DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue
Here’s a very easy printable polar bear craft for kids! This mother polar bear with two adorable baby cubs can be made using our latest printable template. These paper polar bears are a fun Winter craft idea and are part of a series of printable Winter crafts I’ve been working on. This kids’ papercraft was…
Seriously, how cute are these penguin poppers? They’re a fun penguin-themed DIY toy you can make in a flash. This easy kids craft is suitable for all age groups and makes a fun project for Winter or holiday-themed crafting. The printable template is free. You might also like out printable paper penguins Pom pom poppers…
Make a magnetic ice skating craft! This is a fun DIY toy and STEAM learning idea that kids will love. Note: Magnets are extremely dangerous if swallowed. Please supervise young children around this craft and do not leave magnets laying around where toddlers and babies can reach. This kids’ craft idea was first published in…
Make some noise to celebrate 2024 with our New Year noise maker craft for kids! You can use the same template to decorate a DIY spin drum made from recycled cardboard or a paper plate shaker filled with recycled beer bottle tops. This is super fun for kids as a New Year-themed DIY toy. You…
This simple washcloth snowman craft is a fun Winter craft for kids. It’s also a cute handmade gift idea that kids can make for somebody special (or, alternatively that you could make for kids!). If you are making these as gifts, tie a small treat to the finger knit scarf to make it fun and…
Make a pom pom popper snowman craft for some Winter-themed fun! This is a simple DIY toy kids can make from a paper cup and a balloon. It’s also a great STEM activity for frosty indoor weather (or in our case in the Southern Hemisphere, stinking-hot indoor weather). DIY toys are one of my favourite…
Here are more than 50 homemade cardboard toy ideas for play! We’ve scoured our own archives and drawn inspiration from bloggers around the world to come up with this HUGE collection of cardboard toy ideas. There are cardboard games, pretend play ideas, STEM crafts, doll houses, boats, vehicles…. and more. Christmas is coming, which means…
Today we’re showing you how to make classic braided yarn dolls. This is a simple, traditional craft which is fun and easy to make and the finished yarn dolls make great DIY toys or handmade gifts. Perfect for indoor days when you need a low prep craft using materials you already have on hand! This…
Make a softie stick ghost puppet with our printable template. This is a simple Halloween sewing project for kids and makes a fun DIY toy. The printable pattern is free. These guys look cute as Halloween decorations too, prop them in jars or vases around the home, or you could even gift them as a…