DIY Shoots and Tunnels Car Garage

This project really became a favorite in my household.   Not only was this 'shoots and tunnels car garage' (as we call it) fun to make but it has also logged many hours in our household as favorite toy.  It is super easy to make,  completely made of recycled materials, and is a really sturdy toy that has really proven its durability.  Eli, my two year old, is so into cars right now. Really, anything with wheels that moves.  He has had more fun with this homemade contraption than with any other new toy he has acquired.  I feel good knowing that he can still appreciate the simple (and cheap) things in life. :)

Materials:

• Soda 24 pack cardboard box
• 3-5 paper towel/toilet paper rolls
• scotch tape
• scissors
• paint
• Hot glue gun (optional)
• Stickers (optional)

   Start by deciding where you want your 'shoots and tunnels' to end up. Arrange them so the cars will end up in different places once out of the tunnels.  Think outside (or inside) of the box :) I cut two holes in our soda box so one tunnel could go through the box... I really scored some mommy points for this idea.

  Tape or hot glue the shoots and tunnels into place. I put tape around the outside of some of the rolls and some on each opening.

   Once you have all the shoots and tunnels you want, paint the entire thing with any color paint. We just used one color but you could also paint a scene, highway, etc. all over it if you child is a bit older and able to paint 'things.'

   We painted before nap time so it could dry for a few hours, then we added foam transportation themed stickers all over it....done! Our 'shoots and tunnels car garage' as Eli promptly called it was ready for action! 

   Eli still plays with this daily and we made it over a two weeks ago...it has also held up and so far (knock on wood) and I have not had to patch it up anywhere!

  Enjoy this fun, simple project and take the time to explain to your kids the importance of recycling and using our imagination! 
 

BB in Craft Shows again!

   I'm so excited to say that I have decided to start back into the craft show market. They really are so much fun. I especially love meeting all of the other vendors and getting feedback from fellow artists. It is so encouraging to hear other people say nice things about your work. I know I'm not five, but I still get excited when someone says I am talented :)
   Here are a few pics from my new set up from the Latimer Hall Arts & Crafts Show. This really is a cool show that happens once a month in downtown Woodstock, Ga. If you're in the area, come on by and check us out. The next show is June 15th!

Owl Canvas $45

 Abstract Flower $35

 Moustache Mason Jar $14.95, shot glass $8.

 Super Fab Yellow Sparkle Display Clips $2.50

Super Fab Blue and Green Sparkly Display Clips $2.50

 Purple Hand Painted Side Table $65

 Matted Blossoming Buttons Print $17

 Fill in the Blank Thank You Notes with matching printed envelopes

   So glad to have met all of you other vendors at the show on Sat. and really look forward to seeing you again! Please visit my facebook page for daily updates and new products!
 Or, check out my listings in my Etsy shop!

Here are some of my listings that I featured at the show! Click the links to see more pictures!

*Moustache Shot Glasses
*Moustache Mason Jar Glass
*Super Fab Art Display Clips