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[DIY] A Collection of Handmade Moving Toy Craft Ideas

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

These days, the DIY sections at 100-yen shops and home improvement stores are incredibly well stocked! In the past, you had to walk all over the store to gather items, but now you can get everything in no time.

That just shows how popular the hobby of making things at home has become.

In this article, I’ve rounded up craft ideas on the theme of “moving toys”! I’ve focused on projects that even small children can easily try.

Be sure to read to the end!

[DIY] Handmade Moving Toy Craft Ideas (21–30)

Tree-climbing little monkey

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

Tree-climbing little 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!

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A pinwheel made with a clear file

How to Make a Colorful Pinwheel [Clear File]

A pinwheel made with a clear file

Let me introduce a pinwheel that spins in the wind.

Prepare a hanger, a clear file folder, pliers, scissors, and a felt-tip pen, and let’s get started.

Cut the clear file into a square and draw lines in an X shape to create the base for the blades.

Mark the center and the four corners, then punch holes.

Following the X lines, make one slit at a time with scissors, cutting toward the center.

Lift the four cut corners one by one, align them at the center, and staple to secure—this completes the blade base.

Insert a straw as the axle and attach the blades to the center of the hanger, then secure with pliers.

Your spinning pinwheel is complete!

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In conclusion

Instead of choosing just one from these, why not try making as many as your materials allow? You can also combine different ideas to create an original toy. By all means, enjoy a wonderfully fun crafting time!