Creating cardboard toys is a fantastic idea to boost children's imagination and creativity. In addition, it will keep them entertained for a long time putting the pieces together and painting them to finally play with them, so it is a cheap and great way for them to have a very fun time.
Crabs with recycled cardboard tubes
These cardboard crabs are a great craft to make during the summer. They transmit joy and are very colorful, so when the little one stops playing with them you can place them on any shelf in the house to decorate.
What materials will you need to make this craft? Two cardboard tubes, a brush, red acrylic paint, silver or gold marking pens, a small piece of red cardboard, plastic eyes, a pen and some other things that you can find in the post Crabs with recycled cardboard tubes.
As for the procedure, with the tutorial in this post you will see that it is super easy to do. In just a few minutes you will have managed to make original crabs with recycled cardboard tubes with which children can have fun for hours.
Tetris game with cardboard or egg cups
Everyone likes Tetris! This cardboard toy is very easy to make and is a fabulous idea to play with the little ones as a family.
The good thing about creating homemade toys is that they are doubly enjoyable. Firstly from the manufacturing process and secondly from the game itself. If you feel like making this craft, what materials will you need to gather? Among them are two large cartons shaped like egg cups, colored paints and paint brushes and some scissors.
Regarding the procedure to create this Tetris game, you can find it in the post Tetris game with cardboard or egg cups, which comes with a video tutorial and image tutorial so that each step in the craft is simple. Dare to carry out this Tetris, I'm sure the whole family will like to create the puzzle and then play a few games.
How to make dinosaurs with cardboard
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If you like the Dinosaurs, the following is one of the coolest ideas to make cardboard toys. They serve both to teach the origin and extinction of these creatures (that is, for educational reasons) and to keep children entertained for an afternoon coloring and creating their own toys.
What materials will you need to make these dinosaurs? A sheet of cardboard, two cardboard cylinders of toilet paper, some scissors, some glue, some brushes, some tempera paints, some crazy eyes, a black marker, a small plate and a pencil.
This cardboard toy is quite easy to make, but in some steps the little ones will probably need your help to do them. If you want to learn how to create this craft, in the post How to make dinosaurs with cardboard You will find all the steps and several very original models.
Fun penguins with cardboard and spoons
The following craft is a good idea to carry out for a children's party such as a birthday. They are curious penguins with cardboard and spoons with whom they can play for a good time and enjoy while assembling the pieces.
To make this craft you will need to gather the following materials: orange and black cardboard, white plastic spoons, plastic eyes, scissors, a pencil and hot silicone. As you can see, they are very easy to find and you can use several of them as recycling to get this wonder.
As for the procedure to make this craft, it is quite simple. It is not a very complicated level, although depending on the age of the little ones, at some point they may require your supervision. You will find a very well explained tutorial in the post Fun penguins with cardboard and spoons.
Parking for cars recycling cardboard box
If your children love playing with toy cars, instead of buying them a parking plastic, why not help them make their own from a cardboard box? Not only is it a fantastic idea for them to work as a team and have fun making their own crafts, but it will also help you recycle materials you have at home and take care of the environment.
To create this craft you will need a few things: a large cardboard box with a lid, paint, two cardboard tubes, glue, scissors, black cardboard, hot glue and its gun, white glue, pen and black straws.
Very easy! As for the procedure, you have a demonstration video in the post Parking for cars recycling cardboard box so you don't lose details of all the instructions. In just a few steps, your children will have a fabulous parking lot to play with without spending much money. They will love it!
How to make a cardboard dice
Many children's board games require a nut to be able to play but they are so small that sometimes they get lost. This will not be the case with this cardboard dice because, in comparison, its size is quite large and children can throw it into the air to play their favorite games.
To carry it out you will need to gather only a few materials: six square sheets of paper of the same size, a black marker and a glue stick. You probably have them saved at home from other previous crafts so you won't need to buy anything else.
Plus, the instructions are very easy to follow and you'll have your cardstock dice ready to play in just a few minutes. You can see how it is done in the post How to make a cardboard dice.
Pirate spyglass with toilet paper roll cartons
Another very fun toy that you can make using cardboard is this fun pirate spyglass! Small in size, children can play with it at home or take it to play outside. This is an easy craft with which you will also be recycling the cardboard from the toilet paper rolls, thereby helping the environment.
What materials will you need to make this spyglass? First, two cartons of toilet paper rolls, some colored markers (or another type of paint) or crepe paper to cover the cartons, and glue.
If you want to see step by step how to do this craft, we advise you to read the post Pirate spyglass with toilet paper roll cartons where you will find all the instructions very well explained.
Dragon with toilet paper roll cardboard
Another of the cardboard toys that you can make is this fantastic dragon-shaped puppet. The little ones will love it!
To make this craft you will have to gather a piece of cardboard from a toilet paper roll, some crepe paper in the color you like the most, some pieces of wool, craft eyes, a glue stick and some scissors.
As for the procedure to create this colorful cardboard dragon, it is quite simple, especially having the post at hand. Dragon with toilet paper roll cardboard where the instructions for creating this craft are explained in detail. Do not miss it!
Cup with toilet paper roll carton
The following craft will help you make a very original set of cups with which to play tea with your children. In addition, it will allow you to take advantage of various materials you have at home to recycle them, instead of throwing them in the trash. For example, some cardboard sheets.
As materials you will need to get: two rolls of toilet paper cardboard, markers or paints to decorate the cardboard and glue or hot silicone.
As for the process, it is quite simple. You can see how it is done in the post Cup with toilet paper roll carton.
Binoculars for adventurers
Another of the cardboard toys that your children will be able to get the most out of are these binoculars for adventurers. A low level craft that you can have ready in just a few minutes.
To make these binoculars you will need the following materials: two toilet paper roll cartons, two thin strips of colored cardboard, some scissors, a string, a paper drill, a little glue and a marker to paint the cartons.
don't miss the post Binoculars for adventurers to learn how to do this craft.
Superheroes made with cardboard
This is another of the most creative cardboard toys that you can teach your children to make. It is about some fun superheroes Made with cardboard with which they can play and live many adventures.
If you want to make these cardboard toys for your children, take note of the materials you will need: rolls of cardboard paper, acrylic paint and brushes, black marker and pencils, some scissors, a little hot silicone and your gun and a piece of black cardboard.
To know how to make this craft, don't miss this magnificent video tutorial in the post. Superheroes made with cardboard where all the steps are explained in detail.