Knex Silverware or Junk Drawer Organizer

Finally I have a new build! YAY!!! Not that this build is super extravagant, but it is helpful and handy! The following build is a tray organizer, similar in form to a silverware holder. However, I think it would also be quite helpful to organize a "junk drawer." It has compartments you could put highlighters, permanent markers, rubber bands, twist ties, pens, pencils, etc. Also, it's super easy to make!

Here it is with silverware!

Card Game & Deck Building Game Organizers

I realize it's been quite some time since the last build, but as you all know, life can get hectic sometimes! I built the start of what I hope to make into a K'nex ball factory, but got builder's block (kinda like writer's block). :P So instead, I made these card holders, specifically for when my Hubby and I play Dominion (which is a deck-building game). In Dominion, you have 10 stacks of action cards, 3 stacks of coin cards, and 3 or 4 stacks of victory point cards. Also, another deck may be added if you are using curse cards. As you can imagine, trying to keep 18 stacks of cards neat and organized can be a real chore. I created two card organizers for the game. Each one holds 9 decks: 3 on bottom, 6 up top. I could see one of these also being useful for Settlers of Catan, LIFE, and other games where you have to use upwards of 5 stacks of cards.

I hope you enjoyed today's Knex Kreation! Let me know if you've got any ideas for items that you would like to see made solely out of knex!

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 Drink Holder

The Knex build I bring to you today is one that can be used for multiple occasions. It could be put in a theater/entertainment room, a kitchen, or even at an event. Part of the build idea came from freefire137 on the Knex Reddit. He suggested building a sort of soda can dispenser. I coupled that idea with holders for packets of hot cocoa and cider, thereby creating a sort of drink holder. I meant to post it a few days ago, but the hubby and I usually don't have any soda in the house. So, I had to go out and snag some (generic, yes, but they are standard soda can size, so I figured they would do the trick!).

Front

Soda can side (credit for this idea goes to freefire137)

View from the back (I used green bendy K'nex to create the curvature in the soda can part, so that the sodas could easily slide out) 

The packet holders (I am considering adding a tea bag slot above these packets in the back)

I like that it doesn't take up a whole lot of counter space. It's only about 6" from front to back.

Have any more ideas for me to tackle? Please let me know! I will be more than happy to give you credit for the idea as well as link to your respective blog or website! 

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