Cool DIY Cardboard Gadgets 🚀 Try These Incredible Parenting Tricks That Do Work

Yes! I've got more money than I can add to my savings jar! I can't wait until I've saved enough to afford a new puppy! Puppy, puppy, puppy, puppies are the best! I should start thinking of a name. Oh my! It's too dusty in this room! Huh? Huh? ACHOO! That is even worse! Please stop falling! Oh no! Oh! Oh my! Oh no, it cracked right open! Grandma! What happened to my puppy savings jar? Don't worry, Granny can fix this. I just need some cardboard. There. But I need a couple more of these to make some layers. And then I'll add some paint because we want it to be pretty, too. Now for this circular piece, I'm gonna need some hot glue. And the doggie can sit right on top of it. Good boy! Next up, I'll add a jar right here with a slit in the lid. Now feed the doggie! Oh my gosh! Look at the coin! It's going right down to the jar! Yes! It made it inside with the rest of the coins! Oof. It's so hard getting into the door like this. Phew. I made it. Oh my gosh! Honey! What happened to you? Oh, well. I was playing soccer. Can't believe how fast I was running after that ball. Okay, and then what happened? Well, then I was fighting over the ball with one of their forwards. She was a tough one. But I knew what I was doing! I got the ball away from her! Then I was driving it down the field! And then I tripped. On my own ankle. And down I went. Angry. Oh. I feel so bad for her. She loves playing soccer. Yep, I have a solution! Okay, let me take this pizza box and open it up like this. Ooh, don't mind if I do! Okay, now that the pizza's fully eaten, I can start to tape up these corners. Great! Let's add some green paper to the bottom. Now for some decorations. I really want this to look like a soccer field. Next up, draws! I'll bend them, slide them together, and then put them in place with some glue. Let's add some stadium decorations to make it look fun. Okay, this straw's for you, and this one's for me! Now blow! Ooh, I'm gonna getcha! You'll have to blow harder than me to beat me! Ooh, you almost had me! But I've got great defense! I'm gonna let you win this! OHHH! I win! Hmm. All right. Time for a rematch, then. Let's go! Mmm. No one's looking, so now's my chance to get a snack! Ugh. Why is this bag so difficult to open? Come on! I need snacks! Oh no! The bag's split in half! There go all my hopes and dreams for a tasty snack! Hey look! Free candy! Let's get— Are you kidding me? This is so frustrating. Oh gosh, everyone stole all their candy! Maybe I can help her! Uh, what the heck are you doing? Psst! Hey! I've got a solution to your candy problem! Take a look at this! It's my little piggy! Go on, push his nose! See? It's a candy dispenser! I'll show you how I made him! I started with some pieces of cardboard like this. Then I attached three more. Then I added this base piece. This next part requires more cardboard, of course. But also some small dowels! We need this shape, another dowel, and two small rubber bands. This is now ready to go inside the box we're building! It should fit easily! I'm gonna slide it down and hook the rubber band on these dowels here. I'm using some tweezers to help make it a little easier. Don't forget to set the rubber band on the other side, too! Then I push it back and the candy slides right out! Great! Now let's cover it up and add some little ramps pointing down. We'll want to cover the front, too, so it's prettier. We're on the home stretch! I added this plastic case to hold the candy. And then a cute little lid so the candy doesn't spill everywhere. Look! It even pops open so you can put in more candy when needed! Ooh! Look at how delicious it is! Close the lid and then it's time to add some decorations! Wow! First off, this candy's great! But secondly, that pig is so cute! All right, I better scooch back over to my desk now. Vroom vroom! I'm totally gonna win this race! No one can stop me now! Bye, Susan! I'll see you for our lunch next week! Gosh, what a fun afternoon. It's always nice hanging out with friends. Mom put her car keys right over there! Well, I guess I better start getting dinner ready! What if I… Just sneak a little closer. She can't see me behind these flowers. Hmm. What was that noise? It sounded suspicious. Huh. No one's there. Time to switch from flowers to this bigger fern! Yoink! Tiptoe, tiptoe, tippy-toe! I'm here! The car keys! Wow. Real keys! Ahaha! Time to drive a real car! Let me go! I wasn't driving! Ma'am? Are these yours? Oh no! Not my baby! And not my car! Okay, I just need to do something else to get my car racing fix. I've got this piece of cardboard, so let me cut out some shapes. And now it's time to add some glue on top like this. And then the bottom. I'm gonna stick another matching piece on top. Good. And now I'll just do the same thing with the glue as before. Adding a third piece on top should do it. This one has no hole in the middle. What's the next step? More glue, of course! And then putting another piece of cardboard on that one, too. There we go! That should finally be enough layers for this project. Now it's time to add some paint, because that's the most fun part! I really love this orange color! It's so bright and pretty! And done! I'm putting a phone case in there. I measured beforehand so it's a perfect fit. We've got more cardboard pieces and more glue now! And of course we'll be putting them