We are completely absorbed in the story of The Lord of the Rings.  Being very creative children, mine feel the need to be constantly dressed as their favorite characters.  We have the Hobbit clothes and weapons down pat.  We have an axe for Gimli, and swords for Aragorn, Eowyn, Eomer, Faramir, and Boromir.  However, for Legolas, we were lacking a quiver.  My son already had a play bow and set of arrows, but, alas, had nowhere to keep them handy while battling Orcs!  My inventive Mommy juice got flowing and I made him a quiver myself (VERY simply and for free!).  Since there are many boys out there enjoying play arrows, I thought I would share my creation.

What you need:

• 2 empty Pringles chips cans
• Construction paper
• Black electrical tape
• Stapler

How to assemble:

I cut the bottom off of one Pringles can and taped it to the open end of the second can.  Next, I attached a strip of tape long enough to sling across the chest of my boy and attached another strip of tape to the first, sticky sides together.  This is the strap of the quiver.  Then I covered the cans in brown construction paper and stapled in place.  I covered the staples and edges of the cans with more tape, giving it a finished look.  Drop in the arrows, sling the quiver, and off he goes to the battle!

Finished Quiver

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