There are few things that boys between 4-10 love as much as a pretend pirate sword. Sara from Mom Endeavors has a great video showing you how simple it is to make these swords. These would make great party favor for your little pirate’s next party or a fabulous addition to your dress up trunk. [how to make a pretend pirate sword]

Project estimate:

• Paint stir stick, on hand or $1
• Popsicle sticks, on hand or $1
• Stapler, on hand
• Scissors, on hand
• Duct tape, on hand
• Electrical tape, on hand or $1

Total: Free and up!

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I’ve long been a fan of using popsicle sticks in craft projects, so it’s no surprise that back in my days of working at a coffee shop I actually bought a whole box of wooden stir sticks from my employers.  And when I saw this awesome container made out of them, I immediately added the project to my ever growing to-make list.  However, you don’t have to go out and buy them in order to have enough for this project; each time Scott from What I Made grabbed himself a cup of coffee, he saved his stir stick instead of throwing it in the garbage.  If you are as addicted to the stuff as I am, you’ll have a collection of them in no time!  (If this project looks familiar, you might have seen it when it was featured in Make Magazine!)  [how to make a coffee stir stick container]

Project estimate:

• Coffee stir sticks, on hand
• Wooden beads, on hand or $1
• Soda can, on hand
• Wire, on hand or $1
• Glue, on hand or $1 and up

Total:  Free and up!

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