DIY toys kids can make
Get creative with these fun and easy DIY toy ideas, perfect for weekends and Summer holidays
Pom Pom Ice Cream Ball and Cup Toy
Make a ball and cup toy just like the ones kids played with a century ago only fluffier! The template is free to download. The finished pom pom ice cream game is a fun way to get kids moving and takes some practice too.
If you have preschoolers, you could skip the ball toss element and turn this into a pretend play ice cream shop.
See the full tutorial on our website here.
Also available: 3D Ice cream craft
Print and Colour Outdoor Adventure Games
There are three games for kids to colour and play in our Outdoor Adventure board games set. A canoeing adventure, a camping trip and a hiking game. Add some buttons or counters and dice and you’re set to play!
More details on our website here.
More DIY toy ideas for kids
I’m a big fan of DIY toy crafts because they include an engaging craft and a finished item to inspire play afterwards. Check out these ideas:
Make a twirling, whirling whirlygig with our free printable pattern
These egg carton copters are so fun to make
Turn a cardboard box into a fairy castle for imaginary play
Older kids will love making a pom pom flamingo marionette
Check out our entire archive of DIY toys here
Bloggers we love
I'm so excited for my friend Agnes over at hello, Wonderful. She’s recently launched her own line of planet-friendly craft kits at Walmart! My favourite is the cute cardboard treehouse pictured below. See all the designs and get the kits here.
Happy Crafting,
Kate