Operating principle
The yo-yo's operation is based on the law of universal gravitation. When “launched”, due to the mass of the disks, the toy flies down, while the rope wound around the axis unwinds and when its supply runs out, the structure begins to move upward. If you do not give the system additional impulses from the outside, then after a while the movement will stop. However, it is enough to make a light, short wave of your hand at the right moment for the toy to spin with renewed strength and speed. This way the fun can go on forever.
Option No. 1 - thread spool
If you think about it, the classic version of the yo-yo in appearance resembles a wooden spool of thread of the old Soviet type. Surely, many remember this wooden cylinder with a hole in the middle and two sides at the ends. Therefore, the easiest way to make a toy is to use this similarity.
The first step is to install a counterweight. In order for the yo-yo to spin well, picking up speed as it moves, you need to hammer a small nail or metal rod into the hole in the middle of the coil. In this case, it is very important to evenly distribute the load, ensuring that the ends of the counterweight protruding from both sides of the coil have the same length. Otherwise, the toy will constantly shift, “breaking” its flight path, and it will be very difficult to perform even the simplest tricks with it.
Then comes the turn of the disks. Their role can be played by circles cut from tin cans. They bend easily, and after processing they hold the shape they were given well. Both disks must perfectly match in shape and size, so it is better to use pre-prepared templates and patterns for their manufacture. The edges need to be bent so that after fastening they look inside the toy. When everything is ready, all that remains is to secure the blanks to the ends of the coil with glue.
You can also adapt ordinary plastic bottle caps for discs. The advantage of this option is that the lids already have the required shape, so you don’t have to worry about processing them.
Option No. 2 – wheels
An excellent material for making yo-yos are wheels from roller skates, skateboards, etc. Their advantage is that such products have absolutely the same shape, weight, and are also equipped with bearings, which contributes to improved movement of the toy. In addition, the problem of their connection is successfully solved, since the wheels are already threaded. There should also be no problems with selecting an axle and attaching a rope to it. The only drawback is its heavy weight, which makes the toy dangerous, especially for small children and inexperienced players. So only those who have already mastered the basic basics of handling it can equip themselves with such a yo-yo.
Option No. 3 – drink cans
First, the side parts are prepared from the empty cans. To do this, cut off the upper part with a sharp knife or special scissors - you only need the bottom and a strip of tin above it about 1 cm wide. The edges turn out to be very sharp, so if you don’t take measures, the player could easily cut himself if he moves carelessly. Therefore, you need to further process the cut by going over it with a file, and then slightly bending the edge inward.
To make an axle, you will need an ordinary stationery pencil, but not a ribbed one, but a round one. You need to cut a fragment about 3 cm long from it, and try to make the edge as even as possible. Next, having found the center of the bottom of the jar, you should make a hole in it, the diameter of which is slightly less than the thickness of a pencil. The same must be done with the second circle, and then put both blanks on the pencil with the sides facing outward. Liquid nails are used to secure the discs. At the same time, the problem of making the product heavier is solved by adding metal shavings to the glue.
Securing the rope
This is a very important stage of work. There are several things to consider.
Firstly, the length - it must correspond to the height.
Secondly, strength, since the twine gets a serious load.
Thirdly, fastening. You can, of course, simply tie the rope to the axle, but such a move will significantly limit the trick potential. The only thing that will be possible in this case is the mechanical movement of the structure up and down. Therefore, you need to make a loop at the end of the thread, the size of which allows you to freely put it on the axle. In this case, having reached the bottom point of its trajectory, the yo-yo will not rush up, but will rotate at the end of the rope until the player pulls it up.
The opposite end of the rope should be attached to an object that is comfortable to hold in your hands. This could be an ordinary door handle, consisting of two identical parts connected on an axis. You can attach a yo-yo leash to it.
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The idea of making a bouquet of paper flowers is very good. To make paper crafts, we will need to purchase colored paper, cardboard, markers, a stationery knife, tape, scissors and PVA glue.
Paper bouquet
First you need to make three blanks for each flower, two of which should be the same color, they should have six petals.
Place one blank in front of you and glue a circle on top of it.