together for more layers. This next part is a bit tricky because I want this piece glued at an angle like so. And then I just need for it to dry. Once it does, though, I can paint it! Time to put it all together! It'll just slide in place with this battery. Ta-da! Made my own steering wheel holder for my phone! Vroom vroom! Yeah! I'm in first place! No one can catch me! This is the best game ever! And the best steering wheel, too! Vroom! Whoa! Look at her bouncing that basketball! She's really good at dribbling! Look, she's taking a shot! Oh! No way! The ball rolled right over to me! Now's my chance! I can be a basketball star, too! Uh, what the heck is she doing with my ball? Yeah! Check out these killer baller moves! What the? Oh no! Here she comes! I'm taking the shot! Here it comes! Yes! It wasn't even close! Anyway, this is my ball, so that's enough out of you. Find something else to do. What? Why does she have to be so mean? She thinks she's so good just because she can actually play basketball. Hey, look at this! I can definitely use this! Let me just set out this piece of cardboard. And now it's time to get crafty. I'll just put a line of hot glue down the tube just like this. And then I can press it to this flat piece on the ground. And then I'll attach these little strips in a sort of V shape. The other end of the tube is going right into this hole I cut in the box. Next up, a hoop! Because you can't really play basketball without one. I'll use this plastic bag as a net. I'll just have to snip off the bottom, though, so the ball falls through. Sigh. My basketball is totally deflated. But hey! Cardboard can fix that, too! All right, time to practice my b-ball skill so I can get better! Yes! My first basket on my new setup! It's working! Another basket! Woo! I'm the best! It's hot in here. I could use a break, I think. Eh, no room on that couch. And those bean bags are taken. Well, I guess I'll just try and make some space for me! Hey, come on! What are you doing?! We're sitting here! Oh! Ah! Shoot, I fell down. Guess there's not room for me after all. Hey, what's going on over there? Oh shoot, this bottle's empty. Better get rid of it. That whole trash bin is full of empty soda bottles! Just need to dig a bit more! Yes! I totally have a great idea! I've got all these bottles and a cardboard box. I've just gotta organize them so they'll all fit in here. Perfect! Now I can just close this box up. And then I'll tape it shut to make sure it stays closed, too. Hey, toss me that pillow, will ya? Thanks! This'll work perfectly. And then a little rug over the top, too. And then sides. Now to put my sewing skills to the test. Got it! Just gotta stitch these little rugs together now. Okay, that should be good enough. Let me just snip off the extra. All right, I totally made my own seat! And it looks cute, too! Time to get this and me back to the party! I just love my little seat so much! But I need a snack, too. Let's see… do I want something to eat or something to drink? Something to drink, for sure! Hey! That guy totally just took my seat! Oh, thanks! I do want a drip! Ah, baking is so relaxing. Huh? What's that? Earthquake! Wait a minute… What's going on in here? I feel so alive! Whoa! This is high! Beep beep! Coming through! Stop! Stop it! I think I need some driving lessons. Why am I not surprised? Lexi! Hey, Mom! Whoa! Hey, who turned out the lights? Just… why do I even bother? That was fun! Been there long? Just breathe! Uh, she did it! I've had enough of this nonsense! You're on a timeout! And I'm taking away all your goodies! These can go, too! And no more plans! This is your own fault. Maybe this will make you think twice. No more Mrs. Nice Mom. That was a little extreme. You're staying in here! This is so unfair! Maybe I was a little harsh. Take this. Happy reading. A book? It's like living in the stone age. Like I'm gonna read a book. Pass. I'm so bored. Ooh, this is a gooey booger. Hey, do you mind? This is my space! Get your feet off me! You're the worst! Hold it! What are you doing? Let's divide the room! My side and your side. Good idea! Just make sure you stay over there, got it? I've got the book. At least I have something to do! Wow, it's so much fun! Hey, I have an idea! Look at the front cover. We could build our own castle! Whoa, that would be cool! What are we waiting for? Uh, what are we gonna use? Watch where you're going! Hmm, we're gonna need something for the walls. But what? I can't think of anything. Wait, what's that? That's just what we need! Look what I found! These wooden pallets might come in handy. And there's cardboard outside! I need this! Come on! I'm not sure this is a good idea. I know what I'm doing! As long as I don't fall, everything is fine! It's all under control. I didn't realize it was this far down. Phew! I made it! Now I can get the cardboard. That might be a problem. What a relief. I can't let anyone see me! I just need to act natural. Like stealing cardboard is an everyday thing. Hey, Skye! Help me! Do I have to do everything? I know what to do! You can use my sweatpants! Hmm. That won't be long enough. That's better. Here they come! Great job, Lexi! We can start building our castle. Uh, Skye? Do you own a razor? You look like Bigfoot! Uh, it's been a while since I waxed. This is awkward. Anyway, we've got a castle to build. We can use this cardboard around the side of the pallets. We can hammer them