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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 Sock bear  - soft toy for kids (free sewing tutorial)
Please meet Mama Kass, the sock kangaroo , and Baby Kaden, the felt baby kangaroo ! Craft Passion today share with us a super cute and free sock kangaroo sewing pattern! The pattern on Craft Passion is a little lengthy but it is worth the read till the end. It has all the details you need to know on how to sew Mama Kass sock kangaroo and Baby Kaden felt kangaroo. Follow all the instructions well and you will be able to make one ( or a whole family of ) adorable sock plushies for your kids or for yourself!
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DIY Easy puppy sock plush toy (dog plushie) - video tutorial
This is a simple but adorable plushie DIY that you can adapt for many other animals as well. ( It can be a lovely sock bunny or puppy as well! ) If you want to make it look more like a dog, then you can make the nose larger or create a separate muzzle. With this nice detailed video soft sock toy making tutorial you can make one for the kids easily even if you are a beginner in sewing ( or sock toy making ) ! This super cute sock puppy can be a lovely kids room decor , toy , or a perfect gift for your friends and it's also a nice way to repurpose a few unused socks !
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DIY felt toy garden with felt fruits and vegetables
This fun felt toy garden is a great way for little ones to learn about gardening. (Without dirt and mess!) You can use any old pantihose to form the soil (instead of brown felt) and use any type of felt fruits / vegetables to plant in , even plastic fruits and vegetables works well with this fun felt garden! You can upgrade this felt garden into a fun learning toy: just create little paper tables with the names /numbers / pictures of the fruits and vegetables! This way the kids can learn and play at a same time ( or learn foreign languages in an easy way ).
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Little amigurumi hen (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
Do you love super adorable handmade Easter decorations ? Crochet this lovely little amigurumi hen ! This adorable amigurumi hen can be a wonderful Easter decor or a handmade gift for your kids ( or grandkids ) . At Amigurumi Space ( as usual ) you will find the free pattern and video tutorial of this cuddly hen ( designed by Olga Askarova ) ! This amigurumi hen is an absolutely easy crochet project: you can stitch one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted hen doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any size!
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DIY Toilet paper tube snowman bowling - fun winter game for kids
A few fun winter activities stashed in your back pocket for a snowy day can end up being a lifesaver. This fun toilet paper tube bowling game by From ABCs To ACTs is just the perfect winter craft for the kids! It's super easy to make, almost costs nothing and also super fun to play with! Head to fromabcstoacts.com learn how to make this fun toilet paper tube snowman winter game and voilá': you’ve got yourself a fun winter game for kids that will make you forget all about the fact that you’re stuck indoors!
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Father goose - amigurumi goose (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute goose ! Who can resist him? By following along diy-100ideas' free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super cute crochet goose 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 goose for your friends or family members, they will love it! ( He can be a lovely father's day gift! )
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DIY Sock lion - free sock toy pattern
With this nice step-by-step sock plushie sewing tutorial you can learn how to sew this super adorable sock lion ! Socks are easy to manipulate due to it’s knitted property that is expandable and flexible. The heel and toe parts are best to be made into bum that could turn into head and butt for the sock toy . With the various types of socks available in the market, you will never get enough surprises of what a pair of socks would turn into. Start shopping and collect beautiful socks that you come across, you will sew up a storm and regretted that you have no enough socks to make.
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Adorable felt sleeping donkey (free sewing pattern)
We are huge fans of stuffed animals,and felt! We adore  felt as a craft material because it does't fray so it's very easy to work with, and it's so versatile! This cute felt donkey can be made under an afternoon with simple hand sewing. Cute, isn't it? In this nice craft blog you will find the felt donkey's sewing pattern for free! With the free pattern creating one super cute felt donkey ( as an adorable baby mobile piece, soft toy or cat toy) will be a piece of cake!  This felt donkey may be your favorite felt craft you have made in a while!
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Mr. and Mrs.Santa Claus - free crochet patterns (Christmas ragdolls)
Crochet Santa Claus is coming to town! Perfect for having your Christmas decoration be a reflection of your love of crochet , this lovely couple by Passionate Crafter is fun to make and will add a lovely charm to your Christmas decor. Mr. Santa Claus is cute and cuddly and of course, he loves Christmas ! He also has a weakness for all kinds of toys and for Mrs. Claus! Now you can make your own crochet Santa Claus and his beloved wife with Passionate Crafter's easy-to-follow, free crochet tutorial:
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Adorable amigurumi angel - free crochet pattern
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute angel ! It's so beautiful and adorable! By following along Ania's free amigurumi pattern, you will be able to create this super adorable little crochet angel 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 angel for your friends or as a lovely Christmas decoration , everyone will love it!
