Saturday, December 29, 2012
Eenie Meenie Silly Bands (Eenie Meenie by Justin Bieber feat. Sean Kingston Parody)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HXueuZTYDas&hl=en
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
JK News: Silly Bandz!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-atVgLCHl0&hl=en
Sunday, December 23, 2012
how to accomplish bracelets out of asinine bands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-MpH0OcLIw&hl=en
Monday, December 17, 2012
Saturday, December 15, 2012
Accessorize Your Bandz With Whomp Charmz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZTIdmolopo&hl=en
Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Silly Band Haul
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_MxJyDj4rk&hl=en
Thursday, December 6, 2012
SILLY BANDZ STOP MOTION
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4z9ql7kZJR8&hl=en
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
Allstar Weekend talking about the asinine bandz I gave them!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YWxksiz9LrQ&hl=en
Friday, November 30, 2012
Monday, November 26, 2012
Extreme Flight Extra 300 78" Wing- DLE 30cc- Use a HatCam to Review your Flight
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NbVksHztYac&hl=en
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Day 197--INAPPROPRIATE SILLYBANDZ--7/16/10
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-DjmwQlR_hE&hl=en
Tuesday, November 20, 2012
Silly Bandz Justin Bieber Deutschland
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q44BHkwzYzM&hl=en
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Silly Bandz Gangster! A funny Song / Rap about Silly Bands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HN_XL8xuTz0&hl=en
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Behind the Scenes of Insanity Bandz w/ Greg Benson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2rpWrLHsso&hl=en
Sunday, November 11, 2012
CUTE Beaded Bracelets x
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sxaak8TR2rI&hl=en
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
MY BIGGEST REGRETS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gw7TkMyVceU&hl=en
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
my new asinine bandz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o5FWp6jULPM&hl=en
Friday, October 26, 2012
Rubber bandage bracelets in appropriate shapes actualize a bit of cont
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpJttn6zvq8&hl=en
Tuesday, October 23, 2012
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Unboxing Twistz Bandz Kit
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8pTT33QQDY&hl=en
Thursday, October 11, 2012
Silly Bandz Rap by Monie
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hb1at7JO2AE&hl=en
Monday, October 8, 2012
ALL MY 3305 SILLY BANDZ!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzlzQB8WBg&hl=en
Saturday, October 6, 2012
Silly Bands Commercial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VoafpmdTBJQ&hl=en
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Friday, September 28, 2012
Silly Bandz Rings
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7AVY9NXVEAE&hl=en
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Sunday, September 23, 2012
Knight Adventures: Silly Band Trading Day
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVdlzFFuT6A&hl=en
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
iMichael Episode #22-iAnnounce The Vote Winner!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41A9ZOtPCh8&hl=en
Sunday, September 16, 2012
Thursday, September 13, 2012
16 Wishes DVD "unboxing"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQn2MgCq9Y4&hl=en
Sunday, September 9, 2012
Silly Bandz from BCP Imports, LLC
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uXlXXXGbnf8&hl=en
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Which Silly Band is the "Rarest"?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MpS_dCFsILE&hl=en
Monday, September 3, 2012
Friday, August 31, 2012
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Toy Story 3 Silly Bands Review by Flutterific!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDAzdVStqAM&hl=en
Thursday, August 23, 2012
King Myers - Silly Bandz Anthem ft. Bryce Snow
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PjDjmj6e8vw&hl=en
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
F#%K YOU, ITS MY BIRTHDAY! LOL (9.2.10 - Day 490)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AV6EDNez3XE&hl=en
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Sunday, August 12, 2012
Monday, August 6, 2012
Silly Bandz - Emily Explains It
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a21QtCUAPs4&hl=en
Friday, August 3, 2012
My Silly Bandz (Stumo Remix)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gI3KyQPSa7U&hl=en
Tuesday, July 31, 2012
Ke$ha Silly Bands Parody
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NFN5o2jSigU&hl=en
Friday, July 27, 2012
Wednesday, July 25, 2012
