1. Build a Marble Run with Craft Sticks

    Of all the many marble runs we've built over the years, this is our new favorite!  Simple materials and sturdy construction make it a WIN for a wide variety of…

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  2. Make a Duct Tape Backpack

    What's almost as fun as a new backpack for back to school? An old backpack turned new with one of our favorite craft materials -duct tape! Aidan received this backpack…

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  3. Duct Tape Craft for Kids: Make a Zipper Pouch

    We've been crafting for back-to-school with duct tape, and when I saw this tutorial for duct tape zipper pouches on Skip to My Lou, I knew we had to try…

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  4. Duct Tape Desk Organizer

    Duct tape is such a great crafting material - we have kind of gotten hooked on all the fun prints and colors! Last weekend, the boys and I decided to…

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  5. Multiplication Snack Store Math Activity

    Practicing math facts is so much more motivating when you have an authentic reason to do so. Last week I decided to set up a snack store to practice multiplication,…

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  6. How to Make a Skateboard Rainbow Loom Charm

    Aidan has been totally into skateboarding lately, so he decided to create a skateboard charm on the Rainbow Loom. Pony beads made the perfect wheels, and I was impressed with…

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  7. Drawing Silly Faces!

    So a few weeks ago, we bought a large sheet of acrylic to use in our outdoor water wall. It's the perfect surface for the water wall as we can…

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  8. Build a Nerf Dart Shooter

    Here's a DIY toy that is a whole lot of fun! Turn PVC pipe into a super powerful Nerf dart shooter! We have been having so much fun playing with…

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  9. Rainbow Loom Lightsaber Charm

    Aidan (11) is still totally into Rainbow Loom projects! Every now and then he makes a bracelet, but he mostly enjoys making action figures and charms. Here's an idea for…

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  10. Make a PVC Pipe Water Shooter Toy

    Here's a fun idea for a water shooter toy that can be made out of PVC pipe! We have had SO much fun playing with this homemade water shooter. It's…

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