into place. It's not as hard as it looks. I just bash things with a hammer. So far, so good. It's looking good! And this can be the battlements. I made it myself. I'll stick this onto the side of the wall. There. Now for the rest. I've got this one! It's looking good! This is so exciting! Wow! Just look at it! Hmm. Something's missing. What is it? How are we supposed to get in? We need a door! There you go! I have no idea how you did that! But I'm not complaining! I love it! I have another idea! I'll make a hole here. Now we have windows! It's perfect! Wow! I'm actually impressed! Now we need to paint it. Let's do this. I love this color! Whoa! It's amazing! Wanna go inside? Of course! It's so cozy! But it needs a sign. Huh? What are you doing? No access? That's so not fair! Fine, I'll go through the window. Stop it! No! No entry! You can't come in! You're mean! What is it now? It doesn't even have a roof! It looks stupid! You're just jealous! Bye! She thinks she's so clever! Wait a minute… I think I have an idea! I can use this hula hoop! And these curtains might be useful! This might work! I'll tie the curtains around the hula hoop. Just like this. Now it's time to spin! Whee! What's she doing now? I need a closer look. This is so much fun! Whoa! The room is spinning! Wait! I could use that! It would make the perfect roof! I must have it! But how? Hang on. I've got it! Lexi can't resist candy! Oh, Lexi! Hey, Lexi, old pal, old buddy! You want this? I'll give you this candy! I do like candy! You've got a deal! Gimme! Uh, could you help me? Sure, let's go! Pull! Just a little further! Almost there! That should do it! Wow! It's so pretty! It's magical! I'll drape this ivy over the castle! And this basket of flowers can go here! Whoa! I never imagined it could look this good! It's like something from a fairy tale! I'm proud of it! This is so nice! Mom did us a favor! Who would've thought a book would be so useful? I know, right? Hmm, this is perfect. What's next? I need some inspiration. Oh, can I look? Hey, give it back! Let go! Look what you did! Three, two, one, point! Take that! Is that the best you've got? You've not seen anything yet! Haha! I win! I can never beat her. Just give me the book! You're gonna rip it! No, you are! Look what you did! You're the worst! Shut up! You ruin everything! I'm outta here! Good. I don't want you in here. I'm taking this with me. Ouch. That hurt. What is that? Huh? Is this an egg carton? How did that get under there? That's so weird. Ow! I think there's more! No way! How have I never noticed that before? And there's one egg. Meh, I'm not a fan. Hey, watch it! My poster! But I can use these! I'll stack them up! It's like a fun game! Phew. That was tiring. Now I'll carefully put them on their side. Then fan them out. I want to shape them into a circle. Just like this. I enjoyed that. But I'm not finished. And I'm not sure what to do next. Ahem. Maybe I can help. I've got this lovely soft piece of foam. Aw, that's so sweet! I knew you'd like it. Oh, I know what to do! We can use this blanket. Wow! Now we have somewhere to sit! And it looks comfortable! Let's try it out. Ooh, that feels good. Ahem. Sky? Get off my chair. Ugh, fine. After I gave you my foam. It's so soft! You can have this part of the book. What now? There's so many pretty pictures! Okay, time to swap! Ooh, look at this! Yeah, I've read that one. I've always wanted a pet. And you're so cute! You can be our guard dog. I mean, guard polar bear. What's that? It's Christmas! No! You're too early. You look ridiculous. Anyway, check this out. What? You're about to be amazed. It's a little dusty. I'm about to blow your mind. Pretty cool, huh? It looks stupid! I just need some wool. That'll do the job. I'll take that. Sky will never notice. I'll wrap the wool around here. I need to make sure it's nice and tight. There's something so soothing about this. Hey! My jumper! What are you doing? See? I knew you'd like it! I'm gonna throw up! You'll be fine. I'm getting so dizzy! Stop it, Lexi! I don't feel so good. Look what you did! And now I'm cold! It'll all be worth it. Now I need to cut the wool. I'll run the scissors along the edge of the gadget. I'm almost done. Now I'll open it up. We've got a pom-pom! It's so fluffy! Admit it, you're amazed. Wow! We can use this old jumper! Hand it over! I really enjoy this part. Whoa, this is long! Keep pulling! I'll wrap the wool around the arm. And then a few cuts. We have another pom-pom! It's great! Let's see how many we've got. Wow! It's a lot! Woohoo! Take that! Hey, watch the face! Wait! I know! We could hang them over the castle door! Huh? Hmm. That's a great idea! Let's go for it! I hope this works! Wow! I love it! I knew it! Sorry, I couldn't resist. It was funny. Hang on. We should take a picture of the castle. I like your thinking. Ready? Aw, we look cute! Hold it there! You're a natural. Make sure you get the book in. Big love! Look at this one! It's quiet in here. It's almost too quiet. Hey, Mom! We've had the best day. That's my girls. I'll leave you to it. I bet it's so much fun! This is a great photo! Aw, what a mess here. I'll take this one. Charm! That'll be $1,000. What? All right. Let me. Oh my god! Only pennies! I'm getting a new phone! A ride-a-mon! Wait. Here, take these. Hmm. Looks authentic. Good to go. It's for you, my lovely daughter. Oh, wow! Oh my god! Your phone is ruined now! Uh-oh, here