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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!
Tall amigurumi bear in sweater (free crochet pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: a tall amigurumi bear ! This cuddly crochet bear by Tanya Ershova 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 AmiguroomToys 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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Little amigurumi elk (free crochet pattern)
Projects like this make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute elk ! Who can resist him? By following along petit Cutie's free amigurumi pattern at AmiguroomToys.com, you will be able to create this super cute crochet elk 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 elk for your friends or family members, they will love it!
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Soft amigurumi unicorn (free amigurumi pattern)
Nothing's cuter than a stuffed animal, and this little crochet amigurumi unicorn is no exception. This lovely unicorn pattern by @deynega_yuly at Amigurumi Space works up really quickly and doesn’t take much yarn to make. So grab your yarn basket and crochet a lovely unicorn for all of the unicorn -lovers in your life. ( Kids really love handmade toys , especially when they are cuddly and colorful, which makes this amigurumi unicorn a great gift for any special occasion! )
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DIY pretend play sweet shop from IKEA expedit helf
Look at this super cute pretend play shop!  And the kicker is that you can build the frame for this market in less than an hour! She've drawn out the plans so you can start building right away. All you need is a cube organizer (IKEA kallax or expedit for ex.) and a few lengths of PVC piping. Are you inspired to open up a pretend play market of your own? Make a fresh fruit and vegetable market, a sweets shop,a fashion boutique, a simple a soft toy sale, or anything that your kids will enjoy to sell!
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DIY no fuss amigurumi aquarium - free crochet fish pattern
This no fuss amigurumi aquarium by Eden Reborn is so unique,fun adorable and also super  quick to crochet!  This no fuss amigurumi aquarium with this super adorable crochet goldfish and seaweed can be a great gift for kids and adults both! It can be  also a great kids room decor, or you can gift his cute miniature amigurumi goldfish for a friend as a pet! Who can resist a super cute (kawaii) and fun gift? Especially if its crocheted? Alongside the free written crochet pattern you will find and extra pictorial tutorial on how to assemble your very own adorable amigurumi aquarium (goldfish and seaweed). This super cute crochet fish is easy-to-create and perfect to start with:
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Little amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for free amigurumi patterns ? Do you love cats ? Crochet this cute little amigurumi cat ! Olga Lukoshkina designed this lovely amigurumi cat. 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 cat now!
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Adorable sitting amigurumi cat (free amigurumi pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect reason to play with lovely plush animals ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one for yourself! ( Or to crochet it as a lovely handmade gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi cat from a skein of yarn by following along Svetlana Budarina and Amigurumi Space's free crochet pattern. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi cat from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Amigurumi Valentine bear ( free crochet pattern)
Projects like these make us love the art of crochet so much! Just look at this cute bear ! Who can resist this cute little bear face? By following along Hello Yellow Yarn's free amigurumi pattern you can create this super cute crochet bear 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 you won't be able to stop making these lovely amigurumi toys ! ) Create a lovely little amigurumi bear for your friends or family members, they will love it! This little bear is just perfect for every special occasion such as Valentine's day, anniversaries, weddings or birthdays!
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Boco Bear - cuddly amigurumi bear (free crochet pattern)
Boco Bear by Craft Passion is a perfect cuddly soft plush toy in huggable size. It is crochet from fuzzy yarn to give a soft and warm touch that you wouldn’t want to leave them off. The free crochet pattern is in written instruction ( USA crochet terms ) and it has photo details to give a clearer view that explained by itself. Additionally, it comes in one simple pattern that enable you to make 3 different poses on the bear. Pick up the yarns and hook, start making 3 of them as a full collection of the “Boco Bears”:
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Adorable crochet (amigurumi) bee - free amigurumi pattern
These amigurumi bees are so incredibly adorable! They are such a quick and fun crochet project, perfect for beginners!  In addition to being pencil toppers, they would also be adorable keychains! We hope you’ll try making some amigurumi bees for yourself - it will be a fun crochet project, particularly for the spring!  If you’ve always wanted to try crocheting amigurumi, this is a fun project!  There are no limbs you need to attach, and the increases and decreases are very basic with no complex shaping! Each amigurumi bee took only 20-30 mins to make. Follow this nice detailed free amigurumi pattern and tutorial and create a few super cute kawaii amigurumi bee!
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How to make a 2 ingredient super easy homemade slime
This is how to make laundry detergent slime at home with only 2 ingredients! Easy goo recipe that is made with glue, detergent and any color you like. If you didn’t have any borax at home to create fun slimes just use laundry detergent instead and glue which seems like the key ingredient in all slime recipes. If you are looking for a borax free slime here is a super easy way to make it! It’s quite easy to do and it has a good consistency that is not too icky, sticky, or tough. Just glue and laundry detergent slime is just a matter of mixing slowly until you get the consistency you desire.
