Toys you can make from cardboard crafts! Authentic ideas you can build and play with
“It moves like the real thing!” “It’s just like an arcade!” Want to try making cardboard crafts that will amaze your family and friends?In fact, with a bit of ingenuity in assembling cardboard, you can create all kinds of fun projects like a claw machine, a basketball game, and even a cardboard car.Besides cardboard, most of the materials you’ll need are everyday items, along with a utility knife and glue.Why not take on the challenge of creating your own original project without fear of failure?In this article, we’ll share cardboard craft ideas that both kids and adults can enjoy!
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Toys made from cardboard crafts! Authentic ideas you can build and play with (51–60)
Projector

We’ll make a “projector” using a magnifying glass from a 100-yen shop.
You’ll need a long, narrow cardboard box and a magnifying glass.
First, cut a hole in the short side of the box the same size as the magnifying lens.
Be careful with the utility knife.
Secure the magnifying glass on the inside of that hole.
Mount your smartphone upside down on the opposite side of the box from the magnifying glass.
Close the lid, and you’re done.
In a dark room, play your favorite video and project it onto a white wall.
There’s a specific distance where it will be in focus, so adjust by repositioning the box.
Curling game

In recent years, influenced by the Olympics, it seems more children have been taking up curling.
So I’d like to introduce a curling game craft.
It’s very easy to make.
First, prepare a rectangular piece of cardboard.
Using the lid from something makes it simple.
Next, line the bottom with plastic, create the target from origami paper, and stick it on.
Then gather several plastic bottle caps, paint them red and yellow, and you’re done.
The rules are the same as curling, so it’s perfect for having fun with friends.
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!
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.



