Make and Play! A Collection of Fun Handmade Horse Toy Ideas

I tried making a horse out of cardboard!

How to make cardboard horses: I tried making a horse out of cardboard

Many of you probably have cardboard boxes at home from deliveries and the like.

This time, let’s make a horse with a three-dimensional, beautiful form! What you’ll need: cardboard, a utility knife, a cutting mat, a pen, a ruler, scissors, glue, a hot glue gun, and an awl, among other items.

First, sketch the parts on the cardboard with a pen.

Next, cut out the parts with the utility knife, then refine the shapes with scissors.

After that, attach the cut pieces according to the thickness of the cardboard.

Finally, assemble the parts—adjusting the orientation as you glue them—and you’re done.

It’s a dynamic and beautiful piece, isn’t it?

A chirimen (crepe) little horse

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These days, you can easily pick up various kinds of fabric remnants at 100-yen shops and the like.

If you have unused scraps at home, it’s a great idea to use those.

You’ll need pattern pieces for each part, chirimen fabric in various colors, scissors, thread, a sewing machine, eye parts, fabric for the back decoration, stuffing, and double-sided fabric tape.

You can also arrange the colors to match your interior.

It’s a handmade horse plush that conveys a warm, handcrafted feel.

By all means, take this opportunity to give it a try!

A cute horse made from a plastic bottle

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Great for kids’ crafts too! It’s a colorful project finished by repurposing materials that would normally be thrown away.

You’ll need two plastic bottles, a toilet paper roll, tissues, three sheets of colored paper, a pen, scissors, tape, and a thin stick.

In the video, 500 ml bottles are used, but changing the size gives it a different look and makes it more fun.

It’s also a good idea to make it together with a parent or teacher, tailored to the child’s age!

Crocheted foal (amigurumi)

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It’s an adorable piece that gives you a handmade, cozy feel, isn’t it? You’ll need yarn, polyester stuffing, wire or chenille stems, a size 3 crochet hook, a darning needle, scissors, tweezers, and two stitch markers.

Let’s finish it using techniques like a magic ring and slip stitch.

In the video, the camera work makes it easy to see the hands clearly, so it’s recommended for beginners.

Taking your time and working carefully will make the result beautiful! The mood also changes depending on the color and type of yarn, so you can enjoy customizing it.

Let’s make a horse head out of newspaper!

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Here’s a 3D horse craft idea using newspaper! You’ll need three sheets of newspaper, scissors, and cellophane tape.

Use newspaper you have at home to make items that transform you into a horse.

With the three sheets, you’ll create a hat, a horse face, and a horse mane.

There are key points to watch out for in each step, so follow along carefully with the video as you make it.

Once you tape the three parts together, it’s complete.

You can also make reins to expand the ways you can play!