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Amigurumi Santa Claus Christmas ornament (free crochet pattern)
Get in the Christmas spirit with this adorable Santa Claus ornament ! This lovely free pattern for this crochet Santa ornament by Sewrella is a cute way to include crochet into your Christmas decor. Decorating Christmas tree is probably one of the most exciting things to do with your family during the holiday season and handmade ornaments are such perfect for doing so. So head to sewrella.com and make one or two cute little Santa ornaments to hang on your tree! ( These festive little crochet Santa ornaments are also really great gifts to give for the holidays. )
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DIY Toy airplanes from popsicle sticks and clothespins
Popsicle or craft stick and clothespin airplanes are an easy craft suitable for young children to make. They can be decorated and colored, enabling you to personalize the airplane in any way that you like.This popsickle stick and clothespin airplane is an easy craft you can make with the kids at home or in the art class. These little clothespin airplanes are great for holding school notes to remember, homework, or a favorite photo.
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DIY Fabric flower dolls - adorable spring decoration (video tutorial)
To celebrate spring, check out this video tutorial on how to make a gorgeous and super adorable DIY spring flower doll! You will be surprised how easy is to create one! Atelier Coração de Pano will teach you how to make a basic flower doll using some leftover fabric, a styrofoam ball, yarn, some paint, and a silk flower. The supplies for this tutorial are inexpensive but the outcome is so wonderful! Once you have mastered making a basic flower doll there are a lot of fun options and variations.
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Rex the amigurumi dog (free amigurumi pattern)
The best things in life are free - like this lovely amigurumi dog pattern by @bumbee_crochet 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 dog. ) So grab a few skeins of yarn , make this lovely amigurumi dog today and create a darling new stuffed animal for your loved ones.
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Adorable fabric owls with button eyes ( free sewing pattern )
Do you love sewing? Are you looking for an easy , quick but still adorable fall decor / gift for your owl enthusiast friend? Try this scrap buster sewing project - the super cute button eyed fabric owl! These cute owls are soo simple to make, you can sew them in minutes! (Even if you are a beginner in sewing!) In this nice craft blog you will find a free sewing pattern to make them. Use these adorable fabric owls to decorate your home at fall or gift them to your loved ones . Alternatively instead of poliester filling you can use lavender to create a cute owl shape lavender sachet!
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Amigurumi snowman in winter clothes (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
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 snowman for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Olga Askarova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern or s tep-by-step video tutorial and create this lovely amigurumi snowman in no time! If you need a lovely Christmas gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi snowman makes a sweet little gift.
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Crochet (amigurumi) Rapunzel doll - free crochet pattern
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi Rapunzel doll & her cute little chameleon friend Pascal ! This cuddly crochet Rapunzel doll is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because the outcome is so wonderful! This super adorable amigurumi Rapunzel doll can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free Rapunzel doll crochet pattern and the extra ( also free ) Pascal chameleon pattern will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy.
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Amigurumi climate change polar bear (free crochet pattern)
We have a very special new free pattern for you : a cute amigurumi climate change fight polar bear! This amigurumi bear is a super cute huggable soft toy with a very special and important message,  and it's super easy to crochet from your favorite yarn.  In this free crochet tutorial, you can learn how to crochet this adorable polar bear with a tiny Earth ball.  This amigurumi cutie also can be a wonderful seasonal (winterdecoration or soft toy for kids. ( Or you can crochet some as donation to fight against climate change! )
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DIY baby rattles (cat,mouse,bunny) - free sewing pattern
Crystal from Stitched by Crystal has a super adorable and quick baby rattle project to sew for babies, and today we share it with you! She will show you how to sew a plush rattle for baby that is perfect for boys or girls and makes a great baby shower gift! These cute little fabric baby rattles are the perfect size for little hands to reach and grab, the ears on them are great for chewing on, and they make fun sounds when you shake them! One great thing about sewing projects for baby is you don’t need much fabric.  All of these adorable and soft fabric baby rattles (the bunny, the mouse and the cat) were made from some fabrics she pulled out of her fabric scrap bin!  They are a really easy sew too, and a great project for beginners!
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Amigurumi chick and Easter egg (free crochet patterns)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi Easter chick! This cuddly crochet Easter chick 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 Easter chick can be an excellent Easter gift for your kids or grandkids. This free Easter chick crochet pattern by Tatyana Kostochenkova at Amiguroom Toys will guide you to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. The difficulty of this free Easter chick amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi!
