Just before Christmas our washer timer quit and our dryer decided to shoot out sparks. While it usually happens that one appliance goes out before the other, ours just happened to die within the same week. So, ready or not, we needed to purchase a new washer and dryer. A couple of weeks later…we now have a new washer and dryer that I’m so thankful for and two huge boxes which has become a source of pure fun for Peanut. Okay, so I am totally not the most creative when it comes to crafting but I thought we’d give it a go at creating some fun play places for Peanut. Only afterwards did I see a Pinterest link to 17 cardboard box craft ideas. Why oh why did I not have that beforehand? It would have been so helpful.
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| Box number 1 we turned into… |
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| …a castle. I used some ribbon leftover from another craft project to create a draw bridge and a handle. Also cut out a window on the side, although I realize now that the castle window should have probably been pointed at the top instead square like a house window. Aw well. |
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| Of course, Peanut had to add the finishing touches by adding a blanket, her pillow pets and coloring it with her markers. |
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| Box number 2 we turned into a house complete with shutters and a door… |
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| ….which is now filled with balloons from our Christmas festivities. What fun! |
So what would you do if you had two large appliance boxes? Got any creative ideas you’d like to share?
Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, may be compared to a wise man who built his house on the rock. Matthew 7:20
Hi! Welcome to Cornerstone Confessions. My name is Kathy Gossen and I'm a full time homemaker learning about what it means to be a godly woman in the everyday. On Cornerstone Confessions I share my adventures in organizing, homeschooling, cooking, parenting, and more as a means to encourage other women in their quest to becoming a Titus 2 model in their homes and beyond.
Haha, that’s awesome! I love it!
I love it! Boxes are so magic, especially the big appliance boxes. Thanks for sharing! Tiffany@ Vintage Marigold
My boys would LOVE this! Now to find a box!
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These look fabulous! I love the castle!!