DIY Toys

DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue

  • Printable Halloween Games

    These printable Halloween games are a great way to keep kids busy in the lead-up to Halloween. There are two games to print, colour and play! Kids adore Halloween-themed activities. Maybe it’s the spooky fun of haunted houses, or the magical possibilities of witches’ spells. Whatever the reason, these games are a playful way to get…

  • Rainbow Cube Cats

    Create a cute set of rainbow cube cats. This is a hands-on way for kids to learn about 3D cubes and a fun activity for anyone who loves cats. Get the template Q: What’s more fun a 3D cube tabby cat? A: A clouder of rainbow cube tabby cats! A clouder is the collective noun…

  • Under-The-Sea Board Games

    Keep kids busy with this fun set of print and colour under-the-sea board games. There are two board games to play, a submarine game and an underwater scuba diving game.  You might also like our Turtle Doodle Art Colouring in is lots of fun and so are board games. Give kids the best of both…

  • Firefly Paper Lantern Craft

    Celebrate balmy Summer evenings with this simple but fun Firefly Paper Lantern craft. This is the third in our Firefly Printable series and makes a cute paper decoration. You can turn it into a “real” lantern by placing a battery-operated LED tealight beneath it.  Get the Firefly Lantern Template here These firefly paper lanterns are…

  • Printable Easter Games

    Keep the kids busy this Easter with this fun set of Printable Easter Games. All you have to do is print, colour, add dice and markers, then play! You might also like our 3D Doodle Art Bunny craft Easter is coming up very soon, which means holiday time for kids!  You’ll need ways to keep…