{"id":28482,"date":"2020-01-22T07:26:13","date_gmt":"2020-01-22T07:26:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.co.uk\/blog\/?p=28482"},"modified":"2020-01-29T17:43:53","modified_gmt":"2020-01-29T17:43:53","slug":"toys-you-can-make-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bagsoflove.co.uk\/blog\/toys-you-can-make-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Cool Toys That You Can Make Yourself"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

In a modern world of computer games, electronics and what-not, there are few things as satisfying as making your very own low-tech things that will get plenty of use. Check out these super-cool kids toys that you can make yourself at home with fabric. Each has its own step-by-step tutorial, and are bound to go down a treat with your little ones. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Pirate Hat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Compact, tons of fun, and a perfectly great excuse to run around shouting “ARRRRRRRRRR” like a pirate. This pirate hat tutorial and pattern is simple and a great way to get started on both toy crafting and a fancy dress collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial and Pattern by Simple Simon and Co<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

2. Superhero Mask<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Continuing down the dress-up vein, this superhero mask is simple to make, and can be adapted to any colours you like. What’s more, thanks to Marvel, DC and others, superheroes are totally ‘in’ right now. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial and Pattern by Crazy Little Projects<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

3. Superhero Cape<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What is a superhero mask without a cape? Half a costume – that’s what! This easy-to-make superhero cape is the perfect piece to complement your homemade mask, and you can even coordinate the colours to make as many fancy-dress outfits as you like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by The Happy Housewife<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

4. Superhero Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While we are on the (oh-so-cool) subject of superheroes, why not create your own superhero toy to go with your all-new superhero costume? You could even make a sidekick instead… so many superheroes have sidekicks, why should your child be any different?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by Tuts+<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

5. Dinosaur Tails<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Few things are more awesome than superheroes, but we reckon that dinosaurs are pretty far up there. This dinosaur tail tutorial will help you turn your little monster into a little dino. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by The Tiptoe Fairy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

6. Hedgehog Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This super-cute hedgehog toy is extremely tactile and that’s one of the reasons we’re in love with it. Check out this simple tutorial on how to make your own and enjoy all the different textures for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by Sew Magazine<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

7. Denim Whale Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The great thing about denim is that it’s so hard-wearing. This DIY denim whale makes for a super-durable, super-cute toy that you can make yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by Valaan Villapaita<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

8. Baby Blanket Bunny Toys<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We love these cute little bunnies, and better yet, you can make them from the blankets that your babies loved in their early days, to create a cool toy for their toddler years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tutorial by Parenting in Moments<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

9. Crayon Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’ve definitely stood on crayons and heard that disheartening snap before. We’ve also seen how the broken crayon can basically be the end of the world to your little one! This crafty crayon holder will keep them all together and not under your feet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n