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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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Little soft amigurumi polar bear (free crochet pattern)
In this free crochet tutorial by Elena Timakova at AmiguroomToys, you can learn how to crochet this adorable polar bear in amigurumi ! This sweet amigurumi polar bear is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi polar bear is a wonderful seasonal decoration or a soft toy for kids. This amigurumi polar bear is also perfect as a gift for a newborn if you crochet yours from cotton yarn and create its eyes with embroidery. At AmiguroomToys you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute polar bear . This amigurumi pattern is a fairly easy one, so if you are a beginner in amigurumis this lovely little polar bear is absolutely perfect to begin with!
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Lilu the amigurumi unicorn ballerina (free crochet 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 ballerina unicorn for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow Irina Belousova's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi ballerina unicorn in no time! If you need a heartwarming gift for a special occasion or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy, this amigurumi ballerina unicorn makes a sweet little gift.
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Little crochet bird finger puppet (free crochet pattern)
Have fun making and playing with these lovely crochet finger puppet birds that you can create using Miss Neriss' free crochet pattern. Finger puppets are great tools for teaching kids rhymes and counting. This free crochet finger puppet bird pattern is super fun and makes a great holiday or special occasion gift for those special little ones in your life. Grab your leftover yarns and start stitching :
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DIY Paper plate shark puppet - fun summer craft for kids
Are your kids shark fans? Then they’ll LOVE this interactive paper plate shark puppet by Kids Craft Room! This paper plate shark puppet has movable jaws so kids can have great fun biting, chomping and munching with it! This p aper plate shark puppet is so easy to make using Kids Craft Room's free printable template and such a fun summer craft to play with! Get the tutorial and the free template , and let the fun begin:
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Adorable amigurumi mermaid dolls ( Ariel ) - free crochet pattern
This free mermaid crochet pattern is one of Kali's most popular paid amigurumi patterns that she has now made available for FREE! The friendly mermaid doll is a little under 12 inches tall and 4.5 inches wide (not including the arms and hair.) This is the perfect (Disney) amigurumi doll for little girls who dream of being a mermaid and swimming in the sea. For this mermaid, she recommends using size 4 worsted weight yarn in whatever color you prefer.  The beauty of this adorable amigurumi mermaid doll is that you are able to customize her in any way you would like! Enjoy crocheting your own cute amigurumi mermaid (Ariel) doll!
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Small amigurumi dog keychain (free amigurumi pattern)
Are you looking for a lovely handmade gift for your best friends ? Do you love to crochet ? Don't look any further! This lovely amigurumi dog keychain by Eva is just perfect for every special occasion! Amigurumi is an easy to learn crochet technique from Japan that allows you to create lovely toys and gifts, just as this lovely little dog. So don't hesitate: quickly grab this wonderful free amigurumi pattern and learn the how-tos! Amigurumi toys are such great gifts for any special occasion!
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Soft amigurumi fox (free crochet pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect reason to play with lovely plush animals ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one for yourself! ( Or to crochet it as a lovely handmade gift for your friends or family members. ) This time create this lovely amigurumi fox from a skein of yarn by following Olga Askarova 's free crochet pattern at Amigurumi Space. You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi fox from any size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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DIY Cardboard pirate ship (step-by-step tutorial) - cardboard craft
For this project, Creative Mom used cardboard from pizza boxes, egg cartons , hot glue, thread, super glue, and paint only. Unbelievable, isn't it? And the best is: in this step-by-step video tutorial she will show you how to make it! This DIY Cardboard Pirate Ship requires patience and time, but the finished ship definitely will make your children smile! Or even you could use it as gorgeous nautical home decor because just look at it! Isn't it stunning? And it was made from simple cardboard , and paint! Truly magical! Follow the tutorial , and create your very own cardboard pirate ship now:
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Soft amigurumi Easter bunny (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you know crochet and want to expand your knowledge a little bit? Try this super-easy crochet technique : the amigurumi ! With amigurumi , you will be able to crochet lovely, huggable crochet toys such as this super cute amigurumi bunny by @toys_by_ketti at Amigurumi Space ! But be aware: amigurumi is a very addictive hobby ( once you start making these lovely toys you won't be able to stop ) ! This lovely amigurumi bunny can be a great amigurumi project to begin with, because the outcome is so lovely. So get the free amigurumi pattern at Amigurumi Space and let's get crocheting :
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Earth vocabulary flash cards for kids (english,french,dutch)
These Earth printable vocabulary flash cards are introduces the names of a few elements or phenomena that are part of the Earth and a few friends of the Earth like the Sun, the Moon and the stars. This set includes 16 cards in 4 pages: water, rain, cloud, rainbow, fire, air, plants, mud, earth, sun, moon, stars, ice, snow, stone, wind. Available in English, French and Dutch.
