http://www.instructables.com Fri, 1 Jun 2012 13:07:20 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Junior-Wind-Turbine/
Mass producing LED powering wind turbines in a kids workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SMALL.jpg EPCS1Z1GMYNAR3M masynmachien The Junior Wind Turbine project.                                                                                                                                                For my latest workshop in my daughter’s school I wanted to let the children each make a wind turbine. It wanted it to be fun...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 1 May 2011 22:29:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fabric-Scrap-Cloth-Baby-Ball/
Fabric Scrap Cloth Baby Ball - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/880U/GMIGGSJX/FNH880UGMIGGSJX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/880U/GMIGGSJX/FNH880UGMIGGSJX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNH/880U/GMIGGSJX/FNH880UGMIGGSJX.SMALL.jpg EH27MSFGMIG0QF3 Pixie Puddle I love traditionally Inspired toys for kids, When my little boy was born I wanted him to have a soft ball to play with that was bright and colorful. I looked on the internet and couldn't find one I liked, Everything seems to have to make a noise these days or have things hanging off them to make the...
By: Pixie Puddle

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 25 Apr 2011 10:42:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CARNIVAL-PARTY/
CARNIVAL PARTY: - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/FLC3/GMSXHJBQ/F3KFLC3GMSXHJBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/FLC3/GMSXHJBQ/F3KFLC3GMSXHJBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3K/FLC3/GMSXHJBQ/F3KFLC3GMSXHJBQ.SMALL.jpg EPJAFNDGMQ2L08N cdawisconsin The late summer of 2010, just a few days before the first day of school, we had a Back to School Carnival Party.  All the prizes were school supplies, fun pencils and folders, Squishies and erasers.  The kids had a blast and requested to do it again for the start of the 2011 school year. Most o...
By: cdawisconsin

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 24 Apr 2011 23:23:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-Baby-Shoes-with-Patterns/
Soft Baby Shoes with Patterns - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/DQMF/GLOX6R67/FMRDQMFGLOX6R67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/DQMF/GLOX6R67/FMRDQMFGLOX6R67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMR/DQMF/GLOX6R67/FMRDQMFGLOX6R67.SMALL.jpg ETACX1IGLPH15TF canida Soft baby shoes (or booties) let your little one build proper foot muscles and feel the ground while crawling or walking about. They also provide necessary protection from hot pavement or cold air. But baby feet grow fast and come in many shapes and sizes, so making your own soft shoes is a great wa...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:51:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Childs-Wooden-Coin-Operated-Gumball-Machine/
Child's Wooden Coin-Operated Gumball Machine - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7B4J/GMNR90WI/FPG7B4JGMNR90WI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7B4J/GMNR90WI/FPG7B4JGMNR90WI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/7B4J/GMNR90WI/FPG7B4JGMNR90WI.SMALL.jpg ECZBHA1GMNR9DUA Phil B My daughter was about nine years old when she wanted a gumball machine.  I decided I could make one from wooden parts and an old pickle jar.  At the time, there were some cheap gumball machines for children that dispensed a gumball when a large dowel was rotated.  There was no coin-operated mechanis...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 19 Apr 2011 01:21:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Make-Cascarones/
How To Make Cascarones - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/MJ8M/GMG2IBQ6/FD1MJ8MGMG2IBQ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/MJ8M/GMG2IBQ6/FD1MJ8MGMG2IBQ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/MJ8M/GMG2IBQ6/FD1MJ8MGMG2IBQ6.SMALL.jpg EMK80FNGMG2IBQ5 AliciaMD84 Cascarones, pronounced kas-ka-ron-ez, are a Mexican tradition used for Easter, Cinco de Mayo and other celebrations. It is an egg shell filled with confetti used to crack over someone's head and shower them with the confetti inside. It might sound strange, but it's actually really fun. Children and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:18:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragons-egg-pinata/
Dragon's egg pinata - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/HQBQ/GLQCLEQV/F9MHQBQGLQCLEQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/HQBQ/GLQCLEQV/F9MHQBQGLQCLEQV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9M/HQBQ/GLQCLEQV/F9MHQBQGLQCLEQV.SMALL.jpg EVJWNK7GLGCJTFI makendo The first piñata I made was for a Star Wars themed birthday party. I barely knew what a piñata was, much less knew how they were supposed to be made, but figured making something that could be smashed open couldn't be hard. I cut out a bunch of hexagons and pentagons out of thick cardboard and assem...
By: makendo

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 5 Apr 2011 18:22:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Robot-bed/
Kids Robot Bed - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/J126/GM0COS08/FSGJ126GM0COS08.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/J126/GM0COS08/FSGJ126GM0COS08.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/J126/GM0COS08/FSGJ126GM0COS08.SMALL.jpg E4J9KZ1GM0COS4B Nick Thomas Design Asymmetrical Robot Bed for kids made from 2 sheets of plywood and hand tools. I felt my son was too young and potentially afraid to sleep on a robot so, this example lacks the colorful, painted robotic details I had imagined. The headboard has an accessible shelf or "brain cavity" for holding water ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 4 Apr 2011 22:02:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Artist-bristlebot/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/IGQ3/GLWQVFCW/F4OIGQ3GLWQVFCW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/IGQ3/GLWQVFCW/F4OIGQ3GLWQVFCW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4O/IGQ3/GLWQVFCW/F4OIGQ3GLWQVFCW.SMALL.jpg E53R6UVGLWQVFEL masynmachien These are pictures from a workshop I organised at school for the occasion of my daughter’s birthday party. The children (aged 9 to 12) each built a bristlebot out of a dishwasher brush after sawing off the handle. Some testing beforehand revealed that the shown attachment of the motor provides a str...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 2 Apr 2011 20:11:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/18-doll-shoes/
18" doll shoes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/2YV3/GLEX2DGW/FUO2YV3GLEX2DGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/2YV3/GLEX2DGW/FUO2YV3GLEX2DGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/2YV3/GLEX2DGW/FUO2YV3GLEX2DGW.SMALL.jpg EDM4AGKGLE1RNHP Stormchaserblue Ok so the flipping doll came with one set of shoes and its like 23$ to get a second set so I try and get a pair of 3month old shoes that I thought would fit only to find them to big Pulling it apart I seam ripped the back and side seams and then turned it inside out. There was a cloth bottom and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:57:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Monster-Making-with-Kids/
Make some Easy Clay Monsters - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XK4Q/GJQEBSXB/FTIXK4QGJQEBSXB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XK4Q/GJQEBSXB/FTIXK4QGJQEBSXB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/XK4Q/GJQEBSXB/FTIXK4QGJQEBSXB.SMALL.jpg EZQWHUJGKAYXS3F seamster My boys and I recently made some clay monsters together. This was a great project to introduce them to sculpting and painting, and it got them out of their mom's hair for a few hours. When doing creative projects with kids, it's important for adults to let the kids do their own work and not worry t...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 19 Feb 2011 20:50:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-Monster-Drawing-Game/
Fun Monster Drawing Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/94V3/GJQEJLQE/FAW94V3GJQEJLQE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/94V3/GJQEJLQE/FAW94V3GJQEJLQE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/94V3/GJQEJLQE/FAW94V3GJQEJLQE.SMALL.jpg EZ2NZLAGJQEG0HL domestic_engineer This is a great activity a little girl I used to babysit taught me. Now I get to play it with my little girl. It is so much fun! It becomes very addictive.  The goal is to have 2 or more people work on the same monter, not knowing what the other person drew. The reveal is always fun and a big supri...
By: domestic_engineer

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 7 Feb 2011 17:40:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ikea-Grocery-Store/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SMALL.jpg EDI1CLPGJC42RZB Funkytime The original idea was to purchase a play kitchen/ supermarket for Louisa’s birthday. We looked around in stores, but everything we saw, was either too small, too expensive or too plasticy. So we decided to take this in our own hands and purchased 3 IKEA Babord Shoe Racks, $9.99, a couple of 2x4s, ...
By: Funkytime

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 27 Jan 2011 20:10:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dollhouse-for-small-play-set-figures/
Dollhouse for small play set figures - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/3I31/GI0TMR93/FV73I31GI0TMR93.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/3I31/GI0TMR93/FV73I31GI0TMR93.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/3I31/GI0TMR93/FV73I31GI0TMR93.SMALL.jpg EMUL3J9GI0TKE02 sakkidra Here is a simple Dollhouse that can be made from two pieces of foamcore and some scrapbook papers or just tissue paper and old magazine cutouts. Supplies needed: -2 Pieces of standard foamcore or recycled foamcore signs -glue and or sticky dot type roll glue ( I like the sticky dot type as it doe...
By: sakkidra

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 4 Jan 2011 01:19:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bathtub-Soap-Crayons/
Bathtub Soap Crayons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/IMDJ/GI0TIUJ1/F4MIMDJGI0TIUJ1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/IMDJ/GI0TIUJ1/F4MIMDJGI0TIUJ1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/IMDJ/GI0TIUJ1/F4MIMDJGI0TIUJ1.SMALL.jpg E7MJBHDGI0TIUGY mksabrina These bath crayons are easy to make, and most importantly, kids love them!  I used a bar of almond soap that was given to me around Christmas, but you can use any white bar soap as long as your kids don't have a skin reaction to it. Ingredients and Supplies To make these soaps, you need the foll...
By: mksabrina

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 26 Dec 2010 08:19:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-buttons-box-for-kids/
Amazing buttons box for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SMALL.jpg E7Q50DIGHZ78JP3 kevinfilteau There is the project I build for my two years old son. He like playing with all kinds of buttons he found everywhere. But they almost done nothing for him, except the ones on my dryer. So I decided to give him an box full of buttons that take different action on lights and a motor. Choose componen...
By: kevinfilteau

