Handmade Flipbooks

Category: Crazy | 20 August 2008, 19:46 | admin

I can’t quite remember how I got the idea, but I thought it would be fun to create some flipbooks based off of video I had shot. The challenge was to be able to effeciently process the frames from a 3-5 second clip, have them printed by a photography shop, and assemble them as easily as possible.

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Something’s fishy Key Ring

Category: Crazy, Uncategorized | 19 August 2008, 14:39 | admin

To Peter Chapman, anything can become a puzzle. Want to try Peter’s puzzling technique? This fish key ring is the perfect project. It’ll only take you a few minutes at the bandsaw, so after the first, don’t be surprised if you make more.

For the key ring, you’ll need the following materials:

- A 3/4 x 1 x 3-1/8″ piece of stock - A 1/8″ dowel 1″ long - Clear finishing material - A metal key ring

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Cool Desktop Balancing CD/DVD

Category: Science Toys | 17 August 2008, 14:58 | admin

Home Plasticine

Category: Games | 17 August 2008, 14:57 | admin

Papier-mache maracas

Category: Toys | 16 August 2008, 13:56 | admin

Created by Kate

Materials needed:

  • Balloons (you pick the size of maraca you want by the size of balloon)
  • Wooden dowel rod. Cut to 5-6 inch size used for handles.
  • Ingredients for papier-mache mixture you chose from below.
  • Egg carton. I used an overturned egg carton to hold my balloon in place while working.
  • Newspaper, for protecting work area and for two of the mixtures listed below.
  • Acrylic paint - Bright colors work best
  • Beads - to decorate

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Tepee Craft

Category: Games, Toys | 16 August 2008, 13:51 | admin

Created by Susan

Materials needed:

  • 4 or a few more if you want straight twigs, about 12 inches long each.
  • Yarn, twine, or a rubber band
  • Brown butcher paper or a brown paper bag.
  • A pencil
  • Things to decorate with, crayons, paint, markers, beads, yarn.
  • Glue and or tape.
  • Extra piece of paper for pattern.

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Make Your Own Presidential Pet

Category: Toys | 16 August 2008, 13:50 | admin

Created by Mrs. Clark

Materials needed:

  • Black construction paper
  • Red construction paper
  • Any other color of construction paper
  • 2 Google eyes
  • Hole Punch
  • Pencil
  • Scissors
  • Glue Stick

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Make a Carton Bird Feeder

Category: Games | 16 August 2008, 13:49 | admin

Supplies:

  • One empty half-gallon milk carton
  • 2 Pencils
  • Twine
  • Scissors
  • Wild Birdseed

Carton Bird Feeder

This project will need the assistance of an adult to help do the cutting. Wash out the empty milk carton and let dry. Cut out a triangular section about ½” from the bottom of each corner of the carton. Carefully poke a pencil through each side of the bottom tray of the carton to create a perch for the bird. Punch a hole in the top of the milk carton and attach a long piece of twine to create a hanger.

Children will enjoy hanging this bird feeder from a tree branch in the backyard. Remember to check the feeder on a regular basis and refill it with birdseed.

Birds also need drinking water all year long. Birds do take drinks from the snow, but if you want to do something else for the birds, try this. Place a lid of clean water on the railing of a deck or steps.

Applique

Category: Games | 9 August 2008, 23:25 | admin

Frog

Category: Toys | 9 August 2008, 23:24 | admin