http://www.instructables.com Tue, 21 May 2013 05:48:40 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Octonauts-Polymer-Clay-Charm/
Octonauts Polymer Clay Charm - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/QPLA/HGU27Z7H/FSDQPLAHGU27Z7H.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/QPLA/HGU27Z7H/FSDQPLAHGU27Z7H.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSD/QPLA/HGU27Z7H/FSDQPLAHGU27Z7H.SMALL.jpg esmerobinson i made this because the characters are very cute and i had a lot of leftover fimo(polymer clay) i hope you enjoy it You Will Need ; fimo or other polymer clays of lots of colours ( were gonna make a polar bear so white will be a good main colour)a knife an eye pina baking traytin foil Start By ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 May 2013 13:50:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Indoor-Kite/
Indoor Kite - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/X55U/H4AGHYFL/FGFX55UH4AGHYFL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/X55U/H4AGHYFL/FGFX55UH4AGHYFL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGF/X55U/H4AGHYFL/FGFX55UH4AGHYFL.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Fly a kite even on rainy days! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 10 May 2013 15:02:22 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Re-Purpose-Hand-Towel-into-Childrens-BIB-PUR/
*Re-Purpose* Hand Towel (into) Childrens BIB - PURPLE - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/SJGH/HF244CPW/FX8SJGHHF244CPW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/SJGH/HF244CPW/FX8SJGHHF244CPW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX8/SJGH/HF244CPW/FX8SJGHHF244CPW.SMALL.jpg Kanatka If *YOU* enjoy this Instructable, please take a moment to VOTE for it !  WHY spend money on Children's Bibs when YOU can make one for NO-COST.  This one I made using the MEN'S TIE (into) BIAS TAPE on another Instructable I made), and a Re-Purposed Hand Towel.  They are delightful, well made and can ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Apr 2013 16:27:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Immunity-Syrup/
Immunity Syrup - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/FQSE/HEXSG46N/FZOFQSEHEXSG46N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/FQSE/HEXSG46N/FZOFQSEHEXSG46N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZO/FQSE/HEXSG46N/FZOFQSEHEXSG46N.SMALL.jpg CherryGregory13 This homemade syrup is delicious and healthy. It is a wonderful herbal remedy that the kids and adults will love. This is also amazingly easy to make. It can keep you from getting sick and it also helps you get over your illness faster. I made this with Elderberry, elderflower, cinnamon, ginger, or...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 3 Apr 2013 10:23:07 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Drawing-An-Easy-Chameleon/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBH/BX3W/HELX8Z85/FBHBX3WHELX8Z85.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit In the art world, line and color can be found in virtually every piece of artwork you see.  From a drawing to sculpture, these are the basic foundations to any great work of art.  The earlier you become used to drawing a confident line that has flow and the use of color (including black and white) t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:28:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Kids-Whiteboard-with-Side-Opening/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7V/O4KG/HD4VNQVU/F7VO4KGHD4VNQVU.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts One of my latest creations for my children were these easy, relatively inexpensive and portable whiteboards. What kids don't LOVE whiteboards?  It's like an etch-a-sketch (a toy from back in my day) but cooler because you can actually control the drawing device where you want it to go. The primary...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 07:08:35 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Heart-in-Hand-and-Star-Wars-Valentines/
Heart in Hand and Star Wars Valentines - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/298Q/HD4VH99Y/F6W298QHD4VH99Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/298Q/HD4VH99Y/F6W298QHD4VH99Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6W/298Q/HD4VH99Y/F6W298QHD4VH99Y.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts This short instructable gives the directions for the two different valentines my children gave out this year. My oldest is in First Grade and my daughter is in Preschool. Both Valentine ideas were inspired by Pinterest Pins, and although I couldn't make it to either Valentine Party, it was my under...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 24 Feb 2013 22:38:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Ball-Pit/
Bubble World Ball Pit - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/I0DO/HCAXG9O3/FHEI0DOHCAXG9O3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/I0DO/HCAXG9O3/FHEI0DOHCAXG9O3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHE/I0DO/HCAXG9O3/FHEI0DOHCAXG9O3.SMALL.jpg LaurenBroadbent What child doesn't love playing in a ball pit? Instead of going to the local "Chuck E Cheese" why not have your own in the playroom? All you need is an inflatable kiddie pool and plastic balls. Inflate pool Inflate your kiddie pool For one or two toddlers a good size pool is 48" x 10". With ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 19 Jan 2013 10:18:14 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Dragon-Paintings/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/R79B/HBNXUZ33/FTLR79BHBNXUZ33.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/R79B/HBNXUZ33/FTLR79BHBNXUZ33.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/R79B/HBNXUZ33/FTLR79BHBNXUZ33.SMALL.jpg adoss1 The most wonderful thing about painting dragons is there is no right or wrong way to do it. They can be fierce, playful, melancholy, happy or sleepy. They can be any color. There is no end to the things they can do or the adventures they can have. Because they are creatures of the imagination, they ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Jan 2013 15:42:27 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Create-a-Cloud-Nine-Like-Crash-Pad-with-Removable-/