On the mug, first make holes for the eyes and mouth in the form of a smiley face.
After gluing the mug with the flower, you need to color the eyes with a black felt-tip pen, and then bend the petals inward.
The next step is to cut out the stem, which we then attach to the flower, and on the other side of the flower we need to attach the same blank.
You can also make leaves for the bouquet, which can be made from green paper.
First you need to draw an oval and cut it out, and then use scissors to make notches.
In order for individual pieces of paper crafts to become a single whole, tie the flowers with ribbon or some other fabric to decorate the bouquet.
This bouquet will never fade and will be an excellent decoration for your home.
Simple crafts from plastic bottles
The simplest crafts for children include bottle crafts.
For example, from a bottle you can make a piggy bank, which requires only a marker, a stationery knife, dice (4 pieces), a small bottle, glue and colored paper.
The first step is to cut a straight line, the width of which can be 5 centimeters, and the length of this line should be enough to encircle the bottle.
We draw eyes with a marker, and draw nostrils on the bottle cap. Using a utility knife, cut a hole for coins.
As legs for the pig, you need to attach the dice using glue.
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This craft develops a child’s imagination and is also useful in everyday life.
Ball of thread
The craft can be used as a lampshade for a lamp or simply hung as a decoration.
A ball of thread is made very simply; to make it you will need colored threads, a ball, and transparent glue.
First, we need to inflate the balloon and tie its tip so that the air does not escape.
Then you need to wrap the inflated ball with threads, then apply glue to the surface of the ball and wait until it dries.
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Now you need to separate the ball from the threads, to do this, just pierce it with a needle and the craft is ready.
Plasticine gnome and pine cones
As a simple DIY craft, you can make a gnome. For the craft you will need a pine cone, light-colored plasticine, pieces of fabric, glue and a brush.
First of all, the child should roll a ball out of a piece of plasticine, after which, using a brush, they need to make indentations for the nose, eyes and mouth on the ball.
At the next stage of our craft, we need to attach the resulting head to the top of the cone.
Then the child must cut out a triangle from the fabric and glue it on the sides, resulting in a cone. The cone will act as a hat for our character.
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Finally, you need to make mittens from fabric, and then attach them to the pine cone using plasticine and our gnome from the pine cone is ready.
Paper bookmark
A paper bookmark is perfect as a simple craft for kindergarten. For children to be able to make this simple craft, they will need a pencil, ruler, colored paper, scissors and glue.
To begin, children must draw a square measuring 20 by 20 centimeters.
Then divide the resulting square into 4 equal parts using a pencil and ruler, resulting in 4 squares measuring 5 by 5 centimeters.
The second step is to divide the upper right and lower left squares in such a way as to obtain triangles, that is, you need to draw a line diagonally from the upper corner to the lower corner.
We don't need the triangles with the outside and can cross them out.
Then you need to cut out a figure from paper without taking into account the crossed out triangles.
The top triangle needs to be trimmed. If everything is done correctly, the paper will be in the shape of a diamond, to which two triangles are glued.
The next step is to fold all the triangles in half, and then one by one place them on the tip of the rhombus. You should end up with a pocket that fits over the tip of the book page.
To make a bookmark original, you can advise children to cut out some kind of applique from colored paper.
Photos of simple crafts
Pleasant little things made with your own hands most often become the main factors in creating home comfort. Many of them are not difficult to make - all you need is sleight of hand, a little imagination and creative inspiration.
The interesting things collected in our photo selection not only please the eye, but also make life even more enjoyable. Let’s quickly start reviewing exciting DIY things.
Rug of stones
Let your interior be one step closer to nature. This cute DIY rug made from large pebbles will make a bright, natural decor - a great alternative to the traditional rug at the entrance.
Mug with gold accent
Have you been dreaming of transforming your favorite mug? Stop putting off your plans for later. Buy a special aerosol with golden paint and start creating as soon as possible. There can be many design options - be creative or follow the original example in the photo.
Lampshade made of lace
You are unlikely to find the likeness of this lace lampshade in any store, because such a masterpiece is the result of manual creativity and craftsmanship. The essence of the work is shown in the photo.
