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

Marble coaster with a spiral coil

How to Make a Marble Run/Spiral Coil — How to Build a Marble Run Machine Spiral Coil

Let’s make a slightly unusual spiral-type marble run using wire! First, wrap the wire around a rod whose diameter is close to that of the marble.

As you wrap, check to make sure the marble can fall properly through the coiled wire and that the loops aren’t so large that the marble drops straight down in an instant.

Next, create a path out of cardboard that leads the marble to the spiral wire, and combine it with the wire to complete the course! It’s also fun to connect it with other tracks.

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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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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.

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!

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Kimie Gangi’s super simple “well-spinning tag pin spiral pinwheel”

Let’s make one using price tags! It spins round and round and is so much fun! Here’s an idea for a spiral pinwheel.

You’ll need construction paper, chopsticks, a straw, scissors, tape, price tags, crayons, and bird-scarer tape.

Draw a spiral on the construction paper, add colors and patterns, then cut along the spiral with scissors.

Combine a short piece of straw, a chopstick, and a price tag, and your spiral pinwheel is complete! You can also decorate it by adding shiny bird-scarer tape to the spiral pinwheel.