Homemade toy pics

[chief5feathers]

Just wanted to share some pictures of our DIY toys.

A while back, I made a Jolly Ball, but now I've added a atom to orbit around it. I made it from hula hoops wrapped with jute rope. It makes the Jolly Ball so much more accessable for playing with everything both inside and out. You can't really tell how big it is from the picture, but the atom measures 20" wide.


This swing is made from a willow wreath and fleece.


These are each made with a set of stainless steel measuring spoons.




My helper.


Bruiser's little wreath


Roll of adding machine tape.


And some foot toys.

 

[rockoko]

They're so fantastic!! The jolly ball orbit is perfect!!!!

and I the Bruiser wreath!

 

[marian]

Thanks for posting these DIY's they sure help me out with ideas right now.

 

[saroj12]

awesome!
and I am stealing the paper tape holder idea!
I've been wracking my brain for how to do it exactly, and viola!! you have it all figured out with the sunshine wheels!

 

[Gen120]

wow- awesome toys! You are very good at making toys!

 

[Robin]

Those are great !!! Good Job !

 

[*K*J*B*]

These are great! I've been searching for something to make my own orbit from. I only have Keets though, so I don't think I'll be needing one that is 20" wide! lol You've done a great job!

 

[chief5feathers]

These are great! I've been searching for something to make my own orbit from. I only have Keets though, so I don't think I'll be needing one that is 20" wide! lol You've done a great job!

If you use hula hoops, I found out you can cut them to the size you need. Just remove the colorful ribbon trim and each hula hoop will have one join. Find the join and pull it open, you may have to cut or remove some tape on the join. Inside there is a connector, that slides into each end of the hoop to keep it closed. Just cut the hoop to whatever size you want and push the ends back on the connector. I put some tape over the join, just to be safe... then wrap with your rope.

I spent a lot of time searching for the smallest hula hoops. I didn't know you could take them apart and cut them to make them the size you wanted. I got them at Dollar Tree by the way, and they were very small hula hoops, but I cut them anyway to make them the exact size I wanted.

Kylee, I've also read that you can use embroidery hoops to make a smaller atom. So this may be better if you want an atom that is maybe 8, 10 or 12" wide. I have smaller one that I bought, called an Orbiter, that's about 8" wide. It's hanging inside my Senegal's cage and he swings on it all the time. He loves it.
Keep us posted if you make one for your Keets. Your babies are so adorable!!!

 

[*K*J*B*]

Thank you so much for the tips, Lisa! I can't wait to gather some materials and give it a try!

 

[Thugluvgrl187]

Wow those toys are great!

 

[Birdiemarie]

Wow! You did a great job on these toys. You are very talented.

 

[Theresa]

Very, very cool Lisa. Those are what I call winter projects for those cold "in front of the TV" days and evenings

LOVE the hula hoop orbit. Had no clue you could resize it. I will be making one for sure, maybe with poly rope, different colors.....hmmmmmmm

You ROCK!!!! Thanks for the inspiration

 

[Daisy's Mom]

You are extremely creative...

 

[KimKimWilliamson]

OMG your toys are AWSOME!!! You should think about going into business! I would place a large order asap!! LOL
Love the paper roll toy and the atom jolly ball thingy and so much more!!
Thats great!