http://www.instructables.com Mon, 20 May 2013 08:30:12 PDT BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Jewelry-Hanger/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/N3OA/HEBMZRLZ/FXRN3OAHEBMZRLZ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/N3OA/HEBMZRLZ/FXRN3OAHEBMZRLZ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FXR/N3OA/HEBMZRLZ/FXRN3OAHEBMZRLZ.SMALL.jpg Felicity27 This is a really simple project that my daughter helped with. Start with a craft picture frame, they cost about a dollar from the craft store. I bought this one at Michaels. (couldn't find the link) I spray painted it, took about five minutes. Once it was dry I drilled holes and screwed in some fun ...
By: Felicity27

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Mar 2013 10:41:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Mac-hand-clapping-game/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DYK3/HE081D2I/F3ADYK3HE081D2I.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DYK3/HE081D2I/F3ADYK3HE081D2I.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3A/DYK3/HE081D2I/F3ADYK3HE081D2I.SMALL.jpg ecsaul23 This is one of those hand clapping games most of us grew up with in the 90s but that most youth today dont know so I decided to share it to bring it back in :) This one is meant for groups of people instead of just 2 people like most of these types of games are. The more people, the better. Theres i...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 8 Mar 2013 21:23:41 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Finger-Puppets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SR8A/HDP32CLD/FUOSR8AHDP32CLD.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SR8A/HDP32CLD/FUOSR8AHDP32CLD.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FUO/SR8A/HDP32CLD/FUOSR8AHDP32CLD.SMALL.jpg abugslife99 It can be challenging to engage children's imagination in Sunday School. In this exercise I came up with an idea to make finger puppets out of duct tape, felt, scissors, pens. We then built a little stage out of cardboard (I love cardboard) and re-enacted a scene out of Kings. From the smiles on the...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 27 Feb 2013 21:01:24 PST 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/YM-DC-motor/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/VVLM/HD4VHOKU/FHJVVLMHD4VHOKU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/VVLM/HD4VHOKU/FHJVVLMHD4VHOKU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHJ/VVLM/HD4VHOKU/FHJVVLMHD4VHOKU.SMALL.jpg abugslife99 I run a young makers club for children. For one of our get togethers I was inspired by this youtube movie on how to create a DC motor out of copper enameled wire, a battery, some magnets from the refrigerator and duct tape (of course).  I wanted to share as it was a great little project.
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 26 Feb 2013 18:17:07 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Cheerleading-Homecoming-Mums/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/CL8Z/HD4VG5SQ/FANCL8ZHD4VG5SQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/CL8Z/HD4VG5SQ/FANCL8ZHD4VG5SQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAN/CL8Z/HD4VG5SQ/FANCL8ZHD4VG5SQ.SMALL.jpg Bremauntz My daughter's cheerleading group wanted to do something special for homecoming.  Here in the south, homecoming mums are a big deal.  The downside is that they can cost well over one-hundred dollars.  Instead, I decided to make some smaller, more simple mums. Everything came from the craft store.  S...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:02:58 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Baby-Bottle-Cage/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/686T/HC9M9B7A/FRF686THC9M9B7A.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/686T/HC9M9B7A/FRF686THC9M9B7A.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRF/686T/HC9M9B7A/FRF686THC9M9B7A.SMALL.jpg sueb262 From the very first, my granddaughter has been independent. When she was about 2 months old, she started trying to hold her bottle herself, but it was too big for her hands to grip. I made a very simple "cage" so that she could hold it herself by cutting a single joint  out of an OBall from Rhino To...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 23 Jan 2013 10:44:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Instrument/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/HW6E/HABDH2H8/F7AHW6EHABDH2H8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/HW6E/HABDH2H8/F7AHW6EHABDH2H8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F7A/HW6E/HABDH2H8/F7AHW6EHABDH2H8.SMALL.jpg ohhlivs Instruments and math
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 10 Dec 2012 20:47:38 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/365-Day-chocolate-calender/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/SOM3/HA4MBFR9/F2SSOM3HA4MBFR9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/SOM3/HA4MBFR9/F2SSOM3HA4MBFR9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2S/SOM3/HA4MBFR9/F2SSOM3HA4MBFR9.SMALL.jpg msraynsford Why wait until Dec 1st to start your advent calender, mine runs from Jan 1st through till Dec 25th. As a project it's pretty simple, buy 15 calenders which have 24 doors in a 4x6 arrangement (actually only 360 days). Tape them all side by side and then give them an interesting paint job. My calend...
By: msraynsford