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:26:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cute-Cuddly-Sock-Dog/
Cute & Cuddly Sock Dog - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/7YZ7/GHFK8138/FKG7YZ7GHFK8138.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/7YZ7/GHFK8138/FKG7YZ7GHFK8138.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKG/7YZ7/GHFK8138/FKG7YZ7GHFK8138.SMALL.jpg EF9I9KKGHFK8131 jessandstavro Turn a pair of dollar store socks into a stylish, updated version of the traditional sock monkey. These toys are adorable and are not cheap in kiddie boutiques, but I will show you how easy it is to make one quickly and inexpensively! I would say this is a beginner project that you can complete in ...
By: jessandstavro

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 14 Dec 2010 22:14:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/utensils-for-kids/
utensils for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SMALL.jpg EJSCQ45GHFK7G0V mikeasaurus Are you a parent who has a hard time getting their kids to eat their veggies? Or maybe you're like me and wince at the thought of a plate of steamed broccoli. Broccoli might not be much fun for kids, but put an engine sound behind it and their imagination might take over long enough to down those ve...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 11 Dec 2010 17:39:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/pocket-abacus/
pocket abacus - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/9DCY/GATU1TVT/FY19DCYGATU1TVT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/9DCY/GATU1TVT/FY19DCYGATU1TVT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/9DCY/GATU1TVT/FY19DCYGATU1TVT.SMALL.jpg EXANHQ3GATU1KTG mikeasaurus The abacus is a calculation tool that works by sliding beads along columns to represent numbers and to compute arithmetic. Almost any sliding tool used to record calculations can be called an abacus, and over the years there has been many iterations and adaptations of this classic calculator. For c...
By: mikeasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 5 Jul 2010 18:05:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-Safe-and-Strong-Baby-Gate/
How to build a Safe and Strong Baby Gate - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/Z9MG/GGK2AQIP/FOYZ9MGGGK2AQIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/Z9MG/GGK2AQIP/FOYZ9MGGGK2AQIP.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOY/Z9MG/GGK2AQIP/FOYZ9MGGGK2AQIP.SMALL.jpg E8ULM0NGGC2UQLA trevormates Like a lot of parents, our house if FULL of baby gates. We have one in practically every doorway, hallway and entrance. One of the things that my wife and I found out early is that baby gates are EXPENSIVE if you want quality (around $75 to $100 per gate). When you add to the fact that you need 4-10...
By: trevormates

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 16 Nov 2010 08:57:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Funny-hairy-sock/
Funny + hairy sock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/56VK/FQ6EBNHQ/F6W56VKFQ6EBNHQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/56VK/FQ6EBNHQ/F6W56VKFQ6EBNHQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/56VK/FQ6EBNHQ/F6W56VKFQ6EBNHQ.SMALL.jpg E9L0P5OFQ6DXFRN TheSaint I will show how to make funny stuff of an old sock.First you take a pair of old socks.Sorry for my bad english. Cornseed First you gotta get some cornseed wich will grow. Old socks Find some old socks that you never will wear. Woodchips You also will need some woodchips. Buttons Find a p...
By: TheSaint

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:32:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sticker-Patch-Bag/
Sticker-Patch Bag - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/7EWV/FZG43875/FPM7EWVFZG43875.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/7EWV/FZG43875/FPM7EWVFZG43875.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPM/7EWV/FZG43875/FPM7EWVFZG43875.SMALL.jpg E1EUVFQFZG43873 CrLz My young nieces love decorating with stickers, more than when using more basic tools such as crayons or finger paint. I think the girls appreciate the finished look of stickers and feel creative placing them. This project creates a cute bag and removable patches to stick on; a Sticker-Patch Bag Ki...
By: CrLz

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Sep 2009 02:45:01 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Fix-a-Broken-Superhero-without-glue/
How to Fix a Broken Superhero (without glue) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/A3MT/G3KXR4ZT/F44A3MTG3KXR4ZT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/A3MT/G3KXR4ZT/F44A3MTG3KXR4ZT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F44/A3MT/G3KXR4ZT/F44A3MTG3KXR4ZT.SMALL.jpg EP90UBLG3KYBFKD justjonty This Christmas my son got a Green Lantern action figure! He was soooo happy! The next day he snapped his arm off (some superhero!). He was soooo sad! That night I decided to fix Hal Jordan, but I didn't want to use glue, as this would restrict his movements (and most likely break again). This Inst...
By: justjonty

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 28 Dec 2009 01:11:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Host-a-Spy-Party/
How to Host a Spy Party - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/1S5X/GELSMGNQ/F5V1S5XGELSMGNQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/1S5X/GELSMGNQ/F5V1S5XGELSMGNQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5V/1S5X/GELSMGNQ/F5V1S5XGELSMGNQ.SMALL.jpg EHY0X97G33OYGJW justjonty For her 8th birthday, my daughter hinted that she would really like a "Secret Agent, Nancy Drew-ish, Super Sleuth, Spy Party". You know the one? No? Well, neither did I. So after a quick search for ideas (fantastic ones found here) and coming up with a few of my own, here is a step by step guide on...
By: justjonty

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 20 Dec 2009 05:21:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-dragon-with-5-years-olds!/
Build a dragon with 5 years olds! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/XTX1/XTXEP282FS3/FAWXTX1XTXEP282FS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/XTX1/XTXEP282FS3/FAWXTX1XTXEP282FS3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAW/XTX1/XTXEP282FS3/FAWXTX1XTXEP282FS3.SMALL.jpg E0QZ10CH3EEP288012 Tigger46 Using tomato baskets, pipe cleaners, PVC, and paper machie create a 12 foot dragon to hang in your living room! Mock up and planning Lay out your dragon pieces, wire tying the tomato baskets to make the body. Tye pipe cleaners to the open spots in the tomato baskets so the paper machie with have ...
By: Tigger46

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:37:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Fun-Felt-Board/
Kids Fun Felt Board - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/BYH1/GF07096Z/F71BYH1GF07096Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/BYH1/GF07096Z/F71BYH1GF07096Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F71/BYH1/GF07096Z/F71BYH1GF07096Z.SMALL.jpg EZ5L4IJGF06MG0W nickels My family was at a Jim Henson exhibit not too long ago, and they had the coolest interactive section where the kids could make their own cartoon characters by putting felt shapes on a fabric board hanging on the wall. There were parts (eyes, noses, mouths, hair..) to make many different faces, and ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 10 Oct 2010 23:10:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Father-Daughter-wooden-butterfly-weekend-project/
Father-Daughter wooden butterfly weekend project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FUHQ/GERP56PL/FNIFUHQGERP56PL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FUHQ/GERP56PL/FNIFUHQGERP56PL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FNI/FUHQ/GERP56PL/FNIFUHQGERP56PL.SMALL.jpg EC5GPH7GERP56CQ Mike73 I like working with wood (as you can see if you look at some of my other instructables). So I wanted to pass on / introduce my 8 year old daughter to it when I recognized that she sometimes watched interested what I was doing. I guess she also saw what results I could achieve with just some basic to...
By: Mike73

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 3 Oct 2010 00:47:57 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Virobot/
Vibrobot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/U7HF/GDNJ4B2V/FB1U7HFGDNJ4B2V.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/U7HF/GDNJ4B2V/FB1U7HFGDNJ4B2V.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/U7HF/GDNJ4B2V/FB1U7HFGDNJ4B2V.SMALL.jpg EDSL4TTGDNIZC50 dragosurf Had some extra PVC and a small motor so I decided to make a fun little toy for my kids to watch mess around with. Materials You will need: 3 inch section 3/4"  PVC piping One 3/4"  PVC endcap One 1"  PVC endcap One 3/4" PVC "T" with threaded center, smooth ends Flat toggle STSP switch A...
By: dragosurf

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 15 Sep 2010 19:36:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-to-Make-Playing-Card-Holder-for-Little-Hands/
Easy to Make Playing Card Holder for Little Hands - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/DIKT/GE05CW6Q/FHBDIKTGE05CW6Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/DIKT/GE05CW6Q/FHBDIKTGE05CW6Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHB/DIKT/GE05CW6Q/FHBDIKTGE05CW6Q.SMALL.jpg EUII5ZRGE05CW4W mulanie72 Since my oldest son (now 10 years old) was little,  he loved to play card games such as Old Maid, Go Fish, Crazy 8's, etc.  Because he had such small hands, holding a bunch of cards was a bit tricky. I dug through the kitchen drawers and, being eco-friendly, created an Easy Card Holder for him to us...
By: mulanie72

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 13 Sep 2010 06:38:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Painting-a-Tree-Mural/
Paint a Tree Mural - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TG8J/GDT4GG4D/F98TG8JGDT4GG4D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TG8J/GDT4GG4D/F98TG8JGDT4GG4D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F98/TG8J/GDT4GG4D/F98TG8JGDT4GG4D.SMALL.jpg EGH1N9GG56ZPZTK woowho We're in love with paint around here and recently decided that my daughter's room needed a tree. All of the instructions I found around the internet suggested the use of an overhead projector. I neither had nor wanted to get a projector, and so this tutorial is to empower you to take your mural into...
By: woowho

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 6 Sep 2010 12:58:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-sized-vacuum-cleaner/
Kids sized vacuum cleaner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/70NL/GDNJ49R6/F6B70NLGDNJ49R6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/70NL/GDNJ49R6/F6B70NLGDNJ49R6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/70NL/GDNJ49R6/F6B70NLGDNJ49R6.SMALL.jpg EH0JVD9GDNIZ8NE lupes While at a friend's house I noticed that my kids loved playing with a toy vacuum cleaner, they even fought over it to see who could play with it. Naturally I wanted to harness this interest so that I could spend more time relaxing and have my kids spend more time working. Its never too early to trai...
By: lupes

