Hello again! It’s Megan from Homemade Ginger and I think you will just love today’s craft!

When spring comes around, I always get in the mood to declutter. The kids toys seem to multiply every year even though I rarely buy them any toys. How does this happen? I love to just clear out the clutter and start the summer with a more fresh and simple space for the family. I am always amazed at how well my kids do after we have donated a lot of their toys. They really do only need a few things to keep them happy. One of their favorite things to play with are big boxes. When we have ordered a large item from Amazon, my kids get so excited. They love to turn the box into a house or space ship. It will keep them happy and occupied for days!

I love the idea of simple toys, so I thought it would be fun to make a simple cup and ball game craft. These old fashioned toys are still so fun for kids to play with. It’s so easy to make one and it would be a cute craft to do at a birthday party for a take home favor. My kids have been playing with these cup and ball games non stop! They are so small that it’s a fun game to play without adding to the toy clutter in your home!

I’ve seen different versions of these games, like this one from Hello Wonderful. I wanted to make one with a small plastic cup and I just love how it turned out!

Cup And Ball Game

Here is what you will need to make this easy craft:

Small Plastic Cups
String
Wooden Beads
Wooden Dowels
Hot Glue Gun
Sharpie
Craft Paint

These would also be fun to decorate with stickers or washi tape, for a more mess free approach!

Your kids are sure to love this simple game!

Cup and Ball Game

This cup and ball game would be a cute craft for a birthday party for a take home favor!

Prep Time10 mins

Active Time10 mins

Total Time20 mins

Yield: 1 cup and ball game

Equipment

Glue Gun

Materials

1 5oz plastic cup
1 piece string (5 inches long)
1 20mm wooden bead
1 1/4' wooden dowel (12 inches long)
craft paint (any colour)
1 paint brush
1 Sharpie (black)

Instructions

Using a paint brush, add a few coats of paint to the outside and inside of your cup, covering it completely.
After the paint has finished drying, add a pattern on the outside of the cup with a black Sharpie marker.
Using a knittng needle or a pair of scissors, cut a hole in the centre of the bottom of the cup. Insert a wooden dowel and use a glue gun to secure it in place.
Tie a 5 inch piece of string around a wooden bead.
Tie the string around the dowel at the base of the cup. Use a glue gun to secure it.
Your cup and ball game is complete!