A couple of years ago, I was building stuff from paper towel and toilet paper tubes with my two kids, then 3 and 4. We assembled a bunch of random sculptures using tape, scissors, and lots of glue, then I had a light-bulb moment, “If only there was a way to easily connect these things.” [...]
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Rolobox: Because Cardboard Boxes Need Wheels
I love this idea. Our all time favorite toy is a simple cardboard box. And this is a really ingenious way to make cars, trolley’s, houses on wheels with your cardboard boxes. Of course, kids are going to want to get inside it and wheel each other around, but that’s just not going [...]
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Foldable Pop-Up Paper House
Designer Katherine Belsey has created this two story, eight room, totally foldable toy house – complete with a variety of papercraft furnishings. She offers several different ways to buy the templates for the rooms – from single rooms “a la carte” to an entire book with the complete plans for her foldable house. She also [...]
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Super Colossal Cardboard Playhouse
Came across this very cool cardboard playhouse made by architecture firm Super Colossal based in Sydney. This colossal cardboard play palace, isn’t built to last forever. You’ll want to recycle it after the first rain. Still, what a fun piece of cardboard design. Super Colossal.
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Great Eco-Friendly Bottle Design – Replenish
I have been hearing about this design from a friend of mine for a while, who is involved with it in some way. The inventor/CEO is a very smart guy named Jason Foster who realized that most of our household liquid cleaners are made mostly of water. His revolutionary packaging reduces shipment costs and container [...]
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Private Cardboard Outhouse For Shy Potty Novices
Some kids need that extra bit of privacy when learning to go all on their own. I say, “Hey, whatever it takes.” Stickers, stars, bribery – anything to get them out of diapers. And, if it helps, I’d even consider buying my child their very own private cardboard outhouse for encouragement. Found this, like so [...]
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Cool Inexpensive Flatpack Desk
This d.e.Sellers lasercut flatpack desk is a brilliant and inexpensive solution for furnishing a schoolroom. Actually, if they have an adult size, I’d probably use it as well. And it looks pretty easy to assemble as well. via (Minor Details) d e SELLERS ยป eDesk.
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The Greenest Rocking Horse Ever
For now, just a concept, but what a great way to harness your kid’s energy while they play. Rocco the Energy Pal is an entry in the Greener Gadgets design competition. Rocco teaches children about energy generation and conservation by converting kinetic energy created through rocking into electricity. The removable handles are a flashlight or [...]
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Splat Child’s Chair art storage unit and chair
via mimimyne.com Recycled cardboard chair and art storage unit. So far, only available in the UK from what we can tell. Posted via web from Chad
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Five Great Instructables for Dads
From a technically complex RC Nerf Tank to a simple cardboard t-shirt folding device, five instructables dads will enjoy. Even if you aren’t ready to rewire your electronic mobile’s remote control, they make for a fun read. Here.
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