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Pokebandz Episode 1: Pokemon Silly Bandz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iUE7woMROw8&hl=en
Thursday, July 19, 2012
OnFair Silly Rubber Bandz Bracelets - Value Pack
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzhiwP0LSpM&hl=en
Sunday, July 15, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
Saturday, July 7, 2012
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Taio Cruz - Dynamite Parody - Silly Bandz
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bz0dd6beB3A&hl=en
Sunday, July 1, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Thursday, June 21, 2012
KB - Silly Band Swag (Produced by Marvelous J)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xzv0XdsdDKo&hl=en
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Friday, June 8, 2012
AJ Rafael on sillyband - elastic characters at 4C Power Workshop
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ty44BUzcGJU&hl=en
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Silly Bandz Review/HUGE Giveaway anon including this product
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K91cOXLK5RE&hl=en
Tuesday, May 29, 2012
Silly Bandz Talk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Txsau_szs0&hl=en
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
attack of asinine bands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cg-tZwdD--s&hl=en
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Silly Band Adventure!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=skrZO4ZUkIU&hl=en
Thursday, May 17, 2012
Monday, May 14, 2012
Saturday, May 12, 2012
Lauren Silly Bandz Photos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHzmXwCzHeI&hl=en
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
silly bandage allocution wiiith justin biebers dancerrr (:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykNc3C_wj30&hl=en
Saturday, May 5, 2012
California Gurls - Silly Bands Spoof Behind The Scenes
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3oePI8OzAo4&hl=en
Wednesday, May 2, 2012
Muppet Silly Bandz - The Muppet Mindset Review
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCsyv3n8rEQ&hl=en
Sunday, April 29, 2012
Diaper Cakes - Novel Cake Idea Sweeping Baby Shower Parties
Diaper cake is the new fad in the contemporary baby shower cake ideas scenario. Contrary to popular belief, diaper cakes are not gastronomical delights of the baby shower parties. Rather they are different baby supplies arranged to look like a multi-tiered cake. It is a unique and creative baby shower cake idea to gift new parents with baby care products that they need and will use every day.
Ingredients Required For Making A Diaper Cake
DiapersRubber bands or tape
Diaper pins
Baby supplies
A cake board to sit the cake on
Cellophane paper
Colorful ribbons
Making Diaper Cakes
Diaper cakes as the name suggest are mostly made of diapers. Individual diapers are rolled tightly and secured with rubber band or tape to hold the shape. These diaper rolls are arranged around a feeding bottle or a bottle of baby lotion and secured to give the shape of a small cylinder. This forms the base layer of the cake. The diaper cake usually has three tiers. Cylinders of various sizes are made and arranged one on top of the other to give a tier like formation. These tiers are secured with diaper pins so that they do not fall off. Once the basic structure of the cake is ready it is decorated with various baby paraphernalia like feeding bottles, baby soothers, bibs, towels, soft toys, bath supplies to make it look more attractive. The diaper cakes are then wrapped in cellophane and tied with colorful ribbons to give it a finished look. A properly arranged diaper cake looks exactly like a real cake.
You can also look for better diaper cake ideas for baby showers in magazines or even on websites. Browsing the baby section in any supermarket will give wings to your creativity.
Rationale Behind Gifting Diaper Cakes
Diaper cake is the most practical gift for the new mother. It usually comprises baby products that the new parents would immediately require once the baby arrives. Every veteran parent knows how taxing the first few weeks of the baby's arrival are, not only on the body but also on finances. Therefore such a baby shower cake idea will be enormously appreciated.
The diaper cake is also in tune with the basic purpose of throwing a baby shower. The baby shower history reveals that such a party was thrown with the intention of helping the expectant parents get the items they would need for the new born baby.
Gifting diaper cakes has become very popular today. This has given way to a flourishing market for such cakes. Readymade diaper cakes are easily available across the counter. You can also order for these diaper cakes online. Nowadays the market has become so specialized that there are separate diaper cakes available for boys and girls. While the cakes for boys have a sporty look the ones meant for girls are decorated with cute motifs and colorful ribbons. You can also ask the company to custom-make your diaper cake to fit your specifications.