Paper cut: evening city on a shelf
It’s not at all difficult to create real magic in your home. This spectacular fairytale castle lantern is cut out of paper. Even your child can do this technique.
For the craft, prepare the following materials:
- thick paper;
- scissors, pencil, ruler, eraser, breadboard knife, glue stick;
- New Year's garland (preferably battery-powered).
- a shelf for a picture (necessarily with a side that will hold the picture).
We bend the edge of the layout to install it on the shelf. We lay a garland along the bottom and light the lights. The fairytale castle with lighting is ready!
Kitchen organizer
Kitchen devices made with love by you look much more interesting than their store-bought counterparts. With them, the environment around is filled with a special warm atmosphere and comfort. Even such a simple cutlery organizer made from tin cans will add some personality and charm to the interior.
Cardboard frame for mirror
Get creative with your vanity design. Instead of a boring classic mirror, you can hang something more original above it, for example, a mirror with an openwork cardboard frame. Believe me, such a DIY masterpiece looks much more refined than its store-bought counterpart.
City story from cable
Add a touch of unpredictability to your interior. A long black cable lying chaotically near a white wall can turn into an original minimalist urban plot against its background.
Vintage photo frame
An antique frame from a stray picture and simple wooden clothespins are a great material for creating a unique vintage-style photo frame with a creative approach to design.
Charging point in box
If you are one of those who have accumulated a lot of chargers, we have for you the perfect solution for an aesthetic and at the same time functional box for storing them. Not only does it visually brighten up the room and keep all your devices organized, but it also charges them on the spot!
Book with kisses
A creative surprise for a loved one - a mini-book with kisses. As you flip through the pages, there are more and more hearts.
An accessory for toast lovers
You can make this cute toast yourself. A nice gift for the occasion.
Shoes with cats
Add a little more color to your daily routine. Old ballet shoes can be transformed in an original way by decorating the socks with charming cat faces.
And you will need very little: plain ballet shoes, a brush, black and white paint, a white marker, masking tape. Further everything follows the instructions in the photo.
A soulful winter accessory
Homemade decorative skates will once again remind you of a winter fairy tale and relaxing at the skating rink.
If you want to make the same ones, then prepare large pins, felt, cardboard, wool threads for laces, hot glue, a marker and a tapestry needle.
A little humor on a rainy day
Comic covers on rubber galoshes will certainly not allow you to feel sad in rainy, cloudy weather.
Adorable prickly hedgehog
A sewn hedgehog made from yarn can also have needles, but not your own, but sewing needles.
Funny abstractions
Feel like an abstract artist by building bright smiley faces from different miniature figures.
Cute kittens made of cardboard for storing threads
Handmade stamp collection
Children's bunny bag
Why buy accessories for your child if you can make them yourself. A bag for a girl with a bunny face looks very original.
Ice cream garland
Create a summer mood by tying a garland of the most popular delicacy at this time - an ice cream cone.
Notebook in homemade leather binding
Stylish hanger
Loops made of leather ribbons nailed to the wall - an extraordinary minimalist hanger or shelf for books, magazines and other small items.
Magic vase
You can create a magical atmosphere in your home with the help of simple, beautiful things, such as this vase.
Rhinestone bracelet
Decorative letters for the refrigerator or children's chalkboard
Learning alphabet letters are a great idea for home decor. All you need is a little gold paint.
Convenient headphone clip
Spectacular shimmer
Candles with golden and silver shimmer will add a little palatial feel to the interior. This beauty can be made at home using old candles and aluminum tape.
Donut Bracelet
Young Homer Simpson fans will love this adorable donut bracelet. All you need here is bright nail polish and a plastic children's bracelet, then all you have to do is get creative with the glaze.
Not boring clothes
A simple hat will significantly transform your everyday style. It is enough to sew a few bright flowers along its edge.
T-shirt with scoop neck
Watercolor sweatshirt
Beach pareo dress
Headband
Braided scarf
A simple white T-shirt will become more stylish if you sew on it a neat pocket with an interesting print.
More ideas for DIY crafts are presented in the following selection of photographs.
