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35 Homemade toys for kids

Published: Oct 14, 2021 by Morgan Β· This post may contain affiliate links Β·

Want to make toys yourself? Here are a ton of ideas for homemade toys for kids and toddlers that you can start making today!

Kids accumulate a lot of toys (that's why I push for giving kids experiences as gifts!)

If you're sick of buying plastic junk - or just want to make something with your own hands, DIY toys are a great idea for a gift for kids of any age!

Handmade kids toys ideas

Handmade kids toys generally fall into one of a few categories:

  • Wooden toys
  • Sewn toys
  • Dolls, doll furniture, doll clothes, doll accessories
  • Busy board and activity type toys
  • Puzzles & games

Be sure to check out my list of 26 DIY wooden toys for kids, too!

Handmade toys as gifts

Handmade toys are a great gift idea for toddlers and kids. Gifts that are made with love by family members and friends will carry special meaning and memories for decades to come!

35 best homemade toys for kids

Homemade toys for kids

I have rounded up a ton of easy toys to make! I hope that these DIY toy ideas inspire you to get crafting!

Homemade toys for kids

Here are a TON of ideas for homemade toys that you can make for your kids or for gifts!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY Foldable Pikler Triangle – with Printable PDF Plans!

This pikler triangle is a great climbing toy for busy toddlers and can be used indoors or out.

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

How to make a DIY Magic Tissue Box for Babies

Babies and toddlers LOVE pulling things out of boxes! This magic tissue box is a simple but well loved toy in our house.

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY toddler workbench plans

Do your kiddos love to bang tools? Make them their own work bench!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY Pikler Climbing Arch – with printable PDF plans!

Here's another climber - but this one can be flipped and used as a rocker, too!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY wooden toy tool set

These DIY kids tools can be paired with the above work bench or used on their own for fun imaginative play!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

How to make a wooden lacing toy

This toy is perfect for helping kids practice fine motor skills!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY wooden toy barn

If your kids love animals, they will love this simple wooden barn!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

How to build a DIY dollhouse bookshelf

Any kid who loves both dolls AND books will go wild for this dollhouse bookshelf!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

Things to Sew for a Baby Nursery

Here is a whole collection of ideas to sew for baby gifts, including a rattle cloud, blankets and cloths, shoes, a shaker cube, and a flying squirrel lovie!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

How to build a DIY Mini Picnic Table – FREE printable plans

This DIY mini picnic table is sized for American Girl dolls or for large stuffed animals!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

Easy DIY play tent – with PDF woodworking plans!

Kids who love to read will be really excited to curl up in this wooden tent!

Photo Credit: www.abbottsathome.com

Easy DIY Sit & Spin Toy – Tutorial & Video

Let's get dizzy with this awesome handmade sit and spinner!

Photo Credit: www.uprightandcaffeinated.com

DIY Lego Table : Upcycling Project

Kids who are obsessed with legos need somewhere to store them and somewhere awesome to play. This is a great DIY upcycle option!

Photo Credit: www.abbottsathome.com

DIY Play Kitchen for Kids – Easy Build Plan

Kids love to cook? Build them this DIY play kitchen!

Photo Credit: www.charlestoncrafted.com

DIY wooden balancing stones

These balancing stones are super simple to make and can be made simpler for toddlers or more difficult for older kids!

Photo Credit: thediymommy.com

Sew a Deluxe Dolly Diaper Bag and Accessories (Dolly Diapers, Wipes Case, Changemat & Bib)

Kids love their dolls? Sew them a doll diaper bag!

Photo Credit: jessicawellinginteriors.com

DIY Li'l Woodzeez Play Rug

Here's how to make an awesome play rug!

Photo Credit: salvagedliving.com

DIY Tic Tac Toe Game

This tic tac toe game makes me think of sitting on a front porch on a hot day with my grandma! A super sweet gift idea.

Photo Credit: lazyguydiy.com

Scrap Wood Toy Dinosaur

Woodworkers will enjoy making a simple scrap wood dinosaur for kids of any age.

Photo Credit: housefulofhandmade.com

Tabletop Cornhole Game Build Plans

Kids who love cornhole will love this mini indoor version!

Photo Credit: diydanielle.com

Bean Bags for Bean Bag Toss

A great tutorial on sewing bean bags for lots of kids games or activities!

Photo Credit: www.virginiasweetpea.com

American Girl Knock-Off Balance Beam (How To)

American Girl lovers take note - here's a tutorial for how to make a doll balance beam!

Photo Credit: chaoticallyyours.com

Hexaflexagon: How To Make An Infinity Loop

It doesn't get much more low-budget than this - a fun origami toy!

Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

DIY Felt Dolphin With Free Template

This dolphin is so precious and great for imaginative play.

Photo Credit: thetiptoefairy.com

How to Sew Tiny Cloth Pocket Dolls

These tiny dolls would be easy enough to sew for all the grandkids or nieces and nephews!

Photo Credit: tikkido.com

DIY Felt Gingerbread House Decorating Toy Tutorial

How fun is this felt gingerbread house toy for the holiday season!

Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

How to Make a Cardboard Toy Car

I am super impressed by this handmade car - could you believe it's made from cardboard?!

Photo Credit: www.heatherhandmade.com

Free Stuffed Alligator Sewing Pattern

Sew this alligator for a chomping good gift idea!

Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

Make a Wooden Toy for Kids

This is a stacking/counting wooden toy that's perfect for smaller hands.

Photo Credit: www.heatherhandmade.com

Mini Felt Mermaid Softie + Free Pattern

So many kids love mermaids! They'd love these homemade sewn mermaid toys!

Photo Credit: www.burlapandblue.com

Make a Kids Matching Game

This is the perfect game to make and take to restaurants or on car rides to keep kids busy.

Photo Credit: happiestcamper.com

How To Make A Felt Whale with Free Pattern

Something about this whale's spout really made me smile!

Photo Credit: savingtalents.com

DIY Felt Car Mat You Can Customize (No-Sew Option Included)

A great idea for car loving kids - make them this felt play mat for roads to drive their cars on!

Photo Credit: familyfocusblog.com

DIY Travel Playset- Toys On The Go Activities For Kids

This is a great option for a homemade gift for a kid - A travel set to use for imaginative play!

Photo Credit: gosciencekids.com

DIY Balance Scales for Toddlers and Preschoolers – Go Science Kids

This is super simple - use cups and a hanger to make "scales" - but a great learning toy for kids!

Photo Credit: lovelyindeed.com

DIY Painted Puzzle for Kids

Brush off your paint brush and make a fun wooden puzzle for the kid in your life!

What are your favorite homemade toy ideas?!

Thanks for reading!

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Hey there, I'm Morgan, the creative mind behind CelebratingWithKids.com! As a parent of two lively little ones, I've made it my mission to turn ordinary days into extraordinary adventures, sharing playful activities, thoughtful toy reviews, and delightful printables to help families celebrate every moment together. πŸŽ‰πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦πŸŽˆ

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