Toys and games – projects to try out at your place

Solitaire
Create a colourful version of this classic game...

Chalk board panel
It’s easy to transform a humble piece of MDF into a fabulous...

Toy cabin
Use reclaimed wood and create this fabulous toy cabin...

Mini sandpit
It’s easy to create this mini sandpit with a little bit of Resene know-how...

Face pot
Encourage kids to get back to nature with this fun pot for growing plants...

Toy van
Get creative and make this simple toy van using a few pieces of wood...

Puppet theatre
Create this amazing puppet theatre for your kids...

Toy chair
It’s easy to create this vibrant chair for toys and dolls...

Treasure chest
Turn an old jewellery box into a gold treasure chest...

Chalkboard table
It’s easy to create this fun chalkboard table...

Balloon target
It’s easy to create this colourful target game...

Rain stick
Kids will love to hear the sound of rain indoors with this easy-to-make...

Metallic rocking horse
Transform an old painted rocking horse into a metallic masterpiece...

Blue chalkboard
Create this fabulous blue chalkboard from an old framed picture...

Tennis racket
Give an old wooden tennis racket a new lease of life...

Dolls house
Transform an old wooden bookcase into a fun doll house...

Printing stamps
Simple printing stamps to keep any child entertained...

Little desk
Create this cute mini desk from an old drawer and cupboard door...

Doll’s pram
Revamp an old doll’s pram using a fresh combination of white and yellow...

Cube puzzle
Transform old wooden blocks into a cube puzzle...

Dominoes
It’s easy to create this fabulous set of dominoes...

Glitter mirror
Learn how to make this mirror a glittery masterpiece...

String puppet
Create this fun clown string puppet using some offcuts of wood...

Blackboard blocks
Teach your child to read with blackboard blocks...

Pink piggy bank
Transform a paper maché money box into a pink piggy bank...

Doll's bed
Create this easy-to build doll’s bed for hours of playtime enjoyment...

Skateboard
Transform a skateboard into a metallic masterpiece...

Wooden elephant
Fabulous wooden elephant toy made for hours of play...

Chess board
It’s easy to create this fabulous set of dominoes...

Stilts
These stilts are perfect for some outdoor summer fun...

Paddle bats
Turn a piece of old plywood into a pair of fabulous paddle bats...

Wooden puzzle
Create a classic wooden tangram puzzle of a cat...

Blackboard toybox
Blackboard lidded toy box – keep things tidy...

Colourful skittles
Turn old wooden bed legs into a colourful game of skittles...

Kewpie doll
Turn a blank ceramic form into a cute kewpie doll ornament...

Building blocks
It’s easy to create these colourful traditional wooden building blocks...

Petanque court
Create this fabulous petanque court for some outdoor recreation...

Painted toy cart
Transform an old wooden toy cart into a colourful creation...

Button drop
Turn an old wooden table or stool into this easy ‘aim and drop’ button game...

Blackboard
Easy-to make blackboard, the whole project can be done in a day...

Hoopla
Make this simple colourful hoopla game in a few hours...

Table tennis table
A regulation size table tennis table is great fun for all ages...