[Let’s Make and Play!] Handmade Toy Ideas You Can Create Yourself

Let’s defeat the aliens!

[1] Target Shooting Game: Aim and Hit with the Cup Noodle Rocket – Target Shooting Game #shorts

Harness your creativity and make it with construction paper! Here are ideas for “Defeat the Aliens!” In the video, we use a cup-ramen rocket, but it could also work as a target for throwing stars! What you’ll need: construction paper in your favorite colors, tape or glue, scissors, pens, and round stickers.

What kind of image comes to mind when you think of an alien? Maybe a tall, slender green one, or a round, light-blue one—everyone has a different idea.

Use construction paper to freely create that image.

It really sparks creativity!

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!

pull chain

Pull-along toys are a big hit with kids〰️🎀･:*+. #shorts #handmadeToys #childcare #therapy #parenting

The movement of the rings is mesmerizing! Let me introduce a pull-chain idea.

All you need are a spring holder and colorful rings.

You can easily get the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s a highly recommended idea.

There are no complicated rules or mechanisms—just pull the spring holder to play! It’s fun to watch the colorful rings spiral down as the pulled spring holder spins.

If you attach a card ring, you can hook it in various places and play with it too!

Handmade cloth picture book

[Handmade Toys] A love-filled handmade cloth picture book 📘💛 A felt and hand-sewn 🪡 Anpanman cloth picture book ❤︎

A picture book filled with clever features and love! Let me share ideas for a handmade Anpanman fabric picture book.

You’ll need felt, a needle, thread, and craft parts.

Instead of just turning pages, this interactive book encourages finger movements with elements you can pull and removable parts.

Each page hides little discoveries, so kids can enjoy the joy of finding things and the fun of completing tasks.

It’s a delightful idea that makes turning each page exciting.

Give it a try and make one yourself!

origami

[3 sheets of origami] Let's make an origami spinning top!

We’re introducing how to fold a stylish spinning top that you can make with just three sheets of origami paper! It’s perfect for making and playing together with your child or friends.

You’ll create each part with the three sheets of paper and assemble them at the end.

There aren’t many difficult steps, and you won’t need glue or scissors, so kids can easily give it a try.

You can also freely customize it by changing the colors or adding patterned paper, letting you express your originality! It would make a delightful handmade gift from a child, too!

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finger puppet

[100-yen DIY] How to Make Anpanman Finger Puppets / Finger Puppet

Let’s make it with felt! Here are some ideas for Anpanman finger puppets.

You’ll need felt, craft glue, stuffing, thread, paper, a hole punch, a pencil, scissors, and a needle.

First, trace your finger and Anpanman’s face onto a template and cut them out.

Cut the felt along the template to create each part.

Sew the pieces together or use craft glue to assemble them, and you’re done! Since finger puppets are small, you can keep one in your pocket and bring Anpanman out anytime.

Tree-climbing little monkey

Climbing smoothly with a paper cup and twine: a tree-climbing monkey

Play with full enthusiasm! Here’s a fun idea for a climbing monkey craft.

You’ll need a paper cup, straws, scissors, a picture/illustration, glue or double-sided tape, and kite string.

First, cut out the bottom of the paper cup.

Prepare two straws cut to 5 cm each, attach them parallel to each other on the inside of the cup, and thread the kite string through them.

Once you stick the illustration onto the cup, it’s done! When you pull the kite string alternately, the monkey appears to climb—it’s a delightful idea.

Give it a try!