Projects, games, crafts, and contraptions that prove kids can make anything.

Papercraft rules. Why? Because the material is so approachable and ubiquitous. You'll get a chance...

https://vimeo.com/user10324979/knock-knock Knock Knock is a clever Arduino-controlled calculator toy, designed for small children. The user...

With all the egg projects out in the blogosphere right now, Katey of Having Fun...

When you picture a steam engine, you likely imagine a giant cast-iron contraption festooned with...

Calling a rocket that sprints over 100 feet into the air a “toy” might be...
When I was around seven years old I wanted bunk beds. I had no particularly...
Last summer, a group of Stanford d.school students put a makerspace inside an old delivery...
Embroidered stitches can turn a plain garment into something truly special. Case in point: this...
A few years ago we solicited input from our staff and the MAKE community for...
Celebrate all of the awesome dads in your life in fun DIY style with this...
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 16. If you haven't gotten anything for your dad...
Operation is a game that lets you test your hand-eye coordination by removing a variety...
Oregon's second annual Eugene Mini Maker Faire is taking place this Saturday, June 15th, at...
Relive your fruit snack-filled childhood with this handy tutorial from fifteen spatulas, which shows you...
The TapeTricity Card, from MAKE pal Chris Connors, is a great first electronics project for...
Chalkboard decor takes an unexpected—and pretty darn adorable—twist with this chalkboard cloud mobile tutorial from...
I created CoffeeBots to observe chaotic behavior, by programming a bunch of them with subtle...
Our friends at WGBH's Design Squad Nation have come up with a great line up...
The third ever Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is happening this weekend, June 1-2 in Vancouver,...
In Super Awesome Sylvia's latest video, she walks through a build for an Arduino-powered Pulse...
Make your best little gal a pretty ruffled summer top with this free knitting pattern...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iP5ilBdQlXE Brothers Luke and Adam Iseman gave an inspiring talk on Saturday at Maker Faire...
Make fancy crowns and tiaras that are perfect for kids parties and playing dress-up with...
Make your little lady a cute Mini Boden-inspired top with this polka dot pillowcase tank...
It's Maker Faire weekend in the Bay Area! Check out this round-up of some of the...
I have just returned with a group of tired, but happy kids from Maker Faire...
How do we make new make new makers? Recent experience shows that when kids are...
This year, Maker Faire features more young makers than ever, many of whom have participated...
Do you know a kid that likes to pretend that they are a wizard or...
Avant-garde fashion designer Alexandria von Bromssen's Camp Couture school will bring together open source philosophy...
The Maker Scouts have entered the independent project phase of this session and with Minecraft...
In 2010, Natalie and her family made the 10 hour drive from San Diego to...
Looking for a creative weekend project for the whole family? Rachael Rabbit has you covered!...
Papercraft rules. Why? Because the material is so approachable and ubiquitous. You'll get a chance...

Cognizant sponsored the Young Maker's Pavilion at the 2012 Maker Faire, held at the New...
Cognizant sponsored the Young Maker’s Pavilion at the 2012 Maker Faire, held at the New York Hall of Science (NYSCI).

Week 6, Maker Monday at Maker Camp. Jimmy DiResta shows us how to put a...
Week 6, Maker Monday at Maker Camp. Jimmy DiResta shows us how to put a book together just like bookbinders did back in the day.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Jimmy DiResta shows Maker Camp how to create a book from scratch. Tune into a live Hangout on Air to hear more about Jimmy’s creative process- Monday, 8/20, at Noon PDT. http://g.co/maker-camp

Week 6, Theoretical Thursday at Maker Camp. Meet Blake Maloof and I-Wei Huang of Skylander...
Week 6, Theoretical Thursday at Maker Camp. Meet Blake Maloof and I-Wei Huang of Skylander and find out what goes into making a great game.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Jimmy DiResta shows Maker Camp how to create a book from scratch. Tune into a live Hangout on Air to hear more about Jimmy’s creative process- Monday, 8/20, at Noon PDT. http://g.co/maker-camp

Week 6, Field Trip Friday at Maker Camp, the last day for 2012. We're heading...
Week 6, Field Trip Friday at Maker Camp, the last day for 2012. We’re heading to Walt Disney Imagineering to meet the men and women behind the Magic Kingdom.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Jimmy DiResta shows Maker Camp how to create a book from scratch. Tune into a live Hangout on Air to hear more about Jimmy’s creative process- Monday, 8/20, at Noon PDT. http://g.co/maker-camp
We wrap up Maker Camp and talk about the fun we had and the things we learned. It’s a campfire chat, without the campfire.

Week 6, Weird Science Wednesday at Maker Camp. We're hanging out in the MAKE labs...
Week 6, Weird Science Wednesday at Maker Camp. We’re hanging out in the MAKE labs and talking about 3D printing. We’re joined by Innovate Salon, a group of young makers in Sierra Leone, who share their projects.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Jimmy DiResta shows Maker Camp how to create a book from scratch. Tune into a live Hangout on Air to hear more about Jimmy’s creative process- Monday, 8/20, at Noon PDT. http://g.co/maker-camp

Week 6, Tinkering Tuesday at Maker Camp. Joe Hudy shows us how to make a...
Week 6, Tinkering Tuesday at Maker Camp. Joe Hudy shows us how to make a marshmallow cannon out of pvc piping and an air compressor.
Maker Camp, sponsored by MAKE magazine, was a virtual summer camp for teens, with a focus on creating, building, and discovering.From July 16th through August 24th, 2012, 30 awesome projects were made in 30 days, on Google+. Maker Camp is free and open to all.
Visit Makezine.com/maker-camp for more information.
Instructions for Joe Hudy’s Marshmallow Cannon: http://makeprojects.com/Project/Extreme-Marshmallow-Cannon/961/1
Operation is a game that lets you test your hand-eye coordination by removing a variety...
I created CoffeeBots to observe chaotic behavior, by programming a bunch of them with subtle...
Archimedes said, “Give me a place to stand and with a lever I will move...
Trust life and limb to something you made. You will need: Strong rope Sturdy tree...

This toy car, made with LEGOS and powered by a blown-up balloon, is super simple...
“Thinking like a programmer” is a great way to interact with your computer. Programming itself...
Kids get wide-eyed when they realize they can make music just by tapping on a...
When I was around seven years old I wanted bunk beds. I had no particularly...
Last summer, a group of Stanford d.school students put a makerspace inside an old delivery...
A few years ago we solicited input from our staff and the MAKE community for...
Father's Day is this Sunday, June 16. If you haven't gotten anything for your dad...
Oregon's second annual Eugene Mini Maker Faire is taking place this Saturday, June 15th, at...
The TapeTricity Card, from MAKE pal Chris Connors, is a great first electronics project for...
Our friends at WGBH's Design Squad Nation have come up with a great line up...
The third ever Vancouver Mini Maker Faire is happening this weekend, June 1-2 in Vancouver,...

