1. Star Wars The Force Awakens Perler Bead Patterns

    Here are some Perler bead patterns to make featuring characters from Star Wars The Force Awakens. If you're not familiar with Perler beads, they are little plastic beads that you…

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  2. How to Make a Duct Tape Star Wars Mandalorian Jetpack

    Make a Star Wars Mandalorian Jetpack out of Cardboard and Duct Tape! One thing that I did not anticipate with having so many boys is how much they would want…

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  3. Build a Simple Electric Motor (Homopolar Motor)

    Learn about electricity with this simple science project for kids - Use a battery, a magnet, and some copper wire to build your own electric motor that really spins! This post…

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  4. IKEA Hack: Knagglig Wooden Crate Horse Stable for Toy Horses

    Here's a fun (and easy) IKEA hack - Turn a wood crate into an adorable stable for toy horses! A couple weeks ago we went to IKEA in search of…

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  5. 10 Minute No-Sew Jedi Costume and Toys R Us Lightsaber Review (And Giveaway!)

    This post is sponsored by Toys R Us and Duracell. As we get closer to the release of the new Star Wars movie on December 18th, the boys have all…

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  6. Cardboard Box Ramps Race for Hot Wheels Cars

    Here's a fun spin on a basic ramp for toy cars - build a cardboard box ramps race for Hot Wheels or Matchbox cars! There are two race laces. Start…

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  7. Pipe Cleaner Dragons Craft for Kids

    Here's a simple dragon craft that kids will love - Pipe Cleaner Dragons! These little dragons are pretty sturdy (for pipe cleaners, of course) and the boys have been having…

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  8. How to Make Floam (Foam + Slime)

    Have you ever played with floam? The first time I saw this bizarre toy was in the 1980's - my brother got some Nickelodeon brand floam somewhere, maybe as a…

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  9. Paper Roll Animals

    Get crafty with paper towel/toilet paper rolls and make some adorable animals! Just add scissors, paint, googly eyes, and hot glue. This is the perfect boredom buster for a rainy…

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  10. How to Make a Balloon Yo-Yo

    This week we're teaming up with several awesome bloggers to bring you a week of Craft Closet Boredom Busters for Kids! What are those, you ask? Basically, we'll be sharing…

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