Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toys. Show all posts

Wednesday, July 20, 2022

Old Furniture Upcycled Into Dollhouses & Play Kitchens



In many of my blog posts I've talked about upcycling salvaged materials and furniture and turning them into entirely new treasures. Did you ever think about upcycling something and turning it into a toy? Well that's just what these creative folks below did when they repurposed their old night stands, TV tables, bookcases and other furniture pieces into fabulous play sets for their children and grandchildren. Check it out!








Super-cute mud pie kitchen as seen on Crate & Barrel blog
  






Pink play kitchen



Outdoor mud bar doubles as a play kitchen and as a mini potting bench. Love it!









Bookcase turned dollhouse with casters via Pinterest













What do you think? 

Like this post? You might also enjoy: 
Upcycled Dressers: Painted, Wallpapered, & Decoupaged


Fresh Ideas for Repurposing Dressers











Article copyright ©Laura Beth Love 2019 and may not be republished in print or other media without express written permission from the author. For any link corrections please leave correct info in comment area. Article originally published 2019 and revised and updated 2022

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Toys Designed From Children's Drawings


A plush toy created from a child's drawing?
What a wonderful concept!

Child's Own Studio does just that.
Send in a copy of your child's original drawing and they will bring it to
 life as a soft, stuffed toy. I can't think of a better way to celebrate the 
imagination and creativity of a child. Check it out! 































What do you think?


I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns


Monday, September 17, 2012

Robots Made From Found Objects



I love robots made from found objects!

I'm always especially impressed when I see a robot sculpture
and can immediately tell what the personality of the robot 
is from it's facial expression, dress, or body language.
If it has great character, the personality is apparent.

Now let me make myself clear - you can't just put some 
old cans and metal scraps together and call it a robot. 
Nope! This type of found object sculpting takes an artistic 
eye and careful consideration, and is an art within itself! 
See a few of my favorites below...





















Fobots


I hope you enjoyed this post!
Please leave a comment below! 


What do you think?



I hope you have a great week 
Love, Laura


My broken china jewelry is always available for purchase at https://www.etsy.com/shop/dishfunctionldesigns