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Dec 2012 00:48:51 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Peanut-Butter-double-Chip-Pudding-Cookie/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/76RA/H9T4IH3C/FIJ76RAH9T4IH3C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/76RA/H9T4IH3C/FIJ76RAH9T4IH3C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIJ/76RA/H9T4IH3C/FIJ76RAH9T4IH3C.SMALL.jpg trish4Christ Peanut Butter Pudding Cookies Soft peanut butter pudding cookies bursting with milk chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, and Reese's Pieces. Yield: 3 dozen cookies Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Ingredients: 2 1/4 cup all purpose flour 1 teasp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Nov 2012 15:06:44 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fork-Flowers/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/R87Q/H9G19H6N/F55R87QH9G19H6N.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/R87Q/H9G19H6N/F55R87QH9G19H6N.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F55/R87Q/H9G19H6N/F55R87QH9G19H6N.SMALL.jpg lucylollipop This is a really simple craft that I sometimes use with my Beavers and Cubs. All you need is a fork, a pipe cleaner, and some yarn. 1. Put the pipe cleaner through the middle tines of the fork, with about 5cm on one side and the rest on the other. 2. Wind the yarn through the tines of the fork, goi...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 18 Nov 2012 08:49:03 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Amigurumi-Penguins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/1XBM/H9G17BIP/F5W1XBMH9G17BIP.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/1XBM/H9G17BIP/F5W1XBMH9G17BIP.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5W/1XBM/H9G17BIP/F5W1XBMH9G17BIP.SMALL.jpg cool robot This is little penguin and his dad. I made them for the fair and I am planning on giving them to my youngest sister for Christmas. The pattern for the penguins is from Amigurumi World by Ana Paula Rimoli. The hats and scarves I designed myself. They took me about two weeks to complete. I used black...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Nov 2012 20:30:13 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Halloween-2012-Oppa-Gangnam-Style-my-son/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/T4L6/H8VUDRJA/FLUT4L6H8VUDRJA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/T4L6/H8VUDRJA/FLUT4L6H8VUDRJA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLU/T4L6/H8VUDRJA/FLUT4L6H8VUDRJA.SMALL.jpg emeraldmay1976 This is my son Jake. He loves the song gangnam style so I pieced together this version of PSY!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 31 Oct 2012 11:49:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Batman-FriendsVillains/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/JG7Y/H8RVBV8K/FE2JG7YH8RVBV8K.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/JG7Y/H8RVBV8K/FE2JG7YH8RVBV8K.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FE2/JG7Y/H8RVBV8K/FE2JG7YH8RVBV8K.SMALL.jpg jkandersonfamily Costumes made by my wife and mother-in-law and worn by our kids ages 7 (Catwoman), 5 (Batman & Robin) and 2 (Joker).
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 30 Oct 2012 15:14:28 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/EARTH-WIND-AND-FIRE/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/CMUP/H8TTNZV5/FOGCMUPH8TTNZV5.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/CMUP/H8TTNZV5/FOGCMUPH8TTNZV5.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/CMUP/H8TTNZV5/FOGCMUPH8TTNZV5.SMALL.jpg GBETTIS87 I always hand make our daughters costumes. This year we decided to do a literal depiction of on of our favorite groups EARTH, WIND, and FIRE!!!! iT WAS SO MUCH FUN TO MAKE!!!!! Their Names are Xianne (3, Earth), Xaida (4, Wind), and Xoie (5, Fire)!!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 07:26:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/ETs-COSTUME-The-Ghost/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/40XE/H8I43SYL/F6B40XEH8I43SYL.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/40XE/H8I43SYL/F6B40XEH8I43SYL.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F6B/40XE/H8I43SYL/F6B40XEH8I43SYL.SMALL.jpg Luis Linares I Made this Props, cause my kids are Big Fan of the Extra-Terrestrial E.T. The Movie His Finger Lights up when the kids come Knocking for Trick or Treating.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 28 Oct 2012 14:08:33 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Muppets/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/8G6A/H8MTN37B/F038G6AH8MTN37B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/8G6A/H8MTN37B/F038G6AH8MTN37B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F03/8G6A/H8MTN37B/F038G6AH8MTN37B.SMALL.jpg carinavore My 4yo daughter wanted to be Kermit for Halloween, so I used vintage Vogue patterns I found on eBay to make these costumes for my daughter, nieces, and nephew! Kermit is made entirely out of felt, with the eyes made of a styrofoam ball cut in half, covered in a white cotton scrap, and sewn in place...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 25 Oct 2012 15:36:53 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Simplest-Possible-Kids-Toy-Foam-Camping-Mat-plus/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/CJI9/H8CVGDIB/FDUCJI9H8CVGDIB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/CJI9/H8CVGDIB/FDUCJI9H8CVGDIB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDU/CJI9/H8CVGDIB/FDUCJI9H8CVGDIB.SMALL.jpg carl.myhill I've often heard people explain that the best cat toys are cardboard rolls and ping pong balls. Turns out, we're finding that kids also like pretty simple toys. I gave my two a couple of old foam camping mats and they love 'em. They have enduring appeal. In our house they are always referred to as ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 18 Oct 2012 17:58:29 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Pirate-Costume-Using-Instructables/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/CMXM/H7ZPBYDQ/FC1CMXMH7ZPBYDQ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/CMXM/H7ZPBYDQ/FC1CMXMH7ZPBYDQ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC1/CMXM/H7ZPBYDQ/FC1CMXMH7ZPBYDQ.SMALL.jpg zurichko So originally my kid was going to be Dora the Explorer for Halloween because she took it upon herself to chop off her hair.  When I "fixed" it, she looked like she had a Dora-style bob.  I figured this year a costume would be easy because she already had a purple shirt, orange shorts, yellow socks a...
By: zurichko

