How to Make Cool Stuff
I have a cool craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Strip Dreidel. This Dreidel craft actually produces a Dreidel that actually spins. Not just spins…. but spins amazingly well. So well in fact that I also am giving you the Dreidel game instructions so that you can use your Paper Strip Dreidel to play with your friends. So grab the materials needed and let’s get started.
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.
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a fast Paper Airplane? Well, today I’m going to show you how to make one…. it’s fast enough that I even call them Paper Darts. The traditional Paper Airplanes are pretty slow…. boring. Make these Paper Darts and race them with your friends. You can even be creative and color them to give them an original look. So, let’s get started.
Oh boy, do I have a fun craft for you today. I’m going to teach you how to make a Braided Jump Rope. And, don’t worry if you don’t know how to braid…. I will be teaching you that as well. Jumping rope is an excellent form of exercise… not to mention that it is extremely fun. Would you rather play Tug-of-War??? If so, this braided rope will be perfect for that too. So, let’s get started.
Christmas will here before we know it. And, with Christmas comes the fun part of decorating. You can help your parents decorate for Christmas with this next craft. I am going to show you how to make a Stand-up Santa Claus Paper Craft perfect for decorating for the Christmas holiday. The cool thing is all you need is a printer, paper, scissors and a glue stick…. so let’s get started.
Oh boy….. do I have a fun craft for you today. I’m going to show you how to make a Clothespin Airplane Toy. This airplane toy actually works. After the craft is done the child will simply hold on to the airplane’s string and start running…. the airplane should start flying. Doesn’t that sound like fun? Almost as much fun as it will be putting the craft together. So, let’s get started.
Pilgrims are an important part of Thanksgiving. After all, if it wasn’t for the Pilgrims we would have no Thanksgiving at all. Today I will show you how to make a Pilgrim Girl Puppet perfect for the Thanksgiving Holiday. It is a fun craft that you can make out of things that you probably already have in your home…. such as a shirt sleeve, sock and glove. So, let’s get started.
Today I’m going to show you how to make a cute Octopus toy out of yarn. The craft is an easy one, but it is sure to be a lot of fun. This Octopus toy would make a great gift to give to somebody this Holiday Season. Or, if you like…. keep the toy for yourself. Make a few and give your Octopus a friend.
Have you ever wanted to know how to make a paper doll chain? Well, if so…. I am going to be showing you how to make that today. You can use old paper items like newspapers, paper bags or scrap paper. I used 8×11 used bond paper, with printed items on one side. But, feel free to use any kind of paper. This is a fun craft, so let’s get started.
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.
Yo-yo’s have been a popular toy since the 1920’s. Kid’s love them now just as much as they loved them then. When I was a kid I use to love playing with Yo-yo’s. I actually got pretty good at it. Well, today I’m going to show you how to make your very own yo-yo. Made from Model Magic Clay and string you will be playing with your homemade Yo-yo in no time.
If you are looking for a cute game to occupy the kids during the Thanksgiving Holiday I have one for you. It’s a Turkey printable that is actually a game too. Simply print off for the kids and with just a few materials you should be good to go. No more bored children during the Thanksgiving football games…. just let them play the Turkey game.
Today I’m going to show you how to make a Paper Doll House Table & Chairs perfect for any doll house. The craft is easy to make…. perfect for a child of any age. Simply print, cut and fold. You can choose to print off the color templates or if you would rather color your table and chairs yourself all you need to do is print off the black and white templates. The choice is yours. So, let’s get started.
In this post I will show you how to make the “Blow it Home” Party Game. This game, which can be played by any number of players from 2 to 24, always goes over big at a party. The object of the game is simple, but the outcome is a ton of fun… there is sure to be plenty of laughter. So, if you are planning an upcoming party be sure to add this game to the line-up.
Today I have a fun craft for you. I am going to show you how to make a spooky Spider Glove Puppet. It’s going to be so much fun. Plus, this spooky spider is so cute. I know a spooky spider shouldn’t be cute. But, it just is. Something about seeing a spider as a puppet that makes it so cute. So, find an old glove and grab your kids because they are going to love this craft…. and for sure playing with the finished puppet.
I have a craft that kids will love to make. It’s a Standing Ghosts craft and it is perfect for Halloween. The craft is easy enough that in no time you could have several of these ghosts made….. ideal for decorating the House for Halloween.