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 4 Sep 2010 09:49:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/St-Patricks-Lucky-Charm-Creation/
St Patricks Lucky Charm Creation - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/PH0G/G5W7R7MF/FOAPH0GG5W7R7MF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/PH0G/G5W7R7MF/FOAPH0GG5W7R7MF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOA/PH0G/G5W7R7MF/FOAPH0GG5W7R7MF.SMALL.jpg EDK4VPOG5W7R7ME imakeit St Patrick's Lucky Charm Creation By Maddylane miycreations.com “Fun Frosted Shamrocks for a little Irish luck!” Go Green! This super easy Saint Patrick's project is a fun way to add a little luck of the Irish into your home. Irish themed shamrocks glasses and lanterns are perfect for decorating,...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 23 Feb 2010 18:19:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-dye-for-homemade-playdough/
Natural dye for homemade playdough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SMALL.jpg EB8CSQWGCJ0Y0E9 kate12345 I have discovered lately that its really easy to dye homemade playdough with natural ingredients. We dyed ours using raspberries, rose petals, beetroot, blueberries, turmeric and oak tree bark. Check out the results in the picture. Pretty good eh? As well as creating some great playdough it’s also ...
By: kate12345

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 17 Aug 2010 21:10:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Playdough-Paintings-1/
Playdough Paintings - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/WMFB/GBOTPUUY/F38WMFBGBOTPUUY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/WMFB/GBOTPUUY/F38WMFBGBOTPUUY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/WMFB/GBOTPUUY/F38WMFBGBOTPUUY.SMALL.jpg E67GC30GBZYPGQL Gomi Romi Olive Harbutt, the daughter of of William Harbutt's (inventor of plasticine) was an inspirational plasticine painter. Her paintings would have made great plasticine paint by numbers kits. http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-your-own-Van-Gogh-paint-by-numbers-Pai/ One of my favourite book il...
By: Gomi Romi

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 24 Jul 2010 07:28:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Sidewalk-Chalk/
Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KQ6M/FYTCM6QZ/FG8KQ6MFYTCM6QZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KQ6M/FYTCM6QZ/FG8KQ6MFYTCM6QZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG8/KQ6M/FYTCM6QZ/FG8KQ6MFYTCM6QZ.SMALL.jpg ERM8823FZQ1FZ5A scoochmaroo Sidewalk chalk is pretty darn easy to make, and by doing it at home, you can save money, create your own designs and colors, and have fun with the whole family. Materials You can get everything you need for this project from a craft or art supply store and around the house.  You'll need: ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 6 Jul 2010 18:27:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Curlykorker-Hair-Bows/
Curly/korker Hair Bows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/C2Z9/FBJIMR5C/F91C2Z9FBJIMR5C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/C2Z9/FBJIMR5C/F91C2Z9FBJIMR5C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F91/C2Z9/FBJIMR5C/F91C2Z9FBJIMR5C.SMALL.jpg E8JFO4HFBJIMR6Z Mickiswing Save yourself some money buying those boutique bows and make them at home yourself. They're easy! I promise! Supplies Gather your supplies. For this bow I used: 1/4" ribbon 1/4" wooden dowels small binder clips hair clip glue gun strong thread If you want to use wider or narrower ribbon, you...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 17 Jan 2008 21:38:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/KidWash%3a-PVC-Sprinkler-Water-Toy/
KidWash: PVC Sprinkler Water Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SMALL.jpg EC39O5AFWGEQZJHZJ3 discontinuity Make a fun summer sprinkler toy from PVC to help the kids beat the heat. total cost: $9.51 total time: about 1 hour Go shopping Head to your local hardware store and pick up: 2 ten foot lengths of PVC. (I used 3/4" but feel free to use other sizes, just be sure your fittings are the same d...
By: discontinuity

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 18 Aug 2006 08:25:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Elephant-Shaped-Piggy-Bank/
Elephant-Shaped Piggy Bank - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/GHYV/GAB5QBLB/FCJGHYVGAB5QBLB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/GHYV/GAB5QBLB/FCJGHYVGAB5QBLB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCJ/GHYV/GAB5QBLB/FCJGHYVGAB5QBLB.SMALL.jpg EVIEALWGAB5QBKT guyzo35 My girlfriend is slightly elephant-obsessed, so I made her this "piggy" bank in the shape of an elephant for Christmas.  I've seen some of these customized wooden coin banks on the internet, but they cost somewhere in the $30-50 range (not including shipping), whereas the one I made can probably be ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:50:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drizzle-Castles/
Drizzle Castles! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/93ZC/GAA12GP3/FPS93ZCGAA12GP3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/93ZC/GAA12GP3/FPS93ZCGAA12GP3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPS/93ZC/GAA12GP3/FPS93ZCGAA12GP3.SMALL.jpg E80BHQBGAA12GPP garrett10 A Drizzle Castle is a castle created by dripping a mixture of sand and water. When the water-sand Mixture drops on more sand, a Sand Droplet is formed. The water sinks into the sand below it and the result is a column of sand! The results can be stunning and can turn many heads at the beach when mad...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 11 Jun 2010 19:17:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Centipede-Pull-Toy-for-Kids/
Wooden Centipede Pull Toy for Kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FM2Y/G9NHH9FB/FZFFM2YG9NHH9FB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FM2Y/G9NHH9FB/FZFFM2YG9NHH9FB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZF/FM2Y/G9NHH9FB/FZFFM2YG9NHH9FB.SMALL.jpg EHQIFMBG9NGUIP6 woodenpickle This is a quick wooden pull toy you can build in a few hours with basic tools. I built it for my little girl's first birthday a couple weeks ago. All the cutting, drilling and assembling can be done quite fast. We also decided to paint it with some fancy colors to make it a little more fun. I used ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Jun 2010 04:10:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Baby-Proof-a-Bookshelf/
How to Baby-Proof a Bookshelf - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/7U75/G825RAQU/FBI7U75G825RAQU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/7U75/G825RAQU/FBI7U75G825RAQU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBI/7U75/G825RAQU/FBI7U75G825RAQU.SMALL.jpg E152LBTG825CX2I ewilhelm In the kitchen, we have a series of low bookshelves full of cookbooks.  Our baby finds anything organized irresistible, and loves to pull the books out of the shelf.  Beyond creating unnecessary entropy as she unpacks the books, some of them are quite large, and might smash a finger.  So, I child-pr...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 14 May 2010 01:19:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/BRAID-THAT-OCTOPUS-A-Craft-Project-For-Kids-Ages/
BRAID THAT OCTOPUS - A Craft Project For Kids Ages 4 -10 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/SAO5/G8XPMD4G/FXQSAO5G8XPMD4G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/SAO5/G8XPMD4G/FXQSAO5G8XPMD4G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXQ/SAO5/G8XPMD4G/FXQSAO5G8XPMD4G.SMALL.jpg EWDT9EQG8XPCH35 khalterman When I was a young child (about 4 or 5 years old), my mom taught me how to braid by making an octopus doll and allowing me to braid its legs. The following set of instructions is a step-by-step guide on how to teach your little one how to braid. If your child is somewhat older, you can cater ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 9 May 2010 16:19:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Teddy-Bear-tutorial-and-pattern/
Teddy Bear tutorial and pattern - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/W80V/G91YCY54/FV7W80VG91YCY54.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/W80V/G91YCY54/FV7W80VG91YCY54.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV7/W80V/G91YCY54/FV7W80VG91YCY54.SMALL.jpg EGQ38A4G91Y4L9E HowJoyful With this pattern and tutorial you can make teddy bears our of pretty much any kind of fabric. For mine I used fleece because i wanted it to be very soft but you can use the normal animal fur fabric if you want. The pattern I made comes with letters that indicate how to assemble but just in case I ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 11 May 2010 22:24:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Eco-friendly-snack-cup/
Eco-friendly snack cup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/PT1U/G91YH0W2/F28PT1UG91YH0W2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/PT1U/G91YH0W2/F28PT1UG91YH0W2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F28/PT1U/G91YH0W2/F28PT1UG91YH0W2.SMALL.jpg EOVUO44G91YCW5K etsaur My first instructable, yeah!  We like giving our son snacks that he could serve himself and take it along with us.  The plastic BPA and Phthalate laden disposable landfill clogging "snack cups" immediately came to mind.  Not really for us.  We are always trying to be more eco-friendly so we came up ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 11 May 2010 03:46:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-create-a-fiber-optic-starfield-ceiling/
How to create a fiber optic starfield ceiling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SMALL.jpg EGU63QIG0AMFKL0 mikegalloway Hi everyone, This is a quick instruction guide on creating a fiber-optic starfield ceiling. The stars have a very natural twinkle & glow. My fiber optic illuminator also features a handy remote for turning the stars on&off, as well as controlling the twinkle speed. This is my very first instructab...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 6 Oct 2009 04:58:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Easter-Crafts/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/57XR/G7DYXZ0Z/F0F57XRG7DYXZ0Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/57XR/G7DYXZ0Z/F0F57XRG7DYXZ0Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0F/57XR/G7DYXZ0Z/F0F57XRG7DYXZ0Z.SMALL.jpg O2G949WG7DYXYWH scoochmaroo Fun, easy kid's Easter crafts that the whole family can enjoy.   From dying eggs to making easter grass to weaving the baskets to hold them in, we've got a list of projects to keep everyone entertained.  Get out crafting tools, and get started on some of these fresh, exciting Instructables! UPCY...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 1 Apr 2010 16:13:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Build-a-Perry-the-Platypus-Inaction-Figure/
How to Build a Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SMALL.jpg ETH0B14G6MPG5OS justjonty Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure is a wooden toy that is modelled after Perry (Disney cartoon characters - Phineas and Ferb's pet platypus). In the episode Toy to the World, Phineas and Ferb design a toy "so stupidly simple, so basically bland, so idiotically uncomplicated, that it can do absol...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 17 Mar 2010 09:28:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Alice-in-Wonderland-party-decorations/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/MIOK/G68HEFZ6/FXFMIOKG68HEFZ6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/MIOK/G68HEFZ6/FXFMIOKG68HEFZ6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/MIOK/G68HEFZ6/FXFMIOKG68HEFZ6.SMALL.jpg ESZ3X64G68HEFZ2 tonyaomps Our daughter wanted an Alice in Wonderland party so here are the decorations we made. Butcher paper, cardboard, posterboard, tissue paper, paint, hot glue, and a little fabric go a long way! We also made her Alice costume.
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 9 Mar 2010 18:44:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Care-Bear-Costume/
Baby Care Bear Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/I9HU/G68HEGDA/FBBI9HUG68HEGDA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/I9HU/G68HEGDA/FBBI9HUG68HEGDA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBB/I9HU/G68HEGDA/FBBI9HUG68HEGDA.SMALL.jpg ESYWYSAG68GYDYG scoochmaroo What do you do with a baby-sized Care Bear? You skin it and make a baby-sized Care Bear Skin Coat, obviously! Whether you use this as a costume or as instant toy store camoflauge, you're going to get more than a couple looks for this upcycled toy! Get a Bear and Gut It Find a bear that is appr...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 9 Mar 2010 20:34:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-teleidoscope-open-view-and-lense-ka/
How to make a teleidoscope (open-view and lense kaleidoscope) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/AAJ3/G69MW0FY/FW1AAJ3G69MW0FY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/AAJ3/G69MW0FY/FW1AAJ3G69MW0FY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW1/AAJ3/G69MW0FY/FW1AAJ3G69MW0FY.SMALL.jpg EDDJLDXG68HEAGP Fiestoforo According to Wikipedia, a teleidoscope () is a kind of kaleidoscope, which have a lens and an open view, so they can be used to form kaleidoscopic patterns from objects outside the instrument, rather than from items installed as part of it. It was invented by John Lyon Burnside III. This is how you...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 8 Mar 2010 15:43:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scout-Slides-from-Dead-andor-Dying-Computer/
Scout Slides from Dead and/or Dying Computer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/KDQF/G68H99GW/FYUKDQFG68H99GW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/KDQF/G68H99GW/FYUKDQFG68H99GW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYU/KDQF/G68H99GW/FYUKDQFG68H99GW.SMALL.jpg E3CWYQWG69MVAZZ PACW When one first outfits a boy for scouting one is usually advised that it might be a good idea to get an extra neckerchief slide, as the boys always lose them.  My original opinion on this was that boys, scouts in particular, should be able to learn to take care of their stuff!  I still believe this...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 7 Mar 2010 06:07:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Fox-Hole-a-Hooded-Winter-Baby-Sling/
The Fox Hole, a Hooded Winter Baby Sling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/0OTP/G68H99H7/FVT0OTPG68H99H7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/0OTP/G68H99H7/FVT0OTPG68H99H7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/0OTP/G68H99H7/FVT0OTPG68H99H7.SMALL.jpg EZM5RPAG68H8CUU jmefox The Fox Hole is a baby sling that can be used for babies 2 months and up, in three positions. The front carry, hip carry, and back carry. The Fox Hole sling has a removable hood and faux fur or shearling liner to keep baby extra warm. Materials Heavy Weight Cotton Fabric and Faux Fur or She...
By: jmefox

