Almost as soon as we got home from our family party, Whitney got busy making a home for these bunnies. She used the clear plastic from the packaging as the foundation for their family room. She colored a piece of paper to create a rug and flooring, then used scrapbook paper to upholster the cardboard chairs. She also made a nice floor lamp from card board as well.
She had this stylish swatch of fabric from Michelle and turned that into the family comforter, which made their cotton ball pillows so much cozier.
What bunny homestead would be complete without a garden of vegetables?
She added a toy box, which is full of functional Japanese erasers which double as bunny toys. I was happy to see that she made a vacuum cleaner out of cardboard...at least she's clean when she pretends!
In this picture you can see that she added fabric to the couch and that the bunnies are watching "The Bunny Bunch" (drawn by Randy) on TV. The paper clip on the TV allows them to watch different shows.
I admire Whitney's enthusiasm and creativity, but really wish we had a better location for her to spread out and play. I have since moved bunny world onto the dining room table so that the kitchen counter can be free, but eventually we'll have to eat there.
**Would you have loved these kind of toys as a kid?
Were you creative like this?
Is space for play an issue at your house?**
Were you creative like this?
Is space for play an issue at your house?**
Comment Window Tidbit: Michelle and I had our last Creative Friday today (even though it's Thursday) and I cried most of the way home. It's the end of an era and I'm not comfortable with that.
22 comments:
Yes, I would totally have loved those little bunnies. In fact I am turning 46 soon...maybe I'll treat myself and let me daughter who is 6 join me in playing. Yes my daughter is very creative in making furniture houses, etc for her animals. Sometimes she plays with dolls, but mostly animals...less drama...seems like a good idea. And even though she has plenty of play space in her room, she likes to drag her stuff out all over the house.
Oh, that is so sweet that she makes all of their things. I am impressed with her resourcefulness! I would have liked those things when I was her age.
Sad comment tidbit. It does feel like you are entering the next phase without us. You're like a grown up with a job. Wah.
Whitney's play is amazing. I was never like that.... no fun, no imagination for me...
I am so sad for you and the end. I would have cried also.
I am so glad Whitney changed from mice to bunny's. I wouldn't have been comfortable with those pictures. Even if they are fake.
I played a lot of school and babies when I was younger. I was usually by myself so I think when I was younger I had a better imagination but now it's gone.
Thankfully, play space is not an issue here.
She is darling and creative. She must be your child.
I'm sorry your drive home from Michelle's was so emotional. That is totally understandable. You need to give yourself some time to grieve and I'm not kidding. This is a big life transition.
Whitney Rocks! This girl's got mad skills, I'm telling you! I love love love her creativity and how she's thought of every detail to make a cozy bunny home...the option to watch different shows?!...the vacuum cleaner?! Seriously! Too funny!
My idea of playing when I was young was organizing the barbie's homes and making furniture out of maxi pads (the old super thick ones)(they make great beds and couches by the way)--Good times...
I'm not comfortable with no more Creative Fridays either. My SIL started back to work 2 years ago and it really put a kink in my plans! As my kids would say, "I wish everything in the world were free!" (then there is no need for jobs that interfere with creativity, of course)
I can't decide if it's a good thing or a bad thing that Delaney lives many states away from Whitney. I really think those two are long lost twins. Delaney also makes her own "set-up" for whichever toys she's into at the moment. One time she created her own American Idol set, complete with Paula, Randy & Simon and various Barbies tried out. It was hilarious.
I have space upstairs for my kids to spread out and create play-clutter, but they just play at my kitchen bar anyway.
They want to be where you are. RIGHT where you are. Right NEXT to you.
These bunnies are adorable. I want some for myself, not to share with children.
That is adorable. I remember making furniture for my Sunshine Family.
I can't tell you enough how excited I am to see this post! I bought Sadie (10) a few of these animal sets for Christmas. She loves animals and loves to play with creature toys like they were Barbies. When I saw them I thought they'd be right up her alley. I've been nervous because they are not on her wish list and I was nervous that she might think they were too young for her. But after seeing how creative Whitney was with them I am just so thrilled to give them to my daughter for christmas! thank you for posting--I remember making all my furniture/decor for my barbie--that's the joy in playing with them, really.
this is darling....i love the blanket.....wow.....sooo cute and sooo creative!
I think this is the cutest thing. She thought of everything. So creative. Wish more kids played like this.
i'm so amazed at how fantastically creative that girl is. wow!
I'm sad for you that Creative Friday won't be the same, but it doesn't have to be the end. You just need to adapt to the new circumstances. You will need that friend/creative/relaxing time now more than ever.
I would have cried the whole way home too and I would not see how I could carry on for a while- you are allowed to grieve. But things will work out somehow. Thinking of you. And Michelle.
Whitney's imagination blows my mind. I was never THAT creative and space was always an issue as a child.
I'm with Crystal- play space is overrated because they don't stay in it. Kid stuff is always under foot!
This girl is so clever! She puts so much time into these creations and I love how it just comes to her naturally!
Whitney is just adorable. I love her furnishings and rooms. A vacuum! She is definitely your daughter. I think I would have loved those as well, but I'm pretty sure I wouldn't have been that creative with them.
I agree that toys and play never seem to stay confined to any certain area, it's a mother's curse.
I too keep feeling like it's the end of an era and even have a post started with that name. I was so teary yesterday and felt amazed, really, that we managed to keep it together and not break down completely at my table! I'm so not comfortable with this. I feel so selfish – you're the one starting work, and yet I feel wronged somehow. Good grief.
I had these toys as a kid and I LOOOOVED THEM. They were called "Mapletown" in the 80s/early 90s but they are called something else now. (I also had Littlest Pet Shop, another Whitney fave, but they looked completely different -- they were realistic-looking and didn't have cartoon eyes.) It made me smile that a whole new generation is having fun with "Mapletown" -- I have mine in a box at my mom's house.
Whitney is so creative! I love how much she can "play" with her things. What a cute gift!
Can't wait to hear about the job. I hope you love it!
I just love Whitney's creative play. I love that she can make something out of relatively nothing. I love that it takes her hours and hours. I hope she never loses this.
I've seen those bunnies. My Pix wants them.. and every other dang little critter like that. Her big sister would be the one creative enough to make a habitat for them like that.
Space for play is always an issue at my house. I don't mind so much when I literally can only see maybe 4 sporadic inches of table top under everything... as long as it is cleared by the time dinner is ready to be served.
Oh, I had some rabbits like that when I was little. I loved them so.
Sigh about Creative Friday.
My kids have the mice family and they love them! They are the cutest little creatures ever!
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