http://www.instructables.com Mon, 28 May 2012 19:43:24 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Bouncy-House-Safety-Net/
Indoor Bouncy House Safety Net - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/T6O1/H1ZG8GHD/FEHT6O1H1ZG8GHD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/T6O1/H1ZG8GHD/FEHT6O1H1ZG8GHD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEH/T6O1/H1ZG8GHD/FEHT6O1H1ZG8GHD.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm We have an indoor bouncy house for our daughter.  It's great fun, especially when other kids come to play.  Plus, it literally pays for itself in babysitting fees because several couples can enjoy dinner and talk about boring adult stuff while the kids entertain themselves in the bouncy house (and t...
By: ewilhelm

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:50:24 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Native-American-Headdress/
Makedo Native American Headdress - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ITC6/H1YONFOR/FLVITC6H1YONFOR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ITC6/H1YONFOR/FLVITC6H1YONFOR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLV/ITC6/H1YONFOR/FLVITC6H1YONFOR.SMALL.jpg makedo-able Become the 'Chief of Reuse¹ in your household with this Native American Headdress made from recycled materials. In Plains Indians culture headdresses were earned through brave and honourable deeds, each feather symbolising one deed ­ so the more feathers one had, the more honourable deeds they had ...
By: makedo-able

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 14:13:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/21-Projects-Guaranteed-to-Keep-Your-Kids-Busy-This/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/W3MZ/GHDSJF2E/F5HW3MZGHDSJF2E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/W3MZ/GHDSJF2E/F5HW3MZGHDSJF2E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/W3MZ/GHDSJF2E/F5HW3MZGHDSJF2E.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo We know you cherish your time with your kids, but sometimes you just need flashy doohickeys and throw-able doodads to capture their attention. Instructables.com has your back. Buy yourself precious quiet time this weekend with over 20 projects guaranteed to engage and amuse even the most active of c...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Dec 2010 22:55:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-indoor-slide-for-kids/
Make a indoor slide for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/92JV/H1AH6ZVU/FQC92JVH1AH6ZVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/92JV/H1AH6ZVU/FQC92JVH1AH6ZVU.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQC/92JV/H1AH6ZVU/FQC92JVH1AH6ZVU.SMALL.jpg Suizezem I have no knowledge of what I'm doing so if you think I'm using maths that are to much that's probably true. The end result is what matters for me. Good looking and good structure that will hold for anything kids can think of. The slide is part of a indoor play ground, my kids call it "Tower" so w...
By: Suizezem

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:34:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Crafts-for-Kids/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/2TLM/GLL505K7/FRM2TLMGLL505K7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/2TLM/GLL505K7/FRM2TLMGLL505K7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRM/2TLM/GLL505K7/FRM2TLMGLL505K7.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo "Crafts for Kids" is a collection of 18 easy crafts to keep kids of all ages happily occupied and quiet for hours.  Learn how to make play-dough, magic wands, and tissue box guitars.  But watch out - you might find yourself having so much fun, you won't want to share the gluesticks!  All projects co...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 17:04:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Parenting-Tips-Tricks/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/DDCX/GKGL8DRY/FMDDDCXGKGL8DRY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/DDCX/GKGL8DRY/FMDDDCXGKGL8DRY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMD/DDCX/GKGL8DRY/FMDDDCXGKGL8DRY.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Even the most organized parents need help keeping their little monsters in check sometimes. "Parenting Tips & Tricks" is a collection of fun suggestions to keep your kids engaged and in line!  From teaching tools to choosing the right camp to the removal of foreign objects from tiny nostrils, "Paren...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 Feb 2011 18:56:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/My-own-triceratops-skull/
My own triceratops' skull - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/JYCF/H11WJ8K8/F5LJYCFH11WJ8K8.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/JYCF/H11WJ8K8/F5LJYCFH11WJ8K8.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/JYCF/H11WJ8K8/F5LJYCFH11WJ8K8.SMALL.jpg domink One of my daughter was studying dinosaurs and ... I thought to build a skull with her. And this is the process and the result. (Sorry by my English... I hope that you understand the steps). Search the side face I search on the web for nice a big side face of Triceratops's skull. I selected this ...
By: domink

