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

20 years of experience as a nursery teacher / kindergarten teacherhiyoko sensei
I’m Hiyoko-sensei, a former nursery school teacher from Hyogo Prefecture. Ever since I was five, my dream was to become a childcare worker, and before I knew it, 20 years had passed since I achieved that dream. Through singing and playing with the children, I kept working with the spirit of someone in their twenties, even as I increasingly felt my physical limits year by year (haha). From here on, I’d like to share helpful information carefully and thoughtfully, drawing on my on-site experience.

This time, we’re introducing a fun handmade toy idea you can make with an egg carton.

Unlike ordinary boxes, the bumpy, egg-shaped carton is the perfect piece of scrap material for crafting toys.

Since you can draw and stick things onto it—color it with permanent markers or glue on tissue paper—you can create all kinds of items!

Put beads or acorns inside and it transforms into a musical instrument that makes sound!

There are endless ways to play, so use this article as a guide and try making your own favorite toy!

Made from egg cartons! A collection of easy and fun handmade toy ideas (11–20)

Teru-teru Bozu Wind Chime

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

Teru-teru Bozu Wind Chime

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!

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In conclusion

We shared some fun toy ideas you can make with egg cartons you have at home. Did any catch your eye? Just seeing the bumpy shape of an egg carton can be so exciting that it makes you want to create something, right? Be sure to use this article as a reference and try making and playing with them!