Let's play with paper cups! Crafts and indoor play

paper cup light

@chooobo2

This time, I’m introducing how to make the “Original Light from a Paper Cup 💡” that we’ll create in the workshop on November 16 ✨ The picture you draw will glow in the dark 😳! Since Christmas is coming, I drew a tree! Depending on age, just coloring and adding stickers is enough—the pen colors and sticker shadows glow and look so cute 🩷 This time I drew on a clear file, but drawing directly on plastic wrap is also OK 🙆‍♀️◎ (Use a transparent clear file.) Using a clear file makes it easier to draw than on plastic wrap, and the finished piece is less likely to break! Workshop details are posted in the Instagram Highlights!Made in DecemberChristmas craftsChristmas partyTranslation#HandmadeToysPaper cup craft

♬ All I Want for Christmas Is You – Mariah Carey

Let’s make an exciting item using a paper cup! First, cut a piece of a clear file (plastic folder) to match the size of the paper cup’s rim.

Use a permanent marker to draw any picture you like.

Next, cut out the bottom of the paper cup and decorate the sides with stickers, etc.

Finally, place the drawing you made on the rim side of the paper cup, cover it with plastic wrap from above, and secure it with a rubber band—that’s it! If you shine a light through the hole where you cut out the bottom and aim it at a wall, your picture will be projected on the wall.

It looks perfect for Halloween or Christmas too.

Try playing with it in a dark room!

Kendama

How to Make a Paper Cup Kendama and an Easy Way to Get the Ball In [A Craft Where Kids Can Learn Through Play]

This is a paper-cup kendama that even children who find heavier wooden kendamas difficult can enjoy.

Prepare two paper cups, glue construction paper to the sides, and decorate them with pens, stickers, or masking tape.

Cut a piece of string to a length that lets the ball fit neatly inside the cup, and attach a crumpled paper ball to the end.

Tape the other end of the string to the bottom of one paper cup, align the bottoms of the two cups, and secure them with tape—your handmade kendama is complete! It could be fun to have parents and children compete to see who can handle the kendama better.

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yuri

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Jumping frog

[Rainy Season Craft] How to Make a Paper Cup “Jumping Frog”

Here’s an idea for a jumping frog toy you can play with and move around a lot.

The mechanism itself is simple, so you can learn it quickly and get started right away.

First, prepare two paper cups.

Cut out the bottom of one cup and thread rubber bands through it in a crossed pattern.

When you place it over the other cup, the rubber bands are stretched, and when you let go, the rebound makes it jump.

Try decorating it to make it look cute.

It’s also fun to experiment and think, “How can I make the frog jump higher?”

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yamamoto

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Stretchy paper cup animals

Stretchy paper cup animals

This craft is full of ideas using umbrella plastic that really comes in handy during the rainy season! The “Stretchy Paper Cup Animals” change shape, so they make a big impact and kids are sure to love them.

First, decorate a paper cup as your favorite animal, and punch a hole in the paper cup that will go behind the animal.

Next, cut off the lower part of an accordion (bendy) straw, cover it with a halved piece of umbrella plastic, and tape it in place.

Tie a knot in the other piece of plastic, then insert the straw into the hole in the paper cup.

Finally, tape the knotted end to the bottom of the paper cup—and you’re done! Blow into the straw and it stretches way out—it’s so much fun.

Try making different animals and enjoy crafting together as a parent and child!

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miyabi

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Paper cup cracker

[Paper Cup Craft] How to Make a Party Popper

Party poppers are a must-have at celebrations—the loud pop and the confetti bursting into the air really bring the fun.

This project shows how to make a popper that bursts confetti using a paper cup.

First, make a hole in the bottom of the paper cup and insert a rubber band that’s been tied to a toothpick, anchoring it to the bottom and securing it with tape so it catches firmly.

Wrap one end of the rubber band with folded aluminum foil to create a piece that can strike the bottom of the cup—this completes the base.

Next, put confetti or finely cut pieces of straw inside.

When you pull and release the rubber band to deliver an impact, the contents shoot out like a party popper.

As you build it, experiment to see how the confetti scatters and rises.

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kappamaki

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paper cup trumpet

[Instrument Craft] Paper Cup Trumpet (A Trumpet Like a String Telephone) [Easy Craft] Handmade Toy with Chopsticks

This is a craft using a paper cup that can produce a trumpet-like sound when you pull the string sharply.

First, make a hole in the bottom of the paper cup, thread a string through it, and secure it with a short, folded toothpick so the string doesn’t slip out.

Then, when you pull the string vigorously, the impact on the string is transmitted to the paper cup, creating a trumpet-like sound.

You can pull the string with your hand, but using chopsticks is also recommended—try it out and see how the sound changes.

Since just building the mechanism can look simple, it’s also important to add your own decorations to the paper cup.

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kappamaki

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Paper cup fireworks

[Online Kindergarten] Paper Cup Fireworks: Parent-Child Craft at Home <Official from Kodomo Challenge>

Fireworks burst out of a paper cup! How about enjoying a bright, summery craft? First, prepare some copy paper and draw any patterns you like.

Crayons or pens with vivid colors are recommended.

Next, cut the paper in half, accordion-fold each piece, then fold them in half again.

Make a hole in the center of the bottom of a paper cup and insert a chopstick.

Finally, attach the accordion-folded pieces to both sides of the chopstick, and fix their ends to both sides of the cup to finish.

You’ll love the satisfying pop as the fireworks open! It’s easy to make, so give it a try.