http://www.instructables.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:35:09 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Rope-Swing-with-Disk-Seat/
Rope Swing with Disk Seat - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6Z/3KV4/HF23QXRF/F6Z3KV4HF23QXRF.SMALL.jpg spratjack70118 This Instructable shows the steps I took to make a durable disk seat for the bottom of a rope swing for my family to enjoy.  I looked online for existing seats to purchase, however, the only ones available had a weight limit of 150 lbs.  I happen to be a little over 200 lbs. (I'm working on it), and...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 11 Apr 2013 13:03:08 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Giant-Fire-Breathing-Dragon-Puppet/
Giant Fire-Breathing Dragon Puppet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/K4C4/HD4VDXRZ/F9UK4C4HD4VDXRZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/K4C4/HD4VDXRZ/F9UK4C4HD4VDXRZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9U/K4C4/HD4VDXRZ/F9UK4C4HD4VDXRZ.SMALL.jpg treese1 Hello members of the interwebs,  Have you ever wondered what your life is missing?  Is it potatoes? Dirty dishes? Famine? Meteors? An understanding of string theory? No, it's none of THOSE things. What your life is missing is more GIANT DRAGON PUPPETS. But fear not, for now you too can build your...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 13:58:48 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Paper-People/
Paper People - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/2JPG/H9T4L0RE/FGL2JPGH9T4L0RE.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/2JPG/H9T4L0RE/FGL2JPGH9T4L0RE.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGL/2JPG/H9T4L0RE/FGL2JPGH9T4L0RE.SMALL.jpg Bitsi Here is a charming, low tech way to amuse yourself during your next natural disaster, power outage or zombie apocalypse.  It may also work to keep small children quietly entertained during family visits this holiday season.   Paper people are easy to make and customize.  You can quickly put togethe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Nov 2012 11:59:55 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Adult-Madeline-Costume/
Adult Madeline Costume - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/XFEC/H8CVGIQA/FBFXFECH8CVGIQA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/XFEC/H8CVGIQA/FBFXFECH8CVGIQA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FBF/XFEC/H8CVGIQA/FBFXFECH8CVGIQA.SMALL.jpg Penolopy Bulnick I'm not sure why I decided to be Madeline, but that is what I am this Halloween.  I, of course, didn't get working on it till the last minute, so I finished today (Halloween).  It doesn't take that long to make.  It takes the most time making the dress.  Though you can always buy one that would work...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 16:38:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Modern-Animal-Masks/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/CRG8/H8I43UZQ/FOOCRG8H8I43UZQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/CRG8/H8I43UZQ/FOOCRG8H8I43UZQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOO/CRG8/H8I43UZQ/FOOCRG8H8I43UZQ.SMALL.jpg Meg Allan Cole Be a tiger, fox or raccoon! Create a modern Charley-harper inspired animal mask with this tutorial. Wear them or frame them and hang them as decor in your home. Fun for kids and grown-ups alike.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 07:22:21 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-wooden-letter-blocks-for-children/
Custom wooden letter blocks for children - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB2/2NJT/H672SWNX/FB22NJTH672SWNX.SMALL.jpg zieak A few friends and family members have been expecting and I decided I wanted to make a custom set of wooden letter blocks to give to them as a gift.   As a bonus, these blocks are made from the cast-offs from a lumber mill.  They are made from Western Yellow Cedar so smell great and by wood-burning ...
By: zieak

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Aug 2012 03:26:17 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magnus-Glider/
Magnus Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJP/44IN/H461WTRW/FJP44INH461WTRW.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Use curveball physics to make this glider fly! 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 ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 14:49:10 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hoop-Glider/
Hoop Glider - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/CKZO/H3Z32DJJ/FY8CKZOH3Z32DJJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/CKZO/H3Z32DJJ/FY8CKZOH3Z32DJJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY8/CKZO/H3Z32DJJ/FY8CKZOH3Z32DJJ.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston A twist on the paper plane that uses rings for wings! 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 fa...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Jul 2012 13:21:01 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Duct-Tape-Wallet-14/
Duct Tape Wallet - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG1/LFSD/H2WEWBBK/FG1LFSDH2WEWBBK.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Don't buy a wallet. Keep your money...in a wallet you make! This is also an excellent introductory project for working with duct tape from which you can spin off and start creating more complex projects. This is one of the 48 projects for our Instructables: Made In Your Mind (IMIYM) exhibition at t...
By: Childrens Museum of Houston