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Apr 2012 16:59:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Doll-Bed-from-Cardboard/
Doll Bed from Cardboard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F16/5ROQ/H0OIUZ7R/F165ROQH0OIUZ7R.SMALL.jpg sakkidra Supplies: You will need the following things to get started. Box (I used a Postal one, but a Cereal Box or Cracker box could also work) Scrap Cardboard Utility knife or Craft Knife Tape, Masking or Gaff Pencil Paper Paint Material (for mattress cover) Scrap Soft Cell Foam (Mine is leftover from a ...
By: sakkidra

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Apr 2012 07:27:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Tube-Princess-Bracelet/
Cardboard Tube Princess Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/Z39J/H0FLDEH3/FQ1Z39JH0FLDEH3.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/Z39J/H0FLDEH3/FQ1Z39JH0FLDEH3.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQ1/Z39J/H0FLDEH3/FQ1Z39JH0FLDEH3.SMALL.jpg Amanda Formaro In honor of the new movie Mirror Mirror and all little princesses out there, these adorable little bracelets are fit for itty bitty royalty. :) Little girls love anything having to do with dress up and being a princess, so this is a great project for them to make.  The supplies you will need for th...
By: Amanda Formaro

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 22:23:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Breezy-Pinwheel-Light/
Easy Breezy Pinwheel Light - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/XMPV/GZUAG7JW/FHKXMPVGZUAG7JW.SMALL.jpg jessandstavro This fun & easy project will liven up a children's room or nursery. **disclaimer!**  If you are using incandescent light bulbs, please allow yourself PLENTY of space between light bulb and paper pinwheels! We use compact fluorescents, which give off little heat. Assemble your supplies I used an...
By: jessandstavro

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Mar 2012 02:13:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Green-and-Gold-Leprechaun-Trap/
Green and Gold Leprechaun Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKF/67GZ/GZKG34YF/FKF67GZGZKG34YF.SMALL.jpg nickerbonkers My 6yr old daughter has really been wanting to make something for an instructable and enter it in a contest. So when she came home last week with a project assignment from school to build a leprechaun trap I thought it would be the perfect opportunity for her to try out her instructable skills. She ...
By: nickerbonkers

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Mar 2012 13:59:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Keroberos/
Amigurumi Keroberos - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/P1FV/GZHJVMK6/FISP1FVGZHJVMK6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/P1FV/GZHJVMK6/FISP1FVGZHJVMK6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIS/P1FV/GZHJVMK6/FISP1FVGZHJVMK6.SMALL.jpg VACH. Kero is the guardian of the book which holds the Clow Cards in the Cardcaptor Sakura manga series and television series. Finished size is about 2 inches plus the long tail.  I used a modified version of this pattern. http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=169562.0 Supplies: 1.50 mm ho...
By: VACH.

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 8 Mar 2012 22:00:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Robot-Love-2/
Give the gift of Robot Love - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/BE7H/GYW6GOKD/FH1BE7HGYW6GOKD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/BE7H/GYW6GOKD/FH1BE7HGYW6GOKD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH1/BE7H/GYW6GOKD/FH1BE7HGYW6GOKD.SMALL.jpg masynmachien These little robots are magnetically drawn to each other and when kissing, they show there love by lighting up their throbbing hart. When experimenting in building bobble head kissing dolls I came up with the idea of giving them a geeky twist. Check out the video: These robots are made wit...
By: masynmachien

