I got a whole bunch of paddle pop sticks as a prize for trivia on another forum a couple of months ago and have been meaning to make some toys with them. Today i went to a craft store and got some wooden childrens beads and some little bells and got to work making a variety of toys.

 

*cough* what do you mean it's not balanced *cough*

 

 

 

 

 

 

(same as one higher up but with cotton string instead of sisal)

 

And here's my helper...although i wouldn't go as far as saying he was super helpful. He spent the time i worked pulling my earrings and hissing at all the toys i made.

Very creative!!! I might have to copy some of your designs bea, I got heaps of those coloured sticks and couldn't decide what to do with them!!! Thank you

they look great bea!

wow Bea, Those looks good!! I bet they'll all love it!!

 

Though I have a little concern. Those children's beads colouring, do you know how they painted it and also is it polished? I am wondering if it's toxic to bird or not...

I was wondering that too but it appears to be the same stuff as some blocks on another toy i have, if they chew the beads i'll probably take them out but i doubt they will. I really wanted to get a bag of plastic pony bead (just plain plastic beads) but NOWHERE has them. Does anyone know where i can find some?

Also, make sure the sticks are colored with food dye. I usually buy the plain ones and color them myself or you can order ones from bird toy parts sites that use food dye instead of harmful paints.

Oooo, kewl designs! Moon would love some of those. Good idea!

dont know if you have a target or walmart around you but you can usualy find them in the kids toy department. or at a local toy store.