New and Improved Paper Towel Dispenser

I've been considering redoing a few of my builds for better usability. One that came to mind was my paper towel holder, which had an annoying flaw: you had to hold the k'nex part in order for the paper towels to unravel properly. As such, I redesigned it to make the roll spin without being aided by my hand holding the holder. Because after all, doesn't that defeat the whole purpose of a paper towel holder? Nothing too fancy, but the spindle now turns on the rods in the very center of the white circle connectors.

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Knex Lazy Susan (or turntable)

Hello, cyberworld! If you've never been to my blog before, welcome! I try to take K'nex and make them into everyday, useful items. Sometimes, I just make things for fun, though, because let's face it... Knex are meant to be fun! Today, my build is more of a functional build: a lazy susan. Now, let me note that this is not for placing really small or skinny items on, as I did not cover the whole area with platforms. My main intent for this was that it be useful for cake decorating. However, it could be used for various other things. For instance, it can hold condiments or a pizza on the dinner table. You could also use it in your cupboard for storing spices (although, depending on the size of the spice bottles, you may want to lay down some cardstock or cardboard first). In that same vein, you could make a second tier and put larger bottles on the bottom and the short ones up top! Use your imagination!

The top on the lazy susan.

The lazy susan flipped upside down so you can see the base.

Side view.

View from the bottom.

Another side view.

If you would like more thorough details on how to build one of your own, just ask! Also, I am always grateful for more build ideas. If you'd like to be a guest builder on my blog, just let me know!

Kitchen Organizing with K'nex: Lid Holder

Wow, it's been quite a while since I've posted a new build. I was on vacation for almost two weeks this month. My hubby and I took an Alaskan cruise, and I loved every minute of it! But you didn't come here to read about that, so let's get down to business.

I am continuing to find ways to organize my kitchen using knex. Over the past couple days, I have been trying to make a holder for the lids for my pots and pans. I have two different sets of lids, so it was a little tricky finding the right combination of parts, but I think I've finally got it. I plan to put this in the cupboard right up against the edge, and then I can stack my pots up next to it!

Also, I do run out of ideas for builds every now and again, so if you've got anything you'd like to see knex-ified, let me know! =D

Kitchen Organizing with K'nex: Measuring Spoon/Cup Holder

I have been meaning to organize my kitchen a little bit better, and I think K'nex can help me achieve a functional, colorful, organized kitchen! This build is super simple. Anyone who has bought a knex set at any point should have the few key pieces I used to make this. I plan on hanging it on a Command hook in an accessible place above one of my counter tops! If you have smaller hanging holes on your kitchen tools, you can resort to using micro knex for the pegs!

Knex Bag Holder

Happy New Year, everyone! Sorry I didn't post much around the holidays, but life was busy. I am sure all of you can understand that. Somehow, December is just way busier than other times of the year, it seems.

So now I am trying to get back into doing builds regularly. My first build of the year was a small shelter for an outdoor stray cat in our neighborhood. However, I haven't been able to get pictures of it yet, but he rather enjoys it. Tonight, I built a bag holder. I got the idea from a Christmas gift that I gave my oldest sister. It was supposed to serve as "extra hands" in the kitchen when it came to bagging food. Nifty idea, I must admit. So tonight, I made a bag holder out of K'nex. It holds gallon-size storage or freezer bags. I am sure it could be downsized to hold smaller bags, too!

Let me know if you have any ideas about what I can make for my next build! Thanks for following my blog!

Knex Dish Drain

I have had this build on my list for quite some time. Generally, I use dish drying mats, but I grew up in a family that used a dish drain. I figured it would be quite useful, especially for when I'm drying lots of smaller dishes. It turned out as good as I could have hoped! It fits perfectly in my larger sink, and it can hold several dishes and silverware.

Have a build you'd like to see? Or maybe some ideas for useful builds? Let me know!

Knex Wine Holder

This build has been a long time coming. One of my friends recommended building a wine holder several weeks back, and I thought that was a great idea! However, my hubby and I both dislike most forms of alcohol, especially wine. So, my plan was to make a wine holder once Aldi got their seasonal sparkling grape juice in! I know, we're a bit crazy. =P Anyway, I bought said sparkling grape juice (which is so delicious), and today, I made a wine holder.