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Oct 2012 17:32:32 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Twin-Boys-as-Baby-Pumkins/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/XWWK/H7UQYNOV/FDSXWWKH7UQYNOV.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/XWWK/H7UQYNOV/FDSXWWKH7UQYNOV.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDS/XWWK/H7UQYNOV/FDSXWWKH7UQYNOV.SMALL.jpg huskergirl09 This their 1st Halloween so I thought of them being pumpkins for Halloween.
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Oct 2012 15:53:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Pirate-Ship-Playhouse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/8T3R/H6MF3ISW/F3Z8T3RH6MF3ISW.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/8T3R/H6MF3ISW/F3Z8T3RH6MF3ISW.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3Z/8T3R/H6MF3ISW/F3Z8T3RH6MF3ISW.SMALL.jpg SWChancey Built in two days or 37 long hours - by myself (This was my second time to build). Cost was $1,200. I used my plans at pirateshipplayhouseplans.com. The videos will help a lot! It is not as hard as it appears. Saved over $4,000 from the retail price of pre-built options. I could not find any help on...
By: SWChancey

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 8 Sep 2012 13:27:43 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Back-To-School-Board/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UQXH/H67NSGK9/FTKUQXHH67NSGK9.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UQXH/H67NSGK9/FTKUQXHH67NSGK9.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UQXH/H67NSGK9/FTKUQXHH67NSGK9.SMALL.jpg kathyncrew Out of a scrap piece of plywood, or a purchased piece about the size of you grade school child, this board plans the night before what you child will wear.  I designed it to go behind my son's door and painted it to match the interior room decor. Two hooks were placed to hang hangers from to hold hi...
By: kathyncrew

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 3 Sep 2012 09:46:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-baby-stairs-gate-for-around-10/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/WOEE/H6738NRR/FDQWOEEH6738NRR.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/WOEE/H6738NRR/FDQWOEEH6738NRR.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDQ/WOEE/H6738NRR/FDQWOEEH6738NRR.SMALL.jpg iljmez I have stairs, and i have a toddler.  If i wanted to keep having a toddler, i needed a way to keep him out of the stairs. So explored the local baby markets, and found a gate for $100+.  Well i thought that was a bit too much, so i started thinking how i can make one for less. One stop to the garde...
By: iljmez

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Aug 2012 05:23:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Laser-cut-wooden-herborium/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/L3M0/H5Y9VO9B/FOGL3M0H5Y9VO9B.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/L3M0/H5Y9VO9B/FOGL3M0H5Y9VO9B.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOG/L3M0/H5Y9VO9B/FOGL3M0H5Y9VO9B.SMALL.jpg r4f Motivation of this Instructable: a gift for my son, Cyrus, for his 6th birthday. This Instructable will show you how to build your own customized flower press, herbier in French. It is a nice way of pressing and preserving flowers, leaves, buds and lots of other things that can be found in your bac...
By: r4f

