Marilyn Scott-Waters is a designer and illustrator. She’s put up a very fun site called The Toymaker. Here you will find a variety of folding paper toys to make yourself or for adults and children to make together.
The projects are colorful. Marilyn’s illustrations are a delight. There are paper toys, wee books, holiday cards, boxes, baskets and bags, origami, and many other transient delights. There’s even a Habitat for Humanity house to make and decorate.
This is one of the best free things I’ve come across in awhile.
Marilyn also has a book for sale on Amazon: "The Toymaker: Paper Toys That You Can Make Yourself." She’s also illustrated "Search For Vile Things: Volume One" and did the paper engineering for "Fruit " (Pop and Sniff.)
What Makes This Trend Stand Out
- Budget-friendly DIY Toys
- The rise of budget-friendly DIY toys is an opportunity for retailers to tap into the growing consumer interest in crafting and environmentally sustainable toys.
- Papercraft Projects
- The increasing popularity of papercraft projects represents an opportunity for art suppliers to diversify their offerings and appeal to a wider range of hobbyists.
- Eco-friendly Toys
- The widespread use of eco-friendly materials in toy manufacturing represents an opportunity for environmentally conscious entrepreneurs to break into the toy market.
Sectors Adopting This
- Toy Manufacturing
- Toy manufacturers can explore the use of eco-friendly materials in the development of new toys to appeal to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers.
- Art Supply Retail
- Art supply retailers can tap into the growing popularity of papercraft by expanding their product lines and offering specialty papers, cardstocks, and embellishments.
- Craft Retail
- Craft retailers can tap into the growing popularity of DIY toys by offering crafting kits and supplies for making eco-friendly and budget-friendly toys.
