Monday, June 14, 2010

Small Cardboard Cutouts

Yesterday we were drawing and decided to cut out some of the people and glue them onto cardboard.  Cutouts are always fun to make.  This time I taped on some little "kickstands" onto the backs so they stand up.  One of my characters was inspired by a certain movie character that Jack is loving. (Yes, Buzz Lightyear.)  Jack calls the cardboard character "Fuzz".  They also had fun making Fuzz hold the baby and child on his wings.  Nice.


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17 comments:

  1. Lori HenriquesJune 14, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    i love the sweet look on jack's face as he carefully secures the baby onto fuzz's arm. :)

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  2. AnonymousJune 14, 2010 at 4:39 PM

    Too Cute! I am in love with your simple ideas that wow children.

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  3. Three OwlsJune 14, 2010 at 8:36 PM

    great photos... the baby is my favourite one ;)

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  4. mollyJune 14, 2010 at 8:37 PM

    Genius. Combine 1 already on hand supply + another = something brand new.

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  5. Secret MommyJune 14, 2010 at 10:01 PM

    I love these, too. Want to know what I'd love? An entire book (book idea...) of things to do (toys/games to make) with cardboard boxes. You've had so many amazing examples here on this blog. With all of us wanting to reuse before we recycle, t'would be an excellent tome.

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  6. Joel HenriquesJune 14, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    Thanks everybody!

    Secret Mommy - Yeah, I love repurposing things before I recycle them. I literally see an empty box and get excited thinking about what I want to make with it. I've actually got a number of cardboard toys (that I've not shown here) that will be in my book.

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  7. oum_nawelJune 15, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Hi Joel,
    Like you, an empty box it is for me a treasure !! And i think : what can i make with it ??
    Have a good day !

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  8. Melissa@VidastyleJune 15, 2010 at 2:00 AM

    These are so cute! I love the simplicity of them.

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  9. Kickcan & ConkersJune 15, 2010 at 3:49 AM

    Great - the simplest ideas are always the best!

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  10. SatokoJune 15, 2010 at 1:30 PM

    The last photo is my fave. too cute!

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  11. Melle NaJune 16, 2010 at 4:43 AM

    So cute...

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  12. MakeminemidcenturyJune 17, 2010 at 3:45 AM

    I dedicated a post to you on my blog. Don't get excited, only my sister and mother read it! I'm desperately waiting for the book!

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  13. Joel HenriquesJune 17, 2010 at 9:12 AM

    Thanks everybody!

    Make mine Mid-Century - Thanks for the great post! Too kind. I love what your husband made too. Very awesome.

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  14. {little.happy.things}June 18, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    Wow! These are so cute! Simple and yet way too cute! Love these!

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  15. ColomboJune 22, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    these are great! Reminds of when I was a kid I used to draw "Punks" and glue them to oak tag n play with them. On the backs of them I'd write little "profiles" with names, weapons, vehicles, etc...

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  17. We Blog ArtistsJanuary 10, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    These are FABULOUS!
    I have a custom Artwork Giveaway going on this week.
    Hope you'll pop over and enter!
    LOVE your blog BTW!
    Char.x

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