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DIY Toy Car Carrier Play Mat Finished Featured Image

Cute Toy Car Carrier with Play Mat (Free Sewing Pattern)

Posted on March 16, 2021September 21, 2022 by minminutes

This easy DIY Toy Car Carrying Case is perfect for stowing matchbox cars, trucks, and trains on the go. Great for kids when going out to eat, play dates, and traveling. Carry Case comes with play mat with roads for endless fun and creativity. Table of Contents What do I Need to Make This Sewing…

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Finished Homemade DIY Magnetic Tow Truck with Magnetic Foam cars in background

DIY Magnetic Tow Truck Toy: Kid’s Fun and Easy Activity (Free Printable)

Posted on December 26, 2020March 21, 2022 by minminutes

Easy homemade DIY magnetic tow truck game that is sure to add tons of fun! Made from recycled cereal box, plastic bottle caps, Popsickle sticks, magnets, and paper fasteners. Simply print and glue the printable to create this fun activity! Does anyone else have a vehicle obsessed toddler? I seriously have never made so many…

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Finished DIY Homemade Plush Bear with Hands holding it

How to Make A Plushie: Easy Beginner’s Guide (Free Pattern)

Posted on December 8, 2020October 17, 2022 by minminutes

Designing and sewing a cute plushie doll is easier than you think! This tutorial will show you the exact steps to design and sew your own custom plush. Table of Contents Overview of How to Make a Plushie: What Materials Do I need to Make a Plushie? What Fabric Can I use to Make Plushies?…

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Egg carton with colored stickers and popsickle sticks with fruit graphics and fruits of the spirit labels for Toddler matching activity

DIY Recycled Egg Carton Activity for Toddlers: Fruits of the Spirit Matching Game with Free Printable (English and Mandarin)

Posted on October 30, 2020October 30, 2020 by minminutes

I recently made a easy color matching activity for my toddler using recycled egg cartons and pop sickle sticks. You simply paint the bottom of a egg carton different colors, and paint 12 pop sickle sticks those same colors. Slit a hole in each of the egg cartons and you are ready to play! My…

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Shows Finished Train Matching ABC Activity with velcro on cardboard and Train Pieces next to them

DIY Cardboard Alphabet Train – Letter Matching Toddler Activity with Free Printable

Posted on October 21, 2020December 15, 2020 by minminutes

I LOVE DIY toddler activities! First of all, I LOVE making things. Secondly, I LOVE making things for other people, especially my toddler. Thirdly, its a great way to reuse old boxes/containers that were going to the recycle bin anyway AND it’s a great way to save money. Finally, it’s always such a joy when…

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Shows finished magnetic fishing rod with finished magnetic foam fish for magnetic fishing game

How to Make Your Own Magnetic Fishing Game for Kids | DIY Fishing Pole and Fish (free templates)

Posted on August 18, 2020May 18, 2022 by minminutes

[updated 12/1/2020] You can make this EASY DIY Magnetic Fishing game with just a a few simple materials. Perfect for snowy and raining days, this is a great stay at home kids’ activities. It’s also a fun way to practice hand-eye coordination as well as counting (fish) and naming colors. Let’s go fishing (a mini…

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Shows 3 homemade play dough made in 3 different ways with text "Gel Food Color", "Crayon", and "Liquid Food Color"

Day 2: Toddler Activity Home Made Play Dough

Posted on March 22, 2020September 20, 2021 by minminutes

Play dough has been on my to-make list for quite awhile now. However, when Barnaby was around 17 months, we attended a wedding and one of my mommy friend whipped out some play dough for all the kids while we waited for food. Her kids happily played with the dough while mine just looked at…

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