Crafts parents and kids can enjoy together. Recommended craft ideas to keep children entertained.

A flying octopus? Tako-copter

A flying octopus? A toy like a bamboo-copter made from a paper cup: the 'TacoCopter' #easyCraft #paperCup #flyingCraft

It’s a toy that combines paper cups and a round chopstick to spin like a bamboo-copter and soar into the sky.

By spreading “wings” that catch the wind and coloring it mainly red, it takes on a curious form—a flying octopus.

You’ll use two paper cups and a round chopstick: attach the chopstick and the octopus’s facial parts to a paper cup with only the bottom left to create a launcher.

Then cut slits into the other paper cup, spread it out to form propeller-like blades, and attach it to the launcher to finish.

Fine-tune the propeller angles to make your octopus fly even higher.

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A photo frame made with a paper plate and eggshells

This photo frame is striking for its unique three-dimensional texture, created by surrounding a paper plate with finely crushed eggshells.

First, paint the eggshells, then break them into small pieces and freely glue them onto the plate.

Cut a circular hole in the center of the paper plate, place a photo on the back, and let it show through the opening.

To keep the photo from shifting, it’s best to stack another paper plate as a base and attach a string or similar hanger.

Whether you cover the plate completely with eggshells or arrange them with an eye to spacing and color balance, it’s a great way to showcase your personal style.

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Making cotton ball lights

Make your room cute! How to make cotton ball lights. How to make cotton balls.

The cotton balls that make everyone go, “How do they make those?” are real show-stoppers.

Let’s make charming cotton ball lights by placing lights inside cotton balls.

The trick to making the cotton balls is to wrap yarn, dampened with glue, around a small polka-dot balloon.

Once the glue dries, pop the balloon and only the cotton sphere remains.

String together a bunch of them, add lights, and you’re done.

You can even use the same method to make chocolate balls.

If you enjoy home economics/crafts, give that a try too!

pencil case

[100-Yen DIY] How to Make an Evian Pen Case: A Storage Bottle for Pencil Cases and Makeup Brushes ♪ Ikeda Mako’s Easy Shimmery Moving Decoration! Plastic Bottle Remake & Arrangement

Give this popular DIY a try: making a pencil case from a plastic bottle, a hit on social media! First, cut off the top and bottom sections of the bottle.

Decorate the inside of the bottom part with cute, sparkly holographic film.

Next, attach a zipper—prepared in advance—around the cut edges of the top and bottom pieces to join them, and you’re done! Take your time attaching the zipper so it neither falls short nor leaves an awkward extra bit at the end.

Finish it off as a one-of-a-kind, super-cute pencil case!

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Two‑handed chopstick rubber‑band gun

How to Make a Chopstick Rubber-Band Gun: Advanced Version

It’s a hefty chopstick gun that you hold with both hands like a rifle! Once you choose the chopstick that will be the muzzle, surround it with other chopsticks and secure them with rubber bands to form the barrel.

Fix the trigger and the grip with rubber bands as well, and your two-handed chopstick gun is complete.

Though it’s quite large, the method is very simple—you’re just using more chopsticks.

Even for small children who might put small objects in their mouths, this size should make it safer and more reassuring to play with.

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Scrap-wood Archery

[Crazy Archery Using Scrap Materials] #AtHomePlay #EasyActivities #ParentChildPlay #Crafts #ScrapMaterialPlay

Make and play with everyday materials! Here are some ideas for upcycled archery.

You’ll need: a paper tube, an awl, a straw, rubber bands, paper cups, tissue paper, and scissors.

First, use the awl to make a hole in the paper tube.

Cut off the accordion part of the straw, then ball up some tissue paper and attach it to the tip.

Cut a notch at the back of the straw where you can hook a rubber band, and you’re done! Stack paper cups to make a target.

Insert the straw into the hole in the paper tube, hook the rubber band, and launch.

Try experimenting with different ways to shoot!

You can enjoy matching pictures too! A plastic bottle toy

Finger Skill Development: Handmade Toy with a Plastic Bottle for Toddlers

Here’s an idea for a PET bottle toy that’s perfect for educational play.

First, prepare several plastic bottles.

Next, cut each bottle at about one-third from the top.

Then, insert a piece of thick paper with a character drawn on it into the open section.

Finally, stick a sticker of the same character on the bottle cap, and it’s complete.

Kids can enjoy opening and closing the caps and matching the character designs.

Using caps in different colors makes it look colorful and extra cute.

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