These diaper cakes can also be the centerpieces for the baby shower decorations. They go well with any baby shower themes. Be it a center piece or a gift this novel baby shower cake idea has brought about a sweeping change in the baby shower party.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Monday, April 23, 2012
Thursday, April 19, 2012
silly bands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnwRgcCt2LM&hl=en
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Thursday, April 12, 2012
New Kinds Of Exercise Equipment
There are many, many new kinds of exercise equipment, from the newest patented abdominal workout equipment you see on information commercials every Saturday to simple rubber bands and big bouncy balls. There are also a wide variety of weights commonly used in exercise. Exercise equipment is becoming a part of a cardiovascular class and /or workout more and more. For example: Kettlebells are great. Exercising with kettlebells is one of the many forms of exercise that can increase the efficiency of the time you spend working out.
Kettlebells are not brand new kinds of exercise equipment, but the revival of kettlebells classes and other exercise programs. The revival of this kind of exercise has emerged from people who seek strong sculpted abdominal muscles, thick, impressive biceps, and strong, muscular thighs. The system works. And when it comes to exercise - what works the very best for you is the most important thing to remember.
You may want to try kettlebells as exercise equipment if you are looking for something new. Kettlebells are a new kind of exercise equipment for a new kind of workout. They do not look like most of the typical equipment in a gym or weight room. There are even exercise classes that use kettlebells that will help you burn tons of calories and increase your muscle strength significantly.
It has been said that with the right kettlebells exercise program someone can loose between thirty and fifty pounds in only three months. A kettlebell is a piece of exercise equipment that consists of an iron base, it is bell-shaped unit connected to two horns attached with a special handle. The exercises you do with kettlebells involve squats and swings to buff up your thigh muscles, press positions to expand your upper body and strengthen your arms, lunges, again for you legs, and push-ups to target your individual arm muscles specifically.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Friday, April 6, 2012
Is It A Good Idea To Microwave Silly Bandz?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yw4vOkXjrHw&hl=en
Wednesday, April 4, 2012
Building a Tackle Box
Baby powder, adhesive tape, paper clips, glue, pins, thread, rubber bands, pencil, file, pliers, bees wax; the list of items found in an archer's kit is as endless as the variety of items found in a house wife's sewing basket. The simile does not end there as the bowman too is apparently unable to discard an item of tackle which has outlived its usefulness. Look in any tackle box and a goodly portion of the contents is made up of worn out tabs, old shooting gloves, outsized arrow nocks, discarded bow sights, and perhaps several bow strings from bows which have long since been retired or relegated to the attic. Even the expert archer is a pushover for any new type of bow that comes on the market.
Rarely does the novice appreciate the need of a tackle box, and it is seldom included in the items of tackle listed in his initial purchase. When the novice has been shooting for some time he learns that certain supplies must be at hand to make immediate repairs in the field. Broken arrow nocks must be replaced, serving renewed, or loose fletching reglued. Many things can happen which will terminate an afternoon's pleasure unless the required materials are available for replacement or repair. In the early stages of the game, a friend's tackle box will generally produce a needed item so that shooting can be continued. A few occasions demonstrate to the novice the importance of the repair kit and the spare parts contained in the tackle box. Any one who has arrived at the shooting field only to discover that some essential part of his tackle has been left at home, immediately concludes that a tackle box is a necessity and not a luxury.
The average retail price of a tackle box is around twenty dollars. This figure is apparently a prohibitive price or the archer just naturally enjoys building his own tackle box.
archery equipment
What ever the reason, a casual examination of the tackle boxes brought to any shoot will show a wide variation in design and workmanship. Many of the boxes reflect the individual owner's ideas on arrangement and accessibility of tackle. Some of the boxes are end-opening and others have a hinged top. Arrow racks may be fixed or removable and contain from one to four dozen arrows. Each tackle box is provided with a compartment which contains the repair kit and the necessary accessories. I have seen custom made boxes that served as a seat for the shooter while he waited his turn on the shooting line. If your hobbies include wood working, you will probably have chosen the type of tackle box that you believe will best meet your requirements, and need no further advise on its construction. Those of us who do not own a variety of wood working tools would be wise to undertake the task of constructing a tackle box of simple design which can be readily cut out and assembled with a minimum of hand tools.
The tackle box shown in the illustration, Figure 43, is rectangular in shape with an overall length of thirty inches, a width of ten inches, and a height of six and seven-eighths inches. A single partition separates the interior of the tackle box into two compartments. The larger compartment is six inches in width and provides space for the arrow rack which holds two dozen arrows. The remaining compartment provides ample space for ground and belt quivers, shooting glove, tabs, spares, and repair kit.
