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

Cardboard pinwheel

I tried making a pinwheel using cardboard, bamboo skewers, and paper straws.

Let’s make a real windmill! Here are some windmill ideas using cardboard.

What you’ll need: cardboard, bamboo skewers, a straw, craft glue, scissors, and a utility knife.

One of the best parts is how cool the finished design looks.

After cutting the cardboard into parts, assemble them using craft glue.

Another great point is that the materials are easy to find.

You can keep the natural cardboard color, or try painting it with paints for a fun look.

chain drop

[Handmade Toys] [Daycare, Kindergarten] I tried making three types of toys you can play with using chains.

Let’s make a toy called a “chain dropper” using a milk powder can! It’s very easy to make.

Attach the parts of Anpanman’s face to the lid of the can, then cut out the mouth area with a utility knife.

After that, secure the lid with tape so it won’t come off, and just put the chain inside! Little kids love putting things into small holes like this—and they love pulling them out, too! It’s a simple toy, but it’s a classic favorite among children.

Give it a try!

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tube strap

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You can get all the materials at a 100-yen shop! Here are some ideas for tube straps.

A tube strap is a cute strap made by putting your favorite beads inside a tube.

Use beads in the recipient child’s favorite colors or motifs to create an original strap as a gift.

You’ll need an aquarium air tube, beads, a hot glue gun, and keychain parts.

Attach it to a bag or other belongings to make them easy to spot! It’s also fun to make them together.

Marbles and rubber bands

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It’s a simple-looking craft that doesn’t seem like a spinning top at first glance: just link rubber bands together and attach a marble to each end.

The key is how you spin it.

Hold one marble, then rotate the other in circles to wind the rubber bands around the marble you’re holding.

Once the rubber bands are wound tightly, you’re ready—let go, and the rubber bands unwind, making the two marbles spin around rapidly.

The sight of it gradually expanding and the colorful marbles zipping around is quite striking.

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Marble Drop

Marble Drop: A DIY Anpanman Plastic Bottle Toy That Even Babies Love!

How about making a marble drop toy inspired by Anpanman? The base will be a plastic bottle.

First, cut it into three parts, and insert a piece of thick paper between the sections before putting them back together.

In this thick paper, make holes for the marbles to drop through and add decorations that evoke Anpanman.

You could even design the thick paper to look like the faces of Anpanman or Baikinman.

Then just add the marbles and it’s complete.

Its cute appearance and the sound of the marbles dropping will captivate children.

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shrink plastic

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Charms made from shrink plastic are lovely too.

You’ll need shrink plastic sheets, and a keychain ring or a charm cord.

First, draw your favorite design on the shrink plastic.

Anime or manga characters are fine, too.

Cut it out with scissors.

Shrink plastic is quite hard, so ask for help if you can’t cut it yourself.

Bake the cutout in a toaster oven.

Let the baked piece cool, then thread a cord through the hole and it’s done.

If you need a hole, punch it before baking with a hole punch.

Adding a small bell or some beads could be cute as well!

Hair elastic bracelet

Handmade bracelet using Daiso's colorful hair ties

Let’s try finger-weaving! Here are some ideas for making hair tie bracelets.

Using hair ties that are usually used to put your hair up, you can create colorful bracelets.

What you’ll need: hair ties, craft glue, beads, and scissors.

The steps are simple and easy to follow, and it’s great that you can freely adjust the length as you go! Exchanging the finished bracelets with friends could deepen your friendship.

Of course, you can also use them for hair styling, so give it a try!