Toys and games – projects to try out at your place

Create your own entertainment with these how to step by step toys and games ideas to suit a range of ages. Have fun creating the toy or game and then just as much fun playing it.

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

#36 Puppet theatre
Create this amazing puppet theatre for your kids... view

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

#26 Printing stamps
Simple printing stamps to keep any child entertained... view

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

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

#23 Cube puzzle
Transform old wooden blocks into a cube puzzle... view

#22 Dominoes
Make this smart set of dominoes... view

#21 Glitter mirror
Make this mirror a glittery masterpiece ... view

#20 String puppet
Create this fun clown string puppet ... view

#19 Blackboard blocks
Teach your child to read with blackboard blocks... view

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

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

#16 Skateboard
Transform a skateboard into a metallic masterpiece... view

#15 Wooden elephant
Fabulous wooden elephant toy made for hours of play... view

#14 Chess board
Create this fabulous wooden chess board... view

#13 Stilts
These stilts are perfect for some outdoor summer fun... view

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

#11 Wooden puzzle
Create a classic wooden tangram puzzle of a cat... view

#10 Blackboard toybox
Blackboard lidded toy box
– keep things tidy... view

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

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

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

#6 Petanque court
Create this fabulous petanque court for some outdoor recreation... view

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

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

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

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

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

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