Well, I've been having a hard time throwing away empty juice boxes ever since, so I was delighted when I stumbled upon instructions for making a felt covered version. The original was a gingerbread house, but since Sweetpea is not familiar with the story of Hansel and Gretel yet (we are avoiding stories with witches for now), ours is just a fun hearts and flowers version!
I made the doll as a cake topper for Sweetpea's third birthday cake, and just refashioned her a bit into a cheery little juice box home owner with a brood of pet baby chicks!!
The felt elements of the house are not glued down, so Sweetpea can decorate it afresh every time she plays with it - today the windows are at the side of the house, as is the bird house, but who knows where they will be placed next time. And right now the flowers are growing beside the foot path, but tomorrow they may be festooning the sides of the roof. How fun!
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Oh, this is sooo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh!! That is darling!! I love how the felt pieces are able to be moved around!! Such a wonderful toy for imaginary play! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHow sweet! I'll be sharing this on my facebook page (www.facebook.com/mamapeapod). It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle Thanks for stopping by - glad you like it!
ReplyDeleteStephanie - just spent a delightful half an hour on your blog! Thanks for popping over to 'meet' me! Yes, the moveable pieces work out great - I am planning to do an extra set or two for her to mix and match.
ReplyDeleteMama Pea Pod - welcome at Joyful Mama's Place and THANK YOU for the facebook love!!Xxx
ReplyDeleteI just came across your lovely blog. The juice box houses is just adorable. Love the upcycling of them!!!! And congratulations on the pregnancy as well. See you soon. Cx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!! You've inspire me!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are feeling better, my Friend!
Lots of love!
This is such a great idea - the felt house looks awesome! I will make sure to keep the next juice box and save this post to Evernote!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous my friend! Love it! Will need to make one for Mouse as well, will link back to you as soon as I have the energy to make one.
ReplyDeleteWow, that is fabulous. Adding it to my 'to do' list right now :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for linking to We Play this week.
Would love to see what you come up with, Christie!
ReplyDeleteThis is the most the gorgeous idea! I saw it yesterday, have several milk cartons ready to papier mache and raced out today to buy dolly pegs!! What did you use for the peg dolly's little shoes? Thank you so much for sharing. Once I get them done I will post and link back to you!
ReplyDeleteHi Jillybean! South African craft shops do not sell anything like peg dolls at all, so I ordered a pack of peg bodies, head beads and those nifty little stands via an etsy shop from the US a while ago. I am not sure if I still have their contact details, but if you don's come right, pop me an e-mail to joyfulmama (at) telkomsa (dot) net and I can pass along the seller's info to you. Looking forward to see what you've come up with!!! Lots of love from a FREEZING Cape Town!!
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