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Saturday, April 28, 2012

Reuse an old Cardboard Box

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In order to create any of these projects, you'll need to have some scraps lying around the house. If you don't have something specifically, then don't be afraid to improvise. Some of the greatest cardboard creations come with a little creative ingenuity.

1. Create a bed for your pet
When you come across a smaller box, why not turn it into the perfect bed for your pet. Real or stuffed, all pets need a cozy place to sleep! Decorate your box with colored paper and markers and clearly label your pets name on the front. Your child will love having that special place for their pet to sleep right in their bedroom!

2. Dream dollhouse
Take a larger sized box with flaps and cut the flaps off the side. Use the flaps to create walls inside of the box for separate rooms. Decorate the outside of the box with scalloped paper and cut out windows then complete the look by either cutting out paper shutters or drawing them on by hand. Your child will love this homemade playhouse for their small toys, and you'll love the look on their face when they see what the two of you have made together!

3. Lemonade anyone?
Turn that giant box into a money making opportunity by creating a lemonade stand for your child. Take your large box and cut off the two large flaps to use for the roof. Then, use four wrapping paper roll tubes to create the supports for your roof. Decorate your lemonade stand with bright colors and make a sign announcing their new business venture. Depending on the stability of your box, you might want to use a small table to help them hold any heavy objects. Whether they're just playing pretend, or selling drinks to their friends, they are going to love this creative idea!

4. Have a puppet show
Turn that box into a theater production by transforming the cardboard into a full sized stage. Turn the box on its side with an open end facing you. Use the bottom flap for the stage floor and use the top flap to create a scalloped top for your stage curtain by sketching and then cutting out the scallop with a box cutter or scissors. Next, sketch out the curtains on the remaining two side flaps, cut them out and fold them inward to create your stage! Decorate with colored paper or markers and then sit back and prepare to be entertained. Don't have any puppets? You can make some of those too by grabbing some old socks and some fabric!

5. Cooking time
Turn a large box into an oven in just a few simple steps. Glue the flaps down to create a sturdy cube shape. In the front of the box, trace out a square and cut out three sides to form a flap for the oven door to open. Glue a paper towel tube to the top of the flap to create a handle for the oven door. On the top of the box, trace out circles to create the burners for the oven. Add extra knobs or buttons to the front to serve as the controls for your child's brand new play oven then sit back and enjoy all the good food they can cook up!


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