diy / cardboard house

 baby brother got a new carseat for his growing body.

we couldn't let the box go to waste.

materials:
- big box
- box cutter (for parents)
- paint
- tape
- scissors
- rope or key for door

cut a window, or two, and of course a door. prime coat your box with the first color. cut your roof and tape the sides. i cut one triangle off, and used the scrap to trace for the other 4 sides, so they were even. paint your roof and door, add some details. add a rope to open the door from the inside. add a key hole, so you can make sure to lock up when leaving. you could also add curtains... mine were ripped off by an unknown suspect.

diy / rainy day marble shooter

perfect project for a rainy day inside. with materials you already have.

materials:

- glue gun

- scissors

- cardboard

- paper towel rolls / toilet paper rolls

- markers

- marbles

first step is decorating your marble shooter. i started with the "base" where the marbles will be caught at the end (made a little box), and worked my way up. cutting the cardboard rolls in half and gluing them. there is some trial and error but overall it was pretty simple to construct. i can guarantee at least 1 hour of entertainment, or your money back ;)