Does your heart long to provide your child with beautiful natural toys - but it doesn't fit your budget?
Do you sometimes dream of making toys yourself but don't know where to start?
Hi! I'm Jessica!
...and I struggled with these feelings for a long time, until one day I felt like my soul was lit on fire and I started to dedicate myself to learning how to make toys and then creating video tutorials so that others could make them too!
My passion is making Waldorf-inspired toymaking feel attainable and affordable!
Toymaking Magic Tutorials
You'll learn all sorts of handwork skills. Sewing, needle felting, wet felting, knitting, crochet, woodwork, dollmaking, dyeing, papercraft, oh my!
The tutorials are very in-depth and lengthy so that even beginners can confidently craft along!
What Dreams Are Made Of!
All the toys you've been dreaming of providing your child...you can make yourself!
Playscapes, playsilks, dolls, felt food, beautiful open-ended toys for creative play, sweet things for a nature table...
Most Popular Toymaking Magic Tutorials
Every tutorial is divided into short, easily digestible videos
and includes a list of materials with links for where to buy them.
Hear what these Toymakers have to say!
LOVED BY PARENTS, GRANDPARENTS AND TEACHERS AROUND THE WORLD
Watch the tutorials anytime, anywhere on your computer or phone!
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What's it like inside Toymaking Magic?
What Toymakers are saying
"I’ve always wanted to get into handcrafts but have felt so intimidated. You make the most beautiful creations feel attainable."
- Maggie
"Simple, straightforward directions."
- Roz
”I have 3 kids and work full-time. I’m so happy to have online access to learn to craft beautiful, cute toys for my kiddos! Never had time (or sitters) to make it to any “in person” classes, so this is perfect. I can fit in crafting, when and where I can, plus my kids like watching your videos with me!"
- Holly
"My six-year-old love love loves to craft and it is so helpful to have a video component that I don't have to sit down and show her every step. Just help her where she's stuck." - Deb
Toymaking Magic Community
Members enjoy participating in our private social network!
A place to post questions, get answers and share pics of what you are working on!
Mothers and Children Creating Together
"If you are making toys and your children are watching you, you are passing on a skill to them so that they start to learn how to create things for themselves as well." - Allyson
"The thing I like the most about this carrot is that it looks real-like and you get to have fun with it. I really like the tutorial about it." - Miles, 6 years old. He did almost all of the stitching by himself.
"An accessible way to step into the world of Waldorf crafting"
"Toymaking Magic is an accessible way to step into the world of Waldorf crafting. It has helped me connect with my child’s school and community.
I appreciate that Jessica's tutorials are thorough and that she always includes a materials list and resources to purchase them.
I also appreciate the filming-lighting, sound, voice, direction, editing-prepared and articulate, but also real and approachable.
I would tell someone who is considering joining that their monthly subscription is helping a young and independent family live an authentic life full of beauty and purpose.
I’d also tell them to buy their subscription a few months BEFORE birthday gifting, homeschool planning, holiday gift giving, etc in order to buy materials and give enough time to watch and make their toys. There are a TON of amazing tutorials and you’ll want to do more than originally planned."
"Toymaking Magic has helped me be better prepared for my classes"
"I am a teacher and Toymaking Magic tutorials have helped me be better prepared for my classes.
I love that they are very well detailed.
If you are considering joining, it's worth it! If you want to make something special for your kids, it's simple and easy to understand how to do it."
"All the wonderful patterns and ideas have inspired me to be more creative"
"Being a member and seeing all the wonderful patterns and ideas have inspired me to be more creative.
The tutorials are clear and easy to follow."
- Melissa
"Toymaking Magic has giving me confidence and inspiration"
“Toymaking Magic has giving me the confidence and inspiration to create meaningful toys and craft for both myself and my children.
I am even hosting a community event inspired by the beeswax tutorials!
Thank You Jessica for this wonderful subscription.”
- Amy
"I love that the tutorials are very detailed"
I feel you've put a lot of time and effort into your toy making activities. I love that the tutorials are very detailed.
I think they're great for beginners. I'm a retired Steiner kindergarten teacher with handwork experience, so I don't need a lot of detail but I can easily skip through them.
There's a variety of projects suited for beginners as well as more advanced."
- Sue
"Jessica's tutorials make the process of making toys seem less daunting"
"Toymaking Magic has helped me feel more confident making toys for my children and hopefully one day soon making them for friends too!
Jessica's tutorials make the process of making toys seem less daunting. Toymaking Magic is a lot of fun and a great little investment."
- Molly S.
"Toymaking Magic is amazing, I love it!"
"I love being able to follow along and make the toys at my own pace.
I like that I can pause and then come back to the project where I left off.
Toymaking Magic is amazing, I love it! There's seasonal things...toys... it's inspiring!"
- Emma
"People who don't speak English will no have any problem at all to understand"
"English is my second language but I can understand all the course.
Your videos are so good that people who don't speak English will no have any problem at all to conquer their learning."
- Claudia
"I feel like I can do crafts that I have never done before with Jessica's fantastic tutorials"
"I have been able to make beautiful toys that my children LOVE to play with!
It makes me so happy and proud to see the homemade toys played with the most.
Every single step is broken down, shown clearly, and Jessica's voice over is so detailed with lots of little hints and tips.
I feel like I can do crafts that I have never done before with Jessica's fantastic tutorials.
If you are thinking about joining Toymaking Magic, I would say give it a try! You will surprise yourself with how much you can do, how easy it is, and how proud you will be!"
"I am not just making toys for my children. I am creating and learning WITH them. This is the real magic!"
"Toymaking Magic has truly helped strengthen my connection with my children as they are getting older and coming into themselves.
Jessica has created a space to keep imagination alive.
My family is in the process of moving states and while in limbo we have been staying in hotel rooms. My 3 children (ages 9, 6, and 2) and I have found wonder, connection, and Magic through making the felt food toys. It has saved our sanity and reminded us to slow down during this bustling time!
Though my Nanny taught me how to sew when I was 9 I still consider myself a baby beginner.
Jessica has made the tutorials simple, clear, and easy to understand and follow along!
If you are considering signing up for Toymaking Magic, do it! Seriously get away from the TV and other distractions, take a deep breath, and connect with your children!
Toymaking Magic has allowed me to connect with my children on a completely different level. I am not just making toys for them. I am creating and learning WITH them. This is the real magic!"
- Katherine
"Jessica makes the most beautiful creations feel attainable"
My daughters adore what I’m making and I haven’t had this much fun in such a long time! I just made the dollhouse today. It didn’t even take me 2 hours and I know my daughters will spend years playing with it.