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 7 Mar 2010 03:10:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cozy-Cottage-Crib-Canopy/
Cozy Cottage Crib Canopy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/ECFF/G68GXKD6/FO9ECFFG68GXKD6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/ECFF/G68GXKD6/FO9ECFFG68GXKD6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO9/ECFF/G68GXKD6/FO9ECFFG68GXKD6.SMALL.jpg EG0Z4HYG68H8VX5 handmadebeginnings My daughter's toddler bed (converted crib) is located bewteen our bed, and a large window. So I wanted to come up with something that would keep her protected from any draft from the window, and also serve as something that was fun and interesting to her to keep her out of our bed and in her own. Tr...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 7 Mar 2010 01:57:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Domo-kun/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KR18/G68H8TYI/FWRKR18G68H8TYI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KR18/G68H8TYI/FWRKR18G68H8TYI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/KR18/G68H8TYI/FWRKR18G68H8TYI.SMALL.jpg O70X6A0G69MUUEI Instructables Guides Everyone loves Domo-kun! From Japan, to strange internet memes, and all over the world. But now he is mostly loved for his cuteness, so much so that there are many Instructables about him. So get your fill of Domo today!  Guide by imrobot Make a Domokun cake We all love Domokun. But wouldn't D...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 4 Mar 2010 18:31:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Snuggie/
Kids Snuggie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/G6VT/G61ARR44/FOUG6VTG61ARR44.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/G6VT/G61ARR44/FOUG6VTG61ARR44.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOU/G6VT/G61ARR44/FOUG6VTG61ARR44.SMALL.jpg EKQX0KUG68GWZYI scoochmaroo Now you can make a Kid sized Snuggie with this free pattern.  Customize it to suit any child's size and taste. Just look how this snuggie style blanket can turn your little fighting monsters into precious angels!  Make one to fit every child in your family, and never hear them complain again.* For...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 2 Mar 2010 16:22:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vacuum-removal-of-object-stuck-in-childs-nose/
Vacuum removal of object stuck in child's nose - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/ZJMK/G68H8DQ3/FXFZJMKG68H8DQ3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/ZJMK/G68H8DQ3/FXFZJMKG68H8DQ3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXF/ZJMK/G68H8DQ3/FXFZJMKG68H8DQ3.SMALL.jpg EMHDBOPG68GWVAW seamster My kids seem to have this issue with sticking things in their noses. It's kind of scary at first, but it's not life-threatening. Here are some common methods used for removing an object stuck in the nose: Plug the opposite nostril, close mouth, and blow out the nostril that has the foreign obje...
By: seamster

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 2 Mar 2010 04:46:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/3-Roll-Masking-Tape-Dispenser/
3 Roll Masking Tape Dispenser - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/IHRK/FYTCGYX4/FG5IHRKFYTCGYX4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/IHRK/FYTCGYX4/FG5IHRKFYTCGYX4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG5/IHRK/FYTCGYX4/FG5IHRKFYTCGYX4.SMALL.jpg E8O18NCFYTCGYWW jgroenert This summer I created an activity for the children's craft area of the St Paul Irish fair. Kids from 1 to 12 made the craft so I had to be prepared for all ages and their parents. The activity was making snakes using colored masking tape to create a ring pattern down the snake. I had 10 colors of...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 29 Aug 2009 20:07:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Play-Gym/
Baby Play Gym - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/NYYI/FWEGK0M7/FUCNYYIFWEGK0M7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/NYYI/FWEGK0M7/FUCNYYIFWEGK0M7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUC/NYYI/FWEGK0M7/FUCNYYIFWEGK0M7.SMALL.jpg EAWLHPRFWEGK0GN webtarkeena Are you trying to raise a baby without breaking the bank? You've probably seen several different baby play gym options at the local baby store ranging in price from $20 to $80. This instructable will show you how to make one out of readily available materials for about $5, not counting the toys yo...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Jun 2009 04:55:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Little-Love-Bug/
Little Love Bug - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/M916/G51G65BN/F8BM916G51G65BN.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/M916/G51G65BN/F8BM916G51G65BN.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8B/M916/G51G65BN/F8BM916G51G65BN.SMALL.jpg EMJCWMVG51GF86S paintedsparrow He's A Cutie! This Valentine season set your creative spirit free. Create this little love bug using a recycled light bulb and a few art materials. Follow these simple steps and you will have a unique and delightful Valentine for your sweetheart!!   Materials Needed To get started, y...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 5 Feb 2010 23:37:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sock-Puppets-Make-yourself-some-Friends/
Sock Puppets: Make yourself some Friends! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/QDTZ/G4PBXF5M/FV3QDTZG4PBXF5M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/QDTZ/G4PBXF5M/FV3QDTZG4PBXF5M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV3/QDTZ/G4PBXF5M/FV3QDTZG4PBXF5M.SMALL.jpg EOHAXNSG4PBP7UA Biggsy Are you bored? Lonely? ... Or just a little bit nuts? Maybe your all of that and more? Well this Instructable is for YOU! In a few easy steps, I will show you how to transform your otherwise boring socks into animated friendly individuals who want to keep you company! Take them to the movies, take...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 28 Jan 2010 19:02:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheap-n-Easy-Fridge-Friends-Magnetic-Dolls/
Cheap-n-Easy Fridge Friends! (Magnetic Dolls) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/I9WW/G4JO2H5B/FOCI9WWG4JO2H5B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/I9WW/G4JO2H5B/FOCI9WWG4JO2H5B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOC/I9WW/G4JO2H5B/FOCI9WWG4JO2H5B.SMALL.jpg E3WPXRPG4JNYT2W itskadie How to make easy magnetic paper dolls for the refrigerator for cheap! I love to cook but Ive started to babysit my nephew... trying to entertain him and cook at the same time can be a little hard for me because i like to keep him in sight. while he was coloring today he wanted me to 'cut the guys...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 19 Jan 2010 19:39:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/edible-peanut-butter-play-dough/
edible peanut butter play dough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/2YSW/G4CYRGGR/FQH2YSWG4CYRGGR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/2YSW/G4CYRGGR/FQH2YSWG4CYRGGR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQH/2YSW/G4CYRGGR/FQH2YSWG4CYRGGR.SMALL.jpg EFUZ9DPG47KOQM6 ItsYourDime I happen to have a huge stockpile of different play dough recipes and I was shocked that there weren't any edible ones here on instructables yet! I make a different dough for my son almost every week, so I figured I may as well make instructables for them. That way everyone can have as much fun as w...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:48:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/edible-chocolate-play-dough/
edible chocolate play dough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/C70O/G4D61TAH/FJQC70OG4D61TAH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/C70O/G4D61TAH/FJQC70OG4D61TAH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJQ/C70O/G4D61TAH/FJQC70OG4D61TAH.SMALL.jpg EYQYL2IG4D61Q46 ItsYourDime After posting peanut butter play dough for the instructables community, I was excited to whip up a batch of chocolate play dough for my son so I could add it here. Unlike the peanut butter one, this has virtually no redeeming nutritional quaility and is practically candy so it's not made half as oft...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 17 Jan 2010 01:16:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Jello-Playdough/
Jello Playdough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS4/B5VF/G33OZ0MR/FS4B5VFG33OZ0MR.SMALL.jpg ETL31WXG33P0QBV woowho Store bought playdough is so boring compared to what you can do at home! Homemade playdough can be scented, texturized, and in other ways personalized. Not to mention the bonding experience! Ingredients 1 Cup white flour 1/2 cup salt 2 tablespoons cream of tartar 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 cup...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 16 Dec 2009 23:01:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-tot-friendly-menorah-for-Chanukah/
How to make a tot-friendly menorah for Chanukah - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/5KN2/G2L3BRBQ/F2R5KN2G2L3BRBQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/5KN2/G2L3BRBQ/F2R5KN2G2L3BRBQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2R/5KN2/G2L3BRBQ/F2R5KN2G2L3BRBQ.SMALL.jpg ESU8OQ2G2L3BRBY whenwen Every Friday my children light the Shabbat candles. My 10 year old handles the matches skillfully, while my 3 year old daughter gets help from my husband (much to her disliking).And because she wants to be just like her older brother, doing everything he does without help from mommy and daddy, it's ...
By: whenwen

