Ride-on Pony
Materials
sock
cotton or polyfill stuffing
wooden rod (such as an old broom handle)
ruler
duct tape
cord
scissors
yarn
felt
glue
Instructions
1. Fill the sock with the stuffing until it's firm.
2. Measure 4 inches from the tip of the rod and wrap duct tape around that spot 10 to 12 times to create a ridge.
3. Push the rod into the sock (through the stuffing) until the taped ridge is a few inches below the sock's heel.
4. Tie 2 feet of cord around the sock and pole, just below the ridge, to serve as reins.
5. Cut yarn for the mane and felt for the ears and eyes. Attach them with glue.
Bathroom Catchall
Materials
clean and dry plastic bottle (such as for soda)
scissors
sock
ruler
tape
Instructions
1. Cut off the top of the bottle at the desired height.
2. Pull the sock over the bottle and trim it 2 inches above the rim.
3. Tuck that sock overhang inside the bottle and secure it with tape.
Hamsters
(This toy isn't recommended for kids under the age of 4.)
Materials
sock
uncooked rice
scissors
glue
small pom-poms
buttons
Instructions
1. Fill the sock with the rice until it's firm.
2. Knot the end of the sock tightly; trim any excess.
3. Glue on pom-poms and buttons to create a face.
