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It\u2019s easy to spend a fortune on kids toys only to see them piling up unused in the corners of the bedroom! Why not try inspiring creativity and imaginative play with homemade toys made from recycled materials instead? Kids will love to play with something they\u2019ve helped to make and it\u2019s great for building their environmental awareness too. This collection of <\/span>Awesome\u00a0Cardboard Homemade Toys<\/strong>\u00a0is picked from all the entries in last month\u2019s #Recycle themed\u00a0<\/span>#CreateMakeShare<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

(Scroll on down to the bottom to add your post to this month\u2019s linky. July\u2019s theme is #BEACH.)<\/p>\n

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Cardboard Homemade Toys<\/span><\/h2>\n

There are so many things to make with a small cardboard box or cardboard tube! All of these cardboard toys for kids are easy to make and great for inspiring imaginative play.<\/p>\n

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1 \u2013\u00a0CARDBOARD TUBE FAIRY HOUSES<\/a> look so cute! Why not make a whole village for hours of fun small world play?<\/p>\n

2 \u2013 This\u00a0TABLE FOOTBALL GAME<\/a>\u00a0is easy to make from an old shoebox and you can paint the players in your favourite team colours. What a great idea for family fun.<\/p>\n

3 \u2013 How adorable is this CARWASH<\/a>\u00a0cardboard homemade toy?\u00a0I still remember the thrill of going into the carwash for the first time when I was a girl! I would have adored one of these to play with after!<\/p>\n

4 \u2013 This\u00a0CARDBOARD ROAD TOY<\/a>\u00a0is such a clever idea! You could cut up sections to lay roads in all sorts or designs! I like the idea of making one in the layout of our local neighbourhood.\"Inspire<\/p>\n

5 \u2013 A\u00a0CARDBOARD DOLL BED\u00a0is an absolute childhood classic! Kids will love tucking their favourite toy into one of these. What a great way to promote a caring nature.<\/p>\n

6 \u2013 This DRAGON HOBBY HORSE<\/a> is a favourite cardboard homemade toy from our archives. It is so easy to make from an old cereal box and gave my kids hours of exciting imaginative play. Who wouldn\u2019t want to fly around on their own dragon?<\/p>\n

7 \u2013 his gorgeous set of JUNGLE ANIMALS<\/a> is another super easy cardboard craft for kids to enjoy, this time made from cardboard tubes.<\/p>\n

8 \u2013 A SECRET COMPARTMENT TREASURE BOX <\/a>is so exciting for kids. They\u2019ll love hiding all their knick-knacks and treasures under the false bottom. It\u2019s the perfect cardboard box craft for pirates and super sleuths!<\/p>\n

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I\u2019m sure you\u2019ll agree these are super and easy cardboard homemade toys\u00a0for kids to make and play with, perfect for keeping little fingers busy over the Summer! Don\u2019t forget to pop along to my co-hosts Zing Zing Tree<\/a> and Growing Spaces to see who they\u2019ve featured from last month too.<\/p>\n

More Fun Summer Crafts<\/a> For Kids:<\/p>\n

\"Springy<\/a>\n

Springy 3D Paper Bee Craft For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"Easy<\/a>\n

Easy Sunflower Hat Craft For Kids (Printable Template)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"15<\/a>\n

15 Free Insect Life Cycle Film Strip Activities For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"Free<\/a>\n

Free Printable Paper Houses Crafts For Kids To Make<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"3D<\/a>\n

3D Snake Craft For Kids (Printable Template)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"Easy<\/a>\n

Easy Paper Plate Dinosaur Craft For Kids To Make<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"3D<\/a>\n

3D Ocean Animal Crafts For Kids (Free Printable)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div>\n

\"Cute<\/a>\n

Cute Cupcake Liner Puffer Fish Craft For Kids<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n