Fun Projects for You and the Kids : David Stiles

by David Stiles

• ISBN13: 9781592281930
• ISBN10: 1592281931
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2003-12-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

This is a dedicated mailing and e-mail campaign to targeted DIY and parenting related media. The next time your child asks you to build her a dollhouse or a den, don't panic and make excuses, turn to this fun, project- filled compendium instead. "Fun Projects for You and Your Kids" starts with a straightforward discussion of the most common tools and materials you will come across, and then launches into simple designs for building just about anything a kid or parent might dream up. Included are ideas for tree houses, a tepee made of branches and canvas, swings and rowboats, and even a spaceship. There are also plans for indoor projects such clay and plasticine castles, toy bins, and train sets.

Author Biography

DAVID STILES is an industrial designer. He has written fifteen books on do-it-yourself building projects. His playground designs have won awards from the New York City planning commission. He and his wife have appeared on The Discovery Channel and HGTV. They divide their time between New York City and East Hampton, New York.

Table of Contents

About this Book	p. 4
Author's Introduction	p. 5
Tools & Materials
Tools	p. 7
Materials	p. 8
Joints	p. 9
Nails--Screws--Bolts	p. 10
Houses
Houses	p. 12
Tree Hut	p. 13
Triangle Tree Hut	p. 14
Platform Tree Hut	p. 15
Four Poster	p. 16
Hill House	p. 17
Water House	p. 18
Log Cabin	p. 20
Gold Mine	p. 22
Spook House	p. 23
Shoe House	p. 24
Hansel & Gretel House	p. 26
Club House	p. 28
Indian Tepee	p. 29
Jungle House	p. 30
Water Fun
Water Fun	p. 31
Bouncing Buoy	p. 33
Jousting Log	p. 34
Tarzan Swing	p. 35
Balloon Raft	p. 36
Log Raft	p. 37
Whale Raft	p. 38
Tugboat Raft	p. 40
Model Sailboat	p. 41
Steamboat	p. 42
4-Foot Sailboat	p. 43
6-Foot Sailboat	p. 44
Rowboat	p. 46
Houseboat	p. 47
Indoor Projects
Indoor Projects	p. 49
Doll House	p. 51
Pinata Party	p. 52
Clay Castle	p. 54
Wheelbarrow	p. 56
Roundhouse	p. 57
Toy Bins	p. 58
Kangaroo	p. 59
Llama	p. 60
3 Rocking Horses	p. 61
Sno' White Furniture	p. 62
Marble Ladder	p. 64
Outdoor Projects
Outdoor Projects	p. 65
Crossbow	p. 67
Cannon	p. 68
Horse	p. 70
Pirate's Ship	p. 71
Treasure Chest	p. 74
Bronco	p. 76
Covered Wagon	p. 77
Scooter	p. 80
Wishing Well	p. 81
Jungle Drum	p. 84
Witch Doctor	p. 85
Railroad Engine	p. 86
Joke Box	p. 88
Scooter	p. 89
Tank	p. 90
Space Ship	p. 92
Airplane	p. 94
Lemonade Stand	p. 95
Traveling Zoo	p. 96
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