Create a Cloud Nine Like Crash Pad with Removable Cover - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/U1W8/HAWSICOF/F11U1W8HAWSICOF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/U1W8/HAWSICOF/F11U1W8HAWSICOF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F11/U1W8/HAWSICOF/F11U1W8HAWSICOF.SMALL.jpg pvillese Our son has autism and is a sensory seeker so we are creating a sensory room for him.  One of the things we wanted for him was a crash pad.  A decent size crash pad is in the multiple hundreds of dollar range so I decided to create my own. It is simple and only requires extremely basic sewing skills...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 18:55:36 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Spool-Car/
Spool Car - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVE/34ND/HAQ3ARGW/FVE34NDHAQ3ARGW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a rubber-band powered wooden racer! A great, pocket-sized toy to explore transformation of energy. Bascially, a precursor to the wind-up car... This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 4 Jan 2013 15:13:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Impossible-Balancer/
Impossible Balancer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/024J/HAVGJWJU/FB0024JHAVGJWJU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/024J/HAVGJWJU/FB0024JHAVGJWJU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB0/024J/HAVGJWJU/FB0024JHAVGJWJU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a toy that seems to defy the laws of gravity! A fun (and VERY cheap) pocket-sized toy that helps kids to explore center of mass... This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership with Instruct...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 Jan 2013 14:35:22 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Parachute-a-la-CMH/
LED Parachute a la CMH - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF2/YZ4I/HAUNMYRJ/FF2YZ4IHAUNMYRJ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create an unidentified floating object! This is a great activity not only on simple circuits, but also on air resistance/drag and aerodynamics. Also easily folds up into the pocket like the parachute people toys, only a lot easier to find at night! This is one of the projects for our Instructables:...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:28:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Steady-Hands-Game/
Steady Hands Game - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2C/I6EL/HAWSHKGM/F2CI6ELHAWSHKGM.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston It takes nerves of steel to get down the copper! Also a fun eye-hand coordination game, exploration into conductivity, introduction to electric circuits, and intro to LEDs This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . P...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 13:13:00 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Pocket-Flashlight/
Pocket Flashlight - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXM/AJPF/HAWSHK7S/FXMAJPFHAWSHK7S.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Light up the dark with this simple flashlight while illuminating the very basics of electric circuits. Also great introduction to measurement! This is one of the projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston . Produced in partnership with I...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 24 Dec 2012 12:22:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-help-your-kids-remember-words-in-foreign-la/
How to help your kids remember words in foreign languages - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/5IP1/HAIK2K96/FTR5IP1HAIK2K96.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/5IP1/HAIK2K96/FTR5IP1HAIK2K96.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTR/5IP1/HAIK2K96/FTR5IP1HAIK2K96.SMALL.jpg Toofelka My sister-in-law is a big supporter of Glenn Doman methods of teaching children and accelerating child’s brain development. You can find more info on internet about the methods. I can only attest to the results: At 8 months old her daughter was pointing at flash cards with words to identify what she...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 19:13:39 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-help-your-kid-remember-math-formulas/
How to help your kids remember math formulas - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/9J88/HAIK2JV6/FSY9J88HAIK2JV6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/9J88/HAIK2JV6/FSY9J88HAIK2JV6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSY/9J88/HAIK2JV6/FSY9J88HAIK2JV6.SMALL.jpg Toofelka My sister-in-law is a big supporter of Glenn Doman methods of teaching children and accelerating child’s brain development. You can find more info on internet about the methods. I can only attest to the results: At 8 months old her daughter was pointing at flash cards with words to identify what she...
By: Toofelka