it comes! I want a new phone! Okay, honey, calm down! I know! All right. Let's get this craft party started! Mommy! What are you doing? Watch this, my little DIY champion. Lay the cardboard on a flat surface. And we need scissors to cut the pattern. Voila! Now let's put them together. We're gonna glue these cutouts. Be careful with the hot glue, kids. Nice! Now let's stick this cardboard strip onto the side. Make sure it sticks really well. Then stick the other cutout. Just like this. You can even have your favorite character's shape. Next, we're gonna use this little hinge to connect the two parts. Are you following, Rachel? Look! It closes, I know. It's cool, right? Gimme! Gimme, mommy! Gimme! No, no, no. It's not done yet. This is the fun part. Coloring! Start with a base color of white. This is not different from putting on makeup. Rachel, my baby, loves bright cute colors. I'm sure you know this famous kitty cat. Almost done! Add some cute stickers. Who doesn't like them? Don't forget on the inside part, too. Kitty's pretty bow. And of course, the kitty screen. The more the kitty bows, the better. Rachel, honey! It's ready now! Your new phone! Look how pretty it is! You like it? Oh, wow! I have to try it! Oh! Who could it be? Huh? Hi! Who is it? Huh? Hey, mommy! It's me! I love my new phone! Oh, my sweet baby! I have to work now. Bye! Mommy! Yes, honey? I need more paper. Okay. I'll get you more paper. Here you go. Thanks, mommy! Okay. Mommy! What? More paper, mom! Oh, that quick? Okay. I'll get you some more paper. And more! All right. Huh? It's run out! There's no more paper, honey. Oh, not fair! I have an idea! This is the prettiest flower ever! Done! No more space! Oh, yeah! I'll make mom and me look pretty like a flower! This is so much fun! I'm done, mom! Look! What is it, honey? What the? Yellow kid, mom! Rachel? This kid? I gotta keep her busy. My adorable little artist needs something to channel her creativity. And mommy has to keep up with that. Challenge accepted! Let's create a clean canvas for my baby's imagination to soar. Nice! I can't believe she's grown so fast! Now, we're gonna draw some animal outlines. They have to be big enough so she has room for a lot of colors. Maybe some various curves, too. She likes challenges like her mama. Aw, they're so cute! I need this big clear tape now. Time for the magical touch. Oh, yeah! I promise you, this coloring book is more magical than the unicorns! Oh, make sure there's no bubbles, okay? Hmm. Then, fold it in three. Aw, Rachel! Look how mommy colors the picture. One area at a time and don't color outside the line. You can also wipe the color with a sponge. Oh, looks so cool! I wanna try it! I wish mommy would buy me a unicorn! Oh, I'm bored now. Oh, daddy's toy! I've always wanted to play this! I know how to do this! Uh-oh, why is it still a mess? Mom! What is it this time? Mommy! What's wrong, baby? I wanna do this puzzle, but I can't! Aw, sweetie. This is not for you. Play with your sea creature puzzle. This is for you. Uh, sea creatures? Okay, I'll give it a try! Uh, this is… Uh, what is this? So lame. That should keep her occupied for a while. Mommy! It's boring! Holy cannoli! I don't like it! Oh, she's upset again. Mommy's gotta calm her. Let's find out what she wants. What now? I'm bored! I want a puzzle! Oh dear. All right, let's see. Nothing useful. Oh, I got a brilliant idea! Well, of course. Cardboard is always handy. Let's make each of the square corners rounded with scissors. Just snap a little bit as you can see here. Done! Use a ruler and a felt pen to draw some lines on the cardboard and make a grid. Ah, looking good! Number the nine squares in the center. And… Boom! A surprise element, a special square window! As long as it's pink, Rachel's gonna like it. Turn it over, apply some glue to the frame. Don't miss a spot! Now, stick the cardboard frame to another cardboard. First part is done. Now we need a cool drawing. Ah, hello, Pikachu! Let's color it first. Pikachu joins the puzzle world now. Take the numbered cardboard. We're gonna stick the Pikachu drawing to the back side. But first, apply glue to the cardboard so there won't be a missing spot. And carefully stick Pikachu drawing to the cardboard. Aw, Pikachu is as cute as kitty! Yeah! We got the puzzle pieces! Time to assemble them in the frame. See? It's done! Puzzle is ready! Oh wait, what's a puzzle if it's not scrambled? Ah, I want a puzzle, mommy! Look, this puzzle is for you! Gimme! Oh, Pikachu! Chill now. Where is she? Rachel? Oh no, where did she go? What have you done? Oh my god, my furniture! Oh, what do you want, chocolate? No, I've had enough! I'm going on a vacation, bye-bye! Hmm, Rachel, Rachel, Rachel... Where is my mommy? Don't worry, she'll come back soon. Let's get you clean. Ugh, it's so warm. Phew, I got you a drink. More! I want flowers! I need that water! No! That feels so good! Hey, back up! It's mine! But it's so warm! Ugh, I needed that. Hold on, I've got an idea. I'll cut a large flap in the cup. Then I'll flatten the bottom part of the cup. I can cut off the flap now. Next, I'll fold the base up. I'll punch a hole in the base. Then I need to push a rubber band into the hole. I can pull it through. But I want to leave a small part poking out. Then I'll put a rubber band through it. Now I'll cut some teardrop shapes out of the card. These will be stuck to the wooden rod. I want them to be