Simple Slanted Shelf

Since having a child, I have noticed that the amount of small books has increased greatly! He loves books, mind you, so it's a good thing. However, they have been stacked up on a desk in his room for the past ten months. This build was basically just to organize his space a little better. This shelf could be used for blu-rays, books, memorabilia, or CD's. It was very easy to make and doesn't require a lot of pieces.

What would you like to see made out of K'nex?

Reworked Build: Bottle Drying/Storage Rack

As a mom of an infant, I always seem to have bottles drying. Not to mention I use many bottles over the course of the week. I made a bottle yard (aka a drying rack) earlier last year to accommodate the frequent use of bottles. However, I got tired of it sitting on my counter taking up space. So, I came up with a solution! I now have it hanging on my wall under my cabinets--easy to access but out of the way. It also holds 7 more bottles than the last one! Makes me happy. ^__^

Spiffy Christmas Storage Solutions

I know it's been a while, but believe it or not, I still keep tabs on my blog! Crazy, I know. I am back with some pretty simple builds for storing Christmas lights. I know, I know. I've done a post before for storing lights and tinsel, but I believe these ones look way cooler. xD Make these reels and never have to spend hours untangling lights and tinsel again!

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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 Photo Frames

This build is easy enough for pretty much any age! You can make these with your kids, and then they can pick out some of their favorite photos to put up in their bedroom or playroom! Knex photo frames are fairly easily customizable to whichever size you need. I found that Wal-Mart's photos are weird sizes (the middle two frames). I am thinking a collage frame would be pretty cool made out of k'nex as well, but I am trying to figure out what exactly that should look like. So, I may get around to doing that a little later on. Without further ado, here is today's knex creation:

Four frames I made using random old pictures I found.

5x7

Back of the 5x7

Weird Wal-Mart size

Back of weird Wal-Mart size

Wallet size

Back of wallet size

Wal-Mart wallet size

Back of Wal-Mart wallet size

 If you've got ideas for new, creative, interesting, or ingenious builds, just let me know! Also, I am looking for builders to guest on my blog! So, if you've got something ingenious or useful you'd like to share (no matter your age!), just send me a tweet/message/e-mail/comment!

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

Knex Costumes and Accessories: Shield

Easy way to accessorize your costume: K'nex props! When I was younger, I loved creating armor and weapons and reenacting scenes from Chronicles of Narnia and other such movies. Today's accessory, a shield!

The back

The front

The handle