Childrens Toys

Oh no! The circus animals have escaped! To perform this illusion, demonstrate that the circus cage as well as the magic escape box are hollow. ...

Make your own furniture perfectly sized for 18 inch tall dolls. Simple construction from 3/4 inch pine. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures 16 inches high x 9 inches wide x 8 inches deep.

Here we have our simple to make tumbling spinning acrobat toy. A great toy to have on the desk while waiting on hold over the phone or during that boring conference call :) Easy to cut using the smallest of scrap wood pieces. Simply size it to how you like and print it to your computer. Beginner skill level.

Perfect for those who love nautical decor or build it for a child who loves pirates. This chest features a secret lock - you turn the skull and a hidden hook releases the lid. Chest has a double floor which creates a secret compartment for hiding valuables.

A clown attached to an arched balance beam stands atop an elephant trunk. He teeters and spins without falling. Inspired by the many metal circus toys from early in the 1900s.

Kids will love tugging on this 3-foot long dragon, thanks to his flexible center core of canvas. That pliability gives Mr. Wiggles a mind of his own as his head and tail swing to and fro in random fas...

With a chalkboard on one side and cleats to secure paper in the other, this fun-filled project helps bring out the creativity in any child. And do not worry about storing large sheets of paper.

This fishing bow is a delight to watch as a balance toy, as the mechanism balances and pivots, the boy rows his paddles. An intricate project that requires skill and patience while adjustments are made. But once completed, it is a fascinating project.

This surprising little project is based on an antique 1920s metal wind-up toys. The wood versions roll down a double ramp to flip and land upright. A red ladybug and a yellow bus are detailed in the plan but you could paint them to be anything you want. Finished dimensions are approximate.

Dating back to the 19th century, originally used to scare birds away. This is a double device so it makes even more noise! Used as a religious article and a child toy. Spin the geared handle and thin strips of wood flap against the gears to produce noise.

This is another classic action toy. A wood clown with two faces tumbles with an unusual cadence to click-clack down a double notched staircase. The secret to the unusual movement is detailed in the plan.

This device is quite fun! Build either single cars or couple cars together as a train. The vehicles run down each ramp to flip over and continue on the next ramp at top speed. The bottom ramps are offset so a five car train can be stored on a hook at the side. The train is shown in multiple colors. Fun and furious! Design is inspired by bright European colors to enhance the project.

We are proud to present our childrenâs art easel. Featuring adjustable legs, and a tray that can keep all the markers, paints and crayons, and art paper in one place. Full size drawings!

This medium-sized toy box is designed just like a circus wagon - complete with a lion on each side of the cage! You can personalize the top if desired.

This bells and wood balls are a toddlers delight. Colored balls pop in and out of the double sided device to ring rows of assorted bells and clatter through swinging dominos. Design is inspired by bright European colors to enhance the project.

Receive all 30 vehicle projects in one plan package. Even if you only build a couple of these toy projects, its a great value and a wonderful way to use up the scrap wood in your shop. Easy to make!

Marble Chest Plan - Woodworking plans for the Marble Chest, an exciting, interactive wood product for a youngsters playroom or the executive office. Marbles make their way through a maze of switches...

This coin bank set includes full size patterns for three woodland baby animals - a hedgehog, a skunk and a squirrel.

This plan is for an upright panel for a clown, boy and girl characters. They slide and clatter down the pegged surface to the bottom. Other custom characters could be made by attaching trimmed family photos to fit the patterns for more family fun. The specially designed rear support locks at the proper tipped angle for operation. Two base options are included, clown shoes or a standard base. Design is inspired by bright European colors to enhance the project.

Make your own furniture perfectly sized for 18 inch tall dolls. Simple construction from 3/4 inch pine. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures 16 inches high x 8 inches wide x 8 inches deep.

This is one of the most universal of moving wood devices. A large number of versions have been made, but this may be the only plan for building one. Three different figures are shown as examples. A hand crank is turned on the end as wood cams lift and turn one or more platters on top. The design possibilities are limitless. Make just one turning platter. Or, as an example, three platters with three ballerinas on the center platter and two single dancers at both ends. This plan also includes patterns for a dog, cat and mouse and carousel horses. Easy to make. Finished dimensions shown are for the box only.

Boy scouts and other outdoor folks have made this curious device for many decades. They rubbed a stick over a larger notched stick to spin a twig nailed in the front. Ours uses dowels and a propeller. But what many do not know is while the notches are rubbed, the propeller can spin either direction without detection. Bystanders can ask yes questions (clockwise) or no questions (counterclockwise) for an answer and not know how the propeller knows. The secret technique comes with the plan.

A fun variety to suit everybody and rugged enough to endure the little hands that will play with them. Five sets of vehicles is this pattern package. Four cars, boats, planes, truck and military vehicles. Plus a bonus plan set for a circus train. 21 toys in all.

Clippity-clop, clippity-clopâthat is the sound our mini galloping horse makes every time you set it a-rocking. Place the maned toy rocker on your childs dresser, or give it to a deserving friend. Either way, you will ride high in the saddle with the joy you bring.

A miniature trebuchet for your desktop! Launch small items over 20 feet! Base frame measures approximately 7-1/2 inches high x 11 inches long x 8 inches wide.

Another thriller for the youngest toy lover. A rapid pop on the lever at the side launches wood balls up a channel in the back to emerge from the opening on the top ramp. They zig zag down and out the bottom ready for another launch. Kids love to see how many balls they can keep in action. Project makes use of 1-1/2 inch diameter wood balls. Design is inspired by bright European colors to enhance the project.

Your 18 inch tall doll is ready to travel! There is plenty of room to store doll clothes, accessories and even the doll in this steamer style trunk. It is perfect for all 18 inch tall dolls.

Based on wooden ramp toys that have great world wide appeal. Our three dinosaurs are uncommon for traditional ramp toys. These ancient critters clickety-clack down ramps of any length to the bottom. Their speed can be adjusted. Finished dimensions based on largest dinosaur.

Five different irresistibly cute cartoon cars. Easy construction from 3/4 inch thick lumber. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Cars measure approximately 6-1/2 inches long to 8-1/2 inches long.

Clippity-clop, clippity-clopâthat is the sound our mini galloping horse makes every time you set it a-rocking. Place the maned toy rocker on your childs dresser, or give it to a deserving friend...