With a second lockdown beginning in England on 5th November, you might be looking for a few things to keep your little ones occupied. Whilst action figures and dolls are great, sometimes DIY toys are what you need to fill a rainy afternoon. We might all be spending more time in our homes, but we can still make the most of that time. So, join us as we give you a few DIY toys and ideas to keep those hands busy and brains powering on.

Creatto: Shimmer Shark and Ocean Pals

Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that will have you spending hours making these sparkling creations. Consisting of just two primary components, the Shimmer Shark and Ocean Pals pack will let you make a fleet of sealife buddies. After you have made your creature\’s plastic casing, you can add LEDs to make sure your new friend glitters. In this kit, you\’ll be able to create a shark, octopus, seagull and a fish. You\’ll be able to create your own aquarium, especially if you hang these creatures from the ceiling!

Candle Making Kit

As we\’re deep into the autumn, everything becomes much cosier. We all like to snuggle up underneath the softest blanket imaginable with a good film and some tasty snacks (chocolate covered pretzels for me!) One thing that can make a cosy evening even cosier is a sweet-smelling candle. This Candle Making Kit lets you easily make candles in 3 different glass candle jars with 7 packs of colourful wax granules. Coming with various shaping and design tools, this kit will soon see your house covered with beautiful, colourful candles.

Ultimate Gross Science

DIY toys don\’t always need to be perfect artistic creations. Sometimes they can be the messiest type of fun. The Ultimate Gross Science Kit holds 12 of the grossest experiments to get stuck into. You can learn how farts are produced or how to make a bouncing poo. There\’s slime, pus and blood involved with this one! Science at your kitchen table will be a staple for the month. Some of the experiments will require a few additional ingredients such as ketchup or sugar, but you\’ll probably have all of these lying about the house already.

Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets

Whilst schools remain open, some children may still be separated from certain friends who aren\’t included in their education bubble. With the Make Your Own Friendship Bracelets Kit, your little maker could make up to 10 friendship bracelets for their friends or family. Making these bracelets and giving them out will help them feel close to all of their closest friends, no matter where they are. Get thinking of colour combinations because this kit includes 10 different colourful types of wool!

Created by Me: Flower Fleece Quilt Kit

Created By Me\’s Flower Fleece Kit will make sure that every night is cosy – even the ones you spend crafting! This extra-large, colourful fleece blanket DIY will keep you busy throughout the month of November. All you need to do is tuck the extra-wide, extra-long fringe into the slits and tie single knots to piece together a quilt that is uniquely yours!

For more DIY toys, check out our make and create category!