Instructables: exploring - living - kids - popular http://www.instructables.com Wed, 22 May 2013 12:43:50 PDT BLOX v1.01 Makedo Pizza Box Gramophone http://www.instructables.com/id/Makedo-Pizza-Box-Gramophone/
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Sun, 19 May 2013 20:55:47 PDT
Pinewood Derby Car inspired by LEGO Ninjago http://www.instructables.com/id/Pinewood-Derby-Car-inspired-by-LEGO-Ninjago/
Pinewood Derby Car inspired by LEGO Ninjago - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/HE9O/HAQ2UR82/FMCHE9OHAQ2UR82.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/HE9O/HAQ2UR82/FMCHE9OHAQ2UR82.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMC/HE9O/HAQ2UR82/FMCHE9OHAQ2UR82.SMALL.jpg Gracias Aubs Our annual Cub Scout Pinewood Derby (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pinewood_derby) was a chance for my six-year-old to combine two of his favorite things:  making things and LEGO, in particular the story-based world of LEGO Ninjago: Masters of Spinjitzu (http://ninjago.lego.com/en-us/Default.aspx).  ...
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Wed, 8 May 2013 18:28:26 PDT
Haircut Chia Pet Grass Heads! Great for Summer Break! http://www.instructables.com/id/Haircut-Chia-Pet-Grass-Heads-Great-for-Summer-Br/
Haircut Chia Pet Grass Heads! Great for Summer Break! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRW/ZUPX/HFWSV4BB/FRWZUPXHFWSV4BB.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft It's so good for kids to see plants grow... but if you are like me, your gardening skills are very limited. Here is a super fun kid project for Summer Break that will let your child feel successful in under 2 weeks! You just need some upcycled container (ours was yogurt) An old nylon/tights/stockin...
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Tue, 7 May 2013 17:53:30 PDT
Popsicle Stick Grenade http://www.instructables.com/id/Popsicle-Stick-Grenade/
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Wed, 6 Feb 2008 13:14:33 PST
Summoning Jutsu Hand Signs http://www.instructables.com/id/Summoning-Jutsu-Hand-Signs/
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Sat, 20 Mar 2010 15:36:09 PDT
Puffy Dimensional Paint Jewelry! Great Kid Craft! http://www.instructables.com/id/Puffy-Dimensional-Paint-Jewelry-Great-Kid-Craft/
Puffy Dimensional Paint Jewelry! Great Kid Craft! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/U2OM/HFD1KJ6J/F99U2OMHFD1KJ6J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/U2OM/HFD1KJ6J/F99U2OMHFD1KJ6J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F99/U2OM/HFD1KJ6J/F99U2OMHFD1KJ6J.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft We had a blast making Puffy dimensional Paint Bracelets, watches, wristbands and even headbands! Perfect craft for boys or girls, young or old! Supplies! These are so simple.  You'll need: Wax paper Puffy dimensional paint Pattern or picture to follow Ribbon or yarn Custom Jelly bands! Pri...
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Tue, 16 Apr 2013 17:50:07 PDT
Flannel baby blanket with satin binding http://www.instructables.com/id/Flannel-baby-blanket-with-satin-binding/
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Thu, 10 Sep 2009 10:07:57 PDT
DIY Calming Glitter Jars http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Calming-Glitter-Jars/
DIY Calming Glitter Jars - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/D8GP/HF243LDT/FJKD8GPHF243LDT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/D8GP/HF243LDT/FJKD8GPHF243LDT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJK/D8GP/HF243LDT/FJKD8GPHF243LDT.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft Make your own calming glitter jar! Fun for kids and adults--don't take my word for it--make one! It's a swirling vortex of glittery paradise! Supply list You'll need a Mason jar...or a bottle...if small children are going to play with it, a plastic water bottle works great...you'll just need a f...
