May 21, 2013 Leave a comment
Using household recyclables to create a planter is a fun and simple way to make your home or classroom a little “greener”, and does its own watering! It’s perfect for starting seeds indoors and growing seedlings until they’re big enough to plant in your garden.
September 1, 2012 Leave a comment
Click here for this secret compartment idea from Better Homes & Gardens.
Look around your house, and you may be surprised to find books that you do not read anymore, or ones that are slightly damaged. As more people start using e-readers, makers are finding creative uses for beautiful old books as objects with new purposes. Grab some old books and try these projects:
May 11, 2012 Leave a comment
Our friends at Make Magazine know that you are counting down the days until school’s out. Fear not, kid- makers, there’s plenty of fun to be had, not to mention free time to MAKE cool stuff soon!
In this special issue, over 50 family friendly projects are highlighted that will guarantee an action packed and productive summer. The magazine can be found on shelves May 29th, but for now click here to take a peek at some of the hottest projects that will make your summer a memorable one.
March 7, 2012 3 Comments
Kid makers, we know you love GIANT stuff! So we know you’ll get excited by this easy-to-build xylophone made from giant 2′x4′s. Click here for instructions. Hang it from a favorite tree or your bedroom door – we even built one into a bench here in the MAKESHOP™. Special thanks to Chris Bandy of Bandy Woodworks and his co-hosts in this episode, Asher and Eden!
SAFETY NOTE: This project involves basic hand tools for woodworking, like saws. Ask an adult to teach you as you build together and always be very careful when using tools of any kind.
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February 25, 2012 Leave a comment
Guess what? Kids are making all over the country. A lot of them are in Young Makers clubs, showing off what they make at Maker Faire and generally having a great time making together! The Young Makers Blog will keep you updated on happenings around the country - February’s blog has a photo of President Obama admiring a kid’s marshmallow cannon. Can you believe it?
Watch this to get inspired by young makers … AND a homemade hovercraft! (You can learn how to make your own hovercraft with our MAKESHOP Show original video Leaf Blower Hovercraft.)
Stay calm and make on – and remember, you’re part of a movement!
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February 9, 2012 Leave a comment
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December 7, 2011 1 Comment
Watch this maker interview with woodworker Chris Bandy of Bandy Woodworks! Chris visited The MAKESHOP™ with his collection of handmade wooden toys and woodworking tools. Kid makers helped him sand, saw and stain to create tic-tac-toe boards, puzzles, trucks and more. Bandy Woodworks uses local, sustainable wood, so Chris also brought rough logs and photos to show kids where he gathers fallen trees for the wood to make his toys.
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