The only tools necessary to construct this tackle box are a saw, hammer, carpenter's square, a brace or hand drill, and a yard stick which you can borrow from the family sewing room. The hand drill or brace is needed for the construction of the arrow rack. Two bits will be required, one bit should be 11/32 of an inch in diameter in order to drill the series of holes required for the dowels, and the other bit should have a diameter of 5/16 of an inch to drill the series of holes required for the arrows. If you are using wooden arrows, check their diameter to make certain that the dimension given is large enough to permit the entry of the arrow. If you have a friend who has a drill-press, lay out the work and take it to him. He will drill the required number of holes in a matter of a few minutes. A bottle of furniture glue, a one-quarter pound box of one inch by seventeen wire brads, a ten cent assortment of small brads and nails that can be purchased at the dime store, and a sheet of number one-half flint paper completes the list of materials. In the event you choose to use wood screws instead of wire brads to assemble the box, you will need in addition to your other tools a screw driver and a small bit to drill pilot holes for the screws to prevent splitting the wood. Wood screws are preferred because they have better holding qualities than the wire brads, although more labor is necessary to assemble the box.
The case may be constructed of plywood. If you choose to use plywood, ignore the bill of material accompanying the plan in Figure 43 and use three-eighths inch material for the sides and one-quarter inch material for the top and bottom. Instead of plywood, I selected an easily worked wood such as clear Ponderosa pine. If the planing mill does not carry three-eighths inch finished stock a full ten inches in width, ask them to split a one inch by twelve inch board, seven feet and six inches in length, in half on their band saw; and then dress each half to exactly three-eighths of an inch in thickness by ten inches in width. I had this done and although the boards will cup slightly because of the changes in the internal stresses in the lumber, the boards will not split or crack if the work is completed within a reasonable length of time. The finished lumber should cost about $4.00. Lay out all cuts carefully as you do not have material to waste. Check your measurements and the work frequently in order to avoid mistakes. Note carefully that the illustration indicates that the top and bottom of the box are of different dimensions. The bottom fits inside the sides, while the top of the box which forms part of the lid covers the sides.
Begin the work by cutting out the sides of the case which measure thirty inches by four and one-quarter inches. Then cut out the ends. The overall width of the case is ten inches. From this dimension we must deduct twice the thickness of the finished lumber, in this case three-quarters of an inch, which makes the required length of the end pieces nine and one-quarter inches. Make a temporary assembly of this portion of the work. This will enable you to visualize the completed box and will serve as a check against your calculations for the dimensions of the top and bottom. The interior length of the case will measure twenty-nine and one-quarter inches. This dimension controls the height of the arrow rack which is constructed so that its overall length does not exceed twenty-nine inches. Use the same order of procedure in constructing the lid of the tackle box.
The next step is to take down the temporary assembly, apply glue to all joints, reassemble and screw or nail the various parts together. To assure a good bond, apply the glue in accordance with the manufacturer's direction and do not attempt to hurry the job.
To construct the arrow rack, cut three rectangular pieces to the dimensions shown in the detail of A and B, and round off the corners to one-quarter inch radius. With a pencil lay out the grid carefully as dimensioned in the detail in the illustration on one of the pieces. Fasten two of the pieces together temporarily and bore all the holes through both pieces. Separate the pieces and using one for a template, bore the four corner 11/32 of an inch diameter holes half way through the remaining piece. This last piece is designated as C in the sketch of the assembled arrow rack.
Assemble the arrow rack by inserting the four 5/16 of an inch diameter dowels through the corner holes of pieces A and B. Just before each dowel reaches its final position, apply glue to the surface of the dowel. Apply glue to the bottom ends of the dowels and insert them in the sockets bored in piece C. Stand the arrow rack on its base C and check the vertical and horizontal alignment by inserting an arrow in several positions in the rack. Make any adjustments necessary to permit free entry and remove the arrows. When you are satisfied with the alignment, drive one-half inch by twenty wire brads at each corner of plates A and B to fasten the plates and dowels securely in their final position. Invert the rack and drive brads from the bottom of plate C into the ends of each of the dowels.