different colors. I'll put another wooden rod on the underside of the base. Then it's time to decorate! These are the finishing touches. All that's left is to spin the wooden rod. Hey, Claire! Look what I've got! Ooh, what's that? You're gonna love it! Whoa! Now that's cool! It's just what I need! Aw, Whiskers! You're so fluffy! You're all my best friends! We have so much fun together! But there's one thing I love more than my teddies! Candy! Sweet, sweet candy! Mm! It's so yummy! Ugh! I don't remember that being there! Mommy! Help! Lexi? What's wrong? Mommy's here! It's okay, don't worry. But my tooth should be in my mouth! I'll take that. Come on, hand it over. This is so weird. You need to put it under your pillow. Then the tooth fairy will visit you! Okay, if you say so. When you wake up, there'll be a nice surprise. Is it morning already? Wait! My tooth! Wow! Mom was right! I'm rich! This is awesome! Ooh, look at that! You're so lucky! Hmm. Where should I put it? You'll need to put it somewhere safe. And I have just the place. I'll cut squares from this piece of cardboard. Now I have to assemble them. I'll start with a single square. I'll apply glue along one side. Then I'll attach another square to it. I'll do the same on the other side. It's starting to take shape! I'll place a small piece across the back of it. This is going to be my frame. I'll need to put an open-sided square inside it. Then I can put another square on top. I've cut the center out of this piece of cardboard. I'll go around three of the sides with glue. I don't want to miss any spots. I want this to be secure. It's holding Lexi's money, after all. Now I'll stick cardboard to it. I'll place another piece inside it. I want to leave a small gap in both pieces. And this can go on top. That can go to one side for now. I'll put some tape on this square. Then I can tape it to the box. The tape will act like a hinge. Now I can put it all together! This will be a drawer. But there's still more to be done! I'll put glue on the drawer. I'll need a lot for this part. I've cut a thin rectangle of cardboard. And that can be stuck onto the drawer. I'll give it a press to make sure it stays in place. And I'll place another square on the back. Now I have to decorate it! I have this image of a kitty! This is the fun part! I'll give it a yellow nose. And a lovely red bow. That looks pretty. Now I'll stick it to the box. Hmm. Something's missing. This kitty needs paws! I can't wait to show Lexi! Look what I've got! Wow! It's amazing! It's a bank for all your money! Put the coin in the drawer and close it over. Now for the magic part. The coin will disappear! Where is it, Mom? Give it a shake! The coin's still there! Phew! I was getting worried! Thanks, Mom! This is great! Huh? What's that? Hmm. Let's have a look. Oh! Lexi's gift! Luckily I'm prepared! I've got it right here. I know she's going to love it! It's just so fun! It's such a happy-looking frog! I can't give it to her like this! I've got a lovely gift box for it! I can't wait to see her face! She's going to be so surprised! Ooh! I think that's Lexi now! I'll hide this behind a pillow. Hi, sweetie! Hey, Mommy! Take a seat. No! Not there! Hmm. What was that? I'm scared to look! It's okay, Mom! Woohoo! Please stop! Ooh! Look at this! Aw, this octopus is sad! It looks like you! No. I just wanted to do something nice. I suppose I'd better take a look. Aw, look at it! She destroyed it! Maybe Lexi won't notice. I can say it's like a jigsaw puzzle. Who am I kidding? It belongs in the trash. Oh! I think I know what to do! I can use this box! I'll divide it into squares. Then I'll need a craft knife. I need to cut it into pieces. I'll need different types of shapes. I think that's everything I need! I'll start with these long rectangles. I can use these to make a box. I'll stick two of the rectangles on either side. Then I need a small square. The curved piece can go at the bottom. Next, I need an empty water bottle. I'll need to make a hole close to the base. A solder iron makes this part much easier. Then I'll insert a straw into the hole. I need to hold it in place, so I'll put glue around it. This'll create a seal. I'll wait for that to set. Then I'll place it into the box. I've made a hole in another piece of cardboard. The straw can go through that hole. Then I'll make a top for the box. This corrugated cardboard makes a great lip. It'll bend around the curve. I'll use glue to hold it in place. Next, I'll decorate it. I'll stick this pink card around the top. It just gives it a splash of color. I'll then use dinosaur stickers, too. I'll put my finger over the straw and fill the bottle. This part is a little tricky. I'm glad I've got a steady hand. I think that's enough juice. I can put the cap back on. Then I can remove my finger. Wow. It looks great. I never knew I was so creative. There's one thing missing. Lexi! I have something for you! Whoa! Is that a drinks dispenser? It sure is. Give it a try. Go on. Put the glass on the base. Wow. Such responsibility! Good girl. All I have to do is release the cap. And the juice pours out. When the glass is full, I close the cap again. Take a drink! That's just what I need. I'm so thirsty. Mmm! It's good! Thanks, Mom! Oh, what have you been eating? Food! Food! Food! Come on, Mom! I'm hungry! Patience, dear. I hope you like it. Mmm! It looks good! Hold on. Why does Mom get to have chopsticks? All