Toys & Dolls Archives - Rhythms of Play https://rhythmsofplay.com/category/diy/toys-dolls/ Art, Crafts, DIY; Raising Creative Outdoor Kids Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:02:47 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://rhythmsofplay.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/cropped-favicon-1-32x32.png Toys & Dolls Archives - Rhythms of Play https://rhythmsofplay.com/category/diy/toys-dolls/ 32 32 Rainstick Musical Sensory Bottle DIY https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainstick-musical-sensory-bottle/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainstick-musical-sensory-bottle/#comments Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=7624 This easy step-by-step DIY sensory bottle tutorial teaches you how to make a see-through musical rainstick craft with recycled and natural materials that sound like rain falling. This musical rainstick instrument quickly became one of our family’s favorite homemade sensory bottles. A rainstick is a musical instrument that sounds like the gentle pitter-pat of rain
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainstick-musical-sensory-bottle/feed/ 6 Slow Falling Hearts Sensory Bottle DIY https://rhythmsofplay.com/slow-falling-hearts-sensory-bottle/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/slow-falling-hearts-sensory-bottle/#comments Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=5408 Here’s a DIY Valentine’s Day sensory bottle with hearts falling in LOVE for your sweetheart (or someone special) that makes a great gift idea and calm-down toy! This DIY slow-falling hearts sensory bottle makes a fantastic calm-down bottle for kids or a simple homemade gift to say I love you to Mom, Dad, or your
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/slow-falling-hearts-sensory-bottle/feed/ 59 Magic or Fairy Wand with Ribbons: DIY Toy for Kids https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainbow-ribbon-fairy-wands-for-kids/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainbow-ribbon-fairy-wands-for-kids/#comments Mon, 06 Jan 2025 12:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=9700 These handmade magic rainbow ribbon wands are fun DIY toys, costume accessories, homemade party favors, team spirit wands, and more! Discover how to make a simple star wand with ribbon to use as a magic wand, fairy wand, imaginative play toy, or costume prop accessory with this easy no-sew craft tutorial. Magic fairy wands, wizard
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-rainbow-ribbon-fairy-wands-for-kids/feed/ 4 Mermaid Tail DIY Glitter Sensory Bottle https://rhythmsofplay.com/glittering-mermaid-tail-sensory-bottle/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/glittering-mermaid-tail-sensory-bottle/#comments Mon, 27 May 2024 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=10765 Here’s a mermaid craft for kids of all ages; give this gorgeous glitter sensory bottle a shake to see it swirl, sparkle, and SHINE just like a mermaid’s tail! Calm-down discovery jars and glitter glue sensory bottles, such as this shimmering mermaid tail sensory bottle DIY, can be used for portable, mess-free, and safe sensory
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/glittering-mermaid-tail-sensory-bottle/feed/ 6 DIY Butterfly Sensory Bottle Calm Down Jar Toy for Kids https://rhythmsofplay.com/butterfly-sensory-bottle/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/butterfly-sensory-bottle/#comments Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=6655 Tipping this DIY butterfly sensory bottle gently from top to bottom keeps the colorful rainbow of butterflies flying through it. Here’s an easy butterfly sensory bottle DIY calm-down jar craft filled with beautiful butterflies. Use this step-by-step butterfly DIY sensory bottle tutorial to make gorgeous, calming down bottles that can serve as a calming toy
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/butterfly-sensory-bottle/feed/ 10 Winter Wonderland Fairy Garden DIY Small World https://rhythmsofplay.com/fairy-winter-wonderland-small-world/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/fairy-winter-wonderland-small-world/#comments Mon, 22 Jan 2024 12:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=4882 Make a DIY winter fairy garden with the step-by-step instructions below, and invite children to engage in small-world imaginative play in this frozen winter wonderland. Pretend play allows children and adults to flex their creative muscles and develop their imaginations. This DIY winter fairy garden small world can provide hours of unlimited imaginary play for
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/fairy-winter-wonderland-small-world/feed/ 2 Fall Fairy Doll Craft and DIY Toy for Kids https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-fall-peg-doll-fairies/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-fall-peg-doll-fairies/#comments Thu, 21 Sep 2023 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=3729 Here’s a cute fall craft that makes a sweet homemade gift idea for kids and the young at heart — make some fairy peg dolls today! Here’s a set of fairy peg dolls in an assortment of autumn colors. These simple wooden dolls are a sweet fairy craft or DIY toy for kids. Adorable DIY
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-fall-peg-doll-fairies/feed/ 2 Acorn Doll Crafts: Handmade Wooden DIY Toys for Kids https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-acorn-peg-dolls/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-acorn-peg-dolls/#comments Thu, 14 Sep 2023 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=3632 Discover how to make acorn dolls with acorn caps, wooden peg dolls, and paint with this step-by-step craft tutorial. This simple acorn craft tutorial shows how to make acorn dolls–an adorable, nature project that brings the magic of the forest right into your hands. Whether you’re a parent looking for a creative activity to do
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/diy-acorn-peg-dolls/feed/ 6 Best Natural Materials for Open-Ended Play https://rhythmsofplay.com/natural-materials-for-pretend-play/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/natural-materials-for-pretend-play/#respond Sat, 22 Jul 2023 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=3791 Because “anything can be anything” in a child’s world, it’s best to provide kids of all ages with open-ended play materials and toys that can fuel their imaginations and build their brains. Gather ideas from the list of natural materials for children’s play below! Here’s a list of natural materials for open-ended loose-parts play that
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]]> https://rhythmsofplay.com/natural-materials-for-pretend-play/feed/ 0 Red White and Blue Star Wand Craft https://rhythmsofplay.com/patriotic-red-white-and-blue-ribbon-star-wands/ https://rhythmsofplay.com/patriotic-red-white-and-blue-ribbon-star-wands/#respond Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:44:00 +0000 https://rhythmsofplay.com/?p=10737 Show your spirit on the Fourth of July and Memorial Day with a patriotic red, white, and blue star wand craft. This DIY patriotic star wand toy, featuring red, white, and blue ribbons, is an easy, no-sew felt toy perfect for kids and adults alike, making it ideal for the 4th of July and Memorial
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