The necessary hardware will cost about one dollar and fifty-five cents and consists of one pair of one inch by three inch hinges, two catches, one three inch handle, and the necessary complement of wood screws with button heads. Metal corners can be added to this hardware list if desired.
Use the flint paper to smooth all exposed edges, wipe clean with a dry cloth, and the box is ready for the finish coat. Mix two parts of turpentine and one part of boiled linseed oil to make about three-quarters of a cup of the mixture. Flow this mixture over all the surfaces. The wood will absorb most of this oil mixture on the first application. After an hour's time, wipe off any excess with a piece of clean, lintless soft cloth. Repeat this oiling operation a day later. However, a longer period can be allowed to elapse without harm. A third oiling may be applied if it appears that the wood will absorb any more oil. Set the tackle box on four small wooden blocks so that air may pass freely over all the surfaces and let the box remain until it feels perfectly dry when rubbed lightly with the palm of the hand.
The tackle box is now ready for waxing. Use some of the liquid polishing wax that the family keeps on hand to polish the furniture or dig out your can of Simoniz that you use to polish the car and give the tackle box a good coat.
The total cost of your new tackle box, exclusive of labor, will approximate six dollars and fifty cents. You will quickly learn to keep all of the necessary tackle and accessories in the box where every item will be available when you need it. Sooner or later you will realize that a tackle box is a must. Don't let the retail price discourage you from owning one. Build your own. The one described in this chapter has given several years of service and complete satisfaction.
Sunday, April 1, 2012
SILLY BANDZ VIRUS
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxdBHVyQcX8&hl=en
Thursday, March 29, 2012
How to Sew Elastics the Right Way
Active lifestyle demands dresses made up of such fabrics that give the freedom for easy movement. However, in most of the clothings, elastics are used for making them more workable and flexible with control over their stretchability. Not only garments, elastics are used for sewing projects and other craft projects too. Do you ever wonder why the elastic that you used in your last project does not seem to work with the present sewing project? Why the elastic in your cotton pajama is causing problems while the same elastic in your swim wear is working excellently? In fact, the type of elastics and the fabrics with which they are used plus the sewing methods, all go to contribute in the perfect working of elastics.
Types of Elastics and their Construction
Elastic is a flexible and stretchable narrow fabric made of rubber core which is wrapped in polyester, cotton, nylon or a blend of fiber threads. These exterior fibers are braided, woven or knit together to give various thicknesses and widths to the elastics. Most of the elastics are 1/8 inches to 2 ½ inches wide. However, elastic thread can be much narrower and the decorative elastic waistbands can be extra wide. Different elastics have different degrees of stretchability. Elastics are sewn to fabrics in two ways- direct application and casing. In the first method, elastic is attached to fabric by sewing directly through the elastic and fabric. In the second method, the elastic is encased into a closed tunnel like fabric and then sewed to the fabric often around the waist, at the neckline or lower edge of a sleeve or pant leg.
Braided elastics are used in casings as they get narrowed when stretched. They can not retain their stretch and shape if applied directly to the fabric. These light weight elastics are mainly used on sleeve hems, swim wear and leg bands. Braided non-roll elastic is appropriate for waistbands because they can remain flat when stretched.
Knitted elastics are soft, light weight, strong and appropriate for directly applying on almost any kind of garment. These elastics can also be sewed in casing. They are best for lightweight fabrics. Many knitted elastics also have sewing line at their edges which do not have elastic in them. So, it becomes much easier to sew these elastics to a garment.
Woven elastics, usually thicker than the other elastics, are very strong. When sewn directly onto a fabric, they can retain their width and stretch. Woven elastics can also be sewed in casing. They are usually applied to heavy weight fabrics, such as home furnishings, car covers, bags, accessories, etc.
Transparent or clear elastics are synthetic narrow fabrics that can stretch up to four times their length and can completely recover the original size and shape. They are made of polyurethane and does not contain rubber which makes them appropriate to be used in kids garments or for people who are allergic to latex. It is primarily used in those areas that are prone to lose stretch, such as shirt bottoms, shoulder seams and necklines. They can't be used in casings as they'll roll over themselves.
Tips for Sewing Elastics
Choose an elastic that has the same care requirements as the finished garment.
Use those elastics which recover their original length after stretching.
