Every fall I take the boys out to the local pumpkin patch where we pick out festive holiday gourds…to launch across the field! This year we’re saving some cash — and made our own backyard pumpkin chuckin’ catapult. My hubs helped out with this project. He had some PVC pipe scraps left over from another …
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Sneak some science into your play time! Mitch and I have been designing popsicle stick catapults lately and it’s been so freakin’ fun. (Check out more catapult designs here.) Design this Easy Catapult with craft sticks, a spoon and rubbers bands We first ran into this popsicle stick catapult design at the Magic House maker workshop. …
When Mitch was in second grader he got all excited about fairy houses. Mitch doesn’t usually get into fairies and elves, though he has been reading Harry Potter with his dad lately, so maybe that has something do with his new interest. He insisted that we head out to the yard and build one, so obviously …
Make this All American Frame with craft sticks painted Red, White and Blue Popsicle Stick photo frames are one of the simplest crafts your kids can master! All you need are a package of “craft sticks” from the hobby shop or the craft aisle and acrylic paint! You can add patriotic flare with star shaped …
What transmits sound better: recycled soup cans or plastic party cups? Experimenting with tin can or plastic cup telephones can be a great boredom buster for kids! Kids growing up in the smartphone generation will be amazed at how something as simple as STRING can transmit sound. Granted, tin can phones aren’t the most practical …
I’ve always wanted to make painted rocks with my kiddo, so the last time we went camping I packed an art box. (Ok, I always pack an art box when we go camping because, duh, my kid loves to craft.) There are two kinds of painted rocks. First are the “inspirational” rocks that people love …
Are you stocking your pantry with tons of canned foods these days? I know we are! Save those cans from the recycle bin because they are a GOLD MINE of untapped fun for your bored kids. You won’t believe how many cool crafts you can make with the kids from an old can of beans. …
Shrinkable plastic is an AMAZING craft medium! Draw whatever you want on it with permanent markers, pop it in the oven and PRESTO! It shrinks down to (about) a third of it’s original size. You can make charms, key chains, refrigerator magnets and more with super fun Shrinky Dinks. What Kind of Plastic Shrinks? You’ll …