My Review of Spectrum&Trade; Scoop Toss (Pack of 6)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

Scoop Toss is an indispensable tool for teaching eye-hand coordination and is a good lead-in to P.E. lacrosse games. The "big" scoop set contains one of each color set for a total of 12 scoops and 6 Lite Flite balls. Get the "Scoop" today! Don't pay a lot and still bring yo...

Spectrum&Trade; Scoop Toss (Pack of 6)

Great, Teens loved them!

By Recreation from Fountain Hills, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

4out of 5

Pros: Great colors, Easy to use, All Weather, Affordable, Easy Assembly

Cons: Not for competitive play

Best Uses: Camps, Teen Events

Describe Yourself: Recreational player

Was this a gift?: No

Great colors, and affordable way to get lots of product for teens or kids to play with. Not the MOST sturdy thing ever made - so I wouldn't suggest it for competitive play. But for recreation and occasional events with kids - great!

(legalese)

My Review of Color Splash!® Budget Lacing (Pack of 15)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

This lacing is perfect for every lacing project. Solid plastic lace will not crack, chip or peel and is more pliable, durable and flame resistant than your average budget lacing. An excellent medium preferred by healthcare facilities, camps, schools and recreation programs. Colors include Orange, N...

Color Splash!® Budget Lacing (Pack of 15)

Ok but a little thin

By Recreation from Fountain Hills, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

3out of 5

Pros: Good Variety, Stores Easily

Cons: Poor Quality, Too thin

Best Uses: Scrapbooking/Cardmaking, Art, Camp, Teen crafts

Describe Yourself: Child Care Provider

Primary use: Business

Was this a gift?: No

It was Ok. I am used to the thick laces we have gotten in the past. And this was really too thin for the project we were using it for, and there seemed to be a lot less of it (meaning quantity) but that could be becuase it was so much thinner than I exspected. Good for beading and scrapbooking becuase it's light wieght.

(legalese)

My Review of Spectrum&Trade; Mesh Duffel Bag, 15"X36"

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

Easily organize equipment for each class with these mesh bags. Match ball colors to the bag's color. Eliminate confusion between yourself and fellow teachers. Mesh duffel bags come with an adjustable shoulder strap and easy-open zipper. 15" x 36". Please specify red, yellow, blue, gr...

Spectrum&Trade; Mesh Duffel Bag, 15"X36"

Ok for ligth wieght stuff

By Recreation from Mesa, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

2out of 5

Pros: Affordable

Cons: Not good for heavy stuff, Not good for bulky stuff, Flimsy

Best Uses: Recreation

Describe Yourself: Casual/ Recreational

Was this a gift?: No

Bought it becuase it was cheap and we needed just something to put our new equipment in. Luckily it was light wieght (i.e. waffle balls) and not too bulky becuase it worked. But it is not a very sturdy bag - so I would not recommend even basketballs in it. Just foam, or dodgeballs or field hockey stuff - if its not heavy.

(legalese)

My Review of Spectrum&Trade; Table Tennis Paddle Set (Set of 6)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

6 virtually unbreakable plastic table tennis paddles, one in each of our Spectrum colors. Perfect recreational paddles in everyone’s favorite colors! Don't pay a lot and still bring your "A" Game. That's the Spectrum Difference. Spectrum products deliver superior quality at...

Spectrum&Trade; Table Tennis Paddle Set (Set of 6)

Great for Teen events

By Recreation from Mesa, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

5out of 5

Pros: Lightweight, Easy Storage, Sturdy

Cons: Not for competitive play

Best Uses: Teen Events, Camps, Kids, Recreation Facility

Describe Yourself: Casual Player

Was this a gift?: No

Great, teens just LOVE ping pong, and this was an affordable way to get LOTS of paddles that would last without spending a ton of money. Not for competitive play though - those players are a little more picky. But the fun colors make them popular and easy to find.

(legalese)

My Review of Spectrum&Trade; Scoop Toss (Pack of 6)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

Scoop Toss is an indispensable tool for teaching eye-hand coordination and is a good lead-in to P.E. lacrosse games. The "big" scoop set contains one of each color set for a total of 12 scoops and 6 Lite Flite balls. Get the "Scoop" today! Don't pay a lot and still bring yo...

Spectrum&Trade; Scoop Toss (Pack of 6)

So much for fun for camp/events

By Recreation from Mesa, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

5out of 5

Pros: Easy to use, Easy To Transport, Fun colors, Sturdy

Best Uses: Teen Events, Camps, Daily kids activity

Describe Yourself: Recreational player

Was this a gift?: No

Great for needing a "bulk" item and easy to use game for camp or teen event. So popular and fun colors. Again, easy to use and sturdy enough to hand out. Not competitive stregth though.

(legalese)

My Review of Color Splash!® Budget Lacing (Pack of 15)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

This lacing is perfect for every lacing project. Solid plastic lace will not crack, chip or peel and is more pliable, durable and flame resistant than your average budget lacing. An excellent medium preferred by healthcare facilities, camps, schools and recreation programs. Colors include Orange, N...