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Crochet Christmas elf ragdoll (free crochet pattern)
Playing with super cute huggable plushies are so comforting and fun! The perfect excuse to play with lovely plush toys ( regardless of your age ) is to crochet one! For example: crochet this lovely little Christmas elf ragdoll as a handmade gift for your friends and family members! This lovely amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll will sure to bring a smile to any face! So follow along Passionate Crafter's free crochet pattern and create one! You can make this lovely huggable amigurumi Christmas elf ragdoll from any color and size yarn , the end result will be wonderful and it will surely bring great joy to the one who gets it.
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Swimming amigurumi frog  (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 frog for your little ones to enjoy! Simply follow @bumbee_crochet 's great, easy-to-follow free amigurumi pattern and create this lovely amigurumi frog in no time! If you need a heartwarming gift for a special occasion or want to make your favorite munchkin a handmade toy, this amigurumi frog makes a sweet little gift.
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Little black amigurumi cat keychain (free crochet pattern)
Besides being totally adorable, this crochet cat keychain pattern by Nelly Handmade at AmiguroomToys is completely free so you can experiment with it without blowing your crochet budget. This adorable amigurumi cat is ready for cuddles from your favorite kiddo. If you're stitching the cat as a toy for a young child, swap the safety eyes for crocheted or embroidered eyes instead. You can easily customize this amigurumi cat design to be any color you'd like. Crochet a little cat as a toy or as a cute little keychain. If you're a beginner crocheter who is looking for a little bit of a challenge, this is a great pattern for you. Grab some yarn and start stitching!
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Crocheted baby dog blankey (free amigurumi pattern and video)
As long as they’re soft and safe , handcrafted baby gifts are a perfect way to welcome new ones to the world! Making this crochet amigurumi dog baby blankey is a fun little crocheting project. This is a quick and easy amigurumi baby toy project which is suitable for beginners with some experience in making amigurumi. Isn't this little baby dog blankey is so adorable? And she is so easy to make too! When crafting for babies , please be sure to avoid the use of buttons or small parts that could cause choking if the baby puts it in her mouth! ( For the written amigumi dog baby blanket tutorial click
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Adorable little crochet bee girl (free amigurumi pattern)
We must confess this little honey bee by Papillon en Papier is really the most wonderful amigurumi bee we have ever seen! The world needs more cute little bees like this one!With Papillon en Papier's free crochet tutorial ,you can learn how to crochet this adorable bee girl in amigurumi. This sweet amigurumi bee is sure to bring a smile to any face! This amigurumi cutie is a wonderful soft toy for kids or it can bee a great spring decor as well. In this nice crochet blog you will find the free amigurumi pattern of this super cute bee girl amigurumi accompanied with gorgeous photos of the finished figure:
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Toy kitchen from and old Tv cabinet
You love your old TV cabinet, but it's been sadly obsolete since you bought a flat-screen TV? Luckily, a whole new life awaits it as an adorable play kitchen for kids! This darling furniture transformation gives you a second chance to use a beloved item, because sometimes once just isn't enough. This furniture upcycling project is not a super way to save money but its also a brilliant way to create a unique long lasting toy for your kids. You can add to this toy kitchen any decorations and utensils that you want , and you can also create other play sets with this brilliant idea (imagine a play garden shed, a work station with tools, or a car repair station  )
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Amigurumi fox (free amigurumi pattern)
Do you love crocheting? Create a beautiful and adorable handmade toy: an amigurumi fox ! This cuddly crochet fox 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 fox can be an excellent gift for your kids or grandkids. This free fox crochet pattern by @bumbee_crochet at Amiguroom Toys will guide you through the crocheting process of your own wonderful soft amigurumi fox. The difficulty of this free fox 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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Crochet snowman with hat - free amigurumi pattern
Let us present you this super adorable little amigurumi snowman by Double Treble Trinkets! This free amigurumi snowman pattern is fairly simple, and it’s definitely possible to whip out one in an evening. It makes a great Christmas decoration ,or you could even attach a loop to the top of the hat and hang it in your Christmas tree . OR this year make a little snowman amigurumi as a lovely gift for the kids ! We really love this cute little fella, the pattern is easy to follow and you will have a bunch of adorable amigurumi snowmen ready in no time!
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DIY Family photo snow globe ( how to make a snow globe )
Snow globes can be such nice gifts to give at Christmas, especially those with precocious family photos and memories! If you’ve been wondering how to make a snow globe on your own then this step-by-step tutorial by The Best Ideas For Kids is for you. DIY Photo snow globe is actually a lot easier than you’d think and it doesn’t take too long to put together. Kids love to watch the glitter swirl inside and they will love helping to make their own DIY snow globe. So, head to thebestideasforkids.com and create your very own precious family photo snow globes :
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