How-To: Monster Play Slide
This Instructable illustrates the fascinating process behind building a monster custom play slide.
Kids & Family
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This past Saturday, the latest Open MAKE/Young Makers program took place at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Lanny Smoot (above) showcased his incredible strobing zoetrope, Virginia Fleck (middle image) hosted a workshop on building inflatable meditation cushions made from recycled plastic bags, Shih Chieh Huang (bottom image) displayed and discussed his mind-bending multimedia art, and […]
Improvised offroad toy
Toys are so much more fun when you make them yourself rather than purchasing one. Popular in Cameroon, these so called “remote controlled” toys are made from the various bits of debris cast off from modern life. It may not have accelerated graphics or play PVZ, but then again it’ll never run out of batteries and can always be scavenged for parts for the next improvised toy fad.
How-To: Heart-Shaped Bird Feeder
Cindy of Skip to My Lou guest blogs on Alphamom with this great homemade heart-shaped bird feeder project. These birdfeeders not only help our feathered friends, but making them is a fun and easy family activity perfect for cold winter days!
How-To: Heart Paper Pockets for Valentine’s Day
By Marie LeBaron With Valentine’s Day just a few weeks away, we’re getting our valentines ready for my daughter to give to her classmates. These paper heart pockets can be filled with a love note or heart treats, the perfect way to deliver something special to her Kindergarten class.
How-To: Felt Valentine Barrettes
These felt Valentine barrettes from Molly’s Sketchbook over on The Purl Bee are sweet and simple and adorable. You could whip up a whole batch for all the cute kiddos in your life.
How-To: Mad Scientist Experiments Birthday Kit
This mad scientist kit from Christie of A Lemon Squeezy Home is a fun gift idea for the kids in your life. She’s put together an experiment book using a small photo album so you can add future experiments to it. She then gathered simple supplies available from the grocery store for the experiments and […]