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 11:51:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Affordable-Play-Dough/
Easy, Affordable, Play Dough! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/QJMK/FYTCON1X/FIKQJMKFYTCON1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/QJMK/FYTCON1X/FIKQJMKFYTCON1X.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/QJMK/FYTCON1X/FIKQJMKFYTCON1X.SMALL.jpg FeebleReaper Play dough is a fun, clay - like substance that kids love! It is very easy to make, and provides hours of fun! It can be expensive to buy at stores, but it's very easy and costs nothing to make it at home! The only materials you will need are: 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup water 1 cup flour food dye (any...
By: FeebleReaper

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Aug 2009 02:11:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Busy-Baby-Hat/
Busy Baby Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/QV4P/GXKA4DSY/F10QV4PGXKA4DSY.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/QV4P/GXKA4DSY/F10QV4PGXKA4DSY.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/QV4P/GXKA4DSY/F10QV4PGXKA4DSY.SMALL.jpg Frog85629 No baby will pull this hat off...its too much fun! Busy Baby Hat Step One: Materials Find a long sleeve toddler tee Needle and Thread Teething blanket/ toy Busy Baby Hat Step Two: Cutting Cut off sleeves at shoulder Cut off body of shirt from one armpit seam to other ar...
By: Frog85629

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 18 Jan 2012 22:35:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Carniverous-alien-legwarmers/
Carniverous alien legwarmers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/1KEN/GXFXNLNB/FJR1KENGXFXNLNB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/1KEN/GXFXNLNB/FJR1KENGXFXNLNB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJR/1KEN/GXFXNLNB/FJR1KENGXFXNLNB.SMALL.jpg gingerkatt These fuzzy alien creatures are starving and have a taste for human brains.  Unfortunately they are somewhat short and will have to start with your legs.  Gather supplies Green minky fabric, 1 yd Brown rib knit fabric, 1 yd small amount of felt, black and white Fabri-Tac Scissors, rotary cutter,...
By: gingerkatt

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:44:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Design-It-Yourself-Doodle-Pillowcase/
DIY (Design It Yourself) Doodle Pillowcase - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/5VZT/GXDWH7B9/FB85VZTGXDWH7B9.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/5VZT/GXDWH7B9/FB85VZTGXDWH7B9.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB8/5VZT/GXDWH7B9/FB85VZTGXDWH7B9.SMALL.jpg Carleyy Read your child a bedtime story while they let their imagination run wild on this doodle pillow case.   The doodle pillowcase  is a fantastic addition to any child's bedroom.  The notebook graphics are painted on with fabric paint. and drawing on the pillow with washable markers makes it easy to cle...
By: Carleyy

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jan 2012 00:42:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Personalized-Journal-and-Crayons/
Personalized Journal and Crayons - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/5SPR/GWXYXJ7B/F5B5SPRGWXYXJ7B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/5SPR/GWXYXJ7B/F5B5SPRGWXYXJ7B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/5SPR/GWXYXJ7B/F5B5SPRGWXYXJ7B.SMALL.jpg jacqueline. Getting a small gift for an adult isn't too difficult. A box of candy, some candles. But what about kids? Sure, you can pick up a toy you think they might like, but there's so many toys out there, how do you know they don't already have it, or that it's something they'll like? So here's a gift you c...
By: jacqueline.

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 3 Jan 2012 01:14:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Camera-Backpack-Out-of-a-Box/
Make a Camera Backpack Out of a Box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/HQQT/GWVXGE3I/FL7HQQTGWVXGE3I.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/HQQT/GWVXGE3I/FL7HQQTGWVXGE3I.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL7/HQQT/GWVXGE3I/FL7HQQTGWVXGE3I.SMALL.jpg Solskinner We seem to have access to boxes and we try to reuse them in some way or another. Here is a groovy camera backpack we made out of a box and other materials we already had at home. The only thing we bought was the belt for $1.19. This is a great project for kids with an adult's help, not supervision,...
By: Solskinner

