You don’t have to wait for the carnival to come to town to have some carnival-themed fun! Check out these DIY ideas to build a carnival in your own backyard! Wrap the large piece of cardboard ...

Set up a collection of games carnival-style (with prizes for the kids!) ... Not only are these a blast to play, but the whole family can get in on the DIY game-making action.

The votes are in, and this simple flying disk game is a runaway winner. Here's how to create this game: Cut a 5-inch by 13-inch rectangle into a cardboard box as shown (an adult’s job).

DIY home version: To polish your skills, Gryczan suggests building your own version of the game at home. You’ll need a foot-square piece of wood for a platform, some blocks to put underneath it ...