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 9 Dec 2012 17:30:12 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Make-a-3D-Collage/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/PLX2/HA4MBKTS/F68PLX2HA4MBKTS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/PLX2/HA4MBKTS/F68PLX2HA4MBKTS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F68/PLX2/HA4MBKTS/F68PLX2HA4MBKTS.SMALL.jpg LifeStyleWebTV Toronto artist, Julia McNeely, shows you how to make a 3D collage with your children. If you are looking for indoor activities for your kids, this is for you.
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 5 Dec 2012 12:51:19 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Saving-a-Childs-Life/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/8J1J/H9G0LHQV/FIZ8J1JH9G0LHQV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/8J1J/H9G0LHQV/FIZ8J1JH9G0LHQV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIZ/8J1J/H9G0LHQV/FIZ8J1JH9G0LHQV.SMALL.jpg bfk Perhaps the most imortant Instructable I'll ever publish. It is about children falling from buildings. In the United States alone, 5,000 children were admitted to hospitals after falling out of buildings in 2011.  Not all of these children died, but the terror of falling several stories and the gr...
By: bfk

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 15 Nov 2012 08:05:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Tree-Weaving-Elementary-School-Art-Project/
Tree Weaving: Elementary School Art Project - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/RE3Z/H8CVIDDN/F10RE3ZH8CVIDDN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/RE3Z/H8CVIDDN/F10RE3ZH8CVIDDN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F10/RE3Z/H8CVIDDN/F10RE3ZH8CVIDDN.SMALL.jpg poofrabbit Weaving is an art form that has been around for centuries.  It had very practical uses in society as well as being a true art form.   In this lesson students will gain basic knowledge and experience of weaving.  The students will create a simple leaving project and create a fun fall decoration!  Wit...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 3 Nov 2012 20:56:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pop-and-Catch/
Pop and Catch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/OV0J/H8SVCE6N/F5MOV0JH8SVCE6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/OV0J/H8SVCE6N/F5MOV0JH8SVCE6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5M/OV0J/H8SVCE6N/F5MOV0JH8SVCE6N.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston A new twist on the ball and cup game while exploring transformation of energy! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMI...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 10:18:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Christmas-Stocking-with-LED-lights/
Christmas Stocking with LED lights - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTX/04B4/H8NA3UT9/FTX04B4H8NA3UT9.SMALL.jpg Aleisis This project began as a way to use up some oddments of fabric I had stored away. Many of the Christmas stockings you see for sale are modern in appearance and often rather tasteless, so I decided to make one with a richer, more antique feel to it, and a curled-up toe as a nod to the tradition that S...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2012 13:27:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Decorating-Pumpkins-for-Halloween/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/A0R6/H8CVFIYB/FR9A0R6H8CVFIYB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/A0R6/H8CVFIYB/FR9A0R6H8CVFIYB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FR9/A0R6/H8CVFIYB/FR9A0R6H8CVFIYB.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick Is carving pumpkins too dangerous for your kids or do you just not want have to clean up the mess of pumpkin guts this Halloween?  Then don't!  Try out one of these fun new ways to decorate your pumpkins this Halloween!   null null null null null null null null null null null null ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2012 12:56:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-Flowers-1/
Paper Flowers - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HYR1/H82U10BU/F25HYR1H82U10BU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HYR1/H82U10BU/F25HYR1H82U10BU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F25/HYR1/H82U10BU/F25HYR1H82U10BU.SMALL.jpg ziggiau I wanted to make a bouquet of paper flowers for my mother-in-law which were also child friendly to create. These flowers needed to last rather than be glorious for a brief moment in time. So I went hunting for paper flower instructions. There were so many fantastic origami and kusadama examples, and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Oct 2012 23:22:45 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Rubberband-Slingshot-Rocket/
Rubberband Slingshot Rocket - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/N412/H82U7TI4/FXTN412H82U7TI4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/N412/H82U7TI4/FXTN412H82U7TI4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXT/N412/H82U7TI4/FXTN412H82U7TI4.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work together to build different fun, toy-like p...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 10 Oct 2012 15:28:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Craft-Stick-Mouse-Trap/
Craft Stick Mouse Trap - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/FNIV/H7HY81A4/FWEFNIVH7HY81A4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/FNIV/H7HY81A4/FWEFNIVH7HY81A4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWE/FNIV/H7HY81A4/FWEFNIVH7HY81A4.SMALL.jpg WYE_Lance Students in my after school enrichment program build neat engineering projects like cars, helicopters and bridges. It's a lot of fun, but I wanted to try and create something different from your run-in-the-mill engineering projects. While rummaging through my drawers for inspiration, I found a sta...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 29 Sep 2012 13:56:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Tys-Barn-Yard/
Barnyard Nursery - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFB/YSQ9/H6WG6DFQ/FFBYSQ9H6WG6DFQ.SMALL.jpg CDHenson This is a little back story on the playroom shelving that I built, this is how a plain Jane bedroom got transformed into a barnyard complete with a fence, a split rail fence and animals all over the walls. This room started its life as a guest room with no real direction, just abed some hand me dow...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Sep 2012 09:42:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Cotton-Ball-Rocks/
Cotton Ball Rocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/SMPR/H6730WVP/FONSMPRH6730WVP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/SMPR/H6730WVP/FONSMPRH6730WVP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FON/SMPR/H6730WVP/FONSMPRH6730WVP.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts My sweet children love to do crafts with me and when I have a spare hour - (said with a sarcastic tone and a smile) - I like to look up my Pinterest Board titled "To Do Another Day" and see if there is something I can throw together for my little ones to do. Unfortunately, not many crafts can be do...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 2 Sep 2012 17:36:06 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Fixing-up-old-furniture-with-decoupage/
"Fixing" up old furniture with decoupage - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/J5CB/H6I6WI0T/FSMJ5CBH6I6WI0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/J5CB/H6I6WI0T/FSMJ5CBH6I6WI0T.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSM/J5CB/H6I6WI0T/FSMJ5CBH6I6WI0T.SMALL.jpg sweetgirlnicki I was looking for furniture for my kid's room at a local Goodwill when I stumbled upon two little mismatched school chairs and a beaten up drawing table.  Despite their cosmetic appearance, they were stable and in good condition.  I decided to cover the top of the table with pictures of books my chi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 31 Aug 2012 22:04:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/More-Oodles-of-Doodles-Art/
More Oodles of Doodles Art - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/WGTL/H673CYSM/FDJWGTLH673CYSM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/WGTL/H673CYSM/FDJWGTLH673CYSM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDJ/WGTL/H673CYSM/FDJWGTLH673CYSM.SMALL.jpg aressa I hope you enjoy my Oodles of Doodles Art.  There are many different ways to begin.  This art form can be used to really create a masterpiece, or just use it to help unwind at the end of the day.  I often carry a smaller drawing book with me wherever I go.  I take along my favorite pens.  When I hav...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 08:54:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Message-in-a-Bottle-1/
Message in a Bottle - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FL0/5JGO/H6738A7Y/FL05JGOH6738A7Y.SMALL.jpg blackcat2 This is a fun and interesting instructable to show you how to make a message in a bottle. Once you've written your message, you can let it out and see if someone finds it. Depending on where you send it out from, if someone does find it, it might be somewhere very far away, so it's not always a bad...
By: blackcat2