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jan 2012 05:56:59 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/A-Box-To-Practice-Tying-Shoes-and-Making-Bows/
A Box To Practice Tying Shoes and Making Bows - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/90GX/GWF5U9JG/F0Q90GXGWF5U9JG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/90GX/GWF5U9JG/F0Q90GXGWF5U9JG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0Q/90GX/GWF5U9JG/F0Q90GXGWF5U9JG.SMALL.jpg Solskinner If you need to practice tying a bow or have a child who needs to learn how to tie his or her shoes, this box is the way to go! It is economical, practical and easy peasy to make. All it takes is a few items you probably already have lying around your house and a little creativity. Now let's get star...
By: Solskinner

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 15:35:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-Childrens-Cardboard-Box-Playhouse-Flat-packa/
Free Childrens Cardboard Box Playhouse (Flat-packable) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KBTR/GWF5U82K/F5LKBTRGWF5U82K.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KBTR/GWF5U82K/F5LKBTRGWF5U82K.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5L/KBTR/GWF5U82K/F5LKBTRGWF5U82K.SMALL.jpg CHARLESCRANFORD Children love a cardboard box playhouse.  Usually they are built, played with for an afternoon and then thrown away, or hopefully recycled.  This Instructable will show you how to make a playhouse that can be built using only two bicycle boxes, in about five minutes, that can be flat-packed for stor...
By: CHARLESCRANFORD

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 31 Dec 2011 01:00:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Ice-Boat-made-out-of-Ice-Eco-Friendly-FRE/
Kids Ice Boat made out of Ice!! Eco-Friendly & FREE! Fun Kids Toy! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F65/J7LI/GWKKN1IZ/F65J7LIGWKKN1IZ.SMALL.jpg TabbyDeAnne Today my absolutely wonderful six year old son came to me and said that he was bored and wanted to go back to school. (It's Christmas break for almost another week!) This both shocked me and made me a little sad. I must have been enjoying his company way more than he was mine. I can’t remember EVE...
By: TabbyDeAnne

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:58:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Crayon-Wrap-Holder-Gift-for-under-300/
Kids Crayon Wrap Holder Gift for under $3.00!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/HNKX/GWOSAO4T/FIGHNKXGWOSAO4T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/HNKX/GWOSAO4T/FIGHNKXGWOSAO4T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIG/HNKX/GWOSAO4T/FIGHNKXGWOSAO4T.SMALL.jpg TabbyDeAnne Hello everyone! I hope your holidays went fantastic! Mine was hectic and full of handmaking gifts for family and friends! It paid off in the end because everyone loved their gifts. That makes me feel great inside;)  Now I want to pass on some of the gifts I made to you. These are my instructions fo...
By: TabbyDeAnne

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:04:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tessellation-Art-History-Puzzle/
Tessellation Art History Puzzle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/WFZW/GWF5TDB2/FTGWFZWGWF5TDB2.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/WFZW/GWF5TDB2/FTGWFZWGWF5TDB2.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTG/WFZW/GWF5TDB2/FTGWFZWGWF5TDB2.SMALL.jpg murlo54 By creating an Art history puzzle, students will apply the rules of a grid drawing system and produce a puzzle that uses tessellations to create interlocking pieces. The Art History Puzzle project uses the topic of Tessellations to explore: 1. The work of M.C. Escher and the influence of abstract g...
By: murlo54

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 18:46:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/MAKE-YOUR-OWN-SCREAMING-MANDRAKE/
MAKE YOUR OWN SCREAMING MANDRAKE! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/9X14/GWF5TBN0/FDK9X14GWF5TBN0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/9X14/GWF5TBN0/FDK9X14GWF5TBN0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDK/9X14/GWF5TBN0/FDK9X14GWF5TBN0.SMALL.jpg pezzasaurus We recently visited the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Orlando, and our daughter spied an animatronic screaming mandrake plant in one of the store windows. She stood and stared for quite awhile with a big grin on her face. So i decided it would be fun to try to make one for her this Christmas on...
By: pezzasaurus

