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

Sweet potato digging craft

Let's make a papercraft for sweet potato digging! An easy fall craft you can make just by sticking things together, using an empty tissue box and newspaper.

Here’s a craft idea that lets you enjoy sweet potato digging indoors.

Cut newspaper into A5-size pieces, roll them up tightly, and tie them with string to make three “potatoes.” Wrap them in purple origami paper to create realistic sweet potatoes.

Cut leaf shapes (heart-shaped) and attach them to the potatoes to make the leaf parts.

Cover an empty tissue box with brown origami paper to resemble soil, then place the potatoes inside—now you’re ready.

When you pull the leaf part, the sweet potato pops out from the “soil.” Using your hands helps stimulate the brain and can serve as rehabilitation, and the charm is that you can enjoy a seasonal tradition while playing.

It’s a craft that’s fun to make and fun to play with, letting you feel the spirit of autumn.

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shoulder bag

A tissue box transforms into an adorable shoulder bag!

Why not make a practical shoulder bag using an empty tissue box? After cutting the top of the box down the middle, open it up and cut it to create the flap of the bag.

Punch holes at both ends and thread a string through to complete a shoulder bag you can wear over your shoulder.

Decorating it with colored origami paper or stickers in your favorite colors will make the design even more stylish.

For older adults, this kind of hands-on crafting can help train finger dexterity and boost creativity.

Plus, the finished bag is highly practical, since it can be used as a small-item pouch.

It’s an easy bag idea even for those who aren’t confident with crafts or sewing.

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organizer box

Turn a tissue box into a small organizer. Just fold it in half to easily make a tidy storage box! #handmade #DIY #handicraft #crafts #handmade #seniors #howto #smallitems #emptytissuebox

Glasses, remote controls, pens, notepads—leave them where you used them and your table turns into a mess… sound familiar? If tidying up is a hassle and you think, “I’ll need it again soon anyway,” here’s an organizer box for you.

All you need is a single tissue box.

It’s easy to make: draw a line at the halfway point of the box, cut along the line on every side except the back, then fold it and secure it with double-sided tape.

That’s it—you’ve got a simple organizer that will tidy up your tabletop.

If you decorate it with origami paper or stickers to your taste, you might grow even more attached to it.

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Pitfall Game

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Let’s make a simple pitfall game you can enjoy using an empty tissue box.

Mark both ends of the box, cut them, then tape them back together to restore the original box shape.

Draw circles on the surface of the box and cut holes with scissors.

These holes become pitfalls, and the key to the game is to carefully maneuver so the marble doesn’t fall in.

If you set a rule to cover the marble with a case and move it from start to goal, it becomes a simple yet deep game.

The fine hand movements help train finger dexterity, and you can also expect benefits for concentration and decision-making.

By adjusting the crafting method, you can tune the difficulty, making it a game with a wide range of enjoyable ideas.

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Stroll Pet

Here’s an idea for a “walking pet” that’s sure to make strolling more fun.

The structure is quite simple.

First, connect two cores from rolls of packing tape.

Next, decorate the cores however you like, then cover them with clear tape.

Tie on a string so you can pull it along as you walk, and it’s done.

You can give it the look of an animal to enjoy a walk-like experience, or use characters like Anpanman for a cute touch.

It’ll feel like you’re taking a walk together, and it’s sure to be fun.

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Spinning Face-Changing Paper Cup Toy

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Let’s play by spinning paper cups! Here’s a fun paper cup toy where the face changes as you turn it.

You’ll need two paper cups, a craft knife or scissors, and colored pens.

First, draw Anpanman’s full body on one cup.

The key is to cut out the face area! Next, stack the cups and draw various expressions—like a smiley face or a surprised face—on the inner cup.

Finally, spin the stacked cups, and you’re done! It would also be fun to make versions with Anpanman’s friends.

A toothbrushing doll to make with children

Fun from infancy! Here are ideas for making toothbrushing puppets with your children.

You’ll need a milk carton, colored construction paper, and white round stickers.

Cut the milk carton and transform it into your favorite animal! For the final touch, stick the white round stickers—pretending they’re teeth—inside the mouth.

Infants can enjoy this step too, so it’s great to work on together with parents or teachers.

How about practicing scrubbing teeth with the milk-carton toothbrushing puppet you made as a team?