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Fri, 5 Apr 2013 19:05:35 PDT
Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Sidewalk-Chalk/
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Tue, 6 Jul 2010 11:27:20 PDT
Wind Spinner http://www.instructables.com/id/About-Wind-Spinner/
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Sat, 10 Jan 2009 20:36:28 PST
Webelos Career Arrow http://www.instructables.com/id/Webelos-Career-Arrow/
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By: GracieLess

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Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:16:21 PDT
Recycled Crayons for Valentine's Day Kid's Craft http://www.instructables.com/id/Recycled-Crayons-for-Valentines-Day-Kids-Craft/
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Mon, 11 Feb 2013 10:53:40 PST
Basic Shadow Puppets http://www.instructables.com/id/Basic-Shadow-Puppets/
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Fri, 21 Dec 2007 13:21:37 PST
Make Your Own Hair Bows At Home http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-Your-Own-Hair-Bows-At-Home/
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Sat, 27 Feb 2010 09:17:05 PST
How to Dye Noodles--the Crafting and Edible Version!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Dye-Dry-Noodles/
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Mon, 29 Sep 2008 17:18:16 PDT
Make a Custom Lift-the-Flap Book for a Toddler http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Custom-Lift-the-Flap-Book-for-a-Toddler/
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Sun, 13 Jan 2008 22:42:44 PST
The FunFort http://www.instructables.com/id/The-FunFort/
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Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:19:11 PST
Grow your own Magic Crystal Tree http://www.instructables.com/id/Grow-your-own-Magic-Crystal-Tree-or-any-other-sha/
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Tue, 1 Jan 2008 13:39:08 PST
Make A nice and cheap paperclip top http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-A-nice-and-cheap-paperclip-top/
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Sun, 17 Sep 2006 17:00:55 PDT
How to make Borax crystal decorations to impress and amaze the kids http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-Borax-crystal-decorations-to-impress-a/
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Tue, 9 Dec 2008 16:58:54 PST
Curly/korker Hair Bows http://www.instructables.com/id/Curlykorker-Hair-Bows/
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Thu, 17 Jan 2008 13:38:22 PST
SALT-DOUGH CLAY!!! http://www.instructables.com/id/SALT-DOUGH-CLAY/
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Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:37:18 PDT
How to make a paper snowflake! http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-a-paper-snowflake-1/
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Sun, 31 Oct 2010 13:31:46 PDT
Teddy Bear tutorial and pattern http://www.instructables.com/id/Teddy-Bear-tutorial-and-pattern/
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Tue, 11 May 2010 15:24:34 PDT
Make a swing for your Toddlers http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-swing-for-your-Toddlers/
Make a swing for your Toddlers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/Y0K4/H5ENQ0BC/FKVY0K4H5ENQ0BC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/Y0K4/H5ENQ0BC/FKVY0K4H5ENQ0BC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKV/Y0K4/H5ENQ0BC/FKVY0K4H5ENQ0BC.SMALL.jpg velacreations My husband and I have two kids, Leo (4) and Nico (1), and both of them absolutely love this swing. We live off-grid and make pretty much everything we need. Together we built our home from scratch; our electricity comes from the wind and sun; we catch rain water in tanks we build; we raise a large ...
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Sat, 4 Aug 2012 20:32:49 PDT
A night light made on lasers http://www.instructables.com/id/A-night-light-made-on-lasers/
A night light made on lasers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/6OI1/H51AS4Q6/FWR6OI1H51AS4Q6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/6OI1/H51AS4Q6/FWR6OI1H51AS4Q6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWR/6OI1/H51AS4Q6/FWR6OI1H51AS4Q6.SMALL.jpg shawn simone A quick easy way to make a customizable night light on a laser. Materials needed: Access to Corel Draw (thanx TechShop) Access to a laser cutter (thanx againTechShop) A 1/4"X6"  led strip (thanx lumenedge) 1/8" thick 24"X18" clear acrylic  1/4" thick 5"X24" wood  (i used mahogany, no reason why) d...
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Tue, 24 Jul 2012 13:42:07 PDT
KidWash: PVC Sprinkler Water Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/KidWash%3a-PVC-Sprinkler-Water-Toy/
KidWash: PVC Sprinkler Water Toy - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/F6J/8L81/DS3EQZJHZJJ/F6J8L81DS3EQZJHZJJ.SMALL.jpg 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...
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Fri, 18 Aug 2006 01:25:53 PDT
Easy, Affordable, Play Dough! http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-Affordable-Play-Dough/
Easy, Affordable, Play Dough! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/QJMK/FYTCON1X/FIKQJMKFYTCON1X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIK/QJMK/FYTCON1X/FIKQJMKFYTCON1X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.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...
