DIY

These sponge puffs by Whipperberry have got to be the most versatile, lightweight, colorful, and totally fun DIY projects we have found yet! We simply cannot get over how many games can be played with these oddballs — from bath time basketball to indoor sponge puff fights (they’re so light that they won’t knock anything over!). The possibilities are endless.

Put a spin on the popular Mr. Potato Head by replacing his potato with a tin can, make his features out of felt, and give him a healthy head of (green) hair. This craft by Delia Creates takes some time, but the kids can enjoy their creations for hours, and you can enjoy using up those stray felt scraps and cans from last week’s dinner.

This adorable heart pendant looks like something you hammered out of metal, but it’s actually made in the oven! Punch a hole, add a cool black cord, and style your new “metal” necklace with just about any outfit.

The Australian blog Smile Monsters uses an amazing three-ingredient recipe for these neat charms, and we guarantee they’ll even fool you once they’re...