Making your own art paper is fun to do on the patio in summertime. Maker Shed carries the Recycled Paper Press Experiment Kit to get you started: Recycle your scrap paper, old newspapers, and tissue paper into beautiful hand-crafted paper. Start with a slurry of paper pulp, drain it in the sieve tray, then press […]
Diane Gilleland recently turned me on to the blog What I Made from Scott Bedford in London. Scott’s illustrations and projects are fun and charming and clever, and I’m really enjoying going through his archives and look forward to seeing more from him. This fun set of kids’ dart gun targets are available for download […]
The sun is as high in the sky as it gets, this time of year right around the longest day of the year. Which means more intense UV rays. Wear a hat and sunscreen! I like this bush hat that vegbee of indietutes made for her son and daughter. Stylish and convertible. The cape’s pretty […]
Instructables user tcup120 writes: Fruit rolls are fun to eat, and not too hard to make. Inspired by Fruit Rollups and Fruit Leather, I made a fresh variation with no sugar added. WIth my families allergies, sack lunches were almost always in order. But what to pack? These are cute and healthy options that will […]
Vickie Howell shares a pattern for knitting this fun toddler hat inspired by Yo Gabba Gabba’s DJ Lance’s hat.
As a child, I was fascinated by watching and playing with ice cubes as they melted. So I think this is a great idea for a summer activity – painting with ice cubes! To prepare, you put a few drops of food coloring in each slot of a water-filled ice cube tray and freeze. Kate […]
By Marie LeBaron Flowers are all in bloom this summer season, showing their bright sunny petals. So we’ve decided to add to the summer celebration by recycling a few aluminum cans into some adorable flower planters. These are fun to make and are great to give as a present for a loved one.