I have is this dumb fork! Mmm. This looks del— Huh? What's happening? I'll take those! This is Mommy's. Now eat your rice. No, I don't want to! Claire. You need to eat your food. I want noodles! Okay. Fine. Take them. Whoa! This is awesome! Okay, uh, how do you use these things? Just give me a moment. Hmm. I need some more practice. Wait! I've got a grain! Steady. Just a little further. Almost there! Got it! Did you see that? Let's try that again. Look, Mom! I'm a walrus! That was a little ambitious. I'll try a more direct approach. I'll jab the rice with the chopsticks. I knew that would work! Aww. This is a hard watch. Uh, Claire, maybe if you— This is gonna be a long lunch. Unless… I know! I can use these toothpicks! They'll solve everything! I'll need one more thing. This sticky note! Give me a moment, Claire. I'll lay the sticky note on the table. Then I'll need a toothpick. I'll place it on the sticky note. I'll fold the note over the toothpick. It just needs to be a small fold. I want to keep the paper nice and tight around the toothpick. I'll need glue for this next part. I'll apply it right next to the toothpick. That should be enough. Then I'll continue to roll it. I'll make sure it's sealed. Then I'll bend it in the middle. I want to create a V-shape. Next, I'll put a toothpick in the end of the paper. I'll do the same on the other side. I'll push them right in there. They're beginner chopsticks! Oh, Claire! You need to see this! I made these for you! Wow! Tiny chopsticks! I feel like a giant! I can't wait to try them! This'll make things a lot easier! Here goes! Whoa! Did you see that? Mmm! Tasty! I want more! I'm feeling confident! Whoa! Look at all that! I'm like a professional! You're doing great, sweetie! Now, can I eat my food? I really worked up an appetite. My mouth is watering! I can't wait to— Claire? What are you doing? There's no stopping me, Mom! Wow! I'm impressed! Mmm! So much flavor! I'm never using a fork again! Thanks, Mom! Ugh. No problem. Woohoo! I'm on my school! Behave, Claire! Bye-bye! Oh! I almost— What?! I love expressing myself through art! It makes me feel so alive! Oh! Hi, Mom! Do you like what I've done with the place? It's… it's a mess! How is that even possible? I was gone for one second! I don't feel so good. That wasn't the reaction I was looking for. That's it! There's only one thing for it. Is that a lollipop? Ooh, pretty! I want it! Come and get it! Keep going… This is my lucky day! Mmm! I need to work fast! I'll put this plastic wrap around the table leg. Then I'll go around the table. I'll keep building up the layers. I want to surround Claire. Huh? Did you say something? Claire, this is for you! Ooh, really? I can feel the creativity flowing! Now I can clean up! Yeah, that's a good idea! Phew, that's heavy. Oh no! Don't move! The paint isn't coming off! Why did I buy her an art set? Mom! Look at my drawing! Phew, unfinished. Aw, it's beautiful! Yeah, I know. My baby is an artist. That can be your new studio. Wow! I love this sticker! It can go right there! Where are you going, Mommy? We need to go out. Come on! Hmm, let me get my shoes. Hmm, so many choices. What should I wear? Oh, I know! I'll look so fashionable! You always do, sweetie. Aw, Claire. You make me laugh. Okay, Mom! I'm ready to go! Let's do this! Uh, no. Put your shoes on properly. Okay, I was trying something new. Hurry up! We don't want to be late! Where are my keys? I'm an airplane, Mommy! That's nice, dear. What the? Claire! What did I say? Your shoes go on your feet. We've been through this. Who's calling me? I don't have time for this. Oh, hi! We'll be there soon. Yes, I know. I'm never allowed to have fun! Mom is going to be so proud! I put my shoes on all by myself! Check it out, Mom! What? That isn't right. Mmm, I think it is. We're never getting out of here. What is it now? Come over here. I'll help you. I was hoping you'd say that! Give me your shoes. I want them back! They're the wrong way around. They should look like this. This is the right foot and this is the left. Whatever you say, Mom! I've got stickers to focus on! Claire, pay attention! Just breathe. Remember your yoga classes? What are you doing now? I'm making myself look pretty! Hmm, that gives me an idea. I just need one of your stickers. Oh, this one's cute! I can use this to help you put on your shoes. I'll put your sneakers right here. Then I'll need a pair of scissors. Hmm, this is interesting. Wait! What are you doing, you monster? I know what I'm doing. It's okay, sweetie. I'll place each half in one of your sneakers. I'll stick them to the inside. Just like this. Now you just need to match up the halves. Your shoes will be on the correct feet. Let's have a look. Nope, that doesn't seem right. Wait, I've got it! Look, I did it! Well done, sweetie. Now you can put them on! This is so cool! I feel like a grown-up. I'm the greatest! Oh yeah! My little girl is growing up. Ooh, not again. What is it now? I thought we were going. Oh, I know what to do. We won't be long. Give me ten minutes. I fixed your shoes! Pretty stylish, huh? So many stickers. They're everywhere. What have you done? I've improved them! Uh, thanks. Just what I've always wanted. Come on, we need to go right now. Wait, give me a second. I almost forgot this. Not another sticker. Now I'm ready! What do you think? I give up. Ready for some fun, Teddy? Whee! You can jump so high! Oh no! What