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Homemade Fishing Game


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For almost no cost, you can make a fun gift for young kids. I've seen this idea all over the internet and came up with my own version. I drew a pattern for a simple fish shape and a starfish, then used it to cut out two fabric pieces for each one.

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Supplies:

  • scrap fabric
  • sewing machine or needle and thread
  • metal washers
  • buttons
  • dowel
  • shoelace
  • magnets

Homemade fishing game view of the finished fish and starfish in bucket.

 

Instructions:

  1. Stitch your pieces together (right sides together, then turn right side out).

  2. Stuff with a bit of fiberfill.

  3. Hand-sew a metal washer onto the "nose" of your fish.

  4. Add a button eye if you like.

  5. Use a short piece of dowel for the fishing pole. Tie shoelace onto one end of the dowel.

  6. Super glue the end of the shoe lace in between two magnets.

    Warning:This is an important part of the project. You do not want the magnets to come off allowing for the possibility of being swallowed. This is not a toy for children under 3 or any child who likes to put things in his mouth.

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  7. Now, find a bucket, basket, or some kind of container from which the little fisher boy or girl can "hook" a big catch. The magnet will hook onto the metal washers on the nose of the fish.

  8. Personalize the container and decorate any way you like.

Homemade fishing game view of the bucket with pole.

 

Source: Many examples online.

By ~gloria from upstate, NY

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May 8, 20120 found this helpful

Very cute...my daughter would love this! Now if only I could find the time to make it ;-)

 

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May 8, 20120 found this helpful

Thanks, Lolly. This project came together very quickly. Deciding on which fabrics to use took the most time :)

 

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May 10, 20120 found this helpful

I am thinking of doing a Fall one with leaves to pick up with a magnet! Love the idea and it can be used for any season!

 
May 10, 20120 found this helpful

That is awesome and very creative! I'm going to use that for my son's birthday. Thanks for sharing.

 

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May 10, 20120 found this helpful

Ooh, Robyn, great idea. Now you've got me thinking of all the other ways I could make this. I suppose you could choose any theme and just make the "fish" to go along with the theme.

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I love your idea of making leaves instead of fish.

 

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May 10, 20120 found this helpful

Jean, thanks for your kind words. I made this for my 4 yr. old grandson and he loved it. I really like the way it is a toy where the child can be successful. They have to focus and really try, but they will be able to do it and be so proud of themselves. I think the trick is in using magnets that are strong enough and fish that are light enough. I tried it out first to be sure of both and found the right combination. Hope your son enjoys it as much as my grandson.

 

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