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This craft category is a huge collection of fun DIY toys for kids! Homemade toys and free printables for kids of all ages ( DIY toys for boys, DIY toys for girls, DIY baby toys - handmade toys for babies, DIY toys for toddlers),  indoor and outdoor activities (DIY water toys,yard games, DIY board games,sport activities),  gift ideas (gifts for toddlers, gifts for girls, gifts for boys),  free toy patterns & toy plans (DIY soft toys, easy stuffed animals to sew, free crochet toy patterns , amigurumi patterns, homemade wooden toys), toys from different materials ( simple paper toys for kids, felt toys), learn and play ideas / educational toys (homemade sensory toys, Montessori activities), free printables ( free printable board games, free printable activity sheets ...) ... and a lot more!
DIY tangram rubber stamp from rubber eraser
A Tangram is a Chinese dissection puzzle consisting of 7 flat shapes . They all fit perfectly in one square. You can make all sorts of things with the pieces…animals, people,and things! Since geometric anything is all the rage, she though it would be fun to make Rubber Stamp Tangrams art and cards with the kids ! This would be so fun to make for a teacher appreciation gift –A little stack of cards and some envelopes wrapped in twine!
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Lovely crochet dog (free amigurumi pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Svetlana Budarina at Amigurumi Space, you can learn how to crochet this adorable dog in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi dog is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi dog is a wonderful soft toy for kids of all ages. This amigurumi dog is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At Amigurumi Space you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute dog accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little dog is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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DIY crocheted ( amigurumi ) bigfoot bunnies
These cute and colorful little crocheted /amigurumi  bigfoot bunnies  are perfect easter gifts or soft toys for kids. In this nice crochet /amigurumi blog you can find the free amigurumi bigfoot bunny pattern and a nicely detailed bonus video crocheting tutorial! This amigurumi rabbit project is absolutely easy: you can create the bunnies easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This  crocheted bunny doesn't require too much yarn, you can use any leftovers you've already have at hand.
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Sonia the sleeping amigurumi dog (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute sleeping dog ! Who can resist him? By following along Amiguroom and Olga Filippova's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet sleeping dog in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi, we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) So grab your hooks and create a lovely little amigurumi sleeping dog for your kids, they will love it!
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Amigurumi llama (amigurumi alpaca) - free crochet pattern
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi llama ( or amigurumi alpaca ) is no exception. This lovely llama/alpaca pattern by Petit Cutie at Amiguroom Toys works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely llama/alpaca for all of the fluff -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys, especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi llama/alpaca a great gift for any special occasion! )
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Nika the amigurumi turtle (free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute turtle ! Who can resist this cute little turtle face? By following along Lyudmila Orlova's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet turtle in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely little amigurumi turtle for your friends or family members now!
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Gray amigurumi bunny ( free crochet pattern and video tutorial )
It's an another stunning amigurumi pattern from Olga Askarova and Amigurumi Space! Please welcome Gray , the cute little ( Easter ) bunny amigurumi! This super adorable crocheted ( amigurumi ) bunny can be a nice gift for Easter ( or any other any occasion ) , or it can be a great soft toy for your kids / grandkids ! We grant that everyone will adore him! This free amigurumi pattern is a beginner one, so if you aren't familiar with the amigurumi technique you can still crochet one sweet bunny easily! You can use any color and style yarn to crochet the bunnies , they will look cuddly and adorable in any form!
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Cute cloud baby toy (free sewing pattern)
Kids will love snuggling with these super adorable cloud plushies! Can you stand the cuteness? Simple stitching and minimal stuffing pulls this sewing project together in a flash. Sew up a sweet cloud softie (or several!) for someone you love! In this nice sewing blog you will find the free sewing pattern to make one of this lovely cloud soft toy for your baby! You can use them to decorate the kids' room or just use the clouds as a cute adorable baby toys.
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Quick and easy felt tulips - free sewing pattern  & tutorial
Tulips are among our favorite flowers , and we think it will be very nice to have a few wonderful tulip bouquets around the house at spring . However, we don't really like cut flowers because watching them die in a vase makes us really sad.The solution? None other than some super-soft ( and everlasting ) felt tulips , of course! This felt craft is easy, quick and the outcome is soo gorgeous! This sweet felt tulip flower can be a great home decor or classroom decor at spring ! ( You can even use these beautiful tulips as a wedding party decoration /centerpiece ! ) You can make the felt tulip flowers in vibrant fun spring colors or in stylish sophisticated pastel colors, it will look gorgeous in any form!
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DIY Giant pumpkin pillow - fun fall decor from fabric
Summer is coming to a close and it's time to start thinking about fall decor! Make this super cozy, giant pumpkin pillow by IdunnGoddess in just a few minutes to celebrate the cooler weather and of course: PUMPKINS ! This lovely, huggable pumpkin pillow is just perfect for your front porch or any room in the house! ( Making your own decorative pillow is one of the simplest and quickest ways to really punch up the look of a room. It’s also inexpensive, which makes it even better! ) If you’ve never made a pumpkin pillow or fabric pumpkin before, be encouraged because they’re absolutely the easiest sewing project ever.