have I done? Monster! Annie? Mom! Look at my teddy! Oh, don't worry. I know what to do. All I need is clear tape. I'll cut off a small section. Then I'll color it with a pink pen. I want to cover it all. Next I'll draw a straw in the center. Now I'll fold the tape over. Then I'll blow into the straw. A perfect bubble! I'll pinch the end to seal it. I've made more bubbles of various sizes. Now I can stick them together. I'll use a correction pen to draw on the tape. I'll start with a big circle. Then I'll fill it in. Next I'll draw the eyes. And then the nose. And mouth. This is gonna be so cute. I'll stick paper ears on top. Aw, look at it! It's so soft and cuddly! Oh, Annie! Look what I've got! Wow! It's adorable! I just want to squeeze it! Go ahead. But not too hard. Phew. You're my best friend! Mom, let's play! Lunch, okay? I'll see you soon, bye! Where's my bag? I'll stick the sign right here. I'm open for business! Oh, a customer! Hey, Mommy! Huh? Oh, hi, Chloe! Welcome to my store! See anything you like! I don't have time for this. $38 for that? No. That's okay, I've got lots more! Hmm, what is it now? A flamingo! Cute. It's tempting, but no thanks, sweetie. I'm trying to find my bag. I have just the thing! It just came in today. My handbag! Pass it over. It'll cost ya! I don't have any money, sorry. Well, you can't have it! Money! Bleh. Fine. I'll play along. Wait there. I just need to grab something. Ooh, shiny! You're so silly, Mom. I only accept cash. I'm in a rush, Chloe. What am I gonna do? Hang on. I have an idea. Yeah, I think this'll work. I'll need these gloves and this box. I'll be right back. I'll start by cutting the box into sections. I'll also need my glue gun. I'll run a thin line of glue across this piece. That should do it. Then I'll stick it to the large rectangle. I'll press it down, making sure it's stuck. Then I'll do the same with the rest. The end sections have small slots in them. Next, I'll need a strip of paper. I'll roll it up. I want to keep it nice and tight. I'll keep a small piece loose. I'll pass that through one of the slots. That looks good. I'll glue around the edge of this square of cardboard. I'm glad I'm wearing these gloves. I'll stick that to the top of the box. It's slightly smaller, but that's all part of the plan. Now for the last piece. I'm only gluing around three sides. I'll put this at an angle. I'm happy with that. Now it's time to decorate it. I'll apply glue around the sides. Then I'll cover it with black material. I don't want any creases. I've left a little extra material for this back section. Then I can add white card. This'll be a display and a keypad. I'll keep the numbers evenly spaced out. I'll need a credit card. Phew! It's been accepted! The receipt comes out the top. I hope Chloe likes it. Let's find out. Ahem. Do you accept card now? Wow! That's so cool! Every shop needs a card machine. My business is growing! So can I buy the bag now? Huh? Of course! I was hoping you'd say that. I'll slide the card in here. And I'll complete the sale. It's a pleasure doing business with you. Here you go! Finally. Now I can go. What was that? How did that get down there? Ugh. Are you kidding me? Hey! What am I supposed to do now? Supply and demand, mom! Better get your credit card ready! Hm. Screech! Beep beep! That was a close one! Out of the way! Coming through! Nothing can stop me! Sha-la-la-la-la! Vacuuming the room! I feel so alive! Does it get any better than this? Hoop-dee-doo-dee-doo! Wait a minute. Hit the gas! Vroom! Faster! How does the house get so messy? Huh? The vacuum isn't sucking. What's wrong with this? I don't get it. It's not working. This is so strange. How did that happen? Ugh. I should've known. Hey, mom! Let's roll! Really, Chloe? I'm trying to clean. This belongs in the trash. Aw. You always ruin my fun. On second thought… It's so unfair. Wait. Why are you looking at me like that? I have an idea. I'll cut sections from the pizza box. Then I'll get my glue gun. I'll start with this piece. I'll put glue along the edge. That's enough. Now I can stick it to this large rectangle. I'll do the same with the other side. I've scored a long strip of cardboard. This'll let me bend and shape it. I'll use glue to hold it in place. I can put this to one side. I've cut a hole in a soda cap. I'll push two straws through it. I want it to be a snug fit. I don't want it coming loose. So I'll use glue to secure it. I'll go around the outside of the cap. I've cut a small hole on the top of the cardboard. The straws can go through that. And come out of this hole. Next, I'll need more soda caps. I'll push a wooden rod through a straw. The straw is slightly smaller than the wooden rod. The soda caps can go on either end. Then I'll use glue to hold everything together. Let's try it out. Wow! Look at it go! I'll fix these to the underside of the cardboard. I'll add some finishing touches. Like lights and windows. I'll slip a balloon over the soda cap. I'll inflate the balloon. Time for a test drive! Look out! What the? What is this? Awesome! I knew you'd like it. Thanks, Mom! Don't mention it, honey. I can't wait to try it out! I think it's ready! Start your engines! Whoa! I love it! It's so fast! Oh no! Oh no! It's gonna crash! Oops. Sorry, Mom. I hope you've got insurance. I should've thought of this earlier. Let's do this. Go! This is exciting! Keep going, Mom! Being a parent is tough. We get