Made from egg cartons! A collection of simple and fun DIY toy ideas

Takoyaki shop

[Craft] Takoyaki Shop made with cardboard and egg cartons

Have fun playing takoyaki shop! Here’s how to make a takoyaki play set.

You’ll need an egg carton, cardboard, clear tape, colored pens, origami paper, and scissors.

First, cut a hole in the cardboard to fit the egg carton, then tape the cardboard and egg carton together.

Next, roll up pieces of origami paper to make takoyaki balls and place them in the egg carton.

If you make toppings like beni-shoga (red pickled ginger) and nori (seaweed) out of origami paper, your takoyaki shop will feel even more realistic! Give it a try and have fun playing.

Color Puzzle

Vol.84 Color Puzzle with Egg Cartons: 3-Minute Guide – At-Home Play Series

You can make an educational toy by hand! Here’s how to create a color puzzle.

You’ll need a six-egg carton, a postcard, a pen, colored pencils in three colors, glue, plastic bottle caps, vinyl tape in three colors, and scissors.

First, draw lines on the postcard to make six squares.

Color two squares each in the three colors, and place the postcard on top of the egg carton.

Next, stack plastic bottle caps and wrap them with vinyl tape of one color to stick them together; make two of these.

Do the same for the other two colors to make two pieces each, and you’re done! It’s an educational toy where you place the pieces to match the colors on the postcard.

Give it a try!

egg carton crocodile

Make a 3D eye-catching egg carton crocodile! Here’s how.

You’ll need origami paper, an egg carton, construction paper, scissors, a stapler, and clear tape.

First, crumple single sheets of origami paper and pack them into the egg carton.

The key is to crumple them so the colored side shows as much as possible.

Next, staple both ends of the egg carton and secure them with tape.

Attach parts for the eyes, mouth, and tail—and you’re done! If you add extras like teeth and limbs, it looks more lifelike, as if it might start moving any moment.

Have fun getting creative as you make it!

Kendama

Summer vacation craft: Let’s make a kendama with an egg carton!!

A new sensation! Here’s how to make a kendama using an egg carton.

You’ll need an egg carton, an awl, cellophane tape, string, and origami paper.

First, cut the egg carton in half.

Use the awl to make a hole near the edge of one half and thread the string through it.

Attach a crumpled ball of origami paper to the end of the string and secure it with tape.

Write point values in each cup section of the egg carton, and your kendama is complete! If it’s hard to hold, you can attach a toilet paper roll core to the egg carton as a handle.

Egg carton mobile

Let's make beautiful decorations with egg cartons! Fun for everyone from kindergarteners to adults!

Brighten up your ceiling and walls! Here’s how to make an egg carton mobile.

You will need an egg carton, permanent color markers, an iron, scissors, baking paper (parchment paper), nylon thread (fishing line), and clear tape.

First, cut the egg carton in half and color the inside with the markers.

Next, sandwich the egg carton between sheets of baking paper and flatten it with an iron, melting it slightly.

After that, cut it into any shapes you like with scissors, attach the nylon thread, and you’re done! It could be fun to create motifs that match the season, too.

Teru-teru Bozu Wind Chime

With an egg carton and tissues! How to make a teru-teru bozu wind chime [making]

Perfect for days when you’re hoping for sunshine! Here’s how to make a teru-teru-bōzu wind chime.

You’ll need: an egg carton, tissues, embroidery thread, a bell, seed beads, masking tape, the edge pieces of an egg carton, craft glue, a round silicone mold, a toothpick, scissors, a craft knife, and a pen.

Since you’ll use a lot of craft glue, having a hand towel or similar on hand will make the process smoother.

Also, because there are many small, detailed steps, be sure to keep track of the parts carefully when making it with children!

Mushroom Lamp

With an egg carton and toilet paper rolls! 🍄 How to make a mushroom lamp [making]

Feel the warmth! Here’s how to make a mushroom lamp using an egg carton.

You’ll need an egg carton, jute twine, tissue paper, a toilet paper roll, craft glue, an LED light, and masking tape.

First, cut out each cup of the egg carton with scissors.

Use diluted glue to attach tissue paper to the cut pieces.

Adding patterns with craft glue makes it even cuter.

The warm light from the mushroom cap spreads across the walls, creating a lovely atmosphere!