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Easy little amigurumi cat with heart (free crochet pattern)
Know a cat lover? We've got the perfect gift for them: a lovely crochet cat ! Whether you're gifting this amigurumi cat as a toy, or as a home decor, this free amigurumi pattern will thrill cat fanatics. This cute crochet ( amigurumi ) cat can be a perfect handmade gift or handmade toy for your kids / grandkids, because this super adorable amigurumi heart cat is a perfect soft toy for both boys and girls! In Amiguroom's great amigurumi pattern collection you will find this wonderful amigurumi heart cat pattern for free which will help you to create this adorable crocheted toy with interesting details, personality and cuteness! You can use any color and size yarn to crochet your own adorable amigurumi heart cat , the finished toy will look lovely and cuddly in any way! ( With a little modification in the yarn and hook size you can easily alternate your heart cat' s size ) Pattern designers : Vera Izgrebina and Elena Lepekhina
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Mother goose - amigurumi goose (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by DIY 100 Ideas you can learn how to crochet a lovely wife for father goose ! This sweet amigurumi goose is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful seasonal decoration or soft toy for kids. Mother goose also can be a lovely mother's day gift! At diy-100ideas.com you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute goose lady , accompanied with a nice detailed assembling tutorial. The small details makes this amigurumi cutie such a wonderful gift or toy.Just look at her glasses, hair or pretty collar! Isn't it super adorable?
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Hatching paper plate pingvin chick puppet - fun winter craft for kids
These hatching paper plate penguin chick puppets by Kids Craft Room are so quick and easy to make and super fun to play with! This paper plate penguin craft is great for toddlers and preschoolers who will love to see the penguin chick hatch from its egg again and again! Pull the penguin puppet down to make it hide in its egg and push it up to make it hatch! So much fun! Penguin crafts like this are great for Christmas, winter or if you’re planning a polar study theme. Head to kidscraftroom.com and learn how to make them:
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Amigurumi giraffe girl (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting and super adorable handmade soft toys ? Crochet this amigurumi giraffe ! This lovely amigurumi giraffe can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . In Amiguroom's crochet / amigurumi pattern collection you will find this cuddly little giraffe girl pattern for free ( many thanks to the talented pattern designer : Olga Lukoshkina ) ! This amigurumi giraffe is a relatively easy crochet toy project, but ( because of the thinness of some parts ) it may be little challenging .
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DIY play kitchen for kids with cardboard boxes
Do you have a few empty cardboard boxes in your garage? Don't throw them out! Luckily, a whole new life awaits them as an adorable play kitchen for kids! This darling cardboard kitchen gives a second life to those old cardboard boxes ! This cardboard box upcycling project is not just a super way to save money but its also a brilliant way to create a unique and fun toy for your kids. You can add to this toy kitchen any extra decorations or utensils that you want from cardboard or simple household " trash " , and of course you can create other play sets with this fun cardboard box recycling idea ( imagine a play garden shed, a work station with tools, or a car repair station! )
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Amigurumi bunny in dress (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi rabbit ! This cuddly crochet rabbit by Victoria Y-ammi Art is a great amigurumi pattern to work on because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi rabbit can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free rabbit crochet pattern at AmiguroomToys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi rabbit. The difficulty of this free rabbit amigurumi pattern is easy/intermediate so if you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you.
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Adorable soft amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
There's nothing like crocheting toys for your kids that they'll love forever! Watch them play with your handmade creations all throughout their childhood. Stitch this lovely crocheted cat for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Julia Deinega's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi cat in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi cat makes a sweet little gift.
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Soft amigurumi reindeer in stripey sweater (free crochet pattern)
This time Bobrik Toys and Amiguroom Toys give you a super cute free Christmas-themed pattern : a crocheted reindeer in Christmas sweater ! We hope you have enough time to get it before the holidays get there! We just love the crochet deer's antlers and their lovely ( absolutely not ugly ) little Christmas sweaters ! Wouldn’t these crochet deer toys looks sweet on a bench with some Christmas accent pillows, or even set up on a mantel with some snow? They would make great cuddle buddies , especially during the holidays!
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DIY Snowman windsock - fun toilet paper roll winter craft for kids
Take recycled toilet paper roll crafts to a whole new level with Easy Peasy And Fun's amazing snowman windsock toilet paper roll craft! These adorable little DIY snowman windsocks are a great way to put those toilet paper rolls to good use! We hope you have a bunch of paper rolls stored as there is no chance you will do just one winter windsock toilet paper roll craft. Get the tutorial at easypeasyandfun.com and recycle your toilet paper rolls into cute snowman windsocks:
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Little sleeping amigurumi pig (free crochet pattern)
We simply love adorable amigurumi toys ! This free, sleeping amigurumi pig pattern by Amiguroom and Katushka Morozova is such a perfect crochet project for everyone who loves cute piggies! Seriously, who can resist this cuteness? Katushka Morozova created this lovely free crochet pattern to teach you how to make this lovely sleeping amigurumi pig. This amigurumi pig pattern is easy to read and quick to crochet. This little piggy can be a lovely toy or you can make them as cute keychains. Pattern designer: Katushka Morozova
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Crochet cactus bunny - free amigurumi pattern
We love cacti and bunnies , so why not combine them together? This crocheted bunny by I Crochet Things due to its handy size not only a cuddly and beautiful decoration but also great as a bigger keychain . This amigurumi cactus bunny is crocheted only with single crochet stitches in spiral rounds which makes it a great crochet project for beginner and advanced equally. This crochet bunny is a cute little decor or keychain , that you can attach to your key, bag, purse, pen holder or anything you want.