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Dec 2011 04:44:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Minion-Back-Pack/
Kids Minion Back Pack - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/HW5L/GW88UANC/FP4HW5LGW88UANC.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/HW5L/GW88UANC/FP4HW5LGW88UANC.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP4/HW5L/GW88UANC/FP4HW5LGW88UANC.SMALL.jpg mygibzone If you have kids who are "Despicable Me" fans here is a fun and functional gift that is cheep and easy to make. It's guaranteed to make you grin when you see them wear it too! Materials These are the materials you will need as well as notes concerning where to find them and approximate prices. A ...
By: mygibzone

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 19 Dec 2011 06:50:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Coin-Radio-hacking-a-radio/
Coin Radio: hacking a radio - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/JZEO/GVSUMMR4/FACJZEOGVSUMMR4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/JZEO/GVSUMMR4/FACJZEOGVSUMMR4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAC/JZEO/GVSUMMR4/FACJZEOGVSUMMR4.SMALL.jpg ejzbaird  Coin Radio is a fun and exciting radio designed for children.  It is designed as a novelty way of interacting with the radio compared to the traditional radio design. The child will insert a coin into the top of the radio and watch the coin descend down to the bottom. When reaching the bottom the c...
By: ejzbaird

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Dec 2011 16:53:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sweater-Pie/
Sweater Pie - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/KW44/GVCPQS7S/F1AKW44GVCPQS7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/KW44/GVCPQS7S/F1AKW44GVCPQS7S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1A/KW44/GVCPQS7S/F1AKW44GVCPQS7S.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink My kids love playing with their little toy kitchen and have some fake food to go with it.  Most of it is plastic. I had some scraps of felted sweaters left over from some other projects, and I figured I should start making them some softer play food. You will need: some kind of felt foam or othe...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Nov 2011 22:41:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Adjustable-basketball-hoop-for-kids/
Adjustable basketball hoop for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/51FJ/GVA8DY5E/FTE51FJGVA8DY5E.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/51FJ/GVA8DY5E/FTE51FJGVA8DY5E.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTE/51FJ/GVA8DY5E/FTE51FJGVA8DY5E.SMALL.jpg Duplo for Daddies My 3 years old son has started liking basketball, and I wanted to make a hoop for him. This is made with some scrap wood and plastic piping I had laying around. What you need Base board, about 2x2 feet (I used an old kitchen cabinet door) 2  2"x2" wooden blocks 12 anchors for plastic piping 3 pla...
By: Duplo for Daddies

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Nov 2011 23:48:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Soft-soled-shoes-for-babies-and-toddlers/
Soft soled shoes for babies and toddlers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/1OLB/GUPT2VTD/F381OLBGUPT2VTD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/1OLB/GUPT2VTD/F381OLBGUPT2VTD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F38/1OLB/GUPT2VTD/F381OLBGUPT2VTD.SMALL.jpg canida Soft shoes help your kidlet build proper foot muscles and feel the ground while running 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 way to get a custom fit at almost n...
By: canida

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Nov 2011 06:45:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Splash-Pod-The-Personal-Water-Park/
Splash-Pod: The Personal Water Park - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/U225/GUHFUFFD/FHOU225GUHFUFFD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/U225/GUHFUFFD/FHOU225GUHFUFFD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHO/U225/GUHFUFFD/FHOU225GUHFUFFD.SMALL.jpg mikegalloway The record Texas heat wave of 2011 sent me reeling back into my childhood filled with memories of escaping the heat with home-made water toys. In an effort to create similar memories for my daughter, friends, and family, I set on an adventure to create a unique water toy for all to enjoy. Membe...
By: mikegalloway

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 Nov 2011 22:38:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Gumball-Machine-Costume-that-Actually-Dispenses-Re/
Gumball Machine Costume that Actually Dispenses Real Gumballs - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/O8WA/GULNWHFT/F5HO8WAGULNWHFT.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/O8WA/GULNWHFT/F5HO8WAGULNWHFT.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/O8WA/GULNWHFT/F5HO8WAGULNWHFT.SMALL.jpg meganaking My daughter decided to exercise her creative genius this year and wanted to be a gumball machine for Halloween. I toyed around with a lot of different design ideas, but this is the one that ultimately worked for her. It is lightweight and easy to walk in and take on and off. And even better, we made...
By: meganaking

