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June 15, 2011 - 11:34 am
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.”
So playtime turned into a product brainstorming session with my kids, then 2 and 4. Over the following weeks, I couldn’t stop thinking about tubes. Everywhere I looked, I saw cardboard tubes that needed to be connected. I regularly pulled them out of “recycling” bins and trash cans with a view to giving them a new life as a cool new sculpture. At first, I thought an eco-friendly set of connectors would work. But tubes are tricky: they come in different diameters and thicknesses and injection molds aren’t inexpensive.
Continued…
March 23, 2011 - 4:28 pm
This is a “trophy” that even a hardcore vegan wouldn’t mind putting on their wall.
Cardboard Safari
March 16, 2011 - 9:55 am
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 to work, is it? (via Gizmodo)
Rolobox Puts Toy Wheels On Cardboard Boxes | Gadget Lab | Wired.com.
February 8, 2011 - 7:00 am
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.
September 15, 2010 - 10:26 pm
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 many other great things via minor details
MA CACABANE by Pirouette Cacahouète Creator – Made in France – Recyclable > Home.
September 9, 2009 - 10:34 am
This is a great looking variation to the cardboard house theme. But, like lots of people, I have a hard time getting my head around spending $275 for a house made of cardboard. Makes this rocketship seem like a deal. The villa does look cool, though.
Babygadget: Cardboard villa.
August 12, 2009 - 2:19 pm
Recycled cardboard chair and art storage unit. So far, only available in the UK from what we can tell.
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- 7:47 am
This set is made of biodegradable and recycled carton. You can decorate them, then use them to store the mess you just made. From the good folks at minor details.
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July 29, 2009 - 11:56 am
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.
July 22, 2009 - 6:52 am
This tree toy is made of recycled cardboard. A great way to keep the plastic quotient down in your closet.
Posted via web from Chad