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 2 Dec 2009 19:32:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Designer-Style-Baby-Blocks/
Make Designer-Style Baby Blocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/C5Y8/FPBKZ6TD/FRBC5Y8FPBKZ6TD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/C5Y8/FPBKZ6TD/FRBC5Y8FPBKZ6TD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRB/C5Y8/FPBKZ6TD/FRBC5Y8FPBKZ6TD.SMALL.jpg E57XY35FPBKZ6RL karenelisam Materials: Square wooden blocksLots of scrapbook paperMod-Podge adhesiveFoam brushMedium/fine and fine grit sand paperLarge rulerPencilWaxed paperOptional: Paint or wood stainI have seen baby blocks like these for sale for more than $20 for sets of 6-9. Every time I see them I think, "Awwwww!" and t...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 4 Jan 2009 05:43:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SINGER-Kids-Crafts-Contest-Winners/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/06R0/G068ELSA/FD606R0G068ELSA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/06R0/G068ELSA/FD606R0G068ELSA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD6/06R0/G068ELSA/FD606R0G068ELSA.SMALL.gif OK8KZ8WG068M96V Contest Robot Instructables and SINGER are happy to announce the winners of the SINGER Kids Crafts Contest! To make sure that the next generation learns some skills it's good to start them early with cool projects. From the look of the entries in the contest the kids are going to turn out just fine. Costumes, ba...
By: Contest Robot

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 1 Oct 2009 01:15:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Felt-Pop-Tarts/
Felt Pop Tarts - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8USH/G067NSME/FA98USHG067NSME.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8USH/G067NSME/FA98USHG067NSME.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA9/8USH/G067NSME/FA98USHG067NSME.SMALL.jpg E5Y4KIAG067NSMD Alishye Here are a couple of delicious pop tarts with sprinkles. They are pretty simple to make too! Materials: 2 pieces of 4 1/2 " l x 3 1/2" w light brown felt2 pieces of 3 1/2" l x 2 1/2" w white feltcolorful tiny beadsupholstery threadembroidery threadneedles and pins (not pictured)scissors Beads: ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Sep 2009 05:49:52 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ShirredSmocked-Pillowcase-Top-from-Valerie/
Shirred/Smocked Pillowcase Top from Valerie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/7KWD/FYYNE21L/FJN7KWDFYYNE21L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/7KWD/FYYNE21L/FJN7KWDFYYNE21L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJN/7KWD/FYYNE21L/FJN7KWDFYYNE21L.SMALL.jpg E89COU3FYYNE20O BlueRoseMama There are some things that pillowcases lend themselves to so beautifully that it would be silly not to try it. This is one of those. Shirring is really simple. However, for this project, you will use your iron as much as your sewing machine, so make sure that when you start this project, you have b...
By: BlueRoseMama

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 31 Aug 2009 16:03:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sock-Doll/
Sock Doll - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/171A/FZG43H50/FWH171AFZG43H50.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/171A/FZG43H50/FWH171AFZG43H50.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWH/171A/FZG43H50/FWH171AFZG43H50.SMALL.jpg ECIO9SPFYTCM4XF deeja2001 This creation was inspired by the sock monkeys. I have always been interested in sock monkeys and just the image of them, they just seem cool and mysterious, so I had to do my on spin on them. Gathering Material Gather all your materials: Socks, Scissors, Stuffing, Thread, Needles, and anything ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:38:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/How-do-you-enter-the-Singer-Instructable-Contest/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif QHWA4BIFZ383C62 Janinafrunzi I can't seem to get past the official rules. I need to know where to send the pictures or do I downlioad them and email everything to you. If I do, where do I email it to? If it's not by email, please give me an address I can mail an entry to. Thank you, Janina
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 3 Sep 2009 19:21:45 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-sew-a-Pocket-Diaper/
How to sew a Pocket Diaper - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/MSC1/FYG86CBH/F5NMSC1FYG86CBH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/MSC1/FYG86CBH/F5NMSC1FYG86CBH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5N/MSC1/FYG86CBH/F5NMSC1FYG86CBH.SMALL.jpg E1HBZ60FYG86C9P captainwiggles If you have decided to cloth diaper your baby, then you know that name-brand diapers can be expensive to say the least. All you need is a few simple supplies and some basic sewing machine skills to make your own fitted cloth diapers. The diaper in this Instructable is a fitted pocket diaper with h...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 18 Aug 2009 06:06:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Converse-Back-to-School-Guide/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/ME44/FY7M6HGE/FTQME44FY7M6HGE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/ME44/FY7M6HGE/FTQME44FY7M6HGE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTQ/ME44/FY7M6HGE/FTQME44FY7M6HGE.SMALL.jpg OMK9YAQFXR6Y0O1 canida School starts soon, and everyone starts out with the same basic necessities - clothes, a backpack, school supplies, maybe a computer, and a boring dorm or bedroom. How do you take something standard-issue, and make it unique? Converse One wants to show you great ways to customize your room, your cl...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 13 Aug 2009 02:47:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-To-Enter-the-SINGER-Kids-Crafts-Contest/
How To Enter the SINGER Kids Crafts Contest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/B10O/FXK6BR3G/F0NB10OFXK6BR3G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/B10O/FXK6BR3G/F0NB10OFXK6BR3G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0N/B10O/FXK6BR3G/F0NB10OFXK6BR3G.SMALL.gif E8IFMOWFXXPKWSJ Contest Robot Craft projects are excellent teaching tools - they help kids explore their creativity as they learn valuable hands-on skills. Summertime is the perfect time for crafting with, by, and for kids, so we've teamed up with Singer to bring you the SINGER Kids Crafts Contest!Whether it's a collaborative ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 4 Aug 2009 21:57:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Monarch-Butterflies-Egg-to-Butterfly/
Monarch Butterflies -- Egg to Butterfly - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/ICVL/FXR6YG5P/F1ZICVLFXR6YG5P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/ICVL/FXR6YG5P/F1ZICVLFXR6YG5P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1Z/ICVL/FXR6YG5P/F1ZICVLFXR6YG5P.SMALL.jpg ER5HCJJFWKQKNHA matth3w Monarch butterfly caterpillars are fun to raise until they form chrysalises and ultimately emerge transformed as butterflies. This instructable takes you even further back in the butterfly life cycle and describes how to raise a monarch from a newly-laid egg into a fully grown butterfly.I have also ...
By: matth3w

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 31 Jul 2009 17:21:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-Boredom-pocket-kit/
Anti-Boredom pocket kit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/S2WB/FX557893/F2IS2WBFX557893.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/S2WB/FX557893/F2IS2WBFX557893.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2I/S2WB/FX557893/F2IS2WBFX557893.SMALL.jpg EJQLI6TFX55787Y threadbare This Instructable will show you how to put together a pocket size kit that will save you from the boredom of any potentially snoozing situation, for example Doctor office waiting rooms, Long concert lines, Bad dates, Most church services and the list goes on and on. Gather the goods! What I put ...
By: threadbare

