{"id":8009,"date":"2017-08-09T06:00:13","date_gmt":"2017-08-09T12:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/homanathome.com\/?p=8009"},"modified":"2024-04-05T17:45:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-05T23:45:31","slug":"binoculars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/homanathome.com\/2017\/08\/binoculars\/","title":{"rendered":"Toilet Paper Tube Explorer Binoculars"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"Adventure<\/p>\n

We have rarely made a craft that has been as big a hit as these simple little binoculars (I think only bathtub paints <\/a>compares!). Alex has been on an exploring kick – we go on extended adventures all over the neighborhood every day. He takes a little notebook with him and a crayon to record all his discoveries, such as the “garden” (a field full of weeds), the “beach” (a bunch of pinecones that he holds are seashells), and the “farm” (our neighbors have chickens). <\/p>\n

A while ago I decided to surprise him with some binoculars, but it took a while to get the requisite toilet paper tubes. Everyone at my house suddenly got all responsible and started changing the roll. But finally, today, I got to surprise him with these beauties when he got up from his nap. He has not put them down since, and had to be talked out of sleeping with them. For all their many good points, toilet paper tube binoculars are a little bit on the squishy side…<\/p>\n

\"Adventure<\/p>\n

What do I like about this project, other than it made my kid happy? Well, it takes basically no time and no materials. I keep construction paper around my house, along with Elmer’s glue and yarn, so as long as I catch the toilet paper tubes before they hit the trash can, I can make one of these basically any time. <\/p>\n

It’s also pretty much no cost – literally pennies to make a pair. Also, you need about 10 minutes to put these together, and the kids can do it by themselves. There are also endless decorating options. Bottom line: Cheap, easy, convenient, fun, and versatile. That’s what I love about this project!<\/p>\n

Adventure Binoculars, Step-by-Step<\/h2>\n

Materials<\/h3>\n