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 20:07:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Return-to-OZ-picnic-lunch/
"Return to OZ" picnic lunch - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/ZOUA/H672WQJN/FOVZOUAH672WQJN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/ZOUA/H672WQJN/FOVZOUAH672WQJN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOV/ZOUA/H672WQJN/FOVZOUAH672WQJN.SMALL.jpg mygibzone It's nearly time for my daughter to start school for the FIRST time, so I wanted to make the most out of the few days we have left to spend together. I wanted to plan a special picnic lunch for the kids & started mulling over a few ideas. I could recall watching, "Return to OZ," as a child & how mag...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Aug 2012 15:47:35 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Mario-Brother-Inspired-LUMA-Pillows-Easy-Gift-fo/
Mario Brother Inspired LUMA Pillows! Easy Gift for kids to give! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/THSR/H5TVBBCS/FUGTHSRH5TVBBCS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/THSR/H5TVBBCS/FUGTHSRH5TVBBCS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUG/THSR/H5TVBBCS/FUGTHSRH5TVBBCS.SMALL.jpg doodlecraft We love Super Mario Brothers! I am an old-school Nintendo girl. I loved bringing guys over to my house when I was in high school...and totally kicking their butts on games like Mario Brothers 3, Contra, and Zelda. So, by nature, my kids love Nintendo too! We love Super Mario Galaxy. And we love the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 20 Aug 2012 06:46:44 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Raise-a-Crafter/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/06FA/H5JVOQG6/F4M06FAH5JVOQG6.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/06FA/H5JVOQG6/F4M06FAH5JVOQG6.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4M/06FA/H5JVOQG6/F4M06FAH5JVOQG6.SMALL.jpg auntwrennyz When I saw this contest I knew what I needed to do. I needed to explain how my Mom managed to raise 2 daughters who are crafters!
By: auntwrennyz