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 16 Jul 2009 07:23:33 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/KidWash-2-PVC-Sprinkler-Water-Toy/
KidWash 2 : PVC Sprinkler Water Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/FUK1/FI42NENH/FHXFUK1FI42NENH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/FUK1/FI42NENH/FHXFUK1FI42NENH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHX/FUK1/FI42NENH/FHXFUK1FI42NENH.SMALL.jpg EULWLJQFHY0HDRC m32825 Fun toy with mister jets helps kids beat the heat.This project owes a big debt to the original KidWash instructable by discontinuity. When I saw it I knew right away it was going on the "must build" list for summer. A great combination: simple project, lots of fun for the kids!I headed down to the...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 2 Jul 2008 22:00:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Look-Mom-No-Hands-A-Simple-Baby-Sling/
Look Mom, No Hands! A Simple Baby Sling - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/YLEI/FUI0X18L/F1UYLEIFUI0X18L.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/YLEI/FUI0X18L/F1UYLEIFUI0X18L.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/YLEI/FUI0X18L/F1UYLEIFUI0X18L.SMALL.jpg EY8J1FXFUI0X18I sarahfish This instructable will show you how to make a "peanut shell" style baby sling for under $20, (even lass depending on your fabric. You can also find similar info on this site http://mykarmababy.com/pages/BabySlingPattern.php Supplies, Choosing and treating the fabric 1.5-2 yd. fabric (this depends...
By: sarahfish

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 14 May 2009 11:21:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Convert-a-Baby-Swing-from-Batteries-to-AC-wall-P/
Convert a Baby Swing from Batteries to AC (wall) Power - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/RBQJ/FU6LR266/FRARBQJFU6LR266.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/RBQJ/FU6LR266/FRARBQJFU6LR266.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRA/RBQJ/FU6LR266/FRARBQJFU6LR266.SMALL.jpg E9XNR7VFU6LWBEU WrenchingPilot Are you tired of changing the batteries in your infant/baby swing? This instructable covers how to convert your baby swing to wall power, so you can just plug it in and not have to change the batteries.It's designed so that you can choose wall power or batteries, depending on your needs. This Inst...
By: WrenchingPilot

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 2 May 2009 23:58:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/BOO-BOO-BUNNIES/
BOO-BOO BUNNIES - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/CJ2M/FTY4BZZL/FX1CJ2MFTY4BZZL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/CJ2M/FTY4BZZL/FX1CJ2MFTY4BZZL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX1/CJ2M/FTY4BZZL/FX1CJ2MFTY4BZZL.SMALL.jpg E0H2U1OFTVVKVRB baileygrib If you have a toddler then this is a great project to do with them. It will even help your little ones too. Boo-boo bunnies are soft little bunnies the serve as and ice pack. All of the pictures that are on this instructable are from familycrafts.about.com MATERIALS What you need:a wash cloth or ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 24 Apr 2009 20:24:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Easy-Felt-BoardFlannel-Board-Pieces/
How to Make Easy Felt Board/Flannel Board Pieces - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/VF9R/FSIJN01T/F9NVF9RFSIJN01T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/VF9R/FSIJN01T/F9NVF9RFSIJN01T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9N/VF9R/FSIJN01T/F9NVF9RFSIJN01T.SMALL.jpg EWI58OWFSIJMYKU kb8ywp If you use a felt board or flannel board while storytelling you know that it's hard to come by nicely made, reasonably priced pieces. Sure, if you're crafty you can use glue and thread and create something nice. But I'm not that crafty. And I'm cheap. Plus I'm a little bit lazy on top of all tha...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 20 Mar 2009 20:42:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-use-spaghetti-to-paint-like-Jackson-Pollock/
How to use spaghetti to paint like Jackson Pollock - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/CT3Y/FS6E834T/F30CT3YFS6E834T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/CT3Y/FS6E834T/F30CT3YFS6E834T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F30/CT3Y/FS6E834T/F30CT3YFS6E834T.SMALL.jpg E3NNBTJFS6E833Z otterhopdotcom Painting with spaghetti is a pretty AWESOME kid activity for many reasons: It works those oh-so-important fine motor skills You can set it up to teach mixing primary colors to make secondary colors Extension activity for the Vermicomposting project you've been doing with the kids. G...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 12 Mar 2009 00:56:06 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sock-Penguin/
Sock Penguin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/TPDI/FRD86G6Z/FD1TPDIFRD86G6Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/TPDI/FRD86G6Z/FD1TPDIFRD86G6Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FD1/TPDI/FRD86G6Z/FD1TPDIFRD86G6Z.SMALL.jpg EAV8T9JFRD86G6C Myrcurial This instructable will walk you through the step by step creation of a Sock Penguin. This project was completed for a Grade 1 (6 year old kids) class that has been studying penguins.Please note that no penguins were harmed in the creation of this project, however, some socks were severely damaged in...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 24 Feb 2009 16:52:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/answers/Any-good-ideas-for-sinple-electronic-projects-for-/ /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Q0VVS9OFQWVVKW7 SteveDonie When I was little I learned how to solder by building a heathkit. Sadly, they are no more. So what would be a good project for kids to build? I repaired an LED 'sword' for my 10 year old daughter this evening and she asked if I would teach her to solder. Of course! I would be so proud. But I need so...
By: SteveDonie

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 16 Feb 2009 04:05:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Balloon-Puppy/
Balloon Puppy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/M73K/FQR1M5AZ/FSJM73KFQR1M5AZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/M73K/FQR1M5AZ/FSJM73KFQR1M5AZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSJ/M73K/FQR1M5AZ/FSJM73KFQR1M5AZ.SMALL.jpg ETG7ZI5FQR1NX3Q irregulars This is a step by step tutorial on how to create a balloon puppy. These easy to make balloon puppies are great to make for carnivals and parties.This tutorial requires special twisting balloons and a pump to inflate them.The balloons can be found at most local party supply stores.Any hand pump will ...
By: irregulars

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 6 Feb 2009 17:37:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Ice-Cream-Sundae-Toppin-Stop/
The Ice Cream Sundae Toppin' Stop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/MF3Z/FQJ6H1UJ/FZVMF3ZFQJ6H1UJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/MF3Z/FQJ6H1UJ/FZVMF3ZFQJ6H1UJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZV/MF3Z/FQJ6H1UJ/FZVMF3ZFQJ6H1UJ.SMALL.jpg EPBAB8YFQJ6H1P7 logan p An ice cream sundae topping dispensing station Materials You will need:4 plastic water bottles1 - 2 liter bottlescissorshobby kniferuler4 popcycle stickslarge piece of cardboardhot glue guncompass for drawing circlestapefunnelsomething to weigh down the 2 liter bottle (rice would work well)materi...
By: logan p

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 29 Jan 2009 20:55:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-pom-poms-so-you-can-get-yer-cheer-on-Supe/
Homemade pom-poms so you can get yer cheer on Super Bowl Sunday - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/CW87/FQHNMWYM/FK5CW87FQHNMWYM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/CW87/FQHNMWYM/FK5CW87FQHNMWYM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK5/CW87/FQHNMWYM/FK5CW87FQHNMWYM.SMALL.jpg EMR6TNJFQHNKW9M otterhopdotcom This Sunday, like millions of Americans throughout the nation, you'll find yourself planting your booty on a comfortable couch, a manly-sized plate of cheesy chili-buffalo wing nachos strategically balanced on your knees, one hand cradling a soft drink cozy containing a freezing cold beverage, the ...
By: otterhopdotcom

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 29 Jan 2009 01:56:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fun-with-bottles/
Fun with bottles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/JSGL/FPQLERGI/FU2JSGLFPQLERGI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/JSGL/FPQLERGI/FU2JSGLFPQLERGI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU2/JSGL/FPQLERGI/FU2JSGLFPQLERGI.SMALL.jpg EUINEL6FPQLJU9P belsey Here is a non-exhaustive list of the many ways in which plastic bottles can be used as toys. Rubber ducky's not the one An empty bottle's much more fun!Pushed underwater to make bubbles, used as a boat, used to sink other boats, filled with cold water and emptied on some unfortunate sibling's hea...
By: belsey

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 11 Jan 2009 22:11:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Zen-Art-With-A-Water-Bottle/
Zen Art With A Water Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/7EQB/FPQLBWK6/F627EQBFPQLBWK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/7EQB/FPQLBWK6/F627EQBFPQLBWK6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F62/7EQB/FPQLBWK6/F627EQBFPQLBWK6.SMALL.jpg EABHC8NFPQLK2ZQ domestic_engineer Recycle that water bottle, and make a cool sand art pendulum. This is a nice project for the kids on a day when you can't go out and play. This entertained them for hours. But when you're all done, you WILL need to vacuum, and they WILL need to take a bath. You will need: a water bottle string sc...
By: domestic_engineer

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 12 Jan 2009 04:45:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/About-Wind-Spinner/
Wind Spinner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/2OKJ/FPQL8N8X/FTB2OKJFPQL8N8X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/2OKJ/FPQL8N8X/FTB2OKJFPQL8N8X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTB/2OKJ/FPQL8N8X/FTB2OKJFPQL8N8X.SMALL.jpg EH7CAKHFPQLBSP0 ninya999 A wind spinner is really easy to make from soda bottles, and they look great hanging from a branch of a tree in your yard. They easily catch the wind and they can get spinning pretty fast. Make several in different colors and create a mobile of them hanging from one tree. They are a delight to watch...
By: ninya999

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 11 Jan 2009 04:36:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pirate-Treasure-from-Trash-Really/
Pirate Treasure from Trash, Really! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IJQ2/FPQL8LE2/FPGIJQ2FPQL8LE2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IJQ2/FPQL8LE2/FPGIJQ2FPQL8LE2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPG/IJQ2/FPQL8LE2/FPGIJQ2FPQL8LE2.SMALL.jpg EB6KQTAFPQL8LDQ Vintiquities Ok, who doesn't love pirate stuff? Kid's these days love pirate parties and what pirate party doesn't need tons of loot? With all the cool accessories you can buy for a pirate theme party, throwing a shin-dig can get pretty pricey. Here in this Instructable I will teach you the amazing art of turnin...
By: Vintiquities