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Aug 2012 08:21:55 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Keepsake-Quilted-Play-Mat-Blanket/ http://cdn.instructables.com/FLQ/YLSP/GREPU1FE/FLQYLSPGREPU1FE.SQUARE2.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLQ/YLSP/GREPU1FE/FLQYLSPGREPU1FE.SQUARE.jpg http://cdn.instructables.com/FLQ/YLSP/GREPU1FE/FLQYLSPGREPU1FE.SMALL.jpg Pixie Puddle I was looking for padded play mats for babies (we hadn't been able to afford underlay on our carpets so the floor was very hard, not the best when your baby wants to roll around) rather than pay the silly money that the shops ask for play mats I decided to make one, What started as a simple solution...
By: Pixie Puddle

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Aug 2012 16:25:59 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Small-Ville-/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/BBUL/H5408H0C/FW7BBULH5408H0C.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/BBUL/H5408H0C/FW7BBULH5408H0C.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FW7/BBUL/H5408H0C/FW7BBULH5408H0C.SMALL.jpg Muhaiminah Faiz It was fun to make... and turned out real cute... you can make these for the little ones, they'd really like it (I made it for my lil sis and she Things you need to make a small ville:- 1) Cork sheets ( for the base, background, house, tree...) 2) Poster colors, paint brush.  3) Blue polythene pape...
By: Muhaiminah Faiz

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 27 Jul 2012 22:55:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Pikachu-Kids-Rocking-Chair/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/LWVT/H4VQKI0J/F9ELWVTH4VQKI0J.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/LWVT/H4VQKI0J/F9ELWVTH4VQKI0J.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F9E/LWVT/H4VQKI0J/F9ELWVTH4VQKI0J.SMALL.jpg thebeef2 This is a rocking chair I made with my friends in the beginning of the year for my engineering class.  All of these parts can be manufactured on a 4'x4'x.5" sheet of plywood.  All of the parts were cut out on the Shopbot 4"x8" mill and were (almost) perfectly fit for assembly.  There is no glue used...
By: thebeef2

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 21 Jul 2012 19:03:46 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....
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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/Float-Legos-in-Your-Liquid-Soap-Bottle/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/0QM0/H0OJ3LSK/FHY0QM0H0OJ3LSK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/0QM0/H0OJ3LSK/FHY0QM0H0OJ3LSK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHY/0QM0/H0OJ3LSK/FHY0QM0H0OJ3LSK.SMALL.jpg DeandrasCrafts I saw an example of this on Pinterest, and of course, I thought to myself – I can make that! My oldest boy loves Lego’s and at first, he was hesitant to sacrifice a few of his blocks, but he changed his mind when he started to help make the bottle.  Too many times I knew he just turned on the water...
By: DeandrasCrafts

Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jul 2012 18:16:57 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Disney-Ultimate-Tangled-Rapunzel-Inspired-Crown-Ti/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/4LD7/H2MYDHPT/FRU4LD7H2MYDHPT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/4LD7/H2MYDHPT/FRU4LD7H2MYDHPT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRU/4LD7/H2MYDHPT/FRU4LD7H2MYDHPT.SMALL.jpg navyfamily4 Well This started out as my daughter really wanted a Rapunzel crown and I could not find one. So I created this one for her to play dress up with. I used the Movie as reference.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 26 May 2012 12:57:42 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-Not-to-Lose-Your-Child-at-Crowded-Events/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/VSXG/H21CGOID/FPOVSXGH21CGOID.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/VSXG/H21CGOID/FPOVSXGH21CGOID.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPO/VSXG/H21CGOID/FPOVSXGH21CGOID.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm This is Corvidae.  She's almost three.  As a toddler, she can navigate crowded areas easily and faster than an adult because she doesn't mind stepping into other people's space bubbles nor does she mind colliding with someone's legs at full speed.  At crowded events full of shiny objects fascinating...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 24 May 2012 17:11:47 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/TV-stand-turned-into-play-kitchen/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/3K1T/H1YONIS3/F1U3K1TH1YONIS3.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/3K1T/H1YONIS3/F1U3K1TH1YONIS3.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1U/3K1T/H1YONIS3/F1U3K1TH1YONIS3.SMALL.jpg craftdaddy This is a little play kitchen that I made for my girls out of an old TV stand.  Some day I'll add a step-by-step once I figure the site out a bit better!
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 18 May 2012 08:43:26 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Homemade-ancient-war-clothes/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/J6NK/H1JUJMXY/FK8J6NKH1JUJMXY.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/J6NK/H1JUJMXY/FK8J6NKH1JUJMXY.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FK8/J6NK/H1JUJMXY/FK8J6NKH1JUJMXY.SMALL.jpg Georgemk It's my history project ( I decide to make my room museum :D) this is ancient uniform with litorax, shield, sowrd!  It's made with carboard and can be wear, you can decorate your room too... Things you need: Cardboard, paper mache, duct tape or glue and black, brown or silver spray.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 6 May 2012 02:04:38 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/How-to-make-ancient-helmet-video/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/FY6E/H1V5Y7XN/F83FY6EH1V5Y7XN.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/FY6E/H1V5Y7XN/F83FY6EH1V5Y7XN.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F83/FY6E/H1V5Y7XN/F83FY6EH1V5Y7XN.SMALL.jpg Georgemk This is macedonian ancient helmet, from the time of Alexander the Great. It's made of carboard and can be wear, you can decorate your room or on Halloween! I made video to show you how to make it â–º Click HERE   
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 5 May 2012 16:21:49 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Wooden-Playhouse/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/YKLF/H1O5DIAK/FRQYKLFH1O5DIAK.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/YKLF/H1O5DIAK/FRQYKLFH1O5DIAK.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FRQ/YKLF/H1O5DIAK/FRQYKLFH1O5DIAK.SMALL.jpg Englee Birthday present for my niece. 2 Months for building, one broken finger :)
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 1 May 2012 14:43:12 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Texture-Cube-Taggie-for-Baby/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/S921/H1EN08RJ/FTLS921H1EN08RJ.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/S921/H1EN08RJ/FTLS921H1EN08RJ.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTL/S921/H1EN08RJ/FTLS921H1EN08RJ.SMALL.jpg jessicahk This is a "texture cube" for a baby. (This was one of my first sewing machine projects so it’s not perfect, but I wanted to share). I have already washed mine in the washing machine and air dried it, it was fine. The ribbon loops are also handy for baby rings. MATERIALS: * 6 scraps of fabric in dif...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 26 Apr 2012 14:36:02 PDT http://www.instructables.com/id/Monster-Mouth-Patch/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/J9KQ/GZI8K7O7/FGSJ9KQGZI8K7O7.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/J9KQ/GZI8K7O7/FGSJ9KQGZI8K7O7.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FGS/J9KQ/GZI8K7O7/FGSJ9KQGZI8K7O7.SMALL.jpg rstarnes Patch the holes in your boy's or girl's jeans and they can still be cool. Turning the holes in their jeans into monter mouths. 
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 7 Mar 2012 12:24:34 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Modular-Educational-Entertainment-Wall-System-1/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/HLU2/GYVDJ5HA/FAQHLU2GYVDJ5HA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/HLU2/GYVDJ5HA/FAQHLU2GYVDJ5HA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAQ/HLU2/GYVDJ5HA/FAQHLU2GYVDJ5HA.SMALL.jpg Flamered A wall mounted Modular system for entertainment and education. - Each Hexagonal shape can be slotted into place and changed at any point as modules are developed and designed. - The Modules would be made of plywood, faced with various colours and textures. - The Modules can be attached via a simp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 27 Feb 2012 15:49:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Draw-a-dojob-Face-Easy-Drawing-Method/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/N9IS/GZ38J94Q/FDRN9ISGZ38J94Q.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/N9IS/GZ38J94Q/FDRN9ISGZ38J94Q.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FDR/N9IS/GZ38J94Q/FDRN9ISGZ38J94Q.SMALL.jpg susanrm This is an easy drawing method to turn a word into a face in seconds. It was shared with me by a third-grade student named Peter, and he gave me permission to turn it into an instructable to share with you. All drawings are his. Learning Objective: After learning this method, students will be able ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 26 Feb 2012 15:28:47 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/get-rid-of-stares-with-climbing-wall/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/XAUD/GYQFN782/FF8XAUDGYQFN782.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/XAUD/GYQFN782/FF8XAUDGYQFN782.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FF8/XAUD/GYQFN782/FF8XAUDGYQFN782.SMALL.jpg malka1 For the kids room, that is very small, I take the stares for the upper bed and install a climbing wall. I buy the hand holds, but you can made it youself here: http://www.instructables.com/id/DIY-Climbing-Hand-Holds/ http://www.instructables.com/id/Wall-Climbing-Hand-Holds/ My kids enjoy it very ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 23 Feb 2012 16:22:17 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Fort-Kit-Best-DIY-Gift-to-Give-a-Child/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/1C9M/GYUY0YVU/FZB1C9MGYUY0YVU.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/1C9M/GYUY0YVU/FZB1C9MGYUY0YVU.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZB/1C9M/GYUY0YVU/FZB1C9MGYUY0YVU.SMALL.jpg HollyMann I think ALL kids love building forts! So, I decided to give my son a Fort Kit, which includes all the necessary supplies he needs to make a fort with his cousins! I think this is an awesome gift to give kids, and very affordable. The Fort Kit here includes: two sheets a flashlight and hea...
By: HollyMann