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 Nov 2011 04:51:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Scavenger-Hunt-Altoids-Game/
Scavenger Hunt Altoids Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/4U3R/GU9KBJBA/F4T4U3RGU9KBJBA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/4U3R/GU9KBJBA/F4T4U3RGU9KBJBA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4T/4U3R/GU9KBJBA/F4T4U3RGU9KBJBA.SMALL.jpg zxxzquack Sometimes you can't take a whole game board with you, but you can always take this scavenger hunt game! This instructable is for the Pocket-Sized Contest! I hope you enjoy it! My niece loves running around the house trying to find the items listed on the cards. There are lots and lots of cards, but ...
By: zxxzquack

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 28 Oct 2011 00:54:20 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Puppet-for-theatre/
Puppet for theatre - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/8YJY/GU4MCA7Y/FS58YJYGU4MCA7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/8YJY/GU4MCA7Y/FS58YJYGU4MCA7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FS5/8YJY/GU4MCA7Y/FS58YJYGU4MCA7Y.SMALL.jpg robertodelle In this instructable i would show you how i have made this simple and economic puppet for theatre. I used recycled materials: cloths, wool, lace, buttons, ecc. In this way you can create all characters of the most famous fairy tales. In this instructable my puppet is a princess with beautiful brown ...
By: robertodelle

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 27 Oct 2011 16:25:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Angry-Birds-Carnival-Game/
Angry Birds Carnival Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/HVZG/GU63Y3FI/F3DHVZGGU63Y3FI.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/HVZG/GU63Y3FI/F3DHVZGGU63Y3FI.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3D/HVZG/GU63Y3FI/F3DHVZGGU63Y3FI.SMALL.jpg kristylynn84 Time to pop those pigs, for reals! This is my version of a cute Angry Birds -related game. My husband and I are running a small games booth at a local carnival and I made all the games. (Tip a troll, ring toss, bean bag toss, nerf shoot-out and now, Angry Birds.) I knew that I created something iden...
By: kristylynn84

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 25 Oct 2011 10:38:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-geodesic-play-den/
Cardboard geodesic play den - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/2SWA/GTSF15QB/FBR2SWAGTSF15QB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/2SWA/GTSF15QB/FBR2SWAGTSF15QB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBR/2SWA/GTSF15QB/FBR2SWAGTSF15QB.SMALL.jpg Grahamwithimps First of all - you have to go here and check out this amazing Instructable! I looked at this and thought it was good enough to make but I couldn't see where I'd store it when not in use so I made a de-mountable version of it. To do this I made it in sub-assemblies and then bolted it together. You...
By: Grahamwithimps

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 Oct 2011 23:23:25 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-Finger-Paints/
Homemade Finger Paints - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/HWQG/GSR9IL8O/FH0HWQGGSR9IL8O.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/HWQG/GSR9IL8O/FH0HWQGGSR9IL8O.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH0/HWQG/GSR9IL8O/FH0HWQGGSR9IL8O.SMALL.jpg lmnopeas These homemade finger paints are super easy to make and totally non-toxic. As a matter of fact, this recipe is completely edible. No, it doesn't taste very good, but you don't have to worry if your little one accidentally digests some either, because it's completely harmless. Also, these are really ...
By: lmnopeas

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Sep 2011 03:25:35 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Galaxy-Playdough/
Galaxy Playdough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/KLYR/GSILYFPJ/FDJKLYRGSILYFPJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/KLYR/GSILYFPJ/FDJKLYRGSILYFPJ.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/KLYR/GSILYFPJ/FDJKLYRGSILYFPJ.SMALL.jpg Fairy Dust Teaching Make a playdough that sparkles like a nightsky! What You Will Need 2 cups of plain flour 2 cups of water with black and blue food coloring (you will need the large bottle of black food coloring for the deep color) 1 Tbsp. of cooking oil 1 Tbsp. cream of tartar 1 cup of salt glitter - ...
By: Fairy Dust Teaching

