If you do only ONE thing this Summer, you MUST do this!!
Everything we needed to make the bubble wands came from the hardware store — eye hooks, wooden dowels, butcher’s twine, and a washer. That’s it!!
A game of bubble tag just never gets old!
Special thanks to Childhood Magic for the inspiration behind today’s Sunday Snapshot!
I don’t know who had more fun……. us, or the kids??
Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!!
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July 18th, 2010 on 7:59 am
My two year old will FLIP for this. Can't wait to try it.
July 18th, 2010 on 8:04 am
your bubbles look awesome!! So much fun isn't it??
July 18th, 2010 on 8:07 am
@ brookie — My 2 year old thought this was a BLAST!! Have fun!!
@ Childhood Magic — It's fantastic!!! xoxo
July 18th, 2010 on 8:36 am
I had a giant bubble wand when I was a kid. I had no idea that you could make one. What fun! Thanks for the information. I'll have to try it!
July 18th, 2010 on 8:58 am
Did you use store bought bubbles or make your own? If you made them, will you post the recipe?
Thanks!!
July 18th, 2010 on 9:17 am
@ Marie — We used homemade bubble solution. To make your own mega bubble solution, you will need: 6 cups distilled water, 2 cups Joy dishwashing detergent, 5-6 drops of glycerin. Very simple and they work very well!! Have FUN!!
July 18th, 2010 on 9:19 am
@ Crafty Auntie Creates — We've made Spring Shaped Bubble Wands before too! –> Instructions to Make Your Own Here.
July 18th, 2010 on 10:30 am
Wow. Those bubbles look awesome. Thanks for sharing it.
July 18th, 2010 on 11:49 am
Looks amazing – we definitely need to try this!
July 18th, 2010 on 12:02 pm
Pretty.
July 18th, 2010 on 12:18 pm
@ Raising a Happy Child — They are so much fun! We're taking the bubble wands and solution to my parents house to try making some there too. It never gets old!
@ MaryAnne — You will have so much fun!! (And so will the kids…)
July 18th, 2010 on 3:50 pm
These are on my to do list – they look awesome!
July 18th, 2010 on 4:44 pm
It's on my summer must-do list, but I can see I'm going to have to move it right to the top. Those bubbles are amazing!
July 18th, 2010 on 4:59 pm
Sooo much fun…and fantastic pictures!
July 18th, 2010 on 5:23 pm
We must try this!! My girls will go crazy!!
July 18th, 2010 on 5:32 pm
we went to a mad science party where they did this… did you know that if you add 3 tablespoons of salt to the bubble mic it makes bigger bubbles? too cool!!!
July 18th, 2010 on 6:07 pm
WOW!!!!! This is great timing. We are doing B the bear blows bubbles and I had your recipe from before and to make these huge ones…just a beautiful bonus!
July 18th, 2010 on 6:18 pm
awesome. ariella has wonderful tutes. maybe we will give it a go come summertime…xx
July 18th, 2010 on 6:46 pm
Amazing!
July 18th, 2010 on 6:52 pm
I can't wait to make these!!
July 18th, 2010 on 10:03 pm
@ Sophie — I didn't know about the salt trick! That's soooo neat!!!
July 18th, 2010 on 10:04 pm
@ V. Kerr — What perfect timing!! Have fun! xoxo
July 18th, 2010 on 10:13 pm
Hmmmm…this looks like an essential item we will need to take to our upcoming family reunion…Bubbles can ONLY bring a family closer together…
July 18th, 2010 on 10:16 pm
@ Wonder Mom — I completely and totally agree!! What fun!!!
July 18th, 2010 on 11:10 pm
That is awesome! I so want to try this!
Becca
July 19th, 2010 on 6:43 am
Awesome! Your pics turned out great- looks like so much fun.
July 19th, 2010 on 11:08 am
FANTASTIC FUN!! Such beauty!
I wanted you to know i have an Award waiting for you over at my blog.
