Let's make toys with milk cartons! Easy and fun DIY crafts!
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!
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Let's Make Toys with Milk Cartons! Simple and Fun DIY Crafts! (11–20)
Frisbee
You can combine two milk cartons to make a dynamic frisbee! Since the scissor work is a bit detailed, it’s a good idea for an adult to draw the cut lines beforehand.
Make lots of slits and secure them with double-sided tape to finish.
If you draw on the cartons before cutting, you can turn it into a patterned frisbee too.
Snap Frog
A snapping frog is a simple toy you can make with just a milk carton and a rubber band.
One carton can make enough for four people.
Simply cut the carton into rectangles and fasten them with a rubber band, and the frog will hop and bounce around.
Draw the frog’s face and patterns any way you like to create your very own original frog!
ball
The ball is a bit on the difficult side among milk carton crafts.
Cut the carton into thin strips, stack two together, and secure them with double-sided tape.
You then weave the bundle by hand, so it’s recommended for times when parents and children can take their time crafting together.
A ball made from a milk carton is safe to play with indoors.
Milk Carton Stacking Game
The “Tsumitsumi Game,” made by cutting a milk carton into thin strips, is a simple handmade game you can enjoy with everyday materials.
Players take turns stacking the cut pieces and compete to see how high they can build without toppling the stack.
It’s great for young children to develop fine motor skills, and it also challenges adults’ concentration and sense of balance, making it fun across a wide range of ages.
With simple rules, it’s easy to play in a short time and is recommended for family or friends.
The satisfaction of a successful stack and the funny mishaps when it collapses make for lots of laughs.
Its appeal also lies in the convenience of using recyclable materials and the freedom to change how you play with a bit of creativity.
castanet
Castanets are very easy to make! Cut out two long, narrow packs and attach a plastic bottle cap in the center of each.
Put the two packs together so the caps face each other and can collide—then it’s done.
Loosen and pull to make a clicking sound.
They’re great for rhythm play, so they’re recommended for small children.