Use cotton elastic with cotton garments. Wash the cotton fabric before sewing as the elastic will also shrink a little when washed.
Use nylon elastic for lingerie and swim wear. They can be machine washed but dry them in medium heat.
Polyester elastics go with almost all fabrics. They can be washed as well as dry cleaned.
Choose such threads that are compatible with fabric.
Use a ball-point needle when sewing.
Adjust the thread tension when stitching and stretching elastic.
Elastic should be tight enough to prevent fabric from drooping, but loose enough to be comfortable.
Cut the elastic according to the required length plus 1 inch for finishing the ends.
When applying elastic directly to fabric, cut it about 8% shorter than the required length. It will stretch during sewing.
Use a long straight stitch or a zigzag stitch when sewing the elastic directly to fabric. A long stitch having length of three or four is best for most of the fabrics and elastic types.
If doing too much work with elastic, consider buying specialty presser foot/machine attachment that applies elastic without having to stretch it by hand.
Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Making A Time Capsule
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJPymE8iLyQ&hl=en
Saturday, March 24, 2012
Rubber Band Animals - What's the Fuss?
In the modern hi-tech era, where kids seem to demand the latest games console, cell phone, MP3/MP4 player or computer, it's a refreshing change to observe the latest craze for wearing, collecting, trading and sharing rubber band animals.
Now, before I continue, I would like to stress that although I'm referring to these items as rubber band animals they do in fact come in a variety of shapes colors and themes such as animals, fast food shapes, cowboy hats, sea creatures, microphone stands, baseball shapes, glow in the dark, tye dye - I could go on but you get the picture.
What is the Attraction With Rubber Band Animals?
To answer this question we should first go back to late 2009 in Birmingham, Alabama where the craze was first noticed.
The bands started getting so popular with school children that some of the schools decided to ban them due to them causing too much of a distraction to the children. This, of course, added to the already fever like attraction of the silicone animals and fueled the craze to new heights.
Since then, the craze has steadily spread along the East coast and shows no signs of stopping.
What do Kids do With These Rubber Band Animals?
Basically, they wear them on their wrists and forearms, often dozens at a time, forming a stacked sleeve of silicone bracelets. When worn they look like crinkled rubber bands, but when taken off they retain their original shape.
Popular with both boys and girls, of all ages, they are great for kids because they can be collected and traded and are fun to play with. There are some shapes that are getting more collectible, such as the penguin. There are unsubstantiated claims these shapes are not being manufactured in the same quantities as other shapes. This would create scarcity in the marketplace, which would in turn, create a higher demand.
There really isn't too much to say against Rubber Band Animals, as kids love them because they are cute, cool and fun and parents like them because they are harmless and inexpensive.
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Silly Bandz Wholesale
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QhOKRbdeYBo&hl=en
Monday, March 19, 2012
How To: Make Your Sillybandz GLOW in the Dark!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-OHmLRrjW4&hl=en
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Lesson 4: "Double Forward Rhombus" arrangement Twistz Bandz bracelet
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zC-W27h3p5M&hl=en
Monday, March 12, 2012
100 Silly bandz! (plus rings)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSiYqA0xVoA&hl=en
Friday, March 9, 2012
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Silly Bandz - Shaped Rubber Bands Make Fun Grandkid Gifts, Perfect For Long Distance Grandparenting!
Do you have grandchildren who live far away? Are you looking for ideas for grandparents to stay in touch and close to grandchildren when living far away? As a Sandwich Generation Granny Nanny to four sweet grandkids who live near me and a whole bunch more darlins' who live several states away, that's something I'm always working on.
Here's my newest plan for fun for grandkids from 5 years old up to early teens - Silly Bandz, also called Shaped Rubber Bands, which can be used to trade, play with, or wear as rubber band bracelets. They are the hot new craze that kids of all ages are loving!
They come in a wide variety of shapes, from animal shaped rubber bands to princess to cowboy to phrases and so many more. If you don't already know, check with your children or grandchildren for the grandkids' general interests. My granddaughters love princesses and my grand-cowpokes love cowboys. Then again, all the grandkids love animals and Toy Story. The Grand-tween loves all of these AND the phrases shaped rubber bands.
