Sometimes it’s the simplest, homemade toy that thrills the most.

I could honestly construct this entire post from Made by Joel‘s blog. Here are simple (and safe) stilts he made for his toddlers.

I love this DIY harmonica made from rubber bands and popsicle sticks! By Maya Made.

Yo-yos never get old! Check out this one made from a water balloon and a thick rubber band. Find the full tutorial at Skip to my Lou; made by Zakka Life.

I’ll be unplugged through Monday, so HAPPY EARLY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Have a great, safe weekend! xxoo

Image via Oh Happy Day.

I always say that a backyard is the best craft store—your finds are unpredictable and free!

So simple! By Aesthetic Outburst; found via Ohdeedoh.

Again, these could not be simpler or more elegant. By Daily Danny.

What a lovely outdoor chandelier! A new twist on a floral centerpiece. By Sweet Paul.

It’s such a basic material, and even without the newly popular colored tape, you can’t imagine how people can make such beautiful things with masking, packing, and electrical tape.

Two examples of the work of Mark Khaisman. Yes, these are made with translucent packing  masking tape, mounted on a lightbox. Found via My Future Me.

  

This is a window screen made from masking tape. Yes, I promise. Found via Apartment Therapy.

Rebecca Ward amazingly transforms spaces with colored masking, duct, and electrical tape. Found via The Jealous Curator.

Korean-born artist Sun K. Kwak covered nearly 3 miles of wall space with an installation of black masking tape. Found via Creative Fluff.

It’s not like me to repeat a topic, but this first swing sent me into a tizzy. It’s amazing. Nothing else to say. And a few more great swings to follow…

Designed by Johanna Richter as a piece of jew­elry for your home, the Swing Neck­lace is made from 10 feet of felt balls. Hand­made in Ger­many, avail­able at Sleek Iden­tity. Found via Handmade Charlotte.

The ME & U swing from Softline is a perfect indoor swing for the entire family. The removable upholstered covers are great for cleaning and comes in great colors! Found via Minor Details.

With some potting soil, seeds and a bit of water, Marcel Wanders’ Swing with the Plants truly comes alive! The seat is cleverly designed to double as a planter, allowing the vines to grow directly up the ropes. Suspend outdoors to turn your garden into an enchanting, pastoral getaway … or install indoors and add a bit of nature to your interior! Available for sale at Generate.