Goofy Reading Glasses

Goofy Reading Glasses

Inspired by those kooky New Years Eve 2012 glasses the kids saw in January, we made our own Goofy Reading Glasses this week with different funny words. Materials: toilet paper tube ruler scissors three flexible drinking straws stapler heavy cardstock paper utility knife* markers transparent tape *Utility knives or box cutters are very sharp and should be handled only by adults. Cut two 1-inch...

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Marshmallow Poppers & Rolling Dogs

Marshmallow Poppers & Rolling Dogs

Check out this video of my girl Beanie and our neighbor Ellie making marshmallow poppers and rolling dogs, two projects from my first book, MAKE THESE TOYS: 101 CLEVER CREATIONS USING EVERYDAY ITEMS. Check back here on Fridays beginning in November for a new project each week. Coming up…Thanksgiving-inspired toys and...

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