It's fun to spin! A collection of DIY toy ideas

Marble run made from cardboard

Cardboard Craft: Marble Run — Childcare Tips Useful for Practicum and Training

Let’s try making a cool marble run using cardboard.

Prepare a rectangular piece of cardboard that isn’t too thick, and cut off one section on the large face and one section on the narrowest side.

Then, using the pieces you removed and other bits of cardboard, build the pathways for the marble to roll along and attach them to the base cardboard.

Instead of connecting every path all the way through, it’s also fun to leave gaps here and there so the marble drops down to the next level and continues.

Be sure to set up the goal area so the marble stops securely and doesn’t roll out after reaching the finish.

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Marble roll with a toilet paper core

Play with a marble run made from toilet paper rolls—upcycling fun!

This is a simple marble run you can make using toilet paper rolls.

Prepare eight toilet paper rolls.

Cut two of them in half to make two shorter pieces each.

For the remaining six rolls, make a single slit in each so they can be opened up.

Assemble these six into two vertical towers by stacking three each.

Attach the halved rolls diagonally across the openings of the towers to form slide-like chutes, and you’re done! To ensure the marble drops down properly, be careful not to glue one end of each chute completely to the tower—leave a slight gap at the end.

Decorate the toilet paper rolls by drawing on them or adding washi tape or patterned origami paper!

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Marble roll with a toilet paper core

Play with a marble run made from toilet paper rolls—upcycling fun!

This is a simple marble run you can make using toilet paper rolls.

Prepare eight toilet paper rolls.

Cut two of them in half to make two shorter pieces each.

For the remaining six rolls, make a single slit in each so they can be opened up.

Assemble these six into two vertical towers by stacking three each.

Attach the halved rolls diagonally across the openings of the towers to form slide-like chutes, and you’re done! To ensure the marble drops down properly, be careful not to glue one end of each chute completely to the tower—leave a slight gap at the end.

Decorate the toilet paper rolls by drawing on them or adding washi tape or patterned origami paper!

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Marble Rolling Tower

[WakuWaku-san] Marble Rolling Tower! <An easy marble coaster you can make with toilet paper rolls and construction paper>

How about a stylish marble run, a Marble Rolling Tower, made from toilet paper cores and colored construction paper? First, stack three toilet paper cores vertically to make one long tube.

Next, let’s create the tracks where the marbles will roll using colored construction paper.

Prepare a rectangular sheet of colored paper, cut it lengthwise in half, then fold the half sheet in half two times.

Unfold the second fold, and along the crease you just made, cut a series of deep, fine slits from one edge to the other.

Once that’s done, fold it into a long, thin triangle to form the track.

Finally, attach the track diagonally to the tube like a slide, and glue a piece of cardboard to the very bottom of the tube as a base—done! Try making it with different colors of paper.

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A climbing ladybug!

Easy magnet craft! A climbing ladybug! Recycle plastic wrap and toilet paper cores! #crafts #handmadeToys #summerVacationCrafts #recycledCrafts

Here’s how to make a ladybug toy you can play with using magnets.

First, decorate a half-sphere of Styrofoam to look like a ladybug using pens or any materials you like.

Attach a magnet to the back of the ladybug with double-sided tape.

Next, flatten a toilet paper tube and cut it in half.

Use double-sided tape to fix the cut piece around a wooden stick to form a ring, then attach a magnet so it attracts the ladybug’s magnet.

Make a “tree” using a plastic wrap (cling film) tube, and insert the stick inside the tube.

When you move the stick up and down, the ladybug will move too! It’s also fun to make other bugs or your favorite characters instead of a ladybug, so give it a try!

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[Origami] Hand spinner

With a single sheet of origami! How to fold a super-spinning hand spinner — with voice commentary / ORIGAMI [Hand spinner] with subtitles

Let’s make it with origami! Here are some ideas for an origami hand spinner.

A hand spinner is a small toy that you spin with your palm or fingers.

It became a worldwide craze around 2017, so many parents may already know it.

This time, let’s make a hand spinner out of origami.

All you need is origami paper and glue.

If you blow on it, you can enjoy watching it spin around and around.

When giving it to a child with small hands, it’s a good idea to adjust the size of the origami paper.

Leaf Pinwheel

How to make a leaf pinwheel video

Let’s make toys using nature! Here’s an idea for a leaf pinwheel.

You’ll need four leaves, a wooden bead, a straw, and a bamboo skewer.

Pinwheels are often made with paper, but this idea is charming because it uses natural materials for the propeller.

Once you find four favorite leaves, try making the pinwheel! After threading a wooden bead onto the bamboo skewer, pierce four leaves that have been folded in half.

Then thread another wooden bead on top and insert the skewer into the straw.

pull chain

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The movement of the rings is mesmerizing! Let me introduce a pull-chain idea.

All you need are a spring holder and colorful rings.

You can easily get the materials at 100-yen shops, so it’s a highly recommended idea.

There are no complicated rules or mechanisms—just pull the spring holder to play! It’s fun to watch the colorful rings spiral down as the pulled spring holder spins.

If you attach a card ring, you can hook it in various places and play with it too!

Spinning Face-Changing Paper Cup Toy

Let’s play by spinning paper cups! Here’s a fun paper cup toy where the face changes as you turn it.

You’ll need two paper cups, a craft knife or scissors, and colored pens.

First, draw Anpanman’s full body on one cup.

The key is to cut out the face area! Next, stack the cups and draw various expressions—like a smiley face or a surprised face—on the inner cup.

Finally, spin the stacked cups, and you’re done! It would also be fun to make versions with Anpanman’s friends.

Sunflower pinwheel

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I tried making a sunflower-shaped pinwheel using paper cups 🌻 You can paint a white paper cup, or if you want a quick, crisp finish, use a colored paper cup ♪ My 4-year-old daughter looked at a sunflower picture book, cut the paper cup into petal shapes, and colored it with a water-based marker 🖋 There are various ways to attach the stick and pinwheel, but this time I made it so it won’t pop off easily and is less likely to cause injury even if it breaks 👆 It looks adorable when you hold it, too—a cute little pinwheel 🌻 Give it a try 😊 ⚠︎ When making holes or cutting toothpicks with scissors, be very careful to avoid injury. If you’re crafting with small children, please have an adult handle these steps. ★ Materials ★ ✳︎ Paper cups (2 of the same size) ✳︎ 1 toothpick ✳︎ 3 beads (with holes that the toothpick can pass through) ✳︎ Green construction paper (1 sheet) ✳︎ Brown origami paper (about 75 cm square) ★ Tools ★ ✳︎ Scissors ✳︎ Wood glue ✳︎ Clear tape ✳︎ Glue stick ✳︎ A tool for making holes (push pin, awl, etc.) ✳︎ Coloring supplies if you want to add color ⚠️️ Because this is an original project, we kindly prohibit the following: ▪︎ Unauthorized reproduction of images/videos ▪︎ Reproduction and use for commercial purposes ▪︎ Unauthorized use in fee-based craft/art classes or workshops If you post a reference project, please mention @utatan_simple_crafts ✨ We’d love to see your makes, too! ****************************************** Original craft recipes for parents and kids to enjoy Utatan’s Simple Crafts ⇨ @utatan_simple_crafts Thank you 🐰✨ ******************************************work#I love crafts#HandmadeToysLife with children#Childcare CraftingsunflowerSunflower#SunflowerCraftwindmill#Summer CraftProduction in JulyProduction in AugustChildcare#StayHomePlay Project#AtHomePlaypaper cupPaper cup craftScrap Material CraftingSimple craftParentingEducational#kidscrafts#papercup#papercupctaftSummer Craft

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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!