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DIY Bug party Tic-tac-toe game with plaster
Looking for some activities to entertain the kids this Spring and Summer? This lovely DIY kids craft project by Suzy's Sitcom involves using plaster in molds to create a cute bug party tic-tac toe game ! Creating with plaster is easy to do and the results are quick and rewarding! Tic-tac-toe is one our favorite board games in the world. It's incredibly simple to play, which means you can play it even with the youngest members of. Visit suzyssitcom.com and learn how to make this easy and inexpensive bug party DIY Tic-tac-toe game for your next summer gathering!
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Pompom Christmas gnome with crochet hat (free crochet pattern)
If you love easy & quick crochet projects and super cute Scandinavian gnomes you will love these adorable pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes by Alex! The pompom - amigurumi Christmas gnomes are perfect to use up yarn scraps , and they can be used as ornaments on your Christmas tree ( or they can be used as cute little winter decorations ). At Alex's crochet blog you will find the pompom-amigurumi Christmas gnome ornament pattern for free accompanied with a nice, detailed assembling tutorial. Happy crocheting!
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Willy the amigurumi bull (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Christmas ? Do you love cows ? Crochet Willy the cute amigurumi cow ! Victoria Mitrofanova designed this lovely amigurumi cow. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi cow now!
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Lovely amigurumi bunny with bow (free amigurumi pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet and amigurumi so much! Just look at this cute bunny ! Who can resist this cute little bunny face? By following along Victoria Makarevich's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet bunny in no time! But before you start learning the basics of amigurumi we must warn you: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start creating lovely amigurumi toys , you won't be able to stop making them! ) So, don't hesitate: create a lovely little amigurumi bunny for your friends or family members now!
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Soft sleeping amigurumi fox ( free amigurumi pattern )
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi fox pattern by Yana Emets at Amiguroom Toys ! Like most of the people, you are likely to ask what exactly amigurumi is until you see the beautiful patterns and you instantly fall in love with it. Amigurumi is a Japanese crocheting technique of creating fun and beautiful stuffed animals using yarns , just like this lovely little sleeping fox. So grab a skein of baby yarn , make this lovely amigurumi fox today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your little one.
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Mr. Pumpkin (amigurumi pumpkin) - free crochet pattern
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns for Halloween ? Do you love pumpkins ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi : Mr.Pumpkin ! Galina Konysheva designed this lovely amigurumi pumpkin. Besides it's super adorable, this amigurumi pattern is completely free ! One of the nice things about amigurumi is that the exact size is rarely important, so you don’t need to worry about matching the designer’s gauge. Provided your stitches are compact enough that they won’t gape open to leaving large holes between them when you add the stuffing, you have the freedom to experiment with different yarns and hooks to give you a different-sized result. So grab your hooks and create this adorable amigurumi pumpkin now!
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DIY race track from cardboard and newspaper - paper mache
Enjoy the excitement of car racing by creating your very own city race track with upcycling some paper "junks"! To create this fun cardboard car race track you just need some cardboard , small ( paper ) boxes and tubes and newspapers ! Brilliant craf t idea for the kids ! You can make a cheap ( and non toxic ) paper mache glue with flour and water ( search for " paper mache glue " ) or simply use any PVA ( water soluble ) glue. Use your imagination and create a unique car racing track in any shape and color that your kids want, or you can gift this cheap but fun handmade toy for any ocassion, they will love it!
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DIY Tree house building blocks - handmade woodland play set
These handmade tree house blocks by Adventure In A Box open new opportunities for block play, allowing children to create natural-looking constructions and multi-leveled tree houses for fairies and forest creatures to settle in. Get the free cutting pattern , grab some wood scraps and create a whole set of gorgeous tree house blocks for your kids:
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32 Simple & fun DIY paper toys for kids ( paper crafts for kids)
Looking for cool paper toys to keep your kids busy and creatively engaged? Then we have the perfect collection of paper crafts for kids that will be an absolute hit at home! Try these super simple paper toys created by 5 Minute Crafts and explore the versatility of paper! These paper toys are just perfect for kids of all ages. This time 5 Minute Crafts collected 32 easy to make paper toys for you and your kids: from simple no-prep crafts that take minutes to make ( and are perfect for the classroom ) , to engaging paper crafts that both you and your kids or students will fall in love with. Let the fun begin!
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