it. But we're here to help. We've come up with some amazing hacks to make life easier. There's no need to thank us. It's just what we do. I love this shade of blusher. Oh, someone's calling me. I'd better answer it. Hello? Oh, hey, girl. Really, I don't believe it. Pop pop! Oh, Mom's on her phone! I wanna do that! You don't say! You had to be there! Okay, catch up later! Oh, uh, salon! I'm such a grown-up. But I need a real phone. I shouldn't. But I can't resist! The perfect crime! Aw, there's my beautiful girl. Busted! Retreat! Retreat! I'm not giving up! Nice and easy. Oh, you need a little powder, Annie. Tickle tickle! Uh, cute, Mom. Okay, this time. Aw, are you giving me a hug? That's so sweet! I need this. Yeah, that's exactly what I was doing. This is getting ridiculous. Mommy needs to get ready. I'll never get that phone! Looking good. I better get my gloves. Ah-ha! The perfect distraction! I need to be quick. We should totally do lunch! Here they are. They feel so soft. Sounds good to me! Oops! Annie? No! I'll save you! Whoa! How did you do that? I'm so disappointed in you, Annie. Sorry, Mom. You can't play with my phone. Hang on. Maybe you don't have to. I have a great idea! This box is just what I need. Time to get to work. I'll start with a small square of cardboard. I'll make a quick sketch. It'll be the outline of a phone. I feel so artistic. Now I'll add some details. This'll be the keys. So far, so good. Then I'll draw the screen. Next, I'll do the same over here. This'll be the other side of the phone. I'm glad I've got a steady hand. Then I need to cut it out. That was easy! I'll flip these two pieces over. I'll need my glue gun for this next part. I'll apply glue around the edge. I don't need a lot. Now I have a piece of corrugated card. I'll stick this to the glue. This'll be the side of the phone. I'll wrap it all the way around. Just like this. The other piece of cardboard can go on top. I'll do the same with the other sections. It's starting to take shape! I need to join them together. I have a small metal bracket. This'll do the job. I'll stick it to the inside of the cardboard. It helps it flip over. Just like a real phone! Now I need to color it. I'm using a correction pen for this. Then I'll go around the edge with a pink marker. I'll turn it over and do the same on the opposite side. That's not all! I'll stick this cute kitten to it. I've cut a hole where the screen will be. I'll insert a picture into it. I think that's it. I can't wait to show Annie! Look what I've got! Uh, let's try that again. Hello? You want to speak to Annie? Whoa! I don't believe it! It's for you. You're kidding me! Wow, this is so cool! I have an important call to make. They better answer! Hello, Annie. You won't believe the day I've had! You're gonna laugh! Tell me everything! Blech! I thought mermaids would be more fun! Mom! That doesn't sound good. Mommy's coming! Chloe? What's happened? Tell mommy! These toys are boring! Oh, uh, wait there. Huh? What's this? Give it a try. Ooh, this looks fun! Come here, ducky! Look at all the colors! I could get used to this! That should keep her busy. And the duck goes right on top! That was it! Mom! Are you joking? I just want to read! What now? I finished the puzzle! Wow. You're a genius. I'll get something else. Here you go. Have fun and take your time. Ooh, this is more like it! I need to match up the pictures! How hard can it be? Uh, not hard at all. Ugh. Boring! Mom! Not again! Oh, hey, Pikachu! How's it going? What? Look! I finished it! There must be something you can play with. Let's see… Come on, I think… Nope. Nothing. What are we gonna do? Hmm. Wait. I wonder… Yeah! I think I've got it! This'll solve everything! Wait right there, honey! I'll need a piece of cardboard. And a pair of scissors. I'll cut off the corners. I want to make them curved. That's perfect. Now it's time to get creative. I'll need a marker pen for this next part. I'll draw a small square on the cardboard. Then I'll divide it into sections. I'm making a grid pattern. I'll number each square. Now I need to cut the grid out. I'll put it on one side for now. I have a sheet of pink paper. I'll use this to color the square. It's so colorful! I'll flip it over. I'll rub a glue stick over the back of it. I need it to be super sticky. This'll be my frame. Next I need a blank sheet of white paper. I'll draw love hearts on it. Then I'll sketch out Pikachu. Don't want to make any mistakes. This has to keep Chloe entertained. There's so much pressure on me. I'll quickly color it in. I can't forget about Pikachu. I wish I had rosy cheeks like that. It's a work of art. Now back to the grid. I'll turn it over. I'll put glue on it. Then I'll stick my drawing to it. I don't want any creases. I can cut it into pieces. Time to put it into the frame! I'll arrange the pieces like this. It'll make a great puzzle! Okay, I think it's ready. Chloe will love it! Oh, I almost forgot. I need to move the pieces. Oh, Chloe? I made this for you! Are you seeing this, Pikachu? It's awesome! See? I think it's working. Wish me luck! This looks tricky. I'll slide this tile over here. And then move this one. I need to concentrate. And I need to relax. Wait. I want to check something. Ah, that's more like it. This is the last piece! MOM! Seriously? What? Check it out! Pikachu! Aw, you finished it already. I'm proud of you. I want to do it again! It was fun! Hurry, Mom!