As you can see, in order to please yourself and your loved ones, you don’t need to spend a lot of effort and money. Your desire, creativity and inspiration can work wonders. And the result of work done with your own hands cannot be compared with purchased accessories and other store-bought items.
Do you like to do handicrafts? Tell us about your favorite creative masterpieces.
A short name, a simple design, a simple principle of operation, and all this is united in a well-known toy called “Yo Yo”. The principle of a gyroscope in half with a Maxwell pendulum is the basis of the game with Yo Yo. Just think of two identical disks fastened by an axle, peacefully dangling on a string, and how much interest and pleasure there is. So if you are interested in making a Yo Yo with your own hands, quickly, elegantly and simply, then read our article.
Yo Yo Design:
As many of you already know, a Yo Yo consists of two disks of equal weight and shape, fastened together by an axle, to which a special rope clings (in modern Yo Yos, a bearing is located on the axle - thanks to this, you can significantly increase the service life of the rope and the rotation time of the Yo Yo in “sleep mode”) Figure No. 1.
Figure No. 1 – Yo Yo design Making it yourself is not difficult. You can carve it out of wood as they did before. You can simply mount many identical disks on one axis if you have no other alternative, Figure No. 2.
Figure No. 2 – Variant of a set Yo Yo It also turns out to be a very original design of Yo Yo, figure No. 3.
Figure No. 3 - The original design of Yo Yo. A very important part of the Yo Yo is the rope on which it hangs. The rope is not an ordinary one, but a double one, it is tied to the finger of your hand using a special loop, figure No. 4.
Figure No. 4 – How to make finger loops correctly And to the Yo Yo itself, the rope is attached by spreading it out and putting it on its axle through the disk, figure No. 5.
Figure No. 5 – How to put a rope on Yo Yo Everything is simple, all you have to do is wind the rope around the Yo Yo axis and enjoy the simplest and very interesting toy that will help you test yourself for the reaction and dexterity of your fingers and hands, figure No. 6.
Are ordinary toys from the store no longer interesting to your child? Then maybe it’s time to do something with your own hands, especially since this can be done using scrap materials. We will give some simple examples with step-by-step photographs on how to make interesting crafts at home. Get your child involved in the work; he will probably be interested in assembling the toy on his own, and then he can also play with it.
Making crafts with your own hands from scrap materials at home is a very exciting and interesting activity. Both children and adults enjoy this process and take a break from the drab routine. For crafts, you can use any artificial and natural materials. The products fit organically into the interior, thereby adding innovation and originality to it.
- The best crafts made from cardboard.
- Cup stand.
- From napkins.
- Made of wood.
- From salt dough.
- Frame made of shells.
- From socks.
- From plastic bottles.
- From plastic bags.
- From disks.
- From paper.
- Puzzle.
- Original crafts from fruits and vegetables.
- Cool products made from pine cones.
- Lamp.
- Key holder.
- Unusual cup.
- Unusual keyboard.
- Candlestick.
- Decor.
- From tubes.
- From pasta.
- Master Class.
- Garden crafts.
- DIY crafts for kindergarten.
- Lastly.
The most important “consumers” of creative products at home are, of course, children. Try to interest your child in a joint activity, for example, during the holidays at the dacha, especially since the results will not be long in coming. Gather together simple natural materials that are abundant in the area - flowers, stems, branches, cones, leaves, etc. Add a little of your imagination to this ensemble - and you can create an original masterpiece.
The best cardboard crafts
You can easily make various products from cardboard paper with your own hands with diagrams and instructions for all family members. This is an interesting and exciting process that will not leave anyone unoccupied.
Cup standUsing small white decorative stones you can make an original stand for a cup. To do this, the stones must be glued together. This is quite a long and painstaking work, but the result is worth it. This stand can be used for hot dishes.
Unusual napkin products
You can diversify your leisure time with your child using simple napkins. Children love to make things on their own, and it also develops motor skills.
Made of wood
Wooden crafts are more suitable for boys, since it will be difficult for girls to do this. Excellent leisure time not only for boys, but also for their dads.
From salt dough
Dough products with step-by-step video instructions for mothers and their children will bring a lot of great mood and emotions.
