Let's make toys out of cardboard! Easy and fun handmade toys

boomerang

How to Make a Cardboard Boomerang

Let’s make a boomerang out of cardboard that, when thrown far, spins and comes back to you.

The shape is crucial to ensure it spins steadily and returns, so it’s best to use a ruler and build it precisely.

First, cut the cardboard into a base shape with four arms extending outward, then add weight by applying tape to it.

Adjust the angle of each wing while fine-tuning the design to achieve a form that spins well and comes back.

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Marble run made from cardboard

Cardboard Craft: Marble Run — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicum and Training

Let’s try making a cool marble run using cardboard.

Prepare a rectangular piece of cardboard that isn’t too thick, and cut off one section on the large face and one section on the narrowest side.

Then, using the pieces you removed and other bits of cardboard, build the pathways for the marble to roll along and attach them to the base cardboard.

Instead of connecting every path all the way through, it’s also fun to leave gaps here and there so the marble drops down to the next level and continues.

Be sure to set up the goal area so the marble stops securely and doesn’t roll out after reaching the finish.

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SAKI

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Easy with cardboard! Handmade puzzle

Easy with cardboard! Handmade puzzle

Puzzles made from cardboard can be created using scrap materials, so they’re inexpensive and fun to play with right from the crafting stage.

Aside from the illustrated part, everything—from the puzzle pieces to the frame—can be made out of cardboard, making it easy to create a new one whenever you get bored.

Both the crafting process and the puzzle itself involve using your fingers, which helps with learning and brain training, so they’re perfect not only for children but also for older adults.

Plus, it teaches the valuable lesson that toys can be made from everyday items, so give it a try!

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Hoshino Takashi

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Cardboard guitar that makes sound

Let's Make a Sound-Making Guitar! [Cardboard Craft]

Let’s introduce a fun-to-make cardboard guitar.

Prepare one cardboard box, five rubber bands, a food tray, packing tape, glue, scissors, and a cutting mat, then let’s get started.

Draw a rough outline of a guitar on the opened cardboard and cut out each part along the lines.

Make slits along the long side of the food tray; the depth of the slits will change the sound it produces.

Thread the rubber bands through the slit area.

Attach the food tray to the hole in the guitar body part using packing tape.

Glue the neck and head together.

Then glue the neck and head onto the guitar body to complete it.

Paint it and add decorations to finish your own original guitar!

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Pulling play for 1-year-olds

[Handmade Toy: Pull-Play with Cardboard] A Nakano City nursery teacher shares handmade toy ideas that delight toddlers.

Let’s make a perfect pull-toy activity for a one-year-old using cardboard.

First, cut a piece of cardboard flat and reinforce the edges with duct tape or vinyl tape.

Next, use an awl to punch holes.

Thicker string is recommended because it’s easier for little hands to hold.

Thread the string through the holes and tie a tight knot at the end so it won’t come out.

After adding the strings, decorate it with pictures of animals or other images to capture the children’s interest.

You’ll have a lovely item that kids can pull on again and again.

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