You can order one or more packages to be delivered to your grandkids, then call them to tell them all about the new craze that's sweeping the country - maybe the whole world! They may already know about it, but even if they don't, they'll be excited to hear about this fun surprise and you will once again prove that you're a very cool grandparent - and for affordable prices.
You do need to be aware that most of these are labeled for five years old and older. Also, some schools have banned them, as they've found them to be too distracting when the kids start trading them in the middle of class. I would just let your adult kids know about that possibility so they can check with the school before letting the kids take them to school. And one other warning - make sure they don't put too many on a wrist and that they aren't too tight - the same as with regular rubber bands. All of these are very simple and common cautions, easy to work around.
And speaking of these being for five years and older, if you have younger and older grandkids, stickers would be a good option for the littler ones.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Friday, March 2, 2012
NotSoSoccerMom-Jill on Silly Bandz & Cinco De Mayo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CKgP7hECXd0&hl=en
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
Stretching For Shin-Splints Exercises That You Should Avoid
As part of a good program to combat this injury, it's important to perform stretching for shin splints exercises as often as possible. When the shin muscles become quite tight there is a much higher chance that you're going to start experiencing pain on a regular basis, making it vital that you take action steps to cure this.
The following stretching for shin splints exercises are just what you need to put the pain behind you.
Calf Stretch
The first thing you should be doing to help strengthen the muscle around the leg is standing calf raises. This will be vital because the calf is such a predominant muscle in the lower leg that is used whenever you are running or walking.
As soon as it becomes tight there is a high chance that it will transfer over to the front of the shin bone, causing big problems there.
To perform a calf stretch, stand up so you're foot is propped against a wall and then slowly lean inwards. As you do you should start to feel a slight pull in the calf muscle, which is precisely what you're going for with this movement.
Toe Walks
Toe walks are also another good way to help reduce the tension on the front of the shin bone. To perform these you are going to stand on your tippy toes and then walk all the way across the room, trying to stay up there as best as possible. Once you're across the room, then walk normally back and repeat the process once again.
The more often you can do this stretching for shin splints exercise the easier you'll find it will be to maintain your balance and the stronger these shin muscles will get.
Toe Circles
Toe circles are also going to be important to do on a regular basis and are easy enough that you can do them while you're sitting at your desk at work. To perform the toe circles you basically just want to rotate the toe in a full circle for ten to fifteen times. Once that's finished, reverse the direction and then repeat with the other leg.
Rubber Band Extensions
Finally, rubber band extensions are another great stretching for shin splints exercise to perform regularly. They are going to work very well for strengthening the entire shin bone as well as help to reduce any tension forces that are acting.
To do them, simply place one end of a rubber band around your ankle and then tie another end of the rubber band to the end of a post or chair. Make sure there is a good amount of tension in the rubber band and then slowly begin flexing the foot towards you.
Repeat this process ten to fifteen times as well and then switch legs and repeat.
So be sure you're keeping these stretching for shin splints exercises in mind at all time. If you do you can expect the pain you are suffering from with this injury to be dramatically reduced and in time you should not have to deal with it any longer.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
How to Make Your Own Rubber Band Helicopter
A Rubber band helicopter is a toy that can be made using some wire, a drinking straw, some cotton, some paper and a 3-inch long rubber band. It is a great toy that utilizes the elastic property of rubber bands - of course, to make the helicopter you will need a good quality rubber band so that its elasticity can make the helicopter fly.
Why make a helicopter?
Making a helicopter out of rubber bands is a great project for children. Younger children may need a little bit of help from their parents - There is no greater feeling than seeing your helicopter fly with your child.
The project teaches some basic physics as well - and is a great learning about the mechanics of flight. Flying has always been mankind's dream - and it is most exciting if you yourself can actually build something with your hands that can be made to fly. The Wright brothers, in fact, used a model quite similar to this kind of toy helicopter to inspire their dreams of flying.
The materials you need
The first thing you will need to make this toy is an ordinary drinking straw. Also you will need a piece of wire or a flexible piece of bamboo that is about 25 inches in length, some cotton yarn, a paper clip, some cardboard and a 12 inch long piece of thick paper. Besides this you will need glue and tape for sticking everything together. The most important part of the toy - the material that will actually make it fly - is the rubber band. It has to be a good quality one- about three inches in length - with good elasticity that you should test by stretching the band a couple of times before actually putting it to use. The entire flying ability of the helicopter rests on the elasticity of this band - so you don't want to go using the wrong sort of rubber band to make your toy.