Color Splash!® Budget Lacing (Pack of 15)

Too skinny but Ok for mass crafts

By Recreation from Mesa, az on 6/20/2011

 

2out of 5

Pros: Good Variety

Cons: Poor Quality, Too thin

Best Uses: Scrapbooking/Cardmaking

Describe Yourself: Child Care Provider

Primary use: Business

Was this a gift?: No

It was nice to have a variety but the laces are too thin for making key chains. We were using the traditional box/square weaving for a teen craft, and the lacing was just a bit too thin to really get started. Good for just beading or scrapbooking, becuase it is light wieght.

(legalese)

My Review of Bulk Table Tennis Balls (Pack of 144)

Originally submitted at S&S Worldwide

Quality recreational table tennis balls inspected and tested for consistent performance. Pack of 144.

Bulk Table Tennis Balls (Pack of 144)

Great for teen events

By Recreation from Fountain Hills, AZ on 6/20/2011

 

5out of 5

Pros: Consistent

Cons: Break Easily

Describe Yourself: Casual Player

Was this a gift?: No

Great for teen event, they go through them so quickley we needed alot!

(legalese)

HOW TO: Make a CD and duck tape purse, Recycle old CD's and DVD's

HOW TO: Make a CD and duck tape purse

Recycle old CD's and DVD's

This is how to recycle your old CD's or DVD's into a fun craft, using duck tape. Below are the supplies you will need.

A ruler, scissors, 2+ CD's, duck tape and a zipper 11' to 12' long. The duck tape can be any color you choose, I chose yellow because I happen to have a yellow zipper. Craft duck tape and zippers can be found at your local craft store or Target stores. I ordered these yellow ones on-line in bulk for a project. These make great camp or teen crafts. Just ask your co-workers, family or neighbors for their old computer CD's, music or DVD's and you will have a great supply before you know it.

Similar to the "cassette tape coin purse", you want to take the duck tape (I made a piece the length of the zipper) and tape it to the inside of the CD. In this case, I made one side of the purse the "outside" of the CD and the other side, the "inside" of a CD. I also taped the zipper flush to the CD's outer edge, but you can make it so there is a little more room inside by folding the zipper over more and taping it closer to the edge. This would allow you to actually put other CD's in this "purse" or CD holder. I also left the clear circle of the CD open for the look I was going for, but I have seen it done, where the circle and opening are covered with fabric, a sticker, duck tape or colored paper.

Once the zipper is taped to the CD (NOTE: it is easier to tape to each CD if the zipper is unzipped), I used smaller pieces of duck tape to cover the inside of the purse to give it a more finished look. I then used a small square piece to cover the are where the zipper comes together, also to give it a more finished look and make it a little more sturdy.

Now you can add a strap or handle, sticker to the outside, etc. Enjoy!

HOW TO: Make a Casset Tape coin purse with Duck Tape - Recycle crafts!

HOW TO: Make a Cassette Tape coin purse with Duck Tape

Recycle old cassette tapes!

This is what the finished product looks like. Below are the supplies you will need to make a coin purse out of an old cassette tape and duck tape.

You will need duck tape (color of your choice, available at Micheal's, Target and Jo Anne's) I used blue because there was blue on this old cassette tape I found. For mass projects or camps - ask your fellow employees, family or neighbors to bring in and recycle their old cassettes, you'll have a huge supply before you know it! I also used a blue 7 inch zipper - also available at crafts stores, although I ordered these in mass on-line for this project. Scissors, sometimes a box cutter and a ruler. Very basic. Great projects for "retro" themes, or for the teen "designers".

Basically you use a small screw driver to take the cassette tape apart, discard the reels and tape, and remove old stickers if applicable. Then you are going to tape the zipper to the inside of the cassette tape. I made the tape the lenght of the zipper and simple started where I wanted the zipper to open at and taped it along the edge of the cassette. There will be tape overlay, so make sure to make even and neat folds along the way, because the ripples and bumps that the tape make will take up room in your finished product later.

Once done with both sides (NOTE: it is easier to tape to cassette when the zipper is unzipped. I made a small square piece to go in the middle, just to give the inside a more finished look. You are then free to add stickers to the out side, make a handle, etc. Also, it should be noted that I put a small piece of the blue tape, over the tapes holes, so the the back of the tape wouldn't show through. But that is another opportunity to be creative. I have seen it done with fabric, color paper, old gift cards, etc. Enjoy!

Mario Bros Birthday Decorations - homemade

Super Mario Bros Birthday!!

This is how to make a wonderful MARIO BROS birthday party, with awesome homemade decorations! Lets begin with what the finished product looks like.



All the images and art used, we got off the Internet. A little fuzzy for my taste but we were up against a time crunch and the ended up looking very 3D'ish, which worked!

In order to get these wonderful "twirly-wind-catcher-things", look up any traditional paper lantern pattern on line, to use. In this case we doubled it, then cut down the middle of the lanterns so that we could slide them together and make the latern more 3D. In some cases I used doubled sided paper, and in others I glued two colors together, to get more of put together look.  

These are the tools you will need. Double sided tape, colored paper, tape, hole punch, swivels, jewlers rings, glue dots, double sided raised dots, scissors and a computer to find and print the images you want and to look up your latern patterns.

Here is a closer look at how to connect the different ornaments.

There is a LOT of printing and cutting involved. But once the characters and the bricks and the "lanterns" are all cut out - presto, you start sticking them together with glue and glue dots (for volume) and then add the dangly-twisty things and they are ready for hanging. Enjoy!