[Summer Vacation Crafts] Not just make-and-done! A collection of practical ideas you can use every day

How to make a basic robot

[How to Make a Basic Robot] Elementary School Robocon 2021 Programming Robot Online Competition / ROBOCON Official [robot contest]

Build a robot with your own hands! Here are some ideas for making a basic robot.

These days, we often see robots active in various roles.

In fast-food restaurants, there are robots that carry food and drinks, and some households even keep robot pets.

This time, let’s try making a simple robot.

You’ll need items like a ruler, scissors, a pen, thick paper or cardboard, batteries, a battery holder, a switch, a motor, and wires.

Be sure to work together with a teacher or a guardian.

tile coaster

[Craft Time] I tried making tile coasters♪

How about making your own original tile coasters using wooden coasters and tiles? Small tiles and glass tiles are also sold at 100-yen shops.

Arrange the tiles however you like and glue them onto a wooden coaster with wood glue.

Once the glue has dried, apply cement thinned with water to fill the gaps, and wipe the surface before it dries.

Don’t worry if there are small holes or if you wipe too much—you can touch it up with more cement.

Wipe the tile surfaces with a wet wipe and let everything dry thoroughly, and you’re done!

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milk carton pen holder

[Milk Carton Pen Holder] Tidy up your desk! An adorable pen holder—perfect for a summer vacation craft. paper craft

Milk cartons are made of paper, but they’re surprisingly sturdy and long-lasting.

Items made from milk cartons also last a long time, so they’re very eco-friendly and practical.

So, why not make a lovely pen holder using milk cartons that’s gentle on the planet? You’ll need a milk carton, glue, and decorations like masking tape or chiyogami paper.

The basic method is to first open the milk carton flat, then reshape it into a triangular tube.

Secure it with tape.

Vary the heights and connect them together, and you’re done.

If you want it to be more durable, just double or triple the layers of the carton.

After that, decorate it however you like.

A pen holder you made yourself is sure to become something you’re fond of!

Flower-shaped round case

How to make a flower-shaped round cartonnage case using a plastic wrap core (Saran Wrap core) | DIY

This is a round case assembled into a flower shape using the cores from plastic wrap.

Simply cut the wrap cores, arrange them in a flower shape and glue them together, then attach a lid that surrounds the whole piece.

Just arranging circles won’t make it look like a flower, so use decorations around the edges and on the lid to clearly create a floral look.

It’s also recommended to cover the wrap cores and the lid with felt before adding decorations, as it gives a soft, cozy feel.

You might also decide first what you want to put in the case and then choose the overall colors and embellishments based on that.

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interior light

How to make an interior light with a glue gun [Great for summer vacation crafts]

Let’s use a hot glue gun to stylishly customize a simple string light.

Wrap paper and draw lines with the glue gun, then peel off the glue pattern and attach it to the light—done! You can enjoy different looks by trying various shapes, such as patterns made with crumpled paper or ones made from milk cartons cut into triangles.

The color of the glue sticks also changes the overall impression, so mixing different colors is highly recommended.

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