DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue
Make a Halloween Window Thaumatrope optical illusion with this fun STEM template craft for kids. It’s a little bit spooky and a LOT of fun! Plus, they may even learn a thing or two with this project. Get the template here What’s Halloween without a little magic? Of course, science is logical “magic” that actually…
These Monster Nightlights are a super fun Halloween craft for kids. Use them as decorations or as DIY toys to inspire imaginary play. The set includes four ugly-but-cute monsters to print, colour, and make. BOO! Get the template here Monsters get a bad rap. It’s not their fault. They never asked to be born with…
Make a super cute felt snail with our free PDF pattern. This is a simple DIY toy sewing craft for older kids and teens. You might also like our felt dinosaur craft Call them pests if you want, but I still think sails are adorable! Even more so when they’re made from felt. You don’t…
Enhance the magic of storytelling with a set of hand-sewn Red Riding Hood felt dolls. We have Grandma, the Wolf and, of course, Miss Hood herself (whose true name is a mystery) to make. This is a fun sewing project for older kids, or a DIY toy adults can make for younger kids. The PDF…
Create an enchanting paper fairyland complete with fairy houses, cobblestone paths, giant flowers and four adorable paper fairy dolls. This printable paper world is fun to colour and put together with simple paper stands. It’s a diy toy kids can make that will inspire hours of imaginary play and makes a cute fairy-themed decoration. Get…
Print, colour and make some beautiful princess paper dolls, all dressed up for the ball. This is a fun DIY toy craft for kids aged 6+, although younger kids could make it with some adult help. Get the template here Princess paper dolls are a fun craft that will provide hours of imaginative play once…
Kids can print and create their favourite pet crafts with this value bundle of printable templates! There are cats, dogs, guinea pigs, budgies and goldfish to make. Get the templates here We love our pets! Life would suck without them. That’s why I decided to create a printable pack especially for pet-lovers. What’s your favourite…
How adorable is this set of Rocking Cats? This is a fun and super-easy DIY toy kids can make. Get the template here Q: What’s cuter and more lovable than a cat? A: Four happy rocking cats! Even better, you can print and make all four of them with our latest printable template. Each cat…
Make some super cute printable paper guinea pigs. This set has a mama with two babies to cut, fold and slot together – no glue needed! This printable craft was first published in 2016 and has been updated with a new, improved template set and reshared for today’s audience. Get the template here This template…