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Sep 2011 06:14:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Education-Solar-Garden-Lamp-based-pendant/
Solar garden lamp based pendant - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/UPYE/GSEEK0R4/FSWUPYEGSEEK0R4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/UPYE/GSEEK0R4/FSWUPYEGSEEK0R4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSW/UPYE/GSEEK0R4/FSWUPYEGSEEK0R4.SMALL.jpg manuka Our early teen model, showing off her solar garden lamp based night light pendant ! These look very attractive and scope exists for kids to make a batch & sell them as "fashionable solar lamps" etc. A small profit could even be made -folks seem happy to pay ~$5 here here in NZ, especially if they co...
By: manuka

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 11 Sep 2011 07:07:04 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dirt-Cake-With-Gummy-Worms/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/DLGG/GRTHXQD5/FWODLGGGRTHXQD5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/DLGG/GRTHXQD5/FWODLGGGRTHXQD5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/DLGG/GRTHXQD5/FWODLGGGRTHXQD5.SMALL.jpg adaya This is an excellent, very popular and easy to make cake that all the little kiddos (and some big kids) will LOVE!  INGREDIENTS : 1 large package of Oreo cookies 1 package (8 ounces) of cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup butter or margarine 1 cup powdered sugar 3 cups milk 12 ounces Cool Whip (can us...
By: adaya

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Aug 2011 17:38:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-dolls-house/
Build a doll's house - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/DW9K/GRFMVFIF/FVGDW9KGRFMVFIF.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/DW9K/GRFMVFIF/FVGDW9KGRFMVFIF.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVG/DW9K/GRFMVFIF/FVGDW9KGRFMVFIF.SMALL.jpg schkip1973 Building a doll's house is something fun to do and is a cherished gift for the little homeowner. I credit Jennifer with the base plans, which I tweaked a little bit in this 'ible: http://www.letsbuildadollhouse.com/ Tools you will need: - jigsaw - rasp - paint brushes - screwdriver - caulking co...
By: schkip1973

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 22 Aug 2011 13:54:22 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/ARRR-Treasure-chest/
ARRR! Treasure chest - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/8FRH/GQZJO35Y/FIB8FRHGQZJO35Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/8FRH/GQZJO35Y/FIB8FRHGQZJO35Y.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIB/8FRH/GQZJO35Y/FIB8FRHGQZJO35Y.SMALL.jpg dennisyuki My son's birthday is coming up and as you might have guessed, the theme of the party is pirates.   So for the party I decided to build a lockable treasure chest that will hold the birthday booty. My wonderful wife has created a treasure hunt that will take the kids around the yard and the "X" that ...
By: dennisyuki

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Aug 2011 00:47:37 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Toddler-Rubbing-Plates/
How to make Toddler Rubbing Plates - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N5X9/GQX221YM/FZ1N5X9GQX221YM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N5X9/GQX221YM/FZ1N5X9GQX221YM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ1/N5X9/GQX221YM/FZ1N5X9GQX221YM.SMALL.jpg ilovetocreate This Toddler Rubbing Plates Instructable is by iLoveToCreate blogger Jennifer Perkins of Naughty Secretary Club! Since it has been too hot to go outside most days this summer my toddler and I have been making a lot of crafts. Just this week we have painted shells, made a dolphin mask, decorated dou...
By: ilovetocreate

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Aug 2011 23:54:13 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Polychromatic-Harley-Deluxe/
Polychromatic Harley Deluxe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/32R3/GQOPU9DL/FKA32R3GQOPU9DL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/32R3/GQOPU9DL/FKA32R3GQOPU9DL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKA/32R3/GQOPU9DL/FKA32R3GQOPU9DL.SMALL.jpg jeff-o People throw away the best stuff. Take this gem of a find: a Power Wheelz Harley Deluxe in perfect working order, aside from a fizzled battery and a missing charger. My kids were delighted as soon as they saw it, but I'd already started making plans for it! For one thing, I needed to get it running ...
By: jeff-o

