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These wonderful step-by-step tutorials are creations / publications of DaveHax Don't forget to visit DaveHax 's inspiring website to get some more:
How to make DIY Slime stress balls (video tutorial)
Feeling a little stressed out lately? Not to worry: we've got you covered. Meet your new best friend, mr. squishy stress ball! Make Oobleck Slime from simple cornflour or cornstarch , and use marble balloons to make really cool stress balls. Perfect if you're stressed at work or school! Stress balls are easy to make from easily available materials. All you need is a few balloons and the right material to put in them. watch this easy-peasy demonstration video and create your own slime filled stress balls!
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Table soccer / football game from a shoe box
With this nice upcycling/recycling video craft tutorial you can learn how to make a table top soccer or football foosball game by recycling a cardboard box ( shoe box ). Trash to toy ! Up-cycle an old Christmas box and some wrapping paper scraps, use some wooden sticks and cloth pegs , and make your own soccer toy. Brilliant idea, and it's also cost nothing! You kids will surely enjoj it!
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DIY Easy spiral sausage and pancake dough party snack
Watch this nice step-by-step video tutorial and learn how to make tornado hot dog sausages with crispy pancake dough! This spiral hotdog party snack is a great cooking life hack which kids and adults love. The spiral hot dog and pancake dough party snack makes a fun tasty snack , serve with mustard and tomato sauce dips! You can make tons of them even without any cooking skills , so this quick and oh-so-delicious hot dog sausage ( party ) dipper is a perfect way to create something delicious for your friends or family in minutes! If you prefer you can use grill cheese stripes or bacon instead of pancake dough, they will be perfect and delicious in any form!
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Spiral potato chips easily with a stick - life hack
This brilliant food hack video tutorial will teach you how to make a spiral potato tornado snack in minutes with a single skewer ! It's soo easy, you wont' believe it! Using a potato and a simple kebab skewer you can make a spiral slice all the way along a potato. You could deep fry it, but I oven baked it at 160°C for about 25 minutes. This spiral potato tornado is a perfect party snack to any ocassion. You can suprise your friends or family with this homemade snack on movie nights or birthday parties! ( Plus: this potato snack is much healthier than the pre packed ones! )
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Magical blooming flowers - trick
Make a "magical" self opening paper flower that opens when you add water. Fun craft idea to do with kids. You could leave a Valentines message inside the flowers and surprise a loved one. Be amazed as you watch it open by itself! This magical gift is perfect for any ocassion, and very easy to make!
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