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Tue, 25 Aug 2009 19:11:11 PDT
Galaxy Playdough http://www.instructables.com/id/Galaxy-Playdough/
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Wed, 14 Sep 2011 23:14:40 PDT
Cardboard Play Dome http://www.instructables.com/id/Cardboard-Play-Dome/
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Fri, 15 Jul 2011 12:00:40 PDT
kermit the frog clone http://www.instructables.com/id/kermit-the-frog-clone/
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Sun, 3 Jul 2011 09:33:18 PDT
Underwater viewer http://www.instructables.com/id/Underwater-viewer/
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Thu, 22 Sep 2005 02:41:02 PDT
Mass producing LED powering wind turbines in a kids workshop http://www.instructables.com/id/Junior-Wind-Turbine/
Mass producing LED powering wind turbines in a kids workshop - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCK/6ECG/GMX1Q4BL/FCK6ECGGMX1Q4BL.SMALL.jpg 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...
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Sun, 1 May 2011 15:29:56 PDT
Anti-Boredom pocket kit http://www.instructables.com/id/Anti-Boredom-pocket-kit/
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Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:23:33 PDT
DIY Ikea Grocery Store http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Ikea-Grocery-Store/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/88OA/GJC3WSQP/FZL88OAGJC3WSQP.SMALL.jpg 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, ...
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Thu, 27 Jan 2011 12:10:38 PST
Amazing buttons box for kids http://www.instructables.com/id/Amazing-buttons-box-for-kids/
Amazing buttons box for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY1/YG30/GHZ78JPD/FY1YG30GHZ78JPD.SMALL.jpg 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...
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Tue, 21 Dec 2010 21:26:45 PST
utensils for kids http://www.instructables.com/id/utensils-for-kids/
utensils for kids - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPD/ZVB0/GHI9CK5O/FPDZVB0GHI9CK5O.SMALL.jpg 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...
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Sat, 11 Dec 2010 09:39:27 PST
Build a dragon with 5 years olds! http://www.instructables.com/id/Build-a-dragon-with-5-years-olds!/
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Mon, 26 Jun 2006 02:37:55 PDT
Natural dye for homemade playdough http://www.instructables.com/id/Natural-dye-for-homemade-playdough/
Natural dye for homemade playdough - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHK/NUXU/GCJ0Y0HN/FHKNUXUGCJ0Y0HN.SMALL.jpg 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 ...
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Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:10:49 PDT
How to Make A Mermaid Tail for Swimming http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-A-Mermaid-Tail-for-Swimming/
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Tue, 13 Jul 2010 18:13:10 PDT
KidWash 2 : PVC Sprinkler Water Toy http://www.instructables.com/id/KidWash-2-PVC-Sprinkler-Water-Toy/
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Wed, 2 Jul 2008 15:00:56 PDT
How to Build a Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure http://www.instructables.com/id/1-How-to-Build-a-Perry-the-Platypus-Inaction-Figur/
How to Build a Perry the Platypus Inaction Figure - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/CMVA/G6MPPTRI/FKWCMVAG6MPPTRI.SMALL.jpg rocketsurgery 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 absolu...
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Wed, 17 Mar 2010 02:28:20 PDT
Blanket Fort Construction http://www.instructables.com/id/Blanket-Fort-Construction/
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Tue, 22 Jan 2008 02:26:21 PST
How to Make Playdough (Play-doh) http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-Playdough-Play-doh/
How to Make Playdough (Play-doh) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/C5E3/HEI47PVD/FTYC5E3HEI47PVD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/C5E3/HEI47PVD/FTYC5E3HEI47PVD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTY/C5E3/HEI47PVD/FTYC5E3HEI47PVD.SMALL.jpg canida Playdough (aka Play-doh) is easy to make at home, and fun for kids of all ages.  Here's how to make your own non-toxic toy with custom colors and fragrances. This is the classic method that involves a bit of cooking on the stovetop - I prefer it because cooked playdough has a better texture than un...
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Sat, 2 Dec 2006 23:33:32 PST
How to create a fiber optic starfield ceiling 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://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKR/OAIR/G0AMFKLC/FKROAIRG0AMFKLC.SMALL.jpg 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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Mon, 5 Oct 2009 21:58:10 PDT