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 5 Jun 2012 14:23:03 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Gyro-Flyer/
Gyro Flyer - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F40/D7DZ/H2MYEJFU/F40D7DZH2MYEJFU.SMALL.jpg Childrens Museum of Houston Make a cylindrical paper airplane! 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 togethe...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 25 May 2012 09:34:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-your-own-mini-action-figure/
Make your own mini-action figure! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ZH6Q/GY0J7RZ5/FWOZH6QGY0J7RZ5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ZH6Q/GY0J7RZ5/FWOZH6QGY0J7RZ5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWO/ZH6Q/GY0J7RZ5/FWOZH6QGY0J7RZ5.SMALL.jpg ArtistZ Probably not as good as the ones in the stores, but, it has full flexibility and it can be fun to make and collect! Supplies You will need: a front and back photo of your selected character scissors tape PLENTY of little ties used for grocery shopping fruit bags Cut out your character As the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 29 Jan 2012 15:08:59 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Plush-Toy-Project/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/II7Y/GXYIDSCX/FK0II7YGXYIDSCX.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/II7Y/GXYIDSCX/FK0II7YGXYIDSCX.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK0/II7Y/GXYIDSCX/FK0II7YGXYIDSCX.SMALL.jpg andrewlum Hello. My Name is Andrew. This is my toy. It's a stuffed doll based on a character I created. The size is 9in x 9in x 7in. The outside is covered with 2mm white velboa fabric, soft and almost silky fabric that a lot of stuffed dolls use. We cut large patterns out of a large sheet, into 4 sections ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 28 Jan 2012 17:25:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Last-Minute-Costume-Little-Raven/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WFK8/GU0L7JZV/F6EWFK8GU0L7JZV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WFK8/GU0L7JZV/F6EWFK8GU0L7JZV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6E/WFK8/GU0L7JZV/F6EWFK8GU0L7JZV.SMALL.jpg Little Mom on the Prairie My daughter was invited to an early Halloween party, and she neglected to tell me until last minute (of course). I had to do the best with what I had on hand, and come up with something that was "you know...scary, but not too scary,mom". What we came up with was a little raven! She loves this costum...
By: Little Mom on the Prairie

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 21 Oct 2011 10:44:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Childs-Whistle-from-a-Drinking-Straw/
Child's Whistle from a Drinking Straw - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/GJ9Z/GTGCQG6G/FM0GJ9ZGTGCQG6G.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/GJ9Z/GTGCQG6G/FM0GJ9ZGTGCQG6G.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM0/GJ9Z/GTGCQG6G/FM0GJ9ZGTGCQG6G.SMALL.jpg Phil B I was inspired by Mrballeng to make a whistle for the first time ever. I also took a look at the whistle made by Tool Using Animal and a general page on PVC whistles. Then I tried making a couple of whistles, one from brass hobby tubing with 1/4 inch wooden dowel pieces to make the ends of the whist...
By: Phil B

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Oct 2011 05:03:50 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Coloring-Sheet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/DZQG/GQPWFPW4/FDFDZQGGQPWFPW4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/DZQG/GQPWFPW4/FDFDZQGGQPWFPW4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDF/DZQG/GQPWFPW4/FDFDZQGGQPWFPW4.SMALL.jpg mcginnisk I photoshopped our faces onto a cartoon photo of Cinderella and her prince. We gave them to the kids with crayons at the wedding. We even got a few back all nice and colored :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:22:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Wedding-Entertainment-for-under-a-tenne/
Children's Wedding Entertainment for under a tenner - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK1/SDK7/GPVF23NV/FK1SDK7GPVF23NV.SMALL.jpg xavec Hi everyone! This is entered in the DIY wedding challenge, so if you like it, please vote for it! Weddings are a wonderful occasion, but sometimes for the smallest guests they can drag on a little bit. The long speeches, all the grown-ups talking about grown up things, and so many extra rules about...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 9 Jul 2011 03:26:58 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Two-Simple-Kids-games/
Two Simple Kids games. - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1F/7X2E/GPBDGYUP/F1F7X2EGPBDGYUP.SMALL.jpg infob Today I came with two very simple games, designed for my little daughter. Of course they are a lot boring for me, but funny for my girl. They has no strategy, only random. They are intended to force the very little children to count, search matchings and apply a little logic and also serve as an int...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jul 2011 18:05:36 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Real-Life-Comic-Using-Comic-Life-Software/
Make a Real Life Comic Using Comic Life Software - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/2ZM5/GP7IFWJS/FB92ZM5GP7IFWJS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/2ZM5/GP7IFWJS/FB92ZM5GP7IFWJS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB9/2ZM5/GP7IFWJS/FB92ZM5GP7IFWJS.SMALL.jpg gerardo8a Creating a real life comic is a great activity if you have small kids and it is definitely something the whole family will enjoy. I often leave my computer to my younger cousins when they come so they can have fun while I'm busy working. It is very easy to use and children particularly will be activ...
By: gerardo8a

