Behold, the world's saddest play kitchen... made from trash! Ever since we went to IKEA a few weeks ago, Shelby has been asking for a play kitchen. It's pitiful! We told her that Santa might bring her one (he is definitely bringing her one) but she doesn't quite grasp Santa, Christmas or the fact that she has to wait until December.
So what did we do? With about 30 minutes, an empty box and a pair of scissors (I wish I at least had an Xacto knife) we made a makeshift play kitchen, complete with plastic storage container sink, working oven door and Sharpie-d on stove burners. Aluminum foil covering the plastic lid of a strawberry carton = baking tray. Oatmeal cream pies cut from an empty box = "biscuits" according to Shelby. It might not be the most beautiful or clever toy ever, but she loved it and played with it all evening.
Check out this mom's blog for some incredible cardboard and recycled toys that are actually beautiful, functional and not as sad as looking as my play kitchen. We've enjoyed crafty Mondays and hope to continue making fun things, painting and getting messy!
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