Motherhood and Moms Lifestyle – Live like a Mom | LifeAsMama
  • Motherhood
  • Pregnancy
  • Kids
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Little Kid
    • Pre-Teen
    • Teenager
    • Adoption
  • Lifestyle
    • Career
    • Beauty & Style
    • Home
    • Inspirational
    • Food
    • Fitness
    • Travel
    • Health
      • Ask A Doc
  • DIY
    • Printable Coloring Pages
    • Crafts
    • Design
    • Holiday
  • Contact Us
    • About Guest Posting
CraftsDIY

10 Creative Cardboard Projects That Kids Will Love

by Jennifer Corter June 21, 2014
by Jennifer Corter 26.2K views
26.2K

Ah, nothing holds more creative possibilities than an empty cardboard box. Come on, that’s not really a box. Sure, it is a shipping parcel, but it can be so much more. It’s a fort, a rocket ship, an artistic outlet, a musical instrument, there is so much more beyond those cardboard boxes sitting in your mudroom, that paper towel roll, that tissue box! Before you toss it in your recycling bin, try re-purposing it! Children will love imagining all the possibilities of what to create with the versatile compound!

#1 – Rocket Ship

Junior space cadets are sure to love this adorably re-purposed cardboard box! If you have a few boxes, one of large size, and one of a slightly smaller size, have the kids work on decorating the smaller one (the top of the ship), and you can cut an opening for the little ones to crawl inside!

Source: Babble

#2 – Cardboard Roll Stamps

It’s a craft to create another craft! These adorable cardboard heart stamps are easily made from an empty toilet-paper roll. These are manipulated into a heart shape, but they can be quickly manipulated into other shapes, too!

Source: Tinker Lab

#3 – Royal Recreation

This is a fun activity if you happen to have a large box lying around the house, if not you could always try your local grocery store. Create a royal fortress for your prince and princesses! With some ribbon and scissors, you’ll be creating a fancy fortress of your own in no time flat!

Source: Cornerstone Confessions

#4 – Beautiful Boats

Who knew that boats could be made from cardboard? This sweet fleet will keep the kids entertained for hours, and the boats are the perfect size for all of your little one’s action figures and other small figures! The pretend play potential with this activity is really great!

Source: IKatBag

#5 – Magnificent Masks

The kids will want to create a bunch of masks, so make sure that you have plenty of cardboard! This activity is wonderful for an indoor activity when it’s raining outside. Let their imaginations run wild as they decorate their masks!

Source: IKatBag

#6 – Rockin’ Robots

Build a tiny little robot army! The great thing with this project is that the robots can be any size you or your little one’s want them to be, depending on the size of the boxes you have! You can even build a giant one!

Source: Flickr

#7 – Ring Toss

This fun project involves re-using all of those toilet-paper tubes as pegs for ring-toss! A frugal way for the kids to have fun! You could even add a few extra paper-towel rolls (they’re taller) for a bit of a challenge in the game!

Source: Teach Me Mommy

#8 – Cardboard Animals

Got an extra broom handle lying around? Create a pretend-play horse or dinosaur for your little ones to play with! Decorate and embellish as your little one wants, and you’ve got a fun toy that’ll last for a long time!

Source: Curbly

#9 – It Takes A Village

While this craft may take a bit more time and effort, the end result is well worth the assembly required! The kids will love having their own little neighborhood to play with! If they get bored with one house, they can just go to another!

Source: Curbly

#10 – Special Delivery

A special delivery for your little ones! Kids can put their correspondences into the large mailbox for the mailman (read: mommy and daddy) to pick up. Then they can receive letters back from the postman! A fun and engaging pretend-play activity.

Source: IKatBag

  • Bio
  • Latest Posts
Jennifer Corter

Jennifer Corter

Jennifer Corter

Latest posts by Jennifer Corter (see all)

  • 13 Awesome Fort Ideas To Build With Your Kids - September 18, 2018
  • 10 Fabulous And Freaky Family Costumes - October 31, 2014
  • 10 Fun Fall Crafts To Do With The Kids - October 26, 2014
0 FacebookTwitterPinterestEmail

You may also like

Nail Painting Tips and Tricks: The Ultimate Guide...

DIY Face Moisturizer with Aloe Vera: Simple and...

Coloring Activities for Kids: Engaging and Creative Ideas

Room Ideas for Teens: Stylish and Functional Spaces

Girl Nursery Room Ideas: Inspiration for Your Little...

The Top 30 Best Baby Nursery Ideas and...

Jennifer Corter

previous post
10 Touching Photos of Dad’s Seeing Their Newborns For The First Time
next post
GONE VIRAL: Man Goes On First Date. But He’s Already Wearing a Wedding Ring!

Search

Trending

  • Foot Bath Recipe: Quick and Effective Relaxation Techniques

  • How Often Do Married Couples with Kids Make Love: Revealing the Reality

  • Best Pregnancy Stretch Mark Cream: Top Choices for Moms-to-Be

  • 20th Wedding Anniversary: Celebrating Two Decades of Love and Commitment

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
Footer Logo
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • DMCA Policy
  • Contact Us

@2019 - All Right Reserved. Designed and Developed by LifeAsMama


Back To Top
Motherhood and Moms Lifestyle – Live like a Mom | LifeAsMama
  • Motherhood
  • Pregnancy
  • Kids
    • Baby
    • Toddler
    • Little Kid
    • Pre-Teen
    • Teenager
    • Adoption
  • Lifestyle
    • Career
    • Beauty & Style
    • Home
    • Inspirational
    • Food
    • Fitness
    • Travel
    • Health
      • Ask A Doc
  • DIY
    • Printable Coloring Pages
    • Crafts
    • Design
    • Holiday
  • Contact Us
    • About Guest Posting

Terms and Conditions - Privacy Policy