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 30 Jul 2011 20:30:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Preschooler-Animal-Bracelet/
Preschooler Animal Bracelet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/M9WG/GPVENFR0/FXUM9WGGPVENFR0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/M9WG/GPVENFR0/FXUM9WGGPVENFR0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXU/M9WG/GPVENFR0/FXUM9WGGPVENFR0.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink My three year old needed something unobtrusive that he could fiddle with during preschool circle time so he wouldn't be as antsy or get up and walk around. He loves farm animals and the sounds they make, so I decided to make him a farm animal bracelet. Polymer clay is cheap and easy to work with, ...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 23:17:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Boats/
Cardboard Boats - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCP/6IHH/GQ5OB6II/FCP6IHHGQ5OB6II.SMALL.jpg Lissastrata Cardboard boats!  Fun for big and little ones alike.  Plus, if one of your nautical vessels should crash, sink, or float away to broader horizons, it isn’t a great loss (more of an opportunity to make some new ones). Supplies/Tools ·         Scrap cardboard ·         Scrap wax/candle...
By: Lissastrata

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 22:53:17 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Play-Dome/
Cardboard Play Dome - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/9V9N/GQ4UHB9C/F1I9V9NGQ4UHB9C.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/9V9N/GQ4UHB9C/F1I9V9NGQ4UHB9C.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1I/9V9N/GQ4UHB9C/F1I9V9NGQ4UHB9C.SMALL.jpg supersoftdrink I wanted to make a small play house for the kids, but I didn't want to spend money.  Aside from a $3 pack of hot glue sticks, everything I used here is stuff I already had. I searched online for geodesic domes so I wouldn't have to do all the math myself.  I found a suitable one that people suggest...
By: supersoftdrink

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 15 Jul 2011 19:00:40 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/kermit-the-frog-clone/
kermit the frog clone - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/MMCX/GPBDHBEX/FUBMMCXGPBDHBEX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/MMCX/GPBDHBEX/FUBMMCXGPBDHBEX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUB/MMCX/GPBDHBEX/FUBMMCXGPBDHBEX.SMALL.jpg tody Some days ago SHIFT! asked me if I can post a Kermit tutorial Sooooo, here it is   It is not the perfect replica but it resembles in some  manner So I called this a Kermit clone Searching online I found out that there is a muppet comics out there never knew that  :P   Experiment wi...
By: tody

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 3 Jul 2011 16:33:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Bartman-hand-puppet/
Bartman hand puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/Z57Q/GPBDGES4/FEIZ57QGPBDGES4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/Z57Q/GPBDGES4/FEIZ57QGPBDGES4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEI/Z57Q/GPBDGES4/FEIZ57QGPBDGES4.SMALL.jpg tody the Simpsons are a part of everyones memory and it is part of my childhood memory the first picture i had taken for a passport was while i was wearing a bartman t-shirt so this puppet is connected with my childhood   you will need:  materials: a lot of thin sponge/foam   (it is found in mattresses ...
By: tody

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 29 Jun 2011 17:42:21 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/spongebob-squarepants-hand-puppet/
spongebob squarepants hand puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/DL0W/GPBD3O9G/F97DL0WGPBD3O9G.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/DL0W/GPBD3O9G/F97DL0WGPBD3O9G.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F97/DL0W/GPBD3O9G/F97DL0WGPBD3O9G.SMALL.jpg tody this is a puppet my friend zuzanna and i have made for the child of a friend  it has taken us 5 hours to complete including a tea brake tools needed glue gun scissors needle and thread  marker cutter sewing machine materials needed   sponge /foam or whatever name this material has, i use the spong...
By: tody

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