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 15:05:09 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/multi-bear-with-light-and-alarm/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/Y32L/GYQFMWUB/FG7Y32LGYQFMWUB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/Y32L/GYQFMWUB/FG7Y32LGYQFMWUB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG7/Y32L/GYQFMWUB/FG7Y32LGYQFMWUB.SMALL.jpg Inventors son This is a difficult but very useful if your afraid of the dark like kids. This is what you need.    Needle small    Brown thread    brown whoopee cushion    Wire    switch     9 volt battery      9 volt battery connector      blue or white LED     End of a a led pencil     Knife     scissors    That...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Feb 2012 10:11:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Sidewalk-Chalk-Paint/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/DBHJ/GYN8W6JA/F89DBHJGYN8W6JA.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/DBHJ/GYN8W6JA/F89DBHJGYN8W6JA.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/F89/DBHJ/GYN8W6JA/F89DBHJGYN8W6JA.SMALL.jpg littlebadwren 50% corn starch mixed with 50% water and LOTS of liquid food coloring makes GREAT inexpensive sidewalk chalk paint.  And it has all washed away in the rain.  But it will stain clothes....so dress appropriately!   Messy, artistic and wonderful fun!!
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:41:40 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-Infant-Mittens/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/77K7/GYKQ58QB/FIQ77K7GYKQ58QB.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/77K7/GYKQ58QB/FIQ77K7GYKQ58QB.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FIQ/77K7/GYKQ58QB/FIQ77K7GYKQ58QB.SMALL.jpg PixyMcCrafty Adapted from My blog Having my third little bundle I had plenty of clothes for the little guy, but what I didn't have was mittens, it seems my washer has eaten every single pair over the last four years leaving me with a single dingy white one.  This really wasn't an issue when he was in Newborn si...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Feb 2012 16:34:52 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Name-Art/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/MKDS/GX6OVWP8/FA5MKDSGX6OVWP8.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/MKDS/GX6OVWP8/FA5MKDSGX6OVWP8.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA5/MKDS/GX6OVWP8/FA5MKDSGX6OVWP8.SMALL.jpg aandro12 Custom wooden name art for people of all ages.
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Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 9 Jan 2012 22:44:20 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Easy-simple-toy-for-kids/ http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.png http://www.instructables.com/static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif GofishRC007 Sorry.
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Continue Reading »]]> Sat, 7 Jan 2012 14:39:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Double-Bunk-Speaking-Tube/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/CV1J/GWINSGLT/FJICV1JGWINSGLT.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/CV1J/GWINSGLT/FJICV1JGWINSGLT.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJI/CV1J/GWINSGLT/FJICV1JGWINSGLT.SMALL.jpg cammers Remember how awkward it is trying to communicate with your double-bunk-mate without waking the rest of the house? The one on top usually hanging precariously over the side. The one on the bottom kicking the mattress above to get the other's attention. Poor sleep-over communications can seriously imp...
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Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 23 Dec 2011 03:34:02 PST http://www.instructables.com/id/Toddler-Painting-Station/ http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/4IOQ/GVOW4Z68/FZ64IOQGVOW4Z68.SQUARE2.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/4IOQ/GVOW4Z68/FZ64IOQGVOW4Z68.SQUARE.jpg http://www.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZ6/4IOQ/GVOW4Z68/FZ64IOQGVOW4Z68.SMALL.jpg ewilhelm After replacing the seat of some kid's chairs, I offered the child a chance to paint the chairs.  I made a painting station in a large cardboard box, and inside taped several paper cups to hold different colors of paint.  You'll note in the pictures that there's only a little bit of paint on the str...
By: ewilhelm

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