Shell frame
Seashells will help you make a decorative item from an ordinary wooden frame. It is enough to paste them over the entire perimeter of the frame. Also, some shells can be coated with clear varnish with glitter for greater attractiveness.
From socks
Everyone has socks at home, so we would like to offer some great ideas from ordinary socks, or to be more precise, a toy. There are a lot of different product options, for example, bunny, snowman, bear, cat, owl and so on. You can fill such a toy with cereal, padding polyester, or cotton wool. Cereal is an excellent filler, because its use develops hand motor skills in children. Making something with children is interesting not only for them, but also for their parents.
So, for example, you can make a bright striped caterpillar. For this you will need: a ribbon for decoration, a sock, a marker for the face, thread, padding polyester or cotton wool. We stuff the product tightly with filler, sew up one end or tie it with thread. Visually divide the sock into five sections and tie a thread between each division to create small rollers.
The part in which the head will be located is also tied with thread, and then you can make a bow from the ribbon and tie it to the caterpillar’s head. The muzzle is outlined with a marker, and the surface of the design is embroidered with threads, this will give the caterpillar volume. This way you will get a bright and cheerful caterpillar with a “tuft”.From plastic bottles
Such surprises are suitable for older children, and although this is a troublesome task, it is quite exciting.
From plastic bags
Such wonderful crafts for dad or mom from children will be used for the New Year, Birthday and any other holiday. You can view exclusive and unusual gifts made of polyethylene with step-by-step instructions below and choose something original for yourself.
From disks
Gifts for their mother and grandmother for their birthday. For this you will need a little time. They will definitely be delighted with such a wonderful gift.
From paper
If you want to make something unusual out of paper, then we offer several original and simple ideas. You can also make origami, there are many different options.
Puzzle
You can even create an educational puzzle using available materials. To do this, you need to take ice cream sticks of the same size and lay them out evenly. Apply glue to any paper picture of a similar size and place it against the sticks. After the glue has dried, cut it into separate pieces with a utility knife.
Original crafts from fruits and vegetables
Here are the best ideas from fruits and vegetables, and anyone can make such a masterpiece. This will be an excellent leisure activity for children and their parents. So take your pick and enjoy a wonderful time.
Cool crafts from pine cones
If you want to make a toy out of pine cones, look through the photos, which show many original and cool ideas.
Lamp
From autumn leaves and a simple half-liter jar you can create an unusual and at the same time beautiful lamp. To do this, you will need to select the “golden” leaves and glue them to the outside of the jar in such a way as not to leave empty gaps. We tie the top of the jar with twine, and you can put a small candle in the middle. If necessary, it is set on fire; the jar will give off a slightly golden twilight, thanks to which an atmosphere of comfort will be created in the room. A great way to pass the time with your child.
Key holder
Using an ordinary tennis ball you can make a funny and very cheerful key holder. You will need to mark the eyes on the ball with a marker and pierce it with a knife, imitating a mouth. A metal bolt is inserted into the cut hole. The ball is then glued to the desired location.
Unusual cup
Using a marker and cardboard, you can turn an ordinary white cup into a piece of art. To do this, you need to cut out the desired image from cardboard and lean it against the cup. Place dots around the stencil with a marker, then remove it. A wonderful homemade gift for your loved one for her birthday or March 8th.
Unusual keyboard
An old computer keyboard will help to congratulate you on the holiday in an original way. All letters need to be taken out and glued to the board, choose the color to your taste. Then we insert the board into a wooden frame, and the original gift with instructions is ready.
Candlestick
You can decorate the room using a candlestick you made yourself. To create it, you need two transparent glasses of the same height, but different diameters. The smaller glass is inserted into the larger one and secured with glue. The space between the glasses is filled with water and food coloring (you can choose any color). Insert a sleeve candle into the middle of the candlestick.
Decor
Crafts can be created from any available materials, even from wine corks. You can make a heart that will serve as a decorative element in the room. To make it, you need to draw a heart on a sheet of paper and lay out the corks, gluing each one.
From tubes
Another great idea is to use straws. Such small surprises will be a pleasant gift for your grandmother, mother or sister.
