Mike made this cute little robot with the kids using some aluminum foil and cans from the recycling bin along with a night light, extension cord, and electrical tape.
He cut the bottom of out of an old soup can using these tin snips and a hammer and nail (we don’t have fancy tools), and wrapped electrical tape around all the edges. He used the same tools to make the robot’s face. The robot’s head was made from a very small can (that originally held green chile peppers).
Doesn’t he look like a friendly robot?
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
Very neat idea – especially the night light inside. I think Anna would love something like this – I might give my husband a hint :)
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I love this! Especially the face – he’s SMILING!! Makes me smile, too. :)
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Thanks for leaving a comment at Waddleeahchaa. Being a Parent is an awesome adventure but the true rewards come when you are a Grandparent. I so love being with my four grandsons. Robots on the other hand are not my love but I am going to share this idea with my Father and he can work on these with my grandsons or his great-grandsons. They will all get a big kick out of this home made robot! Thanks, :)
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This is adorable! Joe would LOVE this! I’ll have to show it to Jamie–thanks for another cool idea Mary Anne!
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I better not let my kids see that or they’re going to be begging for one.
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Awesome! I love it!
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He is so totally adorable! And I love that daddy got in on the action!
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That is cool! Your husband is really creative. I bet your kids had fun making that with him too.
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@Cascia – Thanks, they did have a great time! =)