I had a hard time coming up with an idea for gifts for my little step-brothers (8 and 13 years old), but when someone suggested that I make marshmallow guns, I figured it was the perfect idea.

You can find the instructions for making them here.

Sean made them and spray painted them black, and we’re including paint and brushes so that they can camoflauge them on their own.

We also took the advice of my friend Becca and included small craft balls rather than mini marshmallows to cut down on the stickyness and mess. I’m sure my dad and his wife will appreciate that.

My friend Bethany had a marshmallow gun battle with her husband and boys, and I’m thinking we may need some of our marshmallow guns when our girls get a little bit bigger!