My son loves magic tricks…. he loves watching them almost as much as he loves doing them himself.  Today I’m going to show you how to do your very own Trick that will throw your friends for a loop.  I’m going to show you how to step through a playing card.  If you don’t want to use a playing card you can use a postcard or piece of paper the size of a playing card.  This is one of those stunts that Sounds like a “trick” until you prove that “seeing is believing” by actually showing that it can be done.  With some simple cuts in the card you will be able to actually step through a card.  Let me show you how.

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Materials Needed

Playing Card (or postcard, sheet of paper, cardboard of similar dimensions)

Scissors

Step 1

You state quite bluntly that you can step through a card, such as a playing card, a postal card, or a sheet of paper or cardboard of Similar dimensions.

Step 2

Cut a lengthwise slit in the center of the card, stopping just short of each end.

Step 3

Bend the card along the slit. Then cut crosswise slits, starting from the center slit toward the sides; then from the sides toward the slit, in alternating manner. Space these equally and finish with a cut from the center slit toward the outer edges. But in doing this, take care never to cut completely through the card. The cuts should finally appear as in Fig. 3.

Step 4

You can then open the card into the form of an endless zigzag band, large enough to step through and draw up to your waistline, even bringing it over your head, if you have made enough slits.

That’s pretty tricky, huh?!  I told you I would show you how to step through a playing card…. and that’s exactly what you did.  Good job!!  Now, go show your family and friends what you can do.  They will surely be amazed.

Here is our video using the same technique, but using an index card.

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Shana · Magic Tricks, Puzzles and Tricks · 0 Comments

I am going to show you a great way to take any picture and make it into a puzzle.  This is an awesome way to take your memories and make them into a fun puzzle that you can share with your family and friends.  With the Holidays just around the corner this would make a great gift.  Imagine taking a family picture and making it into a puzzle that you can give as a gift.  It would be cherished.

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Laura from Dacian Moon Handmade will show you step-by-step how to make this Picture Puzzle.

CRAFTS MATERIALS NEEDED:
– any picture (It can even be from a magazine or you can download this cute fairy from here)
– scissors
– glue
– cardboard
– pencil
– varnish
– brush

Step 1

Print the image or cut it from the magazine.  Apply a layer of glue on the back side of it…

… then place it on the cardboard.

Step 2

Use your brush to apply a layer of varnish on the image.

Let it dry and apply another one (that will make the pieces harder and easier to play with).

Let it dry well.

Step 3

Cut out the extra cardboard.

Step 4

Use your pencil to draw different forms on the back of the cardboard.

Step 5

Cut out the pieces.

These are our puzzle pieces…

… and this is the completed puzzle.

And, that’s it.  You just finished your picture puzzle.  How did it turn out?  Let me know in the comments below.  And, don’t forget to add the picture to the comments…. I’d love to see how it turned out.

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Laura · Keepsake Crafts Ideas, Make Your Own Games, Make Your Own Toys, Pictures or Photographs, Puzzles and Tricks · 0 Comments

This is a really cool idea for a Valentines Day gift to your friends. This one requires Parental help or supervision as a wire cutter will be needed. This is a Wire Heart and Horseshoe Puzzle Trick … your friend or loved one will need to try to figure out how to get the heart off of the horseshoe. It is a LOT of fun.

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Magic Heart Trick Making Craft for Friends on Valentines Day

Crafts Materials Needed

– Soft Wire from the hardware store or wire hanger

– Wire cutters (PARENTAL HELP NEEDED!!!!)

Instructions

Bend a soft wire into the shape of a horseshoe, with rings on the end as shown. Draw another wire bar through the rings, and shape rings on the ends of the bar too. Now make a wire heart, and study the drawings to find out how you can get the heart in and out without bending the wire. Let your friends try to do it too.

Crafts Instructional Illustrations

Look at the illustrations below to bend the wires in the correct way.

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admin · Gifts Crafts for Kids, Puzzles and Tricks, Valentines Day Crafts, Wire Hangers · 0 Comments