Recycle.. recycle..

We are continuously on a recycling mode. Ever notice that children can never have enough toys, and their attention paid to the latest never lasted more than 2 weeks? What other better ways, in addition to saving a couple of bucks now and then, than to encourage them to come up with something new from a pile of "old"?!

Over the years, Calafant had been producing cardboard-based toys. We found it absolutely cool, and had been using them in various occasions. It was proven to be very popular for children birthday parties and we had been using them as very engaging distraction during large adults gathering (imagine garden party with 20 adults and 6 energetic tots). So one of our many recycling attempts was producing absolutely colorful, fun-filled (dare I say gorgeous?!) new toys out of cartons.

A castle fit for Fillys, Fairies and Fawns
(and other creatures of the enchanted Forest)

A pirate ship for the brave and adventurous

The children and I spend at least 2 weeks cutting, glueing, arguing, and finally assembling all the bits and pieces together. Today these "works of art" are centerpieces of their rooms. And because they're handmade, future upgrades are always possible! :-)