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Aug 2012 08:04:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Water-Blocks/
Water Blocks - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VT6F/H54066ZF/FTIVT6FH54066ZF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VT6F/H54066ZF/FTIVT6FH54066ZF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTI/VT6F/H54066ZF/FTIVT6FH54066ZF.SMALL.jpg gollihughj My eldest daughter inspired me to create water blocks.  It was her thoughtful desire to show her Mama love by ripping up a toilet paper roll and sticking it on the wall of the shower in the shape of a heart that has inspired this project. Materials and Tools List: 1 pen toilet paper roll(s) scissor...
By: gollihughj

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jul 2012 20:39:40 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/3x3-Canvas-Letter-Wall-hanging/
3x3 Canvas Letter Wall-hanging - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/0R45/H4AFSZSD/FCA0R45H4AFSZSD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/0R45/H4AFSZSD/FCA0R45H4AFSZSD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCA/0R45/H4AFSZSD/FCA0R45H4AFSZSD.SMALL.jpg Carol at Natures Sol 3x3 Canvases with graphic images printed on photo paper. A ribbon edging frames each letter. Supplies Needed 1. 3x3 canvases – I found this size only at Michael’s 2. ModPodge matte finish– to attach print and finish surface 3. Bristle brush – stiff brushes leave a canvas texture 4. Roller (wallpa...
By: Carol at Natures Sol

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Jul 2012 17:34:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Keepsake-Book-for-your-Child/
Make a Keepsake Book of your Child's Artwork - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2Q/0ZY8/H4AGDZ2G/F2Q0ZY8H4AGDZ2G.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver If you are a parent, chances are that your child(or children as is my case) produces reams and reams of artwork, craft, cards little writings and whathaveyou that you certainly feel like you should keep, and your child won't let you get rid of. What to do? My house was becoming overloaded with littl...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 16 Jul 2012 17:05:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-Paint-Crafts-with-Young-Kids/
Get the kids ready to paint - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/16K2/H4AGJLHZ/FLI16K2H4AGJLHZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/16K2/H4AGJLHZ/FLI16K2H4AGJLHZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLI/16K2/H4AGJLHZ/FLI16K2H4AGJLHZ.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts Put the old t-shirts, clothes or smocks on.  Take photos. Set guidelines, if needed.  I tell my children that if they want to get up, they need to go wash their hands first or ask me for a wipe.  This is so that nothing else gets paint on it. Hand out the brushes and ask the children what colors t...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 18:57:05 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Climber/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/KM70/H4AGKAYD/F35KM70H4AGKAYD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/KM70/H4AGKAYD/F35KM70H4AGKAYD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F35/KM70/H4AGKAYD/F35KM70H4AGKAYD.SMALL.jpg usernamemasha All you do is connect together as many as you want to sturdy and of various heights cardboard boxes with a wide tape. The various heights will allow your baby climb up and down etc. My baby has been using his climber since he was 8 months old (the idea of the climber came that late to me, otherwise....
By: usernamemasha

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 09:50:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Children/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/0M3W/H4AGJNFB/FG30M3WH4AGJNFB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/0M3W/H4AGJNFB/FG30M3WH4AGJNFB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG3/0M3W/H4AGJNFB/FG30M3WH4AGJNFB.SMALL.jpg jxross Chindogu is the art of inventing ingenious everyday gadgets that seem like an ideal solution to a particular problem. However, anyone actually attempting to use one of these inventions would find that it causes so many new problems, or such significant social embarrassment, that it has effectively n...
By: jxross