Thanks for the lovely momments you have shared and i look forward to many more! xx
Pipxx
@Worms-eye View
July 19th, 2010 on 11:08 am
FANTASTIC FUN!! Such beauty!
I wanted you to know i have an Award waiting for you over at my blog.
Thanks for the lovely momments you have shared and i look forward to many more! xx
Pipxx
@Worms-eye View
July 19th, 2010 on 12:56 pm
We will be trying this for sure! I am curious to know if you made your won bubble mixture or if you used a store bought one? If you made it yourself, do you mind sharing your recipe? I have not been able to find a great homemade recipe on line!
Thanks,
Tricia
July 19th, 2010 on 12:59 pm
ME again. I just came across the link to a bubble recipe on the Childhood Magic website. I will try that recipe.
Thanks,
Tricia
July 19th, 2010 on 4:23 pm
this looks so cool!
Brianna
July 19th, 2010 on 7:31 pm
Great timing on this post today. Also checked out the posting on Childhood Magic.
Spent our morning making bubble sticks and using them. To see our results you can watch our posting at ~http://countryfun.edublogs.org/2010/07/19/summer-science/
July 19th, 2010 on 9:26 pm
@ Pip — Thank you so much!! That's so sweet of you and it totally made my day! xoxo
@ Tricia Orchard — We made our own bubble solution, as we have many times before. I think it works a lot better than store bought. Just some water, Joy detergent, and a few drops of glycerin. Have fun!!
July 19th, 2010 on 9:27 pm
@ A Crafter and Artist — Wow!! Looks like you guys had a blast too! That makes me VERY happy!
July 20th, 2010 on 1:03 am
Love this idea! I can not wait to try it! Thansk for sharing – Amazing photos! Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn
July 20th, 2010 on 5:30 pm
Oh my, what large bubbles!
July 21st, 2010 on 11:21 am
That does look like awesome fun. I was all in 'til I read you said glycerin. I'm assuming I can find that at Michael's??? Gosh, it sucks being lazy. Can I send my kids to visit you for a few weeks. You can have a frugal summer camp. Five to 10 kids two weeks at a time.
We'll be your first to test out the camp for you.
July 21st, 2010 on 2:39 pm
the laughter of my kids makes me happy
July 21st, 2010 on 2:40 pm
following you on twitter at rosidentevil
July 21st, 2010 on 2:40 pm
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July 21st, 2010 on 2:41 pm
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July 23rd, 2010 on 11:34 am
I love these and my son would be in heaven with those huge bubbles!! Definitely going to have to try it!!! I featured this on my friday favorites!
http://lilbitofus.blogspot.com/2010/07/friday-favorites_23.html
August 4th, 2010 on 9:19 am
Thanks so much for linking! I really appreciate it!
July 23rd, 2010 on 4:27 pm
ohh my goodness, I loved making these wands, and had at least as much fun as the children, and I love how well these bubbles come out in pictures…
August 4th, 2010 on 9:19 am
That makes me so happy!!!
July 26th, 2010 on 8:04 pm
I saw this on the video and it looks like so much fun! You’re right, the game of bubbles never gets old!
August 4th, 2010 on 9:20 am
LOL After we got done shooting that segment, the security guards and camera guys had fun making bubbles with me too! We were like a bunch of little kids!
July 26th, 2010 on 9:48 pm
Hi Valerie! Katie from Katie’s Nesting Spot, just wanted to let you know I included this and the watermelon wrapping paper in an upcoming summer themed post over on ABC & 123. You’re credited and linked, as usual. Hope it continues to be okay to feature you and your amazing ideas!
July 26th, 2010 on 10:31 pm
Anytime!! Thank you so much for linking — I really appreciate it!
July 27th, 2010 on 10:55 pm
Thanks! We did this! http://savegreenbeinggreen.blogspot.com/2010/07/153-making-giant-bubble-maker.html
August 4th, 2010 on 9:18 am
They look AWESOME!!!
Yay!!
August 9th, 2010 on 1:54 pm
Made these this morning and had so much fun! Thanks for sharing!!!!