From pasta
How inventive the Russian people are, crafts made from pasta, we need something like that. Do you want to make something unusual? Then take the pasta. Children of any age can be involved in this activity.
Butterflies from bottles
The topic of plastic bottles, as they say, is not fully covered. We offer to create original crafts with your own hands using available materials at home. Beautiful butterflies will “flutter” around the house, and for this you need affordable and simple things:
- tweezers;
- centers of plastic bottles;
- toothpicks;
- butterfly patterns;
- shiny rhinestones, beads, sequins;
- marker;
- nail polish;
- scissors.
Let's get started:
- You can download butterfly templates on the Internet or cut them out from a children’s coloring book.
- Then cut out rectangles of the same size from the bottles, after removing any remaining glue and the label.
- Attach the plastic rectangle to the butterfly image. Using a marker, trace the outlines on the other side.
- Carefully start cutting out the butterfly, do not forget about the delicate legs and antennae.
- Add decorations to your taste. Use sequins, sparkles and varnishes. Small lines can be drawn with a toothpick.
- Paint over the original side with a black marker, then cover it with clear varnish.
- Now a beautiful butterfly has appeared in your home, which you can give to friends or decorate walls and curtains with it.
Helicopter
Necessary materials:
- hairpin;
- small plastic bottle;
- three plastic tubes;
- scissors;
- ball.
Let's get started:
- Use scissors to make a hole in the lid. Cut off the bottom of the bottle and cut out a strip.
- We cut the tubes into small pieces (see the picture) and connect them together.
- Now the individual parts of the helicopter need to be assembled and fastened with a stapler.
Pirate ship
We will need:
- cardboard box;
- black fabric for sails;
- superglue or hot glue gun;
- wooden skewers;
- ruler;
- sticks of various sizes;
- pencil;
- rope;
- stationery knife;
- black marker.
Let's start tinkering:
- Cut the cardboard into pieces. On long pieces you need to draw a template for the side of the ship. Remember that the bow should be slightly raised (see photos).
- You will need two identical sides of the fuselage, two square pieces attached to the back, a rectangular strip of cardboard on the bottom - the front and a stern - on the nose. It is necessary to cut out the shapes exactly with the samples shown in the photo.
- Using superglue or a hot glue gun, glue the sides of the vessel together. We wait until the body dries.
- Then we glue the bottom, not forgetting that the bow of the vessel should rise up a little. Keep the cardboard in this position until the glue dries.
- Now we are preparing a piece of cardboard bent in the shape of the letter L, a piece of foam plastic in the shape of the letter C (equal in size to the diameter of the stick) and a stick for the mast. The cardboard should be the size of the ship (measured inside).
- Then we apply glue to the stick and attach it at right angles to the deck of the ship. For greater stability, we fix the mast with a piece of foam plastic.
- To make the effect as realistic as possible, we attach a piece of stick to the bow and connect it to the mast using a cord.
- Now we make two wooden skewers of the same size and fasten them perpendicular to the mast, all with the same cord. We will tie a sail to them. Cut out a rectangle from black fabric, which should be slightly longer than the distance between the skewers. You can decorate it as you wish. Tie the sail to the mast.
- All that remains is to make a hole along the fabric and stretch a cord through it, tie it to the skewers (each hole separately).
- We attach the board (with the help of which the pirates will force the enemies to throw themselves into the sea).
That's all, the pirate ship can be used for a year, you can even ride dolls around the sea in it!
DIY garden crafts from improvised materials at home
Time spent at the dacha can be brightened up with the help of unusual garden crafts made from scrap materials. Surround your summer cottage space and yourself with beauty and comfort, confidently using our advice. Let not only berries and fruits ripen at your dacha, but also creative ideas.
One of the most affordable and safest materials is, of course, plastic bottles. Who would have imagined that unusual palm trees could be made from recycled packaging? A couple of dozen bottles, and a real tropical paradise for adults and children will “grow” in your yard.
Brilliant and simple ideas are literally scattered under your feet. This simple candlestick can be made from leftover cement, concrete or plaster.
Bottle caps will be an excellent material for original garden decoration.
