10 Creative DIY Ideas for Cool Parents of Smart Kids
Are your kids constantly fidgeting and in need of something to keep their hands busy? We’ll introduce you to a variety of fidget toys and share some clever hacks for parents to help keep your children engaged, focused, and stress-free. From DIY fidget spinners to sensory play ideas, we’ve got you covered with fun and budget-friendly solutions for kids of all ages.
1. Temporary Tattoos
You will need:
- Marker
- Spoon
- Bowl of Water
How to do it:
- Draw whatever you want on the spoon.
- Submerge the spoon in water to lift the drawing off the spoon.
- Take it gently and apply it wherever your child wants the tattoo.
2. Colorful Earrings
You will need:
- Plastic Beads
- Wax Paper
- Iron
- Cookie Cutter
- Earring Hooks
How to do it:
- Gather a bunch of plastic beads.
- Cover them with wax paper and iron them until they melt and fuse together.
- Use the cookie cutter to cut out two identical pieces.
- Attach earring hooks to the top of each piece.
3. Edible Lip Mask
You will need:
- Water
- Food Coloring
- Gelatin
- Mold
How to do it:
- Add a few drops of food coloring to the water.
- Mix in the gelatin.
- Place the mixture in the mold and let it cool in the refrigerator until it solidifies.
4. Child’s Lip Balm
You will need:
- Lollipop
- Flame
- Vaseline
How to do it:
- Small Container with Lid. Crush the lollipop and then melt it completely by heating it.
- Mix the melted lollipop with the Vaseline.
- Place it in the small container with a lid and refrigerate until it solidifies.
5. Plastic Bead Bracelet
You will need:
- Plastic Beads
- Wax Paper
- Iron
How to do it:
- Create a line of plastic beads on a piece of wax paper.
- Place another piece of wax paper on top and use the iron to heat them until they melt and fuse together.
- While they are still soft, curve them into a circle and attach one end to the other.
6. Clip-On Earrings
You will need:
- Magnets
- Adhesive Decorative Stones
How to do it:
- Place a magnet behind the ear and another in front.
- Attach an adhesive decorative stone onto the front magnet.
7. Manicure Hand Model
You will need:
- Cardboard
- Plastic False Nails
How to do it:
- Trace the outline of your hands on the cardboard and cut them out.
- Attach plastic false nails to the tip of each finger.
8. Artist’s Kit
You will need:
- Pizza Box
- Paper
- Tape
- Paints and Brushes
How to do it:
- Inside the pizza box, place the papers, secured with tape.
- On the other side, arrange all the colors and brushes for your child.
9. Bath Toys
You will need:
- Sponges
- Rubber Bands
How to do it:
- Cut strips of sponges in different colors.
- Place them in a cross shape, one on top of the other.
- Secure them in the center using a rubber band.
10. Adhesive Ring
You will need:
- Strips of Adhesive Decorative Stones
- Adhesive Decorative Stones.
How to do it:
- Place a strip of adhesive stones around the finger.
- At the junction of both ends, add a loose adhesive stone to cover it.
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