If you’re a big Disney fan like we are, then we’d be willing to bet that you keep track of all the cute toy trends and collectibles that Disney comes out with each year. Besides the fact that our kids love them, we just think some of the little toys they release are too cute to pass up no matter your age! One of our very favourite things Disney has done recently are the Tsum Tsum toys, which are little plushies made to look like all different characters, only rolly-polly and adorable. Now, we’re always down to buy the real thing if it’s something we really enjoy or actually want to collect for real, but sometimes we also like taking inspiration from our favourite things and trying our hand at recreating them as a little DIY project! There’s just something so satisfying about realizing that you have the skills to make your own pieces that are just as neat as the store bought version. That’s why we’ve been on the hunt for Tsum Tsum inspired DIY projects and crafts that are influenced by and made in the cute little rounded Tsum Tsum toy style!
Just in case you or your kids are just as obsessed with Tsum Tsum toys as we are, here’s a list of 15 of the best ideas and tutorials for homemade Tsum Tsum pieces that we’ve come across so far.
1. Tsum Tsum inspired beaded Eeyore necklace charm
While we did find tutorials for making actual Tsum Tsum toys of your own in our search, one of out favourite projects was one that’s really just inspired by the adorable shape and aesthetic of Tsum Tsums. This super cute little beaded Eeyore charm lets you wear your love for the collectibles anywhere you please without having to get your actual collectible toys or characters dirty. Check out how the head shape and face were made and attached to the chain on
2. Terry cloth and felt homemade Eeyore Tsum Tsum
Perhaps you really are a huge Eeyoe fan and you love Winnie The Pooh but you really had your heart set on making your own version of an actual Tsum Tsum toy, rather than just something shaped like one? Then we’ve got just the tutorial for you, all laid out nice and simply by
3. Tsum Tsums made from old socks
Do you love the idea of sewing your own Tsum Tsum characters of all different kinds, but you’re also working on a budget and you don’t have a whole lot of money right now to buy new fabrics and crafting supplies? In that case, we think perhaps you might prefer this upcycling version of a DIY Tsum Tsum from
4. Tsum Tsum Thor necklace from polymer clay
Just because most Tsum Tsums sold in stores come in the shape and guise of classic movie cartoon characters doesn’t mean you can’t make all kinds of other characters of your own in that aesthetic! In fact, that’s why DIY skills are so darn cool; they let you customize ideas and make anything you please. This awesome tutorial from
5. Shopkins inspired Tsum Tsums
Have you actually been looking for new Tsum Tsum inspired crafts to try your hand at because you want to transform some of the toys that your kids are completely obsessed with into Tsum Tsum shaped characters too? Well, if your kids love Shopkins even half as much as ours do, we have a feeling you’ll benefit a lot from this awesome step by step clay tutorial outlined on
6. Cute Disney Tsum Tsum wall art
Do you actually love Tsum Tsums so much that you’ve been looking for a way to recreate their style and adorable aesthetic in the form of wall art? Then we think we might have found just the perfect idea and tutorial for you! Rather than simply creating one Tsum Tsum at a time,
7. Cute little Tsum Tusm toy Christmas ornaments
Besides the adorable plushie Tsum Tsums, have you actually also been collecting the little plastic kind that come in a grab bag? We have countless characters in that version too. In fact, we have so many that we actually have doubles! Being the DIY enthusiasts we are, of course, we can’t help thinking that the spare plastic Tsum Tsums we have sitting around could be put to better use as part of a craft. That’s why we were so happy to stumble across this tutorial from
8. Beaded Tsum Tsum inspired Marie charm
Did we really catch your eye when we started talking about little beaded necklace charms shaped like Tsum Tsums, but you’re not sure Eeyore, while totally adorable, would be your first choice to make? Then here’s an adorable alternative charm for your consideration!
9. Mini clay Tsum Tsums locket
Were you pretty intrigued by the idea of making adorable little Tsum Tsums out of clay but you’re actually such a fan of miniature versions of things that you always think the smaller, the better? In that case, we think you’re really going to love this window locket containing several adorable little miniature Tsum Tsums made in all kinds of shapes and characters! Find some tips for working with the clay on such small shapes on
10. Tsum Tsum Mickey Mouse pencil case
Rather than making something you would wear or put on display, would you rather make a Tsum Tsum themed piece that you can actually use in every day life? Well, if you’re a student, working in an office, or just an organized person and avid list maker at home, then we’d be willing to bet that you’ll find this adorable Tsum Tsum themed pencil case comes in hand more often than not! Check out how
11. DIY Tsum Tsum Disney polymer clay ice cream cone
Have you always been a big fan of anything novelty as long as it’s cute, even if it doesn’t make immediate sense? Then we think we might have found a project that’s right up your alley, especially if you really enjoy working with polymer clay! We’re completely in love with this funny little clay Tsum Tsum inspired charm made by
12. Wooden crate and PVC pipe Tsum Tsum hotel
Have you actually been scrolling through our list hoping to find something you can make for your Tsum Tsums, rather than something you’d make to look like or emulate them? Well, if your collection is anything like ours, it’s probably scattered all over the place, with cute little fuzzy characters rolling across desks and off bedside tables. That’s why we though this little Tsum Tsum “hotel” idea was such a good one!
13. Homemade Tsum Tsum squishies
Are you still thinking about how you’d prefer to make a Tsum Tsum inspired project that you can actually use for something rather than just making something decorative? Well, if you’re the kind of person who tends to get fidgety hands at your desk while you work, we’ve found what might be the best project for you on the whole list!
14. Needle felted kawaii Tsum Tsums
If you’ve ever had experience with needle felting, or even if you’re just a beginner who’s been looking for a simple, rounded beginner’s project to start out on, we’ve definitely found just the tutorial you’ll need. We can’t get over how completely adorable these needle felted woolly Tsum Tsum characters are but, even more than that, we can’t get over just how simple they were to make! Get the full steps and instructions for creating your very own felted Tsum Tsums on
15. DIY Tsum Tsum inspired trinket box
Are you actually kind of a beginner when it comes to crafting and DIY projects, so you’re looking for some very simple way to pay tribute to your love for Tsum Tsums without getting into very complicated techniques? In that case, here’s a project that will let you not only recreate a simple Mickey Tsum Tsum in just a few easy steps, but also help you upcycle something you’re not using elsewhere anymore, which is our favourite kind of craft! take a look at this tutorial on
Do you know a fellow DIY and crafting enthusiast who loves Tsum Tsums just as much as we do, if not more, and you know they’d love to combine their favourite things all in one place? Share this post with them for a little bit of inspiration!
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