If All The World Was Paper: KidStyleFile’s Top Paper and Cardboard Creations for Kids
Posted: May 31st, 2011Post written by Anna
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Paper and cardboard has a longstanding role in children’s toy design with traditional cardboard toys like playing cards and puzzles. The simple toys in this field seem to get better and more beautiful with time: you may remember Eames’ House of cards which is a sight and delight to behold. These traditional materials have been carried over into cardboard flashcards both for newborns and for children learning to read and write and continue with the endless possibilities of origami.
And who could forget the magic of assembling, decorating and playing with paper dolls? You can pass on this lovely pastime with your children with the help of the many and varied dolls available to simply click and print out – or how about a beautiful custom made paper doll made to look just like your special little girl. So lovely.
For paper craft and activities with cardboard, the world wide web has so much to offer in the way of templates and inspiring ideas for creating with your children. The coming winter months could be the perfect moment to see a resurgence of these traditions in your home – or have ago for the very first time!
In the design word there has been a rise of cardboard and paper creation in nearly every aspect of design you can think of. This trend has been mirrored in the world of children’s design and it is most definitely marvelous to see! You can now find a stunning array of playhouses, tables, chairs, paper cut artwork, cradles and high chairs made for children.
If the whole world was made of paper it would be most beautiful as you can tell in the display of some of my favourite finds below.
- Mibo ‘The Wild Bunch’ Paper Animals $14.95 at Lark Handmade
- Jurianne Matter Little Paper Wish Boats $19.95 at Pulp Creative Paper
- Makedo Find And Make Car $19.95 at Kindred Gifts
- Kikkerland Photo Mobile $14.95 at My Messy Room
- Belkiz Feedaway portable Highchair $39.95 at State Of Green
- Villa Carton – Decorate your own Rocking Throne Chair $66.00 at Ball and Skittle
- Kroom Cardboard Fire Station $45.00 at Mudd Kids
- Mini Me Ultimate Customised Paper Doll Package $27.00 USD at Lily & Thistle
- Green Lullaby Eco Cradle $96.50 at Black Eyed Green
- Vilac Carboard Farm $35.95 at Send-A-Toy
- Paperpod Aeroplane $49.95 at Paperpod Australia
- Calafant Dinosaur – small $12.50 at State Of Green
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