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Easy little amigurumi bunny (free crochet pattern and video tutoial)
Crochet your very own adorable cuddly amigurumi rabbit with Diana Patskun's ( @dianapatskun ) and Anna Skorohodova's ( @mirrabio ) lovely free crochet pattern in no time! This rabbit amigurumi toy is absolutely perfect for kids of all ages , and of course for adults as well! If you'd like to make this adorable crochet / amigurumi rabbit bigger, simply use a thicker, heavier weight yarn and a larger hook. This super adorable amigurumi rabbit is such a cute friend for toddlers as well as a beautiful handmade gift for grownups. This crocheted rabbit is so easy to make : this amigurumi project is absolutely suitable for beginner amigurumi crocheters!
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Little amigurumi hedgehogs (free crochet pattern & video tutorial)
We love hedgehogs and crocheting amigurumis ! So, here’s a fun step-by-step crochet tutorial provided by Amigurumi Space and the talented designer Mirrabio ( Anna Skorohodova ) ! These super cute small amigurumi hedgehogs are pretty quick and easy to make and before long you will have a veritable army of hedgehogs ! This project is absolutely suitable for beginner crocheters because of the nice video tutorials and the size of this project. You can use the finished amigurumi hedgehogs to decorate your home at fall or give them as cute soft toys for the kids.
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Miniature amigurumi narwhal (free crochet pattern)
Do you love quick to crochet and oh-so-adorable amigurumi toys ? Crochet this little amigurumi narwhal! This lovely little narwhal can be a wonderful handmade gift for your kids or friends. At Paint It Colorful you will find the free miniature amigurumi narwhal pattern. This amigurumi narwhal is an absolutely easy crochet toy project: you can create the mini narwhals easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi. This crocheted narwhal doesn't require too much yarn , and it will look great in any color!
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How to make paper clay from newspaper (paper clay recipe)
We fall in love with this super quick and super cheap homemade paper clay! DIY paper clay is different from paper mache in that you create a clay like mass , instead of using paper mache paste and strips of paper. You can make this paper clay using shredded paper or newspapers. watch this nice and easy video paper clay making tutorial by RedTedArt and learn how to make your very own frugal paper clay !
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Alfa the amigurumi giraffe (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 giraffe for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Tarturumies's great, easy-to-follow ( and free! ) amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi giraffe in no time! If you need a baby shower gift or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy this amigurumi giraffe makes a sweet little gift.
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Soft amigurumi bear ( free amigurumi pattern )
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bear ! This cuddly crochet bear by Dariya Baysh 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 bear can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free bear crochet pattern at Amigurumi Space will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi bear. The difficulty of this free bear 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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DIY Popsicle stick house - winter wonderland village (winter decor)
Make a festive winter village with adorable craft stick houses ! So easy! Finished with a sprinkling of glitter "snow, " this little popsicle stick house is ready to join its neighbors in a shimmering holiday village. NumaVIG will show you how to make the basic popsicle stick house , but later on, you will be able to make your unique creations too. ( The best bit about this DIY is that you can add as much detail, or as little, as you wish! Just have fun! ) This little popsicle stick house is just perfect for brightening up your home, not just at Christmas , but throughout January and February too! You can also add some snow and glitter to these with a little bit of glue.
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Little crochet bunny in blue sweater - free amigurumi pattern
Create a super adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi bunny ! This lovely little crochet bunny by I Crochet Things is a great amigurumi pattern to work on, because it's so easy to crochet and the outcome is so adorable! This amigurumi bunny can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free amigurumi bunny pattern by I Crochet Things will teach you how to make your own wonderful soft amigurumi toy. The difficulty of this free rabbit amigurumi pattern is easy, so you can crochet one easily even if you are a beginner in amigurumi !
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6 different easy paper toys for kids (fun paper crafts for kids)
Jump-start your child's creativity with these simple crafts made from all varieties of colorful paper. These DIY paper toys by 123 Easy Paper Crafts will keep kids amused for hours and it's super easy to make! DIY toys are one of our favorite things to make with and for our kids, not only are they wonderful to play with but they are packed with design and engineering challenges for the whole family! So instead of heading to the store the next time your child asks for a new toy to play with, consider making one of your own. Plus: these paper toys are engaging activities that will put an end to excessive screen time for kids. So let’s begin with crafty fun!
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