Ordinary garden boxes with a simple movement of the hand will turn into stylish and cool boxes for all sorts of little things, useful things and amenities. For example, if you want to give a gift to your grandfather or father on February 23rd, you can decorate their toolboxes. In addition, from the boxes you can make a portable stool, something that is indispensable in the garden and when fishing - dad should like it.
“Bald” and old tires are a real treasure for implementing dacha ideas. Don't believe me? Watch the video on YouTube on this topic - you will be delighted!
Simple crafts for kindergarten
As you know, kindergarten is a key step for a child’s social development. A visit to it is necessary for a comfortable perception of the world around us. In kindergarten, they work with children, teach them the basics of writing and arithmetic, and also develop their creative abilities. Today, many children make various crafts from available materials, from salt dough to paper. After all, this contributes to the development of hand motor skills and the child’s imagination. We present you the best crafts for children on various topics.
Hedgehog
You can saddle a hedgehog using a regular pine cone. This New Year's toy will decorate the Christmas tree in kindergarten and will bring a lot of fun to children while working on it. Below you can view detailed instructions on how to make a cute hedgehog.
You will need:
- plasticine;
- cone.
Progress:
- A muzzle is glued to the sharp part of the plasticine cone; you also need to make the tip of the nose and eyes to it.
- Now we make the paws, also from plasticine. Thus, we get a prickly and very cute little hedgehog.
- Additionally, you can make a clearing by molding a mushroom and forming leaves from plasticine.
Paper bookmark
The most common paper crafts are bookmarks. They can be done even with small children (from 4 to 6 years old). The whimsical face of some animal looks very organic. Below you can view a master class with step-by-step instructions.
You need:
- glue;
- colored paper;
- pencil;
- scissors.
Progress:
- Draw a square (20x20 centimeters) on a sheet of paper. Divide it into four even parts with a pencil. Now you have four squares measuring 5x5 centimeters.
- Divide the bottom left and top right squares with lines to make triangles. The line must be drawn from the lower right corner to the upper left so that they are parallel. The outer triangles are crossed out; they will not be needed.
- Cut out a shape from paper and leave the crossed out areas. Cut off the top triangle. If you lay the paper flat, it will resemble diamonds with two triangles glued on.
- We fold each triangle in half and place it on the diamond in turn. The resulting pocket is a bookmark. It needs to be put on the corner of the page, fixing it.
- You can cut out an applique from colored paper and glue it to your pocket.
You can make various bugs from small flat stones. To do this, it is advisable to be able to draw a little. Such a bug, made together with a child, will look great in a flower pot or on a shelf. To complete a similar craft, below you can view the full description with step-by-step instructions.
You need:
- scissors;
- a pebble shaped like a bug;
- colored paper;
- paints;
- glue.
Let's get started:
- Cut out the base for the legs and antennae and glue it under the bottom of the pebble.
- Using paints, paint the stone in the shape of a bug.
Christmas ball made from pasta
A great option for children in kindergarten is a pasta craft. There are many different options for pasta products as they are affordable and available in every home. So, for example, you can make a decoration for the Christmas tree - a ball. In the description below you can find detailed instructions on how to make it.
You will need:
- dye;
- balloon;
- pasta;
- glue.
Progress:
- Inflate the balloon to the desired size and tie it.
- Then we apply glue to each pasta and glue them together.
- After you have made a small piece of several pasta, attach it to the ball (for convenience, you can fix the workpiece with PVA glue by gluing it to the ball). We glue the entire ball using the same pattern; with Moment glue the process will be somewhat faster, but if the craft is done together with a child, it is recommended to use PVA.
- After everything has dried, we pierce the ball with a needle and pull it out through the hole, now you can add the remaining pasta.
- Attach a ribbon or string so that the Christmas tree decoration can be secured to the tree. You can also paint the ball, or you can leave it in its original form. This craft can be done with a child from 5 to 7 years old.
Butterfly
One of the simplest crafts made from paper napkins is a butterfly. Even three-year-old children can easily cope with such work. In this article we will tell you what you need to easily cope with it. A handmade butterfly will delight a child, and the most important thing is that it can be attached anywhere.
