[DIY] A Collection of Handmade Moving Toy Craft Ideas
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!
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[DIY] Handmade Moving Toy Craft Ideas (21–30)
Race-to-the-top climbing game
Let’s make and play with construction paper! Here’s an idea for a “Race to the Top” game.
You’ll need construction paper, scissors, animal illustrations, glue, stickers, and tape.
First, cut the construction paper and tape the pieces together vertically.
Fold the paper to make creases, then fold the tip into a triangle and cut it off.
Attach the animal illustrations to the cut pieces, assemble them onto the construction paper, and you’re done! When you move the construction paper from side to side, the animal pictures climb upward.
Now, who can reach the goal the fastest? Give it a try!
paper pinwheel

It spins amazingly well when it catches the wind! Let me share an idea for a paper pinwheel.
You’ll need a decoration ring, a bamboo skewer, tape, a pencil, and scissors.
A decoration ring is a strip of paper; you can make it by cutting origami or other paper into long strips about 2 cm wide.
The steps are simple and easy to understand, so it’s a great craft for kids.
Since there’s a step where you cut the bamboo skewer, be sure to proceed with safety in mind.
pull chain

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!
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!
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!
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!


