Modern Kids’ Ride-on Toy
Made by Joel is a blog that documents artist and designer Joel Henriques’ creations for his kids. I like his “modern kids’ ride-on toy” that he made out of poplar wood and wheels from a hardware store.
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DIY Lion Hoodie
I love this easy DIY lion hoodie, which is perfect either for a young child or an adult who wants a low-key costume! You could wear this year-round, right??
Fabric Crown
I am loving this adorable fabric crown tutorial on Spoonflower by Anda Corrie of Etsy. So cute for every day fun and doubles as part of a Where the Wild Things costume for Halloween. Fun o’clock all around!
5 Safety Tips for Your Child’s First Tool and Electronic Kits
Editor’s Note: The following article is by Make: author Dale Wheat, whose latest book is Building Your Own Electronics Lab: A Guide to Setting Up Your Own Gadget Workshop. By Dale Wheat Parents fear the day when children outgrow their Lego blocks to build and create. That’s because what often follows is their offspring’s pleas for […]
How-To: Sweet Pea Garden Bunk Bed
This sweet pea garden bunk bed—designed and built by Jenny from Birds and Soap with construction plans and a tutorial on Ana White—completely blows my mind. I would have loved to have this bunk bed (painted in primary colors, of course) when I was a kid! This bed has been a loooong time in the […]
Maker Faire New York: Tangible Lights
Tangible Lights is a childrens’ building set made from cylindrical pieces that light up and change colors when you stack them together. Each block is embedded with an LED powered by a coin cell that can produce 160 hours of playing time, and embedded magnets make them snap together easily.
Button Placket Tutorial
Once you’re past the beginning stages of sewing, little details like a button placket really make all the difference. This tutorial is for a child’s tunic, but the step-by-step photos are incredibly clear and would work for any size!