How to make the helicopter
Making the helicopter is fairly simple. The first thing you should do is to loop the wire into circular shape and hold the ends together with tape. Then the yarn should be tied - in two separate pieces - across this loop - one towards the top and one towards the bottom. The yarn helps keep the loop in shape when the helicopter flies.
The rubber band goes on next - looped around the middle of one side of the circle and attached with the paper clip to the other side so that it stretches across the circle in between and parallel to the yarn.
Now the paper has to be cut into strips of different lengths - two of 3X12 inches and two of 6X3 inches for the wings. The cardboard should be cut into a 3X3 inch butterfly shape for the rotor and two 1X3 inch tabs.
The rotor has to be attached to the middle of the straw and the 3X6 inch strips of paper go on either end of it at right angles to the straw and parallel to each other; these things should be glued on.
The 1X3 inch cardboard is taped on either side of the band and the 3X12 inch paper is glued on each tab such that it extends at an angle of 30 degrees from the rubber band.
Flying the helicopter
Hold the bottom of the circle and push the rotor in between the two rubber band strands and wind it up - then throw the helicopter in the air and watch it fly. Remember to buy good quality rubber bands for your helicopter.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
Do it Yourself - Build a Mouse Trap Car
A mouse trap car is a little vehicle made with a standard mouse trap and using the trap itself for energy. It is quite simple to make a mouse trap car from scratch and the materials needed are simple to come by thus here is a guide on building a mouse trap car of your own.
Required Tools
* Pliers
* Drill
* Saw (optional)
* Scissors
* Required Materials
* A mouse trap
* 4 eyehooks
* 6 balloons/rubber bands
* Epoxy
* 2 bic pens/metal rods (axles)
* 2 tops from pop cans/2 washers
* String
* 4 CDs/DVDs/plywood (wheels)
Instructions
Firstly drill 2 tiny holes into either sides of the mouse trap and screw the 4 eyehooks into them.
For wheels you may use 4 CDs/DVDs or you may cut 4 circles out of plywood using a saw. If you use CDs/DVDs, cut the top and bottom off 2 of the balloons with a pair of scissors and extend the middle piece over the edge of the CDs you will use for the back wheels to rubberize them for traction. You can still do this if you are using plywood however, this it is not a requirement.
If you use the pens for your axles, take out the top and bottom of the pen leaving just the bare barrel. The eyehooks you possess ought to sit closely over the pens or over the metal rods if you use them instead. It should not be so close however, that the axle is not able to turn liberally.
Create a hole in the center of one side of the axles, big enough to get the string through. Put the string through the hole in the axle and out one end of the axle. Make a knot in the end of the thread you drew out one end of the axle or knot it about something tiny and then pull it back into the barrel of the axle so that the knot is within the barrel (this is your back axle).
Next, push the front axle through the eyehooks on the front of the mousetrap (the side opposite to where the bait holder is) and use pliers to squeeze the pop can tops or washers onto the axle to keep the axle from shifting about too much or sliding out to the side. See to it that the washers are not brushing the eyehooks or the wheels will not rotate right. Go ahead and additionally put in your rear axle.
You may use epoxy to attach the wheels to the axles or you may wrap a balloon or some similar kind of rubber about the axle and next slowly place the wheels you are using on it. The balloons or rubber will function as a wedge and prevent the wheels from moving when the car is moving.
Now for the movement of the car; fasten the string in the back axle to the center of the jaws of the mousetrap (the U-shaped section which really catches a mouse) and lift the jaws rearward as if you are setting the trap. Hold the jaws tightly in that place and reverse the car until the extra string is totally wrapped around the back axle, set the trap as you would to catch a mouse and your mouse trap care is set to go.
Place it down and use something to release the trap and look at it go!
Tips and Warnings
Make the eyehooks as level as you can so the axle is not crooked when you put it through the hooks.
Remember to place the rubberized wheels on the back of the car, not on the front.
Be wary to keep your hands away from the jaws when you are setting the trap because carelessness can be really painful.