh man, my boys would love this. I do the same thing with crafts from time to time, construct them with my sewing machine.
@ An Almost Unschooling Mom -- Oh, pop tart wrappers should work perfectly! What a great idea! Potato chips never last long in our house.
@ Ticia -- It might be fun to fill them with some stuffing too. The sewing is very quick, only a few minutes. Have fun!
Collin is all about robots lately. He would love this. I love the gift tag idea too.
Suddenly I am craving potato chips.
OK, I would never ever think of that. Obviously this robot is super cuddly too :)
you are so awesome and creative! that's so great!
@ Christy -- How neat! Emily has several friends (boy & girls) who are really into robots now too. So fun!!
@ Raising a Happy Child -- I thought about using chip bags as liners for reusable snack bags... just haven't tried it yet!
@ Sew Impatient -- Thank you so much!! xoxo
Love this idea...and her hug says it ALL!
Emily has the best toys!! We need to get some potato chips in our house!
Have a great time at the concert! We missed The Peter and the Wolf this year but hope to catch it next year!
This is a great idea. I love how shiny it is.
That is so cute and cool. You're right, gift tags would be awesome!
so clever!
seriously WONDERFUL!!!!
That is a super cute idea! She looks like she loves her new robot!
Omgosh too sweet I love her hugging it in the end
I love the idea of sewing it together. So clever! This is a craft even the youngest crafter would love.
I have a robot loving boy who doesn't like to craft, but I might be able to persuade him with this one. Thanks.
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