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 10 Jan 2009 22:50:31 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ReUse-ReMake-Crayons/
ReUse ReMake Crayons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/P7V7/FPQLBRC9/FX0P7V7FPQLBRC9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/P7V7/FPQLBRC9/FX0P7V7FPQLBRC9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX0/P7V7/FPQLBRC9/FX0P7V7FPQLBRC9.SMALL.jpg E9O3V0BFPQLBRBV SomArtMama We are working on Valentines gifts for my daughters pre-school class. Last week when I was cleaning I found about 100 broken crayons and I decided it was time to remake them into cute gifts. I also asked her teacher if she had any broken crayons she would like to see recycled, she has a huge bucket ...
By: SomArtMama

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:48:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Silly-Penguin/
Make a Silly Penguin! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/6FUM/FPWWYZVR/F496FUMFPWWYZVR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/6FUM/FPWWYZVR/F496FUMFPWWYZVR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F49/6FUM/FPWWYZVR/F496FUMFPWWYZVR.SMALL.jpg E6XODDCFPQL8IYG stinkymum Everyone needs a silly penguin! Here's how to make one! (or two or more!) Empty Water bottle is needed Take an empty water bottle, leave the cap on and remove any labels. You can use other bottles too! Paint! Paint the bottle completely with white acrylic paint and let it dry! Penguiniz...
By: stinkymum

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 10 Jan 2009 01:38:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-hair-bow-holder-for-girly-girls/
How to make a hair bow holder for girly girls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/UJ6O/FPIOLRKY/F80UJ6OFPIOLRKY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/UJ6O/FPIOLRKY/F80UJ6OFPIOLRKY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F80/UJ6O/FPIOLRKY/F80UJ6OFPIOLRKY.SMALL.jpg EJYZIC8FPKFA5NT mrscrumley My sister had a simple request: a place to store her daughter's growing number of hair clips. This craft of ribbon, netting, and lots of glue is my solution. The size and amount of materials can be determined by the creator. I used a lot of what I had on hand already.Materials and tools:Embroidery h...
By: mrscrumley

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 6 Jan 2009 01:52:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-build-a-cardboard-Rocket-ship/
How to build a cardboard Rocket ship - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/ZOMN/FOVX12K9/FEUZOMNFOVX12K9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/ZOMN/FOVX12K9/FEUZOMNFOVX12K9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEU/ZOMN/FOVX12K9/FEUZOMNFOVX12K9.SMALL.jpg EMTP7KQFOVX12JY Stryker My son asked Santa for a "real rocket ship" this Christmas to take the family to the moon. Santa has trouble getting rocket fuel this time of year so this is how I built a cardboard rocket. Materials and tools To make this you will need;- A large refrigerator box. - Misc. tools(box cutter, tape...
By: Stryker

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 22 Dec 2008 21:07:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Borax-crystal-decorations-to-impress-a/
How to make Borax crystal decorations to impress and amaze the kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/3CYO/FOHXAO1H/FH73CYOFOHXAO1H.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/3CYO/FOHXAO1H/FH73CYOFOHXAO1H.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH7/3CYO/FOHXAO1H/FH73CYOFOHXAO1H.SMALL.jpg EX19ATMFOHU2O0U otterhopdotcom Face it, crystals are cool. Plus they work nicely into the whole holiday/winter/snowflake-y theme. You could use a few new decorations and out smarting your kids for once might lift your spirits a bit seeing that you've been pretty down about spending all that cash on the holidays.Why not amaze the ...
By: otterhopdotcom

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:58:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-recycle-those-crayon-stubs-into-a-swell-hom/
How-to recycle those crayon stubs into a swell homemade gift - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/5VVO/FOB5JQDT/FRV5VVOFOB5JQDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/5VVO/FOB5JQDT/FRV5VVOFOB5JQDT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRV/5VVO/FOB5JQDT/FRV5VVOFOB5JQDT.SMALL.jpg EOCHNJRFOB5JQ41 otterhopdotcom It's recession time. You want to save money while trying to be "green" and you like the idea of your kids making some homemade gifts. Plus you're the not-so proud owner of a ginormous stubby crayon collection comprised of every crayon your kid has received from the time he was able to grasp objects ...
By: otterhopdotcom

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 5 Dec 2008 00:07:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Crafts/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/B8XK/FNZAEULV/F3DB8XKFNZAEULV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/B8XK/FNZAEULV/F3DB8XKFNZAEULV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/B8XK/FNZAEULV/F3DB8XKFNZAEULV.SMALL.jpg OFTAWXJFNZAEUKE Lftndbt Kids crafts can be an excellent way to pass some free time. Not only will craft projects give you something to do, it will also keep kids entertained for hours. Throughout the site you will find many examples, of Craft ideas to keep the little ones occupied. Some of these fine examples have been se...
By: Lftndbt

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 1 Dec 2008 18:58:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Spread-the-Love-with-the-Toy-Society/
How to Spread the Love with the Toy Society - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FOY6/FMZA9P2D/FWLFOY6FMZA9P2D.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FOY6/FMZA9P2D/FWLFOY6FMZA9P2D.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWL/FOY6/FMZA9P2D/FWLFOY6FMZA9P2D.SMALL.jpg E4FIHHTFMZA9P1W The Handmade Project Now. This is some good fun: If you have a bit of time on your hands and some handmade softies that you can bear to give away, become a member of The Toy Society! It's like a secret society of crafty toymakers who "spread the love along the streets" around the world. Check out Lola, the doll I "dro...
By: The Handmade Project

Continue Reading »]]> living Sun, 2 Nov 2008 00:02:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Concrete-Fingerboard-Skate-Park/
Concrete Fingerboard Skate Park - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/A0NU/FMMD19ML/FV0A0NUFMMD19ML.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/A0NU/FMMD19ML/FV0A0NUFMMD19ML.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FV0/A0NU/FMMD19ML/FV0A0NUFMMD19ML.SMALL.jpg E2ASJK0FMMD18D2 peterthomsen This is a super simple project that has been a huge hit. Here's a quick overview. Check it. Our nephew wanted a TechDeck half-pipe for his birthday this year. We thought we'd kick it up and build him his very own real concrete fingerboard bowl park. The goal was to create a unique park from materia...
By: peterthomsen

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 28 Oct 2008 07:50:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dye-Dry-Noodles/
How to Dye Noodles--the Crafting and Edible Version!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/03WJ/FLPQQ8O7/FMS03WJFLPQQ8O7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/03WJ/FLPQQ8O7/FMS03WJFLPQQ8O7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMS/03WJ/FLPQQ8O7/FMS03WJFLPQQ8O7.SMALL.jpg E8OLIGXFLPQN0F3 The Handmade Project Dyeing dry noodles for art collages, stringing awesome necklaces, or sorting by color is a breeze! Go back to kindergarten with this easy project. *Note: This new recipe allows noodles to be used for craft projects, or technicolored meals!* Check out my blog, www.thehandmadeproject.com for more cra...
By: The Handmade Project

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:18:16 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Bird-Marionette/
Make a Bird Marionette - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/CQCE/FLEBWD1U/FS1CQCEFLEBWD1U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/CQCE/FLEBWD1U/FS1CQCEFLEBWD1U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS1/CQCE/FLEBWD1U/FS1CQCEFLEBWD1U.SMALL.jpg EARWO3IFLEBWEZ5 Very Interesting Make this fun puppet! Materials You need: 1 6' feather boa (It pays to get the good kind) 2 6-8" diameter round styrofoam balls 1 3" diameter round wooden ball, (or wooden egg) 4 pieces of 5' long fishing wire 2 dowels, 12-18" long 2 small nails for the feet 1 small nail for the center of the ...
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Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:04:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/make-a-super-cute-and-crafty-baby-mobile/
Make a super cute and crafty baby mobile - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AMF1/FGVDH83G/FFCAMF1FGVDH83G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AMF1/FGVDH83G/FFCAMF1FGVDH83G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFC/AMF1/FGVDH83G/FFCAMF1FGVDH83G.SMALL.jpg E7G0BAPFGVL6GXF kazaam I put this one together for a friend who is expecting shortly. mobile material I bought a large plastic bowl at Walgreens. I needed something solid to hold all the other parts I mean to add. preset for stars I drilled a number of holes for the stars in the bowl basin, and holes for the danglin...
By: kazaam

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 31 May 2008 05:33:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-bubble-wand/
Easy bubble wand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BV04/FGAWEZSO/FYTBV04FGAWEZSO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BV04/FGAWEZSO/FYTBV04FGAWEZSO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYT/BV04/FGAWEZSO/FYTBV04FGAWEZSO.SMALL.jpg EC5ZKDKFGAWEZT0 j-bar03 All kids love playing with bubbles. Making bubbles? Easy! Just use a solution of washing up liquid. No wand? No problem! Here's how to make a kid-friendly bubble wand with just two bendy drinking straws. Find two straws I used bendy ones available in boxes of 100 from Ikea. Two become one ...
By: j-bar03

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 17 May 2008 11:21:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Reduce-diaper-volume-reduce-landfill.-Squeemish-b/
Reduce diaper / nappy volume, reduce landfill. Squeemish beware. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/86YQ/FFJYNUZO/FU786YQFFJYNUZO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/86YQ/FFJYNUZO/FU786YQFFJYNUZO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FU7/86YQ/FFJYNUZO/FU786YQFFJYNUZO.SMALL.jpg EFWVSW9FFJYNUYF bosherston Here's some things you can do to drastically skinny that nappy before disposing of it. But first let's think on this...... If you've got babies then use washable diapers / nappies. If you can't handle washing them yourself then sign up to a nappy wash service. In the UK you could be saving around ...
By: bosherston

