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    Tin Can Stilts -- Classic Toy Tutorial

    Published: Jan 29, 2021 by Heidi. This post may contain affiliate links 27 Comments

    I'm so excited to be guest posting on Juggling Act Mama today! I have the coolest project for you!  I'm sharing a tutorial for Tin Can Stilts!  (Bring back memories?  It's that awesome classic toy you used to play with as a kid.) The best thing about this project is that it is easy and uses tools that you probably have on hand already.  This is definitely a recycle or repurpose project perfect for frugal parents!

    Simplify playtime with Tin Can Stilts! This classic toy is sure to please! {OneCreativeMommy.com} #tutorial

    Tin Can Stilts Tutorial

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    Before I send you over to my guest post, I have to tell you a little secret.  I did not go all out and overboard with this project (and I'm actually quite proud of myself!). Could I have painted the cans to make them look all cute and colorful?  Yes.  Did I have the time or supplies to do that?  No.  Will my kids love the tin can stilts just as much when they are just plain old boring cans?  Absolutely!

    I'm learning (the hard and slow way) that my kids don't need everything to be fancy. Often the fancy is just for me. This time, I opted to forego the fancy and keep it simple.  I'm so glad I did.

    So, all you moms out there who like to do crafty things for your kids . . . I'm giving you permission to back off a little!  Every little thing does not have to be perfect.  Your kids are happy with or without the extra work, so go ahead and do your next project the easy way.  What will you do with all that extra time?  Have a little fun with your family, of course!

    And these do look like fun, don't they?  I stood in line right with the kids and took my turn clomping around our street!


    Click to see the tutorial on Juggling Act Mama

     

    Still here?  You might be interested in some of the tools I used for this project.  My favorite are the C clamps that my hubby bought for our garage makeover.  You can open and close them with one hand! Seriously, they're right up there with my Kreg Jig on my list of coolest tools! Love them!

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    Thanks for stopping by today. Come back soon!

    Heidi

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    Hi! I’m Heidi, the sometimes scatterbrained, but always creative mind behind One Creative Mommy. I'm a retired teacher, wife, and mom of three beautiful teenage girls and one adorable fur baby. In my spare time, I love to share my ideas (mistakes and all) with anyone who will listen.

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    Comments

    1. Katelyn F

      September 05, 2014 at 8:04 pm

      Love and appreciate the sidebar Heidi! Kids totally don't care how "neat" and awesome things look. Well, they might initially with the "this is so cute!" but for something you're clomping around on, they are pretty much awesome without some cool paint job. :) It's always important to remember to KISS - Keep It Simple, Stupid. lol.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:33 am

        Thanks, Katelyn. It was definitely time for me to scale back!

        Reply
    2. Melanie

      September 08, 2014 at 8:20 am

      I saw this post over at Juggling Act Mama and thought it was awesome!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:34 am

        Thanks, Melanie. The kids are really having a great time with them.

        Reply
    3. Jess

      September 08, 2014 at 9:35 am

      So cute! :)

      Thanks for joining the Link Up this week! Don't forget to enter to win a $25 Starbucks giftcard! :)

      Reply
    4. Monique

      September 09, 2014 at 1:13 pm

      Great and frugal idea to keep your kids occupied. Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:34 am

        Thanks, Monique. I always love linking to your site each week.

        Reply
    5. Brittany Moore

      September 10, 2014 at 11:41 am

      I loved tin can stilts as a kid! Thanks for sharing!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

        Me, too, Brittany. It's fun to share it now with my kids.

        Reply
    6. Barb @ A Life in Balance

      September 10, 2014 at 12:18 pm

      Love these! I'm scheming how to get my own big cans. I'll check with my hubby to see how they do coffee at work.

      And yes, you're right about not needing to make everything fancy!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:35 am

        Thanks, Barb! Giant soup cans work, too. (At least for kids. They won't work for grownups.)

        Reply
    7. Angela

      September 11, 2014 at 12:07 pm

      What a great kid craft! love it!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, so much, Angela. My kids are loving them.

        Reply
    8. Heather

      September 11, 2014 at 12:12 pm

      These are adorable and so much fun. Emma would love!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:36 am

        Thanks, Heather. I hope Emma does love them! They're really fun.

        Reply
    9. Mitzi

      September 13, 2014 at 7:53 pm

      Lots of FUN!--great idea for anytime family fun :)

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:37 am

        Thanks, so much, Mitzi! I thought about having races, but it seems a little dangerous!

        Reply
    10. Amanda

      September 14, 2014 at 10:01 pm

      My mom totally made these at one of my birthday parties as a kid. This post brought back many memories!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:37 am

        I'm glad, Amanda. It's fun to do an old-fashioned project with the kids.

        Reply
    11. Jennifer at Making Our Life Matter

      September 15, 2014 at 7:25 am

      I love this post Heidi! This post brought back some really fond memories!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 11:38 am

        Thanks so much, Jennifer. It's a great toy for kiddos (and maybe teens!).

        Reply
    12. Kristen from The Road to Domestication

      September 15, 2014 at 12:19 pm

      This really is brilliant! Kids need to get back to some of the basics - this is a great way to do that! Thanks for coming over and linking up at the #HomeMatters Linky Party! We'd love to see you again this coming Wednesday!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 15, 2014 at 2:27 pm

        Thanks, Kristin. I always love linking at your party!

        Reply
    13. Megan

      September 15, 2014 at 7:40 pm

      You truly are the most creative person!! Love this idea, thanks!

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 23, 2014 at 1:32 pm

        Thanks, so much, Megan. The kids loved thme.

        Reply
    14. Megan | Allergy Free Alaska

      September 22, 2014 at 5:03 pm

      Oh my goodness!! My mom would make these for me ALL THE TIME growing up! I had forgotten all about them. ;) Thanks for making me smile & for linking up at GF & DIY Tuesdays. It brought back a lot of happy memories!
      Megan

      Reply
      • Heidi Fowler

        September 23, 2014 at 1:33 pm

        Glad I could bring back a good memory, Megan. I remember playing with these, too.

        Reply

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