So, one night after seeing Silvia enjoy a little girls play kitchen I decided she should have one too. Only problem is that I didn't want to drop $100 plus bucks on something I wasn't sure she would play with, not to mention I don't have $100...anyway. As I was browsing through a toddler activity book I came across the idea to make a house out of cardboard boxes. Sweet. I have plenty of those! So my journey began. First was the stove. I found some cute retro wrapping paper at the craft store that I used to cover it. I just had to wait until Silvi went to bed so I could Mod Podge it on.
next was the kitchen sink which is a work in progress...
Then, the other day as I was about to throw out a big box, I found Silvi playing in it. So rather than throw it out I decided to turn it into a playhouse. Disclaimer: I am juvenile and got hours of enjoyment out of putting this together (well not a lot of hours, maybe just 2 or 3) but I also knew that it was very likely anything I created could just as easily be destroyed by little hands! So I didn't work too hard on it.
So far Silvia seems to be enjoying it. Now my only problem is not having room for all these boxes lying around the house!
9 comments:
What fun! And I think they look better than store bought!
DI those are adorable! That little play house is so sweet!!! Addie would love them!!! Maybe I'll have you make one for Addie!! =)
Cardboard boxes are the best! And they look awesome! Great job Di!
Way to go...you are one crafty lady. I am impressed!
Holy Cow! Puts the quiet book to shame. And you did it in a matter of hours...
do not buy kids toys! they only like to play with boxes anyway, and you proved it. nice job!
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Hello Martha Stewart!! See, I would ten times rather spend the $100. But those are so cute! Hey, want to go to the dog park on Monday? Call me or I'll call you. A few of us are getting together to take the dogs and then eat lunch at Liberty Park.
Di, I need to know what book this idea of yours came from! I unlike Natalie, would rather craft something.
So cute. Keep me posted on the progress. I need to come over and see it.
Good to spend time with you guys today.
That is such a cute idea. I, on the other hand, bought a kitchen and Alyssa never played with it. Good job.
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