Necessary materials:
- scissors;
- napkins;
- felt-tip pen;
- colored paper;
- trailer
Progress:
- Napkins are required in two different colors and sizes. Stack them on top of each other, with a large napkin underneath. Make a hole in the middle.
- Place the napkins on a clothespin that will serve as the body.
- Draw a face for our beauty on a clothespin, and use colored paper to make mustaches, then attach them to the clothespin. Our beautiful butterfly is ready!
Cow made of plasticine
Younger children can be asked to create a ladybug. Crafts made from plasticine can develop imagination, as well as hand motor skills. This cool cow is designed for children aged 7-10 years, which you can make with your own hands. To complete this craft, we recommend viewing our master class with detailed instructions.
We will need:
- white sheet of paper;
- plasticine (white, black, red);
- pen;
- plastic cover 10-12 cm in diameter.
Let's get started:
- Make a body from red plasticine, and spots from black plasticine. Black plasticine is also needed for the head and paws.
- Take a transparent plastic lid and draw a flower on it, shaped like a daisy.
- Place a white sheet under the bottom of the lid so that the outline of the design can be seen. Then, along the contour of the picture, cover the flower with different colors of plasticine.
Octopus
You can use wool threads as a material. They will make an octopus that your baby will really like. This craft is very easy to make and will not take much of your time. You can watch the master class to do everything yourself.
We need:
- scissors;
- woolen threads (sixty threads of 35 centimeters each and a little more for tying);
- colored paper (for the eyes), or you can buy ready-made ones in the store;
- a small plastic ball from which we will make a head;
- ribbon.
Procedure:
- Take the cut threads and put them together, tie them with a thread in the middle, and then place a ball on it. Wrap the threads around it, tying them under the ball. This will be the head of our octopus.
- From the remaining threads, weave braids in the form of tentacles.
- Use store-bought eyes or draw them yourself on paper, cut them out and glue them to your head.
- Tie a ribbon on your head, it will serve as an excellent decoration. That's all, our octopus is ready!
Cipollino
Use vegetables and fruits for children's creativity. You can make Cipollino from sprouted onions. This craft is easy to do by children 3-5 years old. Below is a detailed description.
We will need:
- plasticine;
- a small head of onion;
- markers;
- jar (neck diameter should be smaller than onion);
- glue;
- scissors;
- colored paper.
Progress:
- Draw cheeks, mouth, eyebrows on the bulb with a felt-tip pen, and make a nose and eyes from plasticine.
- Cover the jar with paper and draw the body of a cartoon character on it.
- Place the head into the jar. So it turned out to be a very nice Cipollino.
Vase
Another great way to use up unwanted plastic bottles is to make a vase. An ordinary bottle can be transformed into a decorative visa with the cute face of a cat or any other animal. The best DIY craft for a child with a detailed description and step-by-step instructions is presented in this article.
You need the following:
- scissors;
- plastic bottle;
- marker;
- sponge (for painting);
- paints.
Progress:
- Cut the bottle in half; for the craft we will only need the lower part.
- Cut so that the edges are even, leaving two triangles that will serve as the animal’s ears.
- Using a sponge and white paint, paint over our blank.
- Paint the nose and triangles on the ears pink with a brush.
- Using a marker, draw the cat's face.
- Our vase is ready.
The material for such a craft can be a small plastic bottle (0.5 liters). The toy will delight not only children, but also their parents. To figure out how to make it, let's look at the instructions.
You will need:
- scissors;
- plastic bottle 1.5 l and 0.5 l;
- paints;
- colored paper.
Let's get started:
- A small bottle needs to be painted with paints or yellow paper glued to its surface.
- In a similar way, make thick black lines on the bottle.
- Cut out the eyes, antennae, and mouth of the future bee onto the paper lid.
- We cut out the wings from a large bottle and glue them onto a small one with glue. The end result is a cute little bee. A great idea for spending time together with your child.
Finally
Increasingly, in many homes you can find crafts made with your own hands from improvised materials at home. Many of them serve only as decorative elements, but there are also those that have a very useful, practical purpose. Children's crafts allow the child to develop while learning about the world around him. They can be made from different materials, for example: leaves, plastic, plasticine, paper, wood and even eggs.
