Handmade games: DIY craft ideas you can make and play

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[One Sheet of Drawing Paper] Small Item Basket - Easter [Easy Craft] Cute Project

Why not try making a basket out of construction paper? First, make a loop from a strip of construction paper.

Then prepare eight strips that are half the length of the paper used for the loop.

Cross two strips to form a plus sign and attach their ends to the outside of the loop.

Cross another two strips and attach them to fill the gaps.

Attach the remaining four strips in the same way, but this time, attach them to the inside of the loop.

Prepare two long strips and weave them through the gaps between the papers attached to the loop, alternating over, under, over.

Finally, add a handle and you’re done!

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Marble Drop

Marble Drop: A DIY Anpanman Plastic Bottle Toy That Even Babies Love!

Why not try making a marble drop inspired by Anpanman? The base will be a plastic bottle.

First, cut it into three equal sections, then insert a piece of thick paper between the sections and reassemble them.

Punch marble-drop holes in the thick paper and decorate it to evoke Anpanman.

You could also make the thick paper look like Anpanman’s or Baikinman’s face.

Once you add the marbles, it’s complete.

Its cute appearance and the sound of the marbles dropping will captivate children.

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Plastic Bottle Rocket Distance Contest

[Success] I tried making a super cheap plastic bottle rocket using materials from the 100-yen shop Daiso! ~I’ll show you how to make it too~ [Great for independent research!] #39

Let’s compete to see whose plastic bottle rocket can fly the farthest by pumping air into a plastic bottle and releasing it so it shoots out with force.

You can make the mechanism that traps air in the bottle by combining a faucet nozzle with a bicycle valve; once you attach this part to the plastic bottle, it’s ready to go.

The way it flies will vary depending on how much air you put in and how securely the parts are attached, so think of your own ways to increase the flight distance.

It’s also a good idea to attach the parts to the bottle so they catch the wind.

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Target practice with an extendable sword

[Toy] Rolling paper made from posters! [Festival] – How to make –

Do you know rolling papers? They’re toy papers that are rolled up into a stick shape, and when you flick them forward, the curled paper shoots out and extends.

You can make one yourself using a poster.

Let’s use the popping force of a rolling paper to create a game where you knock down targets.

To make a rolling paper, just cut a poster into long, narrow strips, tape them together to make a long piece, and roll it tightly around a chopstick.

Rolling it a bit tightly will give you a cleaner finish.

Feel free to decorate the paper cups you’ll use as targets.

Try competing to see how many paper cups you can knock down by skillfully handling the rolling paper!

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Thick paperboard diamond sword

How to make a Paper Mine Craft Sword | Diamond Sword

Let’s make a diamond sword—the weapon you can obtain in Minecraft—by combining colored paper and cardstock.

The key to conveying that it’s from Minecraft is the arrangement of continuous squares.

First, crease the colored paper into an even grid, then use those creases as guides to draw your design.

Once you’ve drawn the design on the colored paper, glue it onto the cardstock and cut it out.

Attach decorative parts made with a different color, and one side of the design is complete.

Next, make the same piece again and glue it to the back.

Then, to both emphasize that it’s a block and hide the exposed edges of the cardstock, apply colored paper to the sides as well.

If you finish it with a thickness about the same as the grid squares, it should give a solid three-dimensional effect.

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Scrap-wood Archery

[Crazy Archery Using Scrap Materials] #AtHomePlay #EasyActivities #ParentChildPlay #Crafts #ScrapMaterialPlay

Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.

You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.

First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.

Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.

Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.

Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.

Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!

Target game made from a milk carton

Target Game with Milk Cartons

Let’s make a target at home with things you already have! Here’s an idea for a target game using a milk carton.

Milk cartons are a great material because, with a bit of creativity, you can turn them into all kinds of homemade toys.

This time, we’ll make a shuriken (throwing star) target using a milk carton.

You’ll need a milk carton, scissors, and a motif made from drawings or construction paper.

Just cut the milk carton and set the pieces down, and they transform into a target! It’s also fun that you can attach your favorite illustrations or motifs.

Target practice with a bag stuffed with cotton

Target practice game with an air cannon 🎃 #Halloween #HalloweenCrafts #AtHomePlay #DIY #HandmadeToys

Get the party going at events! Here’s a fun target game idea using bags stuffed with cotton.

Many people host parties for occasions like Christmas or Halloween, right? In those moments, try a group game that uses event-themed motifs to amp up the excitement.

All you need are gift bags, cotton, and ribbon.

If you don’t have patterned gift bags, drawing illustrations on clear bags with a marker works great, too! It’s a fun idea with lots of room for customization.

In the video, an air cannon is used, but it also looks like it could double as a target for throwing paper shuriken.

Pull-ring toss

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With this loop with a string attached, you can easily enjoy a ring toss game.

First, roll up some newspaper to make a ring.

Wrap it with vinyl tape from the outside to reinforce it.

It’s also recommended to decorate it by adding masking tape or similar on top.

Then, attach a piece of yarn or another string to the ring, and it’s complete! Use building blocks or crumpled newspaper as targets, place them in various spots, aim at the targets and toss the ring, then pull it back to yourself with the string.

Draw a line to clearly show where to throw from.

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Aim at the empty can and knock it down!

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It’s a game called “Aim with the shuriken!” You throw shuriken, hit the empty cans lined up on a platform, and knock them down. The clattering sound of the falling cans is lively, and when the shuriken hits just right, everyone gets really excited and has a great time.#Asahikawa#Asahikawatranslation#WelfareCaregiverCaregivingElderlyNurse#CareManagerCare ManagerHome-visit nursingHelper RecruitmentCaregiver recruitmentShuriken#sensoryplay#activities#kindergartan#preschoolactivities#elderycare#older#nursinghome#movement#activating#happykid#etkinlik#kidsactivies#homeschool#preschoolactivities 　

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Let’s have fun by reusing scrap materials! Here’s an idea for a game where you aim at and knock down empty cans.

When you think of shuriken, the throwing motion is super cool, right? Try throwing them while making a “whoosh!” sound effect! All you need are some empty cans.

Stack the cans on a platform and throw your shuriken to knock them down! Best of all, the lively clatter of the cans falling when they’re hit really amps up the excitement.

Become a ninja and give it a try!