DIY toy ideas for kids to make from simple materials like paper, recyclables and glue
Do you keep plastic lids from milk bottles? You should, because we have a fun bottle cap craft idea to share with you today – turn them into a set of DIY shakers! We originally made this easy recycling craft in 2014. It’s been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like these…
Create an egg carton helicopter craft – this cute and easy DIY toy is a fabulous way to upcycle your old egg cartons. I originally made these DIY helicopters for my girls when they were little but decided to revisit the craft and reshare for todays audience with new photos and a tutorial video. You…
Print out our free pattern to create this happy earth sewing craft for kids – a fun idea for Earth Day (or any day)! This is part of our current focus on environmental awareness and sustainable craft ideas. You might also like our spinning paper earth craft Meet Mr earth. He’s a happy friendly fellow,…
Pom pom chicks are a fun kids craft idea for Easter or Spring. They’re soft, fluffy, and oh so cute. The printable template is free. You might also like our Geometric Chicken craft When it comes to crafting, baby chicks are almost always depicted as yellow. Why is that? In the real world, chickens come…
Are you ready to hop into Easter crafting? A pom pom bunny is a great place to start. They’re super easy to make using our free printable template and are so soft and fluffy! You might also like our printable bunny baskets Easter is nearly here, and what better way to celebrate than with some…
Here’s a fun DIY toy and recycling craft for kids of all ages – make an egg carton train! This easy craft idea was first published in 2013 and has been updated and reshared for today’s audience. You might also like our egg carton helicopters Egg cartons are so versatile. We always keep them aside…
Help kids to understand and express big feelings and emotions with these paper roll empathy dolls. This is a fun DIY toy you can make from recycled paper rolls and our free printable template. This craft was originally published in 2013 as part of an empathy blog hop and has been revised and updated for…
Do you have sponges in the cupboard at home? Here are 10 fun sponge crafts and activities for kids – who knew they were useful for anything other than cleaning?! You might also like these 50 DIY toy ideas for kids Sponges were never intended as an art or craft material, but they are fun…
Today we’re sharing an easy craft for all the dino fans out there – make a printable dinosaur paper bracelet. This papercraft is a great way to support kids learning about dinosaurs or makes a fun low-prep activity for a rainy afternoon. You might also like our paper plate dinosaur collection Tyrannosaurus Rex dinosaurs are…