I know this post is a little late, but here are TWO WHOLE TIPS for gift stuffs this season: If someone seems to have everything, consider getting them a really cheap gift. They might have the same item, but maybe not in that quality! And it saves you money! If you can’t find the end on the ribbon role, throw it across the room. This method of end-finding has been tested (by me). Warning: This […] Read more »
First Moon Landing Mad Lib
Septica with Several Players
Intro Septica is a Romanian trick-taking chance-strategy card game for two players. My family tweaked the rules of play to make it a game for several (more than 2, but not many) players. The following version works well with 3 players Goal The goal of Septica is to be the player with the most points. Cards Septica uses playing cards, sixes (all suits) through Kings (all suits), the aces (all suits) and the two Jokers. […] Read more »
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DIY Card Game
Quick jump links: What You Need, Making the Cards, Goal of the Game, Version 1, Version 2, Version 3 What you need 48 cards (directions for making them below) 42+ to 336+ of something (beans will work, or squares of paper) for currency, the amount you need being the number of players playing times 21 6-sided die (die is the singular for dice) rubber band (for the cards when not in use) container for […] Read more »
Nail Polish Remover and Penny Cleaner Concoction
Ever find a penny on the sidewalk, or in the road that’s all covered with hard black stuff you can’t get off? I sure have! Have you ever painted nail polish on a penny, and now regret your decision? I’ve done the first part of that one, too, but not the regretting part. And have you ever wished you could clean the penny off with inexpensive things you can find just around the house? I […] Read more »
The Paper Holder Folder (it’s a paper holder/folder)
These are the directions for making one of my inventions: Materials: brads (2-3) box lid or bottom (box to put gifts in, I mean, that kind of box) duct tape scissors hole punch papers smaller than the box ruler pencils or pens (1-2) clothespin or clip What 2 Do: Put a ruler horizontally on the middle of the box lid or bottom. Crease box around ruler. The box should now look like a […] Read more »