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 30 Jun 2011 13:40:00 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Magic-Sand-Sand-That-Wont-Get-Wet/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/X5QH/GMQ2LNRV/F2DX5QHGMQ2LNRV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/X5QH/GMQ2LNRV/F2DX5QHGMQ2LNRV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/X5QH/GMQ2LNRV/F2DX5QHGMQ2LNRV.SMALL.jpg Richmau5 Magic Sand - It Simply Will Not Get Wet!!! I will teach you to make special sand that does not get wet!! You can use it so when you ask a spectaor to name a color of sand after you have mixed it in with water! You pull out there color and its dry!! Magic Sand begins as normal looking sand, until...
By: Richmau5

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Apr 2011 03:44:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Nazi-Zombies-Perk-Cola-Bottles/
Call of Duty Zombies Perk Cola Bottles!!! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYL/AN1Z/GLL4UPRU/FYLAN1ZGLL4UPRU.SMALL.jpg larslovespeace These bottles are based of the ever so popular game Call of Duty Nazi Zombies.  Throughout the game characters drink these magical sodas that give them super human powers (Known as perks) Juggernog- allows you to have more health Quick revive- heals downed teamates quicker or in solo mode will...
By: larslovespeace

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 22 Mar 2011 19:11:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Miniature-Football-Goal-Post-from-PVC-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/1ZBQ/GJQE9ENB/FB51ZBQGJQE9ENB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/1ZBQ/GJQE9ENB/FB51ZBQGJQE9ENB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FB5/1ZBQ/GJQE9ENB/FB51ZBQGJQE9ENB.SMALL.jpg shadowwynd This is a small football goalpost, designed for small children and good for Superbowl parties (or let them play football without getting onto the actual field - this might be good for little children at an older sibling's practice). This is a freestanding unit and can be used inside or outside. Pain...
By: shadowwynd

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Feb 2011 13:16:56 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Childrens-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/4G64/GTXKDJIQ/F004G64GTXKDJIQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/4G64/GTXKDJIQ/F004G64GTXKDJIQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F00/4G64/GTXKDJIQ/F004G64GTXKDJIQ.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Make your own custom children's costumes for this year's Halloween festivities!  We've got loads of inspiring Instructables to set your imagination aflight.  These children's costumes are fantastic, and with these easy-to-follow instructions, you'll be whipping up original pieces for your kids in no...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 20 Oct 2010 14:34:19 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/N86E/GD2J3A7O/FCWN86EGD2J3A7O.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/N86E/GD2J3A7O/FCWN86EGD2J3A7O.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCW/N86E/GD2J3A7O/FCWN86EGD2J3A7O.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Make fun toddler costumes to dress up your kidlets for Halloween.  These Instructables are too adorable to pass up, and we're sure you're going to find some great inspiration to deck out your tiny trick-or-treaters this year.  Yoshi Mascot and Baby Mario Costumes for Toddlers This is going to be...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 18 Oct 2010 09:42:54 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Kids-Costumes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/E7HK/GELSBX7S/FZYE7HKGELSBX7S.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/E7HK/GELSBX7S/FZYE7HKGELSBX7S.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZY/E7HK/GELSBX7S/FZYE7HKGELSBX7S.SMALL.jpg AngryRedhead Kids Costumes I enjoy Halloween and watching little kids dressed up in their newest fantasy whether it's a zombie or Superman or a fairy, and I strongly believe kids should dress up to get their tricks-or-treats especially since we dress up to give the candy out. One year my husband and I slaved o...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 7 Oct 2010 12:11:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Custom-Play-Sword-and-Scabbard/
Custom Play Sword and Scabbard - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/6KZ6/GDH50MN3/FAA6KZ6GDH50MN3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/6KZ6/GDH50MN3/FAA6KZ6GDH50MN3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAA/6KZ6/GDH50MN3/FAA6KZ6GDH50MN3.SMALL.jpg pie R []ed I love sword play, but not the limited selection of foam or padded swords sold. PVC and pipe insulation are  fine, but the swords you can make with them are limited. However, with a bit of plywood and a saw, you can make custom sword of any shape or size.  *Disclaimer: Swords of any kind are danger...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Aug 2010 14:14:25 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Snot/
Snot - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/V2PO/GCJ0Y6T4/F3SV2POGCJ0Y6T4.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/V2PO/GCJ0Y6T4/F3SV2POGCJ0Y6T4.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3S/V2PO/GCJ0Y6T4/F3SV2POGCJ0Y6T4.SMALL.jpg BigBadBee Pause... listen. That's the sound of children playing. How sweet. Now listen to the words and wait. It'snot'fair Time for a 1/2 hour mix and make. You will need Household Borax powder (sold in the eco section of big supermarkets) PVA glue water green food colouring one jam jar and lid per child ...
By: BigBadBee

