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. …
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Did your grandmother ever give you a pot and a wooden spoon so you could “ring” in the New Year? I remember standing on my grandma’s porch at midnight doing just that. I don’t know if we were celebrating the coming year or scaring off evil spirits with all that racket! ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Say “see ya later …
Remember the best part of a snowy winter — sled rides! — with this cute popsicle stick sled you can make with the kids. Popsicle stick sleds have been around for ages — we have one on our tree that Mitch’s great-grandmother made for his dad when he was a little boy! I thought it …
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 …
Let your kids make the BEST handmade gift ever with these super simple Photo Frames made from Popsicle sticks! Kids can color them with paint or markers to match any occasion from Mother’s Day, Father’s Day or Just Because I’m Cute Day. * *Not a real holiday, but hey, it should be. Craft Sticks and …
These are not your ordinary Popsicle stick frames, slapped together with glue. Nope, these are individual works of art your kid can make and gift to mom, dad & grandparents with pride. You’ll want to display these awesome little frames on your fridge, your filing cabinet or in a prime living room spot because they’re …
Popsicle Stick Catapults your kids will Love to Make Making Mini Catapults are not just great SCREEN FREE fun, but they’re dripping in STEM education. You can follow some of the plans we’ve done on the blog or see if you can come up with a totally NEW design! Let kid’s exercise their creativity and …
Do you want to build a powerful spoon catapult — using simple household materials — that can shoot marshmallows 15 to 20 FEET? Of course you do! You’ve probably seen the classic Popsicle and Spoon Catapult — they’re all over the internet! It’s a very simple machine that’s great for introducing kids to STEM concepts …