creative kids – that’s NOT a box!

Posted on March 21, 2014 by rudyandthedodo

There’s an old saying that you can just give the kid a cardboard box rather than it’s contents and they will have just as much fun.

These ideas from Lil Sugar take the humble cardboard box to a whole new level!

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creative kids – milk carton lantern

Posted on July 13, 2013 by rudyandthedodo

As we call ‘lights out’ on another day for our little darlings, I just had to share this terribly fabulous lantern idea.

Simply cut out shapes of windows and doors (little ones may need some assistance with this) then place your carton over the top of a flameless tealight candle (available from the Hot Dollar shop).

If you want to add more dimension to this project kids can decoupage or paint the outside of their building too. Imagine how great these would look all lined up for an outside dinner? LOVE. x

building cardboard houses

Posted on November 14, 2012 by rudyandthedodo

Imagine how much fun your little ones could have building a decorating their own cardboard box house, just like this one?

Grab some of your recycling, some glue and your imaginations. If you want more inspiration you can follow these guidelines.

Happy building! x

craft express – cut out window houses

Posted on November 8, 2012 by rudyandthedodo

Got 20 minutes and want to get the kid’s into something creative? There is a bit of cutting involved in this one so they’ll need some ‘grown up’ help but I’m sure you will agree this sweet little project is worth a bit of your time.

Have the kids draw a house on paper then, depending on their age, they can cut around the edge and you help with the windows (a scalpel would save a lot of time here). They can embellish however they like with colouring in, pasting patterned paper and other bits and pieces on, adding glitter – whatever they like!

image courtesy of http://thesecondlifeofmine.blogspot.se

Then all you need to do is attach to the window with double sided tape. You could also use contact instead of paper for the house then stick the whole thing to the window for a more permanent option.

Enjoy!