Toys you can make from cardboard crafts! Authentic ideas you can build and play with

Cardboard Diamond Axe

In the world of Minecraft—often called “Mikura” in Japanese—wood is an essential item! When you find a tree, you chop it down, and that’s where the axe comes in.

Axes can be crafted from various materials like wood, stone, and iron, but I think many kids really want a diamond axe! It looks cool, and it’s durable and cuts wood quickly.

So, how about making a handmade diamond axe? Use cardboard for the base, and colored construction paper or colored tape for the color parts.

Make it in a size that kids can hold and play with!

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[Cardboard] Girl’s Den-Den Daiko (Japanese pellet drum)

Easy to make! Handmade den-den daiko (Japanese pellet drum)

Recommended for girls! Here’s how to make a den-den daiko (hand drum) where the drum’s strings become pigtails.

Cut out a round piece from cardboard for the face and poke holes on the left and right with an awl or similar tool.

Thread yarn through the holes, tie knots so it won’t slip out, and tie another knot at the midpoint.

Next, thread on beads and tie them so they won’t come off.

Insert a bamboo skewer into the gap to make the handle, draw a girl’s face, and you’re done.

You can also use yarn for bangs or glue white construction paper onto the cardboard to add makeup and other decorations—it could be a lot of fun!

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A chair made from cardboard

[Load capacity 100 kg!?] It's paper but strong!! Cardboard Chair [Also works as a workbench or mini table] How to Make a Cardboard Chair

In recent years, cardboard has been drawing attention as a material used for disaster-relief beds, toilets, and partitions.

Cardboard is lightweight, and depending on how you combine pieces, you can also increase its strength.

Since cardboard is also a familiar material for crafts, try using it for summer vacation research projects or craft activities! A cardboard chair that you can make simply by assembling cut and notched pieces looks cool and is highly functional, so you can keep using it in everyday life after you make it!

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robot arm

robot hand DIY | Robotic arm out of cardboard

Here’s a simple craft that’s easy to make and a little heartwarming: a robot arm.

You can make it with everyday items like cardboard, straws, and string.

It only takes about an hour, so it’s great for kids’ crafts, too.

First, cut out a hand shape from cardboard to match the size of your own hand, then fold it so it bends at the same places as your finger joints.

Attach short pieces of straw at each joint and thread string through them.

Make loops for your fingers, and you’re done.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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air cannon

Experiment recipe: Let's make air bubbles!

The air cannon everyone loves is surprisingly easy to make.

First, prepare a cardboard box—sturdier, thicker cardboard works better.

Seal all sides with packing tape so there are no openings.

Make sure no air can leak.

Use a compass to draw a circular hole on one side of the box, then cut it out with a utility knife, and you’re done.

Next, fill the box with smoke and tap the side to launch smoke rings.

You’ll want to play with it over and over!