Bow and Arrows. Materials Needed: ½ PVC cut to length ¼ Dowels cut to 16 length, need 3 of these 1 Water line cut to 4 length Pencil Eraser

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2 Bow and Arrows Materials Needed: ½ PVC cut to length ¼ Dowels cut to 16 length, need 3 of these 1 Water line cut to 4 length Pencil Eraser Nylon String cut to 36 length 2 pieces Duck Tape 3 lengths 220 sandpaper Saw Drill Instructions: Bow: Lightly sand markings off of pipe. Slide 1 water line over ½ PVC to center line. Drill small hole ½ off each end of PVC. Thread string through one end and double overhand knot. Bend PVC and thread other end of string through hole and again, double overhand knot. This will take two people. Arrows: Please make 3 arrows for each bow. Notch one end of rod 1/8 deep to fit the string of the bow. On the other end, cut ½ masking tape 6 long and wrap the other end of rod. Put eraser on making sure there is a tight fit. Feathers: Looking down on the notch, position the cut to the 12 and 6 o clock position. Wrap one piece of tape ¾ around the rod (about 1 down from the end of the rod) to the 1 and 5 o clock position. Place the other piece of tape on rod sticky sides together. Trim with scissors to look like a feathered vane.

3 Additional Notes: There are several things you can do to make the bow more colorful and fun. You can wrap it with duck tape or electrical tape to give it color (If you choose to do this, be sure that you ve wiped off any dust from sanding). Choosing colored duck tape for the vanes is a great way to add color too. If the instructions for the feathers are confusing, please send an jsparksjohn@yahoo.com. I learned that the reason the feathers are placed to a near 45 degree angle is to help it fly straight in the air keeping it from swaying up and down, left and right. The reason you angle them away from the slant cut is so that they don t hit the bow as they pass. Before submitting please make sure the 3 arrows are attached or packaged with the bow.

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8 What you will need: 38 inches of half-inch PVC pipe Cut into: - Six 5-inch sections - One 8-inch section 2 half-inch PVC elbow joints 2 half-inch PVC T-shaped joints 2 half-inch PVC end caps Hacksaw or PVC Cutter Ruler Permanent marker Duct Tape Lightly sand PVC markings off Use a ruler to mark off six 5-inch sections of pipe and one 8-inch sections of pipe. Cut the pipe (this can either be done with a hacksaw or with a special PVC cutting tool available at most hardware or homeimprovement stores). Lay out all pieces as shown. Insert pieces. Do not glue PVC because it will need to come apart later to clean sticky marshmallow goo out. Decorate colored or designed duct tape Attach small bag of small marshmallows with duct tape to a piece of the pipe

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11 Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat «Make the Best of Everything Page 1 of 5 6/14/2013 «Words I Wish I Wrote # 10 Top 10 Posts of 2012» January 3rd, 2013 Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat Christmas is over. So is I am a little behind in posting my projects. This felt Mr. Potato Head play mat was actually a Christmas gift for my nephew Kyle. I am so behind in posting my projects that when I made this Felt Mr. Potato head, Kyle was my youngest nephew. And as I type this, Kyle now has a new brother Jacob. I am really starting to feel that felt makes fantastic toys. I put together a felt Christmas tree for my 14 month old son. It was cheap and provided HOURS of entertainment. HOURS! And felt sticks! Its WONDERFUL!!!!

12 Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat «Make the Best of Everything Page 2 of 5 6/14/2013 Unlike a Real Mr. Potato Head, these pieces can be stored easily and also be a great toy to bring while traveling. I obtained this idea of a Felt Mr. Potato head while browsing through Busy Books online. If you have a small child and are even a little crafty. You should Google Busy Books. You will want to make one too! A few Friday nights ago, I nestled down at my Chalkboard table with my usual shopping bag of felt. ( I have become quite the felt hoarder). and my trusty hot glue gun. ( best $1.99 I ever spent). and created this felt Mr. Potato head while watching season 2 of Downton Abbey. Sounds like a perfect winter night. Aye?

13 Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat «Make the Best of Everything Page 3 of 5 6/14/2013 I did my best to create an assortment of items for Kyle to use to decorate his Mr. Potato Head. I wish I could say that I have a pattern for you to follow if you wanted to make one of your own. I don t. I create most of my designs freehand. I also created a pocket for Kyle to store all of his Potato head pieces! I did get to visit Kyle after his baby brother arrived. I forgot to ask him if he liked his gift. He was a little more excited about his baby brother then this:). Either way, I hope this helps him learn and keeps him busy ( for my sister in laws sake).

14 Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat «Make the Best of Everything Page 4 of 5 6/14/ I folded up Kyle s play mat. for easy storage. I think my son will need one of these one of these days. We are trying to teach him to identify his body parts. Something like this might help him learn them. Category: Uncategorized 9 comments to Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat Felt Mr. Potato Head Mat Lesson Plans CraftGossip.com January 4, 2013 at 2:15 am Reply [...] like say to the Dr s office?? You can find this great idea and how to do it yourselfover at Make The Best of Everything. You may also [...] Kristen S- Craft Gossip January 4, 2013 at 2:16 am Reply Love this idea!! Yet again, so creative:) Just posted on Craft Gossip!! Sylvia Charlton January 4, 2013 at 7:41 pm Reply Found you today on craftgossip.com. I love the Mr Potato Head playmat. When I was a child, many many years ago, we had the