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Let's make toys with milk cartons! Easy and fun DIY crafts!

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Deputy Editor of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. I’m Sasashina, a mom currently raising an elementary schooler and a preschooler. During my student years at Kyoto College of Science and Technology, I studied a wide range of fields including sound, lighting, and video technology, building a foundation in comprehensive stage production and creative expression. After graduation, I joined a music production company, where I still work, consistently building experience in production and engaging in a variety of music-centered tasks. Currently, I mainly handle articles for children, drawing on what I’ve learned about parenting and what I feel and discover through daily interactions with my kids. I hope my work can be of help to you, even in a small way!

Did you know you can make all kinds of toys using milk cartons?

In this article, we’ll introduce milk carton toys that babies and toddlers will love!

Many households recycle milk cartons, but they’re also often reused for kids’ crafts.

You’ll frequently see toys made by teachers at daycare centers and kindergartens, too.

Milk carton toys are great for little ones who haven’t learned to control their strength yet, because if they break, you can quickly make a new one.

They’re really easy to make, so give it a try!

Let's make toys with milk cartons! Easy and fun DIY crafts! (51–60)

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I made a spinning top from a milk carton that even 1–2 year-olds can spin. It’s easy, spins well, and is a handmade toy. ❤︎ DIY/spinning top/milk carton/It’s that easy!! ❤︎ #693

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This is a spinning top made from an opened milk carton, with four wings spread out in all directions.

As you cut each wing, try to keep them the same size and aim for a shape that spins more easily.

To improve spin, cut the tips of the wings at an angle and attach a plastic bottle cap in the center as the axle.

It’s recommended to build it with the inside (white side) of the carton facing up, as it makes pen decorations easier.

To keep the wings straight and stable, you can also reinforce them by layering thick paper or cardboard.

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Anpanman chair made from milk cartons

Craft with Parents and Kids: An Anpanman Chair Made from a Milk Carton.

Anpanman chair made from milk cartons

Let’s make it with your kids! Here are ideas for making an Anpanman chair using milk cartons.

You’ll need newspaper, colored packing tape, and 14 milk cartons.

It’s a handmade chair sized so children can sit comfortably.

You can use this chair anywhere in the house—like in the bathroom or a play kitchen corner—without worrying about the location! It’s also great because kids can carry it by themselves.

By changing the tape colors, you can make chairs of other characters too, so have fun customizing!

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Jack-in-the-box made from a milk carton

[Easy Craft] A jack-in-the-box that surprises you every time! A simple and fun craft using a milk carton #craft #jackinthebox #birthday #gift #dollarstore

Jack-in-the-box made from a milk carton

Let’s make a perfect jack-in-the-box for birthday parties and celebrations, and have some thrilling fun with five-year-olds! First, flatten a milk carton and cut it into 5 cm-wide strips.

Decorating the cut pieces with hologram stickers will enhance the look.

Make small slits above and below around the center and hook a rubber band into them.

Fold it the other way, and you’ve created a mechanism that springs up with the power of the rubber band! Make several of these to match the size of your box.

Prepare some confetti as well and set everything in the box.

You can also add a message or a small gift.

When the lid is opened, the springy pieces and confetti pop out—this jack-in-the-box is a surefire hit that’s exciting every time you open it!

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Let’s make a puzzle with a milk carton

[Easy Handmade Puzzle] Let’s Make a Puzzle with a Milk Carton ♪ [Also Great for a Stamp Rally ♪]

Let's make a puzzle with a milk carton

If you want to make a puzzle using items you have at home, why not try making one with milk cartons? Here are two types of puzzles.

The first is a puzzle where you match colors and patterns.

Connect three ring-shaped milk carton loops and rotate them to form a square, matching the colors and patterns as you play.

The second uses four block-shaped milk cartons connected together to complete a picture by aligning the pieces.

Both are great ideas for infants and toddlers, so give them a try!

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Ring toss with a milk carton and a tissue box

How to Make a Ring Toss with a Milk Carton and a Tissue Box [Handmade Toy / Easy Craft]

Ring toss with a milk carton and a tissue box

Here’s a ring toss you can make in no time if you have an empty milk carton and a tissue box.

First, open up the milk carton, cut it into long strips, and combine about two strips to form a ring for the toss.

Next, make a hole in the bottom of the tissue box and insert a tightly rolled piece of construction paper or similar material to create the post.

And that’s it—you’re done! You can also use a cardboard tube from a roll of plastic wrap for the post.

Make sure to secure it firmly so it doesn’t shift or fall over while playing.

Decorate the base and rings with origami paper, construction paper, or stickers to create a bright and fun ring toss set.

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In conclusion

How did you like the milk carton toys? I’m sure some of you were surprised, thinking, “You can even make something like this?!” With a bit of ingenuity and ideas, milk cartons can be transformed into anything.

Why not try making toys that your child will love? Once you’ve finished the milk, that’s your signal to start crafting!