I've blogged about Made by Joel before...he's one of my absolute faves! Here, he made the simplest toy: he gathered sticks and twigs with his kids and then drilled a few holes in a sanded piece of wood. The kids inserted the twigs in the holes and voila, insta-forest! It doesn't beep, light up, or move. But it does entertain, in the simplest way.
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04 January 2011
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Wonderful. So simple & so beautiful
Posted by: Zandri | 04 January 2011 at 03:30 PM
So beautifully simple. My kiddos love playmobile and are constantly creating scenes to act out. This is a charming addition to the little people. Great find. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Sarah | 07 January 2011 at 04:10 PM
beautiful!! I think my boys would really appreciate something like this. What a fun project!! I found you through DesignMom and love your site!
Posted by: NicoleK | 07 January 2011 at 11:28 PM
I love this! What a great project for kids and something you wouldn't feel bad about leaving out in a living space too!
Posted by: Brenna | 09 January 2011 at 01:43 AM
Fabulous idea. My son would just love this for all his Lego guys.
Posted by: Victoria | 09 January 2011 at 02:07 PM
Great idea! By the way, where did you get those Harry Potter figurines?
Posted by: Martha | 09 January 2011 at 09:36 PM
Thanks for all the comments! Definitely check out Joel's blog...he has a gazillion more amazing ideas!
http://madebyjoel.blogspot.com/
Posted by: The Violet Hours | 10 January 2011 at 10:45 AM
Ooh right up my "mini-obsession" ally!!
Posted by: Sal | 17 January 2011 at 06:32 PM
amazing ideas. Maybe parents can have good time with their children when making this toy. And can save money too. :)
Posted by: nerf guns | 25 February 2011 at 05:44 AM
this would make for a pretty interesting wedding centerpiece as well :)
love the idea.
Posted by: jenny Tarau | 04 March 2011 at 09:32 AM