Making Things

I recently picked up two books by Steven Caney at the Library's book sale. Play Book and Toy Book. They're both really amazing, with tons of fun activities and toys for kids do do and make on their own. I really like the recipe for "curds and whey" and the ideas for building toys, like using paper plates to build geodesic domes. 

I also have another book like this, called Things to Do on a Rainy Day. My favorite part of this one are the illustrations in the book itself, which are a unique combination of photos and drawings. I was looking through a book at school yesterday published by Better Homes and Gardens (I think), called Things to Make for Children. It had some great dollhouse and fort plans in it. I love the idea of making all your own toys, or making toys for your children. I don't think I'll be able to go without buying them playmobil though, if only because I want to play with it. No, I'm sure my kids will want plenty of ugly plastic cheap toys, but maybe they'll like some handmade ones too...