wind-up paper butterflies are my fave (guest post from amelia)
I had a baby so I’ve invited some fave guests to take over for me while I spend time with the little guy. Today’s post is from super crafter and cute mom, Amelia of The Homebook. Growing up, I had an aunt who lived in Canada. Every year for my birthday she’d send me a card and a fancy little gift. She always found the neatest things! One year, when I was maybe 10 or 11, she sent me another card—and when I opened it up, a paper butterfly fluttered out of the card.
Project 1: Rock + Bowl + Flame ( 31 DIY Projects for Busy Gals)
31 minute project You'll need: Sakrete Quickset Concrete a bunch of rocks (perhaps dug up from your yard) a plastic bowl a large canned good chafing dish gel fuel pack PAM cooking spray newspaper plastic tub for mixing concrete stick to stir concrete You are going to create one of these (which, FYI, Restoration Hardware doesn't sale anymore, hence why we are making our own) In pictures: For the readers: 1.
ELECTROSPHERIC RAY GUN (a free papercraft model)
If you like keeping a ray gun handy, just to be on the safe side, then this electrospheric device should suit your needs quite nicely. It features a warmly glowing dial, handy control knobs, and it leaks very little radiation whatsoever (you'll hardly even feel it). This paper model measures 10 inches in length, stands 6.5 inches tall, and is sturdy enough to actually play with!
Copper Ring Tutorial
The ring I made before went well so I wanted to play around with that some more. Here I have a gauge 22 and 18 wire. The smaller the number the thicker the wire.
What This Man Does With A Piece Of Wrapping Paper Is Brilliant
When we first saw this man needlessly folding a piece of paper, we were perplexed. When we saw the final result, however, we were beyond impressed. This is a holiday life hack that's sure to improve your overall decorations. As we all know, wrapping paper is a holiday necessity.
Reeko's Mad Scientist Science Experiments and Science Projects
Goggles on? Check! Here you will find Reeko’s best science experiments, science projects, science fair lessons, and more of those crazy science tips from our resident mad scientist, Reeko. On the science experiments page, you’ll be able to add the required supplies to your personal My Locker supplies list, see other science experiments that use those same supplies, view advanced parent and teacher science notes, rate and discuss the science experiment with other little scientists, and much more. And don't forget - you're in the Top Secret Section F of Reeko's Mad Scientist Lab so please understand that all knowledge gained from conducting these science experiments must be kept strictly confidential...
Paper Snowflakes 101
POST EDIT: Thanks to Rebecca of LilSugar.com for contacting me about the incredible project for Sand Hook Elementary...turning their new facility into a winter wonderland full of paper snowflakes! Let's do our part and make some snowflakes for those sweet children and staff! Go HERE for information of where to send yours by January 12th. xo After my blog friend Janette shared this fabulous link to Vintage Junky's easy snowflake tutorials, I couldn't resist. I've been a snowflake-making maniac and loving every minute of it. :) Michelle of Vintage Junky shares how to make 3 different snowflakes...which include folding instructions to turn an 8x11" piece of paper into a square, then into a 6-sided hexagon (very important for the base of the snowflake!)
Make it Do Gift: Cozy Bed Warmers
A cozy bed warmer is one of my favorite things. Put them in the microwave for a few minutes and they work wonders for cold feet, aches and pains, or plain old stress relief. Bed warmers make a such a wonderful gift. They are easy to make, inexpensive, and both pampering and useful.
Paper Plate Ship's Porthole
There have been many versions of this classic paper plate craft. This paper plate porthole has a different version as well, called the paper plate aquarium. When I created this particular project several years ago, I wanted it to look like your were peering through a ship’s porthole. This was originally published on Kaboose, then that site sold to Spoonful and it didn’t transfer for one reason or another. So I’m putting it up here because it’s one of my favorites! Hope you have fun making it!