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:31:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easter-Rattle-Snake/
Easter Rattle Snake - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/EVBD/F4W8PPKQ/F19EVBDF4W8PPKQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/EVBD/F4W8PPKQ/F19EVBDF4W8PPKQ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F19/EVBD/F4W8PPKQ/F19EVBDF4W8PPKQ.SMALL.jpg E4D7G89F4W8OP6F onebitpixel The 'Easter Rattle Snake - Not to be confused with the Eastern Rattle SnakeIf you have kids or a large extended family, each year you participate in the yearly easter egg hunt... and unless you're the purist and use real hard-boiled died eggs you end up each year with a lot of emptied plastic easte...
By: onebitpixel

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 3 Aug 2007 19:49:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Umbrella-Parachutes/
Umbrella Parachutes - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BBCH/FD80X24Q/FUHBBCHFD80X24Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BBCH/FD80X24Q/FUHBBCHFD80X24Q.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUH/BBCH/FD80X24Q/FUHBBCHFD80X24Q.SMALL.jpg EG81B8DFD80X24S bwente I have been making parachutes from umbrellas for years. The nylon is from an old umbrella and is perfect for them. Now that I have kids I get to use their old ones to make new toys for me and them.I made this Dora parachute for my daughter. The weight/passenger came from the handle of the umbrella. ...
By: bwente

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 4 Mar 2008 04:50:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-shower-diaper-favor/
Baby shower diaper favor - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/THH0/FCZERFT1/F6FTHH0FCZERFT1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/THH0/FCZERFT1/F6FTHH0FCZERFT1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6F/THH0/FCZERFT1/F6FTHH0FCZERFT1.SMALL.jpg ENP86P1FCZERHIQ SWV1787 This is a table favor/nut and mint cup was a standard favor for every baby shower my mother ever gave,and she gave a lot of them! She usually made them in pink and blue, but I choose green and yellow for these. My son said I could post it under his user name. Since I thought it was a neat and in...
By: SWV1787

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 25 Feb 2008 02:54:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Parachute/
Parachute Man Pulley Launch System - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6WP3/FCA43GSZ/FUN6WP3FCA43GSZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6WP3/FCA43GSZ/FUN6WP3FCA43GSZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUN/6WP3/FCA43GSZ/FUN6WP3FCA43GSZ.SMALL.jpg EAIB420FC73C1WK TimAnderson "Parachute Man" gets a pulley system to raise and release him high in the air.I used to make the "parachute man" toy a lot when I was a kid. I was visiting Danielle and Rhett. He got inspired to make a pulley system to drop parachutes similar to one he'd seen in a science museum with his little boy ...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 5 Feb 2008 20:07:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bat-Mobile-hanging-toy-for-babies-and-goths/
Bat-Mobile hanging toy, for babies and goths - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/OYNH/FB7FYNSK/FO2OYNHFB7FYNSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/OYNH/FB7FYNSK/FO2OYNHFB7FYNSK.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/OYNH/FB7FYNSK/FO2OYNHFB7FYNSK.SMALL.jpg ECRSWNTFABRWYLW steampunk_rocker My niece, Carys, just turned one and loves wind chimes, mobiles, and other things that hang from above. For Christmas, I decided to make her a cute but spooky dangling toy. The name was a happy coincidence. Only minimal sewing experience is needed, and in a pinch you could even substitute fabric ...
By: steampunk_rocker

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Jan 2008 17:54:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Custom-Lift-the-Flap-Book-for-a-Toddler/
Make a Custom Lift-the-Flap Book for a Toddler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/HLS7/FB7FPU25/FMDHLS7FB7FPU25.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/HLS7/FB7FPU25/FMDHLS7FB7FPU25.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/HLS7/FB7FPU25/FMDHLS7FB7FPU25.SMALL.jpg EF9R8O4FB7FPU1A SteveGerber I provide childcare in my home for three toddlers and I've noticed that they really love board books with flaps that open. So for Christmas I made three customized lift-the-flap books for them. This instructable will explain how to make your own and give some tips on how to make the process a litt...
By: SteveGerber

Continue Reading »]]> living Mon, 14 Jan 2008 06:42:44 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Travel-Games/
Homemade Travel Games - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/WLYF/FB7FYD3S/FBAWLYFFB7FYD3S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/WLYF/FB7FYD3S/FBAWLYFFB7FYD3S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBA/WLYF/FB7FYD3S/FBAWLYFFB7FYD3S.SMALL.jpg E3AKZDYFB7FYD3Z not-bob These instructions are for a 3 x 5 inch travel game you can fold up and take with you. Gather supplies - colored felt (pick colors so you can have light on dark or dark on light to be able to see the pieces better) - Glue - Cardstock (alternatively you can use 3x5 index cards, but they will be le...
By: not-bob

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 9 Jan 2008 19:12:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-your-own-Magic-Crystal-Tree-or-any-other-sha/
Grow your own Magic Crystal Tree - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Z4R4/FAQEDHC3/FB1Z4R4FAQEDHC3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Z4R4/FAQEDHC3/FB1Z4R4FAQEDHC3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB1/Z4R4/FAQEDHC3/FB1Z4R4FAQEDHC3.SMALL.jpg E1Z0CM7FAQEDGIE mik3 If you found an ad for this instructable in the back of a comic book, it would read something like:"Amaze your friends by growing a crystal tree out of common table salt and a few other ingredients available from the grocery store" Gather Your Materials Gathering the ingredients is probably the ...
By: mik3

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 1 Jan 2008 21:39:08 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-Dog-Towel-Wrap/
Amazing Dog Towel Wrap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7H7H/F9T3NGT9/FB07H7HF9T3NGT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7H7H/F9T3NGT9/FB07H7HF9T3NGT9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/7H7H/F9T3NGT9/FB07H7HF9T3NGT9.SMALL.jpg EC1K4M9F9T3NGTB sorinescu As many people asked me to post the instructables along with the video, I have to re-submit this movie. Thanks for watching everyone! Materials needed Two towels (one bath towel, one hand towel) two safety pins some colored paper for the eyes and tongue The body Take the bath towel, lay it dow...
By: sorinescu

Continue Reading »]]> living Thu, 6 Dec 2007 06:17:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Play-Food-cards-for-imaginative-kitchen-play/
"Play Food" cards for imaginative kitchen play - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF7/660D/F7A23KY1/FF7660DF7A23KY1.SMALL.jpg E3VZOBNF7A23KXS jauncourt This is a ridiculously basic how-to. Simply put, it is upcycling brightly colored, realistic images from food packaging into realistic looking, free, recycleable, toy foods for children to play with during imaginative food-related play (kitchen, restaurant, tea party, etc). The main image is a sele...
By: jauncourt

Continue Reading »]]> living Tue, 2 Oct 2007 19:55:10 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sharp-Pencil-Quality-TV/
Sharp Pencil Quality TV - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE7/PSFJ/REBET9K5DE6/FE7PSFJREBET9K5DE6.SMALL.jpg EWSQJAAB5YET9K5DOT StaneStane The Future of TV is here folks! Sharp Pencil Quality TV!Here's my papercraft TV set with a film strip of selected frames from a movie. The strip is wrapped arround two pencils. As you turn the pencils film scrolls over the screen. You need to download DIY kit I made from my web site link. They are a...
By: StaneStane

Continue Reading »]]> living Wed, 18 Oct 2006 14:06:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kaleidoscope/
Kaleidoscope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/9JXE/F82EXPK3/FAQ9JXEF82EXPK3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/9JXE/F82EXPK3/FAQ9JXEF82EXPK3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/9JXE/F82EXPK3/FAQ9JXEF82EXPK3.SMALL.jpg EUHP66DF82EXPK5 msolek What you need - 2 CD - 1 protection CD - plastic tube 8cm. - bead, piece of glas - glue Tube Cut off 1cm tube Circle copy and cut 2 circle Prepare ring 1 ring dull (abrasive paper) Head ;) Stick ring, and matt ring, put beads and glasses to the centre. Mirrors Put to the tube ...
By: msolek

Continue Reading »]]> living Sat, 27 Oct 2007 17:40:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cuddly-Animal-Heating-Pad/
Cuddly Animal Heating Pad - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/UYLM/F37OW7CS/FEGUYLMF37OW7CS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/UYLM/F37OW7CS/FEGUYLMF37OW7CS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEG/UYLM/F37OW7CS/FEGUYLMF37OW7CS.SMALL.jpg EQOS25ZF37OW7CU Mahi Here is a new pal, Squidley! Simply throw this cute little aquatic fella into the microwave for 1-2 minutes and use as a heating pad for sore muscles or to warm up a cold bed. Throw it in the freezer for an hour or two and use as an ice pack for bumps and bruises. Great for kids!If you don't have th...
By: Mahi

Continue Reading »]]> living Fri, 22 Jun 2007 07:19:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Traditional-Jacob-s-Ladder/
A Traditional Jacob's Ladder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/HRGW/J6DES176F3I/F06HRGWJ6DES176F3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/HRGW/J6DES176F3I/F06HRGWJ6DES176F3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F06/HRGW/J6DES176F3I/F06HRGWJ6DES176F3I.SMALL.jpg EIF39ZBQJ3ES176FPA erein A traditional wood-and-ribbon children's toy. Good for elementary school-age kids to do with parental assistance. Though you can find store-bought versions of these lots of places, this instructables.com submission was inspired by a visit to Foxfire in Black Rock Mountain, Georgia. These instruct...
By: erein

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