Let's make toys out of cardboard! Easy and fun handmade toys
We’re introducing handmade toys you can make out of cardboard.
This time, they’re geared toward children of preschool and kindergarten age!
We’ve gathered ideas that are easy to make and play with, focusing on ones kids will love.
Some projects may take a little more time to make, but if you create them, the kids will definitely be thrilled!
If you want to make handmade toys or enjoy crafting together with your child, be sure to use these ideas as a reference.
They’re perfect for everyday play at home, as well as for playing with lots of friends at preschool or kindergarten!
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Let’s Make Toys with Cardboard! Easy and Fun DIY Toys (21–30)
Handmade crane game out of cardboard!
A claw machine made from cardboard is a perfect activity for kids who love crafts.
By assembling the cardboard into a box and cutting out windows so you can see inside, you can create the feel of a real arcade machine.
If you use pipe cleaners for the arm, it will move flexibly, letting you enjoy the sensation of grabbing prizes.
Fill it with plush toys or light trinkets, and each attempt becomes more exciting—you can even compete with friends and family.
You can adjust the difficulty by changing how you build it, and once it’s finished, you’ll experience both the satisfaction of completing it and the fun of playing.
It’s a creative idea that lets you enjoy an arcade vibe using familiar, everyday materials.
Easy cardboard target game
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Here’s an easy target game craft you can make with just cardboard and tape! Prepare a cardboard box in your preferred size, then either cut off the flaps or fold them inward.
Cut several strips of tape and stick them across the opening of the box with the adhesive side facing up.
That’s your target done! Get some balls made of a material that will stick to the adhesive but peel off easily—such as soft color balls—and try throwing them at the target.
If you throw well, the balls will stick to the tape!
Sticky target game
If you have cardboard, you can make it! Here’s an easy way to create a target game.
How to make it: prepare a box in your preferred size and stick strips of packing tape (with the adhesive side facing outward) across it horizontally.
That’s it—done! Then just grab something to throw, like soft color balls, and start tossing.
It’s a simple target, but with a bit of creativity you can make it really fun—that’s one of the best parts.
You can also enjoy it like a shooting gallery, so it’s fun to think about what to throw as you build it.
It’s great for both kids and adults, so before you toss out your cardboard, give this a try!
Rubber band gun craft made from cardboard
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A rubber band gun made from cardboard is a simple craft that parents and kids can enjoy together! Use thick cardboard, cut out the body following a template, and make the trigger using chopsticks or a clothespin.
Set a rubber band and it can actually shoot.
It’s quite safe, and all the materials are easy to find.
It nurtures children’s creativity, and adults can get absorbed too, feeling like a kid again with this target-shooting craft.
Decorating it to create your own custom gun is also recommended! Be sure to use this as a reference and have fun getting creative!
Cardboard Frisbee
https://www.tiktok.com/@yuri_mama4254/video/7489039637948714295After cutting the cardboard into a circle, make a triangular notch in one spot.
Decorate the cardboard with stickers or drawings using a pen.
Hook a rubber band onto it and let go of the cardboard—it will fly.
You can make the target out of cardboard as well, or simply stack paper cups for an easy option.
The frisbee’s size is up to you, but if it’s too big or too small it can be hard to handle, so around 10 centimeters is recommended.