I have a fantastic Amelia Earhart craft to go along with any study you might be doing about the famous trailblazing pilot. Also, look at Amazing Facts about Amelia Earhart and Fun Aviator Goggle Craft.
Amelia Earhart broke records opened the world of aviation for women and inspired many to push flying to its limits.
To honor her life while we learn about her accomplishments, we are making a bottle buddy Amelia Earhart craft.
It is perfect for an at-home project or would be great as part of a co-op presentation.
“I lay no claim to advancing scientific data other than advancing flying knowledge. I can only say that I do it because I want to.”– Amelia Earhart
7 Fun Facts About Amelia Earhart
- Amelia was the first president of the organization the Ninety-Nines, an organization for women aviators.
- Amelia Earhart was just the 16th woman to earn an international pilot’s license.
- She was the first female passenger to fly across the Atlantic.
- Amelia was the first woman to fly across North America and back on a solo journey.
- She was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
- She set a world altitude record of 18,415 feet.
- If she had succeeded in circumnavigating the globe, Amelia Earhart would have been the first woman to manage the feat.
“Some of us have great runways already built for us. If you have one, take off! But if you don’t have one, realize it is your responsibility to grab a shovel and build one for yourself and for those who will follow after you.”- Amelia Earhart
Also, look at some of these resources about Amelia Earhart.
6 Fun Amelia Earhart Resources
Bring your aviator unit study to life by adding some of these fun resources.
Amelia Earhart was a woman of many "firsts." In 1932, she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. In 1935, she also became the first woman to fly across the Pacific. From her early years to her mysterious 1937 disappearance while attempting a flight around the world, readers will find Amelia Earhart's life a fascinating story.
Then, you will love our child-friendly biography of Amelia Earhart! Use this exciting biography book to instill timeless values & principles in your child.
Amelia Earhart refused to accept no for an answer; she dared to do what no one had ever done before, and became the first woman to fly a plane all the way across the Atlantic Ocean. This biography follows her from childhood to her first flying lessons and onward to her multi-record-breaking career as a pilot. This friendly, fun biography series inspired the PBS Kids TV show Xavier Riddle and the Secret Museum. One great role model at a time, these books encourage kids to dream big. Included in each book are: • A timeline of key events in the hero’s history • Photos that bring the story more fully to life • Comic-book-style illustrations that are irresistibly adorable • Childhood moments that influenced the hero • Facts that make great conversation-starters • A character trait that made the person heroic and that readers can aspire to
When Amelia Earhart became the first woman to make a solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean in 1932, she immediately became an American icon and a subject of endless fascination for generations to come. In Amelia Earhart: Pioneer of the Sky!, the story of the bold and daring aviator’s life is presented in graphic novel format, with full-color illustrations and historically accurate details. From her hardscrabble childhood to her final flight—and mysterious disappearance—Earhart’s journey will entertain, captivate, and inspire readers of all ages.
Amelia Earhart became the first woman pilot to fly alone across the Atlantic Ocean in an airplane―and she broke many other flight records before her mysterious disappearance. Before she made history and changed the world for pilots everywhere, Amelia was an adventure-loving kid who wasn’t afraid to be different. She worked hard and learned how to fly airplanes at a time when many people didn’t think women should be pilots. Explore how Amelia Earhart went from being a young girl growing up in Kansas to an American hero and a celebrated pioneer of flight.
In the sky themed figurines by Safari Ltd. Airplanes, blimp, helicopter, hot air balloon, space shuttle and more replicas have been handpainted and researched for accuracy. Pieces come in a clear """"toob"""" with a globe top and facts on the inside. These figures are perfect for displays, playing pretend, and more! 12 pieces per package.
Next, look at some more resources and activities to learn about Amelia Earhart.
More Amelia Earhart Resources and Activities
Add some of these fun activities to your post.
- Amazing Facts about Amelia Earhart and Fun Aviator Goggle Craft
- How to Draw Amelia Earhart Tutorial
- Women’s History Month Craft – Amelia Earhart’s Airplane
- Amelia Earhart Fact File
- How to Make a Paper Airplane Launcher
- How to Make a Fun Bottle Buddy of the Trailblazing Pilot Amelia Earhart Craft
Next, look how to make this fun bottle buddy craft.
You can use any size bottle that you have on hand from a 16 oz to a 2 liter for this project. This is all about low stress.
We are not using a template; it will be quick and easy to measure right on the bottle.
I have seen these in the past made with a foam ball for the head, you could certainly do that, but this was a very frugal and no-fuss way to make it with things you probably already have on hand.
Because we may all be using different size bottles, I am not going to give exact measurements.
I measured mine simply by holding the felt up to the bottle, marking and cutting as needed.
How to Make A Bottle Buddy Amelia Earhart Craft
You will need:
- 20 oz, 1 or 2-liter bottle
- Craft felt-brown, black, tan, white, red
- Paper bag
- Google eyes
- Light brown/yellow yarn
- Hot glue gun/glue sticks
First, remove the label from the bottle and wash it out well.
You can add back in a few inches of clean water to act as a weight because your bottle buddy will be a bit top-heavy.
Because we have layers, we are not going to wrap each color felt all the way around so want to cut a piece of tan felt (pants) that wraps around the base of your bottle and is about ¼ of the height.
Cut a rectangular piece of white (shirt) that goes from the top of the tan to an inch or two below the neck of the bottle and wraps around about 1/3rd of the bottle.
You can tape them down temporarily with low tack tape to make sure that your whole bottle will be covered.
Next, wrap a piece of dark brown (bomber jacket) around the bottle so that it just overlaps the white and the tan pants at the bottom, and has an inch or so of excess at the top.
We are not going to glue them down yet because we must put her head on first. Set these pieces aside for now.
Make a head by stuffing a brown paper bag with scrap felt or paper, squeezing and moving it around until you are happy with the shape.
Bottle Buddy Amelia Earhart Craft
Draw on a mouth, nose, and eyes or use google eyes if you like.
Use hot glue to attach a few short pieces of yarn that will be coming out of her pilot’s cap, you don’t have to do the whole head unless you want to.
Trim the excess off the bag then wrap it around the neck of the bottle and tie it on tightly with a piece of string. We are ready to start putting her together.
Hot glue the shirt and pants in place and use a marker to draw the center leg line on the pants.
Wrap the dark brown piece of felt you cut to use as a jacket and glue it in place, leaving some excess at the top, fold this down to make a collar.
Cut a long piece of skinny red felt and make little fringes on either end.
Wrap and hot glue into place around her neck.
To create her pilot’s cap, center an entire piece of 8×12 fabric onto her head letting some of the hair peek out. At this point, you can add more if you feel like it needs it. Hot glue the center down.
Cut the flaps and any excess off then continue gluing it in place all the way around.
To finish off Amelia’s’ pilot costume we need to make her flying goggles.
Start by cutting a rectangle long enough to wrap over the top of her head from one side of the cap to the other.
Use a black marker to draw the eye openings.
Cut eye holes out.
Affix to the top of her cap with hot glue.
