Let's make toys with paper cups! Simple and fun handmade toys

windmill

Easy pinwheel made from a paper cup♪

We’re going to make a windmill that spins in the wind using a paper cup.

First, use an awl or similar tool to make one hole in the bottom of the paper cup.

Cut six evenly spaced slits down the sides of the cup to create the blades, then fold each blade slightly at an angle.

Next, insert a toothpick through the hole you made first, slide a straw onto the toothpick, and then insert a chopstick into the straw—your windmill is complete! Paint the blades in your favorite colors and have fun!

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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?

Sunflower pinwheel

Cute looks, too! Let me share a sunflower pinwheel idea.

You’ll need a paper cup and scissors.

Make 12 evenly spaced cuts into the cup, then spread the blades out like a propeller.

The key is to tilt the base of each blade about 30 degrees—and be sure to angle them all in the same direction.

You can also add leaves made from construction paper to the handle if you like.

Try making this sunflower that spins in the wind—its cheerful, cute look is sure to brighten your day!

Anpanman Cup

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I tried making a cute Anpanman cup using a paper cup! It’s also adorable to fill it with your favorite things and give it as a gift! This one is easy too—just cut and paste and you’re done, so please give it a try!#cuteTranslationpaper cupFeltFunAnpanmanHandmadePresentRecommended for giftsNursery teacher / Childcare worker#Kindergarten

♬ San San Taisou – Kaori Inoue

Make it with felt! Here are some ideas for Anpanman-themed cups.

You’ll need paper cups, felt, a clear file folder, double-sided tape, scissors, and a pencil.

This idea is great for gifts and events.

Cut the felt to fit the size of the paper cup and stick it on with double-sided tape.

Cut out parts like the Anpanman belt and attach them to the cup to finish! It’s fun to decide what to put inside the cup—candy or stationery are great options.

Give it a try!

Kachikachi Animal

Pull the ears and it makes a sound! Here’s an idea for click-clack animals.

You’ll need a kraft paper cup, a pen, two plastic bottle caps, scissors, and tape.

First, leaving 1.5 cm at the top, make four evenly spaced cuts in the paper cup.

Fold two of the cut sections and trim them with scissors to create ears.

Attach the plastic bottle caps with tape to the sections you didn’t fold—and you’re done.

Draw your favorite animal and make some noise!