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 14 Jul 2012 22:22:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-and-Dirty-Easel-for-Kids/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/FKRO/H4AGJD0W/FO2FKROH4AGJD0W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/FKRO/H4AGJD0W/FO2FKROH4AGJD0W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO2/FKRO/H4AGJD0W/FO2FKROH4AGJD0W.SMALL.jpg fjordcarver Here is a quick way to have an art easel set up for two kids outside. It only takes a few minutes to put up and take down and uses stuff that you have lying around. All you'll need is a ladder, two old cardboard boxes, and some tape. Open the ladder, and then tape a cardboard box to each side of t...
By: fjordcarver

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 13 Jul 2012 10:25:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Zoetrope-21/
Make a Zoetrope - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBW/ZKAT/H461XIEF/FBWZKATH461XIEF.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create your own hand-held animation using an optical illusion! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 15:09:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Straw-Oboe/
Straw Oboe - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FND/0UUD/H461XJDQ/FND0UUDH461XJDQ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Strike up the band and let's play some music with this straw version of a classic instrument! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Ins...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:44:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Symmetrical-Party-Hat/
Symmetrical Party Hat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHI/XO4P/H461XETU/FHIXO4PH461XETU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a mathematically fashionable hat! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work tog...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 13:43:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Phototheramin/
Phototheramin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2N/3PTA/H461SS3J/F2N3PTAH461SS3J.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Create a functional circuit diagram that makes an instrument controlled by brightness of light! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with I...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 5 Jul 2012 12:42:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/LED-Bubble-Wrap-Balls/
LED Bubble Wrap Balls - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLA/KL06/H3Z32DON/FLAKL06H3Z32DON.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a ball that glows in the dark! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit where families work togeth...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:16:23 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Bag-okayPurse/
Duct Tape Bag (okay...Purse) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/G68R/H401W40X/FX4G68RH401W40X.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/G68R/H401W40X/FX4G68RH401W40X.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/G68R/H401W40X/FX4G68RH401W40X.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston The perfect fashion accessory for a Maker Faire near you! This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at the Children’s Museum of Houston showing from May 26, 2012 - November 4, 2012. Produced in partnership with Instructables, IMIYM is an exhibit wher...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 12:40:24 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-sandcandles/
Making sand candles - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/4IIF/H3Z3VKW2/F0W4IIFH3Z3VKW2.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/4IIF/H3Z3VKW2/F0W4IIFH3Z3VKW2.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0W/4IIF/H3Z3VKW2/F0W4IIFH3Z3VKW2.SMALL.jpg Gadisha Making sand candles is fun and easy to do, they make great gifts and it's a nice activity to do together with your children! Also you can recycle leftovers of candles this way or transform old candles which you don't burn any more, if you want to go 'all natural'; use beeswax, it smells great, there...
By: Gadisha

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 1 Jul 2012 13:49:13 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Ice-Cream-Shots/
Ice Cream Shots - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/CHIJ/H3Z320J9/FKKCHIJH3Z320J9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/CHIJ/H3Z320J9/FKKCHIJH3Z320J9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKK/CHIJ/H3Z320J9/FKKCHIJH3Z320J9.SMALL.jpg kostfeld It gets very hot here in Houston, TX in the summer. One fun way to cool off is with ice cream! This is a simple technique to make ice cream in about 5 minutes and is great fun to do with kids! Plus, you get to burn some calories making it, so there is a little less guilt with eating them. Material...
By: kostfeld

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jun 2012 12:01:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Turn-a-long-sleeve-T-into-childrens-wear/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/UAZZ/H3Q4SE6W/F81UAZZH3Q4SE6W.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/UAZZ/H3Q4SE6W/F81UAZZH3Q4SE6W.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F81/UAZZ/H3Q4SE6W/F81UAZZH3Q4SE6W.SMALL.jpg mygibzone In the hot summer months I find myself following the "out with the old, in with the new" mind set as I ditch all my long sleeve T's in exchange for something a little cooler. This year I decided to try something new and follow the "cut up the old, make something new" mind set instead. With children ...
By: mygibzone

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