Toys

Light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, are bright, compact, use little energy, create little heat, have a long life, and are all the rage. LEDs seem to be the ideal lighting product. They're perfect for...

Hats from the time of Queen Victoria, or the Victorian era, were not constructed much differently from today's formal hats. All hats featured a tip, which is the top portion of the hat, crown,...

There are many types of Japanese dolls. The dolls are a combination of paper mache, wire, fabric, and two materials unique to Japanese dolls: gofun and washi paper. Gofun is made from ground...

While there are many choices in ready-made furniture for Barbie, in most cases these products are made of plastic. Consumers who prefer something more substantial often have a hard time finding...

Toy storage in this day and age can be difficult, especially if your child's room is small. Large toy chests and containers placed on the floor takes up valuable play space. Also, toy chests with...

Porcelain dolls are valued for their high-quality appearance and often sophisticated attire. However, because of their unique non-plastic materials, altering porcelain dolls can be a greatly...

Your child can send a Barbie doll on an ultimate adventure. To send a Barbie into space, she needs a space suit. If you can't find one to buy, it is possible to make one.

The materials you'll use to make a miniature doll depend on the size of the doll. Miniature baby dolls used in dollhouses are sometimes no bigger than a fingertip. Tiny dolls are fun to make...

One popular style of cloth doll is the Japanese kimono doll, a figure designed to show off an elaborate costume and hairstyle of the region. This type of doll, prevalent in Japan in the 1920s,...

You can make a goth-style doll in any manner and material, but the simplest way to do so is through creating a cloth doll. Cloth dolls are easy to customize and can often have the look of creepy...

According to David Elkind, author of "The Power of Play," "Children's play---their inborn disposition for learning, curiosity, imagination and fantasy---is being silenced in the high-tech,...

For many girls, Barbie dolls are a beloved part of growing up. Barbie furniture needn't be well-crafted to work. Craft and hobby shops sell lengths of balsa wood that cut easily with an X-acto...

Dolls are one of the oldest toys ever created, and in fact were originally religious items in many cultures. They've evolved into a popular art form that many people enjoy making and collecting....

Any item that can be worn by a person can also be produced in miniature for a doll, and dolls are a great way to appreciate clothing styles that are impractical for daily use. Hats, for example,...

Little girls(and sometimes boys) love to play with rag dolls. They are more cuddly and can be easily taken anywhere.They can be as simple or elaborate as you feel inclined and, if the child is...

Rag dolls have been popular toys for children for many years. Unlike porcelain, they do not shatter when dropped and they have been known to withstand rough settings.

Dolls made of fabric are typically referred to as "rag dolls." They are soft, cuddly and comforting toys that every child should have. You can purchase rag dolls in stores, but you can also...

Barbie dolls are popular with children and collectors alike. You can purchase furniture and accessories for your Barbie, but it is also easy to make your own furniture. You have a number of...

Children love to play dress up. This is a simple and inexpensive way to make a pirate eye patch for every day dress up or Halloween. This is also good for patching for Lazy Eye or after an...

American Girl Doll accessories are easy to make. How about a quilt made with "High School Musical" fabric or "Hello Kitty" or "Hannah Montana" fleece? Easily add a...

The art of making dolls has been around for centuries. Through the years a variety of products, depending on what was available at the time, were used to create them. Early dolls were made from...

Dollhouses are miniature toy homes that are usually children's playthings. However, dollhouses are collected by some adults. Creating accessories for any dollhouse can be easy and rewarding....

Making filler to small stuffed toys for either childern or cats can be done with many around the house ingredients one might have overlooked.

The most popular type of Russian doll is the "nesting" or Matryoshka dolls. These dolls are similar to the Japanese Kokeshi dolls in that they contain no arms or legs. However, whereas Kokeshi...

Making your own doll is a popular project among crafters, home stitchers and artists alike. Part of the enjoyment of dolls is the customization involved in making a doll look a certain way,...

Dressing dolls is a popular children's pastime. Most little girls love playing dress-up with their dolls. Dressing miniature dolls can be a creative outlet to designers as well, offering them...

Stuffed animals are popular gifts for loved ones of any age. They come in all sizes, colors, and other traits like eye color and nose shape. Even with the variety of stuffed animals available, you...

Trampolines have been used as backyard fun for years. These outdoor toys did not originate as a form of child's play until the late twentieth century. Trampolines are generally a piece of strong...

Little kids love hand puppets-both to play with themselves, and to be entertained with by their parents or older siblings. Some puppets become so very much loved that they are also favorite...

Some of the most popular rubber band launchers on the market are those that are made in the shape and style of pistols. If you are looking for a pistol-shaped rubber band launcher that is easy to...

This squeezable, safe and educational toy for a toddler can be sewn fairly quickly using squares of different fabrics. The stuffed toy consists of three different-sized stuffed cubes, with each...

You can make beautiful fashion doll shoes by using items around your home. Enlist the help of your inner creative genius. With the help of your child , the two of you will find leftover material,...

Step-by-step, create a Greek doll from an ordinary doll. Because the size of dolls vary widely, from dolls smaller than Barbie to dolls larger than baby dolls, the exact amounts of ribbon and...

Children's toys made from soft washable fabrics will always be popular. The more colorful the better. Any toddler would love to have this stuffed caterpillar to keep for several years.

Now that the fabric is glued to the cup, finish off the fabric covered portion by folding in the edge. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.

Cut enough fabric so that you have about an inch on the bottom hanging off after laying the cup on it. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.

You want to use a nice thick craft glue and just spread it all over the cup. Learn how to make a children's puppet in this free crafts video.

Since she was first created in 1959, Barbie has become the most fashionable and recognizable doll in the world. People of all ages can design their own Barbie clothes. By designing your own Barbie...

Sock monkeys have been the protagonists of books and have starred in movies. They adorn the chairs and shelves of both adult and child bedrooms. While modern sock monkeys are made of tie-dyed...

Old-fashioned stick horses are classic toys and easy to make on a budget. These instructions give you a starting place to design any style toy stick horse you need. Alternate fabric materials,...

Sock puppets are fun and easy to make. Whether you are entertaining your friends or running a day-care program, a sock puppet stage is an inspiring addition to your sock puppet collection. A stage...

"The Daniel Boone Show," which aired on television from 1964 until 1970, popularized the raccoon hat as the frontier fashion statement. Children throughout the United States wanted a "coonskin...

A tall, round military hat, sometimes called a shako, was part of the traditional dress of some European soldiers during the eighteenth century. The decorations included braid and metal badges. In...

Not only are pillows useful items both for comfort and décor, they can also be fun toys. Make a ball-shaped pillow out of colorful and soft fabric and see how much fun your kids can have with...

If you are making a stick horse or rocking horse, you can make a stuffed horse head for the project. A good fabric for the head is corduroy or velour. Choose a thick fabric, so it will be more...

You can make Barbie furniture with items found around the house. While this cardboard furniture may be less durable than store-bought toys, it's easy and inexpensive to make. This article will...

Sleep-overs are a favorite activity for pre-teens and younger girls. Since many spend their vacations camping, it's easy for them to imagine their dolls doing the same with sleeping bags just like...

Perhaps the most challenging thing about making doll clothes for Barbie is working in such small sizes. There are some simple designs you can use to make outfits, and none require much sewing....

Your baby's skin is tender and soft, so rather than give your child a hard plastic toy or a toy that could hurt their skin, make them a soft toy instead. Fleece is an affordable fabric which,...

Even in this electronic age, little kids still like stick horses. Unfortunately, they're getting harder and harder to find in the store. With a little creativity, time and ingenuity, you can make...