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 8 Aug 2010 11:38:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Where-the-Wild-Things-Are-Max-Costume-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/TSSA/G1BBHRCP/FMFTSSAG1BBHRCP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/TSSA/G1BBHRCP/FMFTSSAG1BBHRCP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FMF/TSSA/G1BBHRCP/FMFTSSAG1BBHRCP.SMALL.jpg jessamoo My husband and I made Max's wolf suit from Where the Wild Things Are this year for our 5 year old. He actually won the 2009 Virginia Zoo Boo costume contest for his age bracket on November 1st. The body was made using a McCall's 5956 Pig Monkey Dog Costume Pattern and altered so that the ears went s...
By: jessamoo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 2 Nov 2009 05:56:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-Kids/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/ZYII/FYTCI1VM/FLYZYIIFYTCI1VM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/ZYII/FYTCI1VM/FLYZYIIFYTCI1VM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLY/ZYII/FYTCI1VM/FLYZYIIFYTCI1VM.SMALL.jpg scoochmaroo Kids love Halloween. And what’s not to like? Staying up late, eating free candy, and dressing up? So much fun! For parents, it can be expensive to purchase a costume. Store-bought costumes are expensive, fragile, and sized to fit approximately no one. With these 20 Halloween costumes for kids, you’...
By: scoochmaroo

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:32:16 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Hangtime-Paper-airplane/
Hangtime! Paper airplane - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/AZX2/FTY4C4MS/F0XAZX2FTY4C4MS.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/AZX2/FTY4C4MS/F0XAZX2FTY4C4MS.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F0X/AZX2/FTY4C4MS/F0XAZX2FTY4C4MS.SMALL.jpg arcandor Throw it up high and time it as it comes back down! With a gentle breeze this plane can regularly reach flight times of 15-25 seconds! Sweet!This was my favorite plane design as a kid; as an adult I'm still tempted to go out and play with this one. Maybe I will... The beginning Start off with a...
By: arcandor

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:34:20 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/50-Foot-Rubber-Band-Rocket/
50 Foot+ Rubber Band Rocket - New & Improved! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5H/XMAB/GHOX6IUI/F5HXMABGHOX6IUI.SMALL.jpg yokozuna This rocket is based on a kid's toy I saw a couple of years ago that was pretty amazing for the materials involved. I decided to recreate it and see how well my version would work. It was a little heavier than the styrofoam toy that I had played with, but still seemed to work a lot better than you m...
By: yokozuna

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 19 Mar 2009 13:10:39 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Some-Simple-Travel-Games-for-Car-and-Train-Journey/
Some Simple Travel Games for Car and Train Journeys - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/QMNG/FH3H91UM/F2DQMNGFH3H91UM.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/QMNG/FH3H91UM/F2DQMNGFH3H91UM.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2D/QMNG/FH3H91UM/F2DQMNGFH3H91UM.SMALL.jpg Kiteman As a parent, I have found that the worst part of travelling has been bored children.They have an in-car DVD player (a gift from their grandparents), and their hand-held game-consoles, but every so often they decide they want to do something else.Here are a few of the things we do. I-Spy A long-te...
By: Kiteman

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Awesome Paper Glider - Toss It! Entry - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/FDUH/FD80BQWT/FM8FDUHFD80BQWT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/FDUH/FD80BQWT/FM8FDUHFD80BQWT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FM8/FDUH/FD80BQWT/FM8FDUHFD80BQWT.SMALL.jpg Bran This paper airplane can be a fun glider indoors, or you can take it outside and let it do giant loops in the the wind!All you need is a Letter-sized piece of standard weight paper, although A4 will work fine.And the build process in video form: Preparation Lay your paper flat in front of you.Make...
By: Bran

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BinoMask : Be an invisible spy with your binocular - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/5NZ2/F5GE25J4/FXA5NZ2F5GE25J4.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/5NZ2/F5GE25J4/FXA5NZ2F5GE25J4.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FXA/5NZ2/F5GE25J4/FXA5NZ2F5GE25J4.SMALL.jpg chooseausername With your binocular, you would like to be able to watch all the unusual and suspicious activities happening just in front of your window ? But you're afraid to be seen ? Haha !! Here is the solution ! Let me present you "The BinoMask" ! :-) What do you need ? All you need is : - binocular - som...
By: chooseausername

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