How to Make Cool Stuff
This method of making a block print will achieve results similar to a linoleum block or wood block, but will avoid the unnecessary cost and dangers of these block printing techniques. This version of block printing is much safer.
Today I have some awesome craft ideas for you. Not just any craft ideas…… today I have cool outer space crafts for you. I was making my way through the internet looking for some really creative outer space crafts and I think I found them. I found some that are made from food and others that are made from recycled materials. I found crafts that are perfect for the youngest of crafters and others that are meant for older children. But, bottom line…. there is an outer space craft here for you. So, enough with the chit-chat….. let’s get started.
All week long I have been showing you how to make a Nativity Scene that is practically completely Woven. Today I’m going to complete the Nativity Scene Tutorials with showing you How to Make Yarn Clothespin Sheep for your Nativity Scene. The craft is super easy, but will turn out perfectly for your Nativity Scene. And, don’t forget to do the rest of the Nativity Scene crafts: 3 Wise Men, Baby Jesus and Mary & Joseph. Everything to make your Nativity Scene a beautiful one.
Today I have a great craft perfect for the Christmas Holiday Season. I am going to show you how to Weave the 3 Wise Men for a Nativity Scene. There are a lot of steps to this craft, but I don’t want you to be intimidated by that. The craft isn’t too complicated…. there are just a lot of steps because I wanted to be detailed in my instructions for you. And, keep an eye out… I will be showing you how to Weave a Baby Jesus for this Nativity Scene in the next day or so too.
Today I’m going to show you how to make Connecting Building Blocks. These blocks are made from simple milk cartons or cream containers. This is a great way to teach young children how items can fit together. So, let’s get started.
It’s time for a very spooky craft. We are about to make an opening and closing Halloween skull. Halloween skulls are scary, but can be a little boring. These clever Halloween skulls are different because they actually move…. and they are easy to make.
Today we will show you how to make a rubber band motored dump truck, cars, or other vehicles. It is much easier than you think it would be and it is a lot of fun figuring out ways to make it roll faster or just smoother. If you like a challenge, then go on and find out how to make this rubber band powered vehicle.
This is a super cool crafts activity that we are going to do today. If you love playing pinball, then you will love making this simple machine…a pinball machine. Just recycle some old stuff from around your house … such as a cardboard box, and let the fun roll in….literally.
So what if you can’t afford a big expensive pool table to play billiards with. Today we will show you how to make a tabletop billiards game that you can make with a recycled cardboard box and some checkers (or bottle caps). If you can flick with your finger, than you will be able to play this game.
This is a unique Valentine’s Day Mailbox crafts idea, but I think all of your friends will ooh and aah over it. It is made from a cereal box and ribbons, amongst other crafts materials. AND you can really use it as a backpack, it really works. Have fun.
Today we will show you how to make a cool Valentine’s day Mailbox Suitcase to hold your classmate’s Valentines Day Cards. There is a slot to place your friend’s cards…and when you want to retrieve your cards, all you have to do is unbutton the suitcase straps and get them out. You can then use this suitcase as a treasure chest or storage container.
If you make a little cradle like this for your favorite doll, you can be sure she won’t disturb you during the night with her crying. This oatmeal container / box cradle is very easy to make and it really turns out great.
Today we will show you how to make a really great toy doll house out of shoe boxes and other materials. This little two-story doll house with its gabled roof can be made in less than a half hour by any handy boy or girl.
I noticed that there are 2 holidays / events coming up – The Chinese New Year and The 100th Day of School. I think that the Chinese Abacus could be a craft to tie both of these 2 celebrations together. The Abacus uses 100 beads and was created by the Chinese people who called this calculating instrument a Swan-Pan.
Halloween is coming up sooner than you think…before you know it, you will be wondering what you should be making for your Trick-or-Treat Halloween Costume. How about a witch? This witch’s hat will be fun to have for a Halloween party, to play dress-up, or just to go Trick-or-Treating. Add a mask and broomstick and you can scare your friends.
Any boy or girl can become a mechanical robot costume for Halloween and Trick-or-Treating with the aid of two packing cases and a little work. There is only one precaution, do your “scaring of friends and family” in a safe place if you can not see properly out of your mask. If you are going to use this costume for trick-or-treating, MAKE SURE THAT YOU CAN SEE PROPERLY.