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.
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!
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.
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.
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 […]
As part of the Open MAKE/Young Makers program at the Exploratorium today, there will be a live webcast starting at 1pm. From the “MAKE at the Exploratorium” page: Open MAKE is a monthly program at the Exploratorium, in collaboration with MAKE magazine and Pixar Animation Studios, to highlight the tools, techniques, and ingenuity of local […]
Super Awesome Sylvia is back with another Mini Maker Show, this time it’s all about casting! Check out the parts list and more info at Make: Online. Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download the m4v video directly, or watch it on YouTube and Vimeo. Did you ever want another of your favorite action […]
