tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post7505269193839315964..comments2024-02-21T10:28:59.110+11:00Comments on At home with Ali: Big and Little... The OfficeAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-76533706631273517242013-07-02T07:32:47.879+10:002013-07-02T07:32:47.879+10:00Hi, This is what I did. I used a very sturdy piece...Hi, This is what I did. I used a very sturdy piece of cardboard. Generally paper and cardboard will bend/fold more easily in one direction - this will depend on the grain. Link to info on grain (http://www.hewit.com/skin_deep/?volume=10&article=1). You want to work with the grain. Try bending the cardboard before you cut it to determine the strongest direction and then use that knowledge to cut the cardboard with the longest side with the grain. Gosh I hope that makes sense. <br /><br />A few other tips: cut it exactly to size so that it is a very tight fit; hot glue around all edges (including the back) really thoroughly; add a layer of tape for extra support, I used packaging tape and made a hinge like piece attached to the back of the box and then folded onto the shelf. Nothing very heavy was put on the shelves so they didn't bend.<br /><br />I hope this helps. Cheers AliAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-88589127598670328872013-07-02T00:06:28.184+10:002013-07-02T00:06:28.184+10:00Hi Ali
Please help. How do you get your cardboard ...Hi Ali<br />Please help. How do you get your cardboard floors to stay flat/straight when the tenants move in?<br />I have tried making cardboard shelves (floors) and it all sags/bends in the middle when something is put on in.<br />Please share ...<br />thank you<br />AjarAjarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15092379007692931163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-15569673763750823952012-10-04T13:04:54.489+10:002012-10-04T13:04:54.489+10:00Hi Jenni, I can't find a way to email you this...Hi Jenni, I can't find a way to email you this reply so I hope you check back. We love Mister Maker too! You don't need to do anything with the air drying clay before you let your kids play with it. I do buy the pricey air drying clay, I bought the really cheap stuff once but it wasn't worth it as the clay was too hard for their little fingers to manipulate. It does dry out as you are working with it, I wouldn't recommend working with it outside in a breeze as it will dry too quickly and then crumble when the kids try to mould it. You could try supplying a cup of water and getting the kids dip their fingers in it to keep a alittle moisture on the clay if they want to play with it alot. I haven't tried that but I am going to give it a go next time we get it out. I do notice that if my girls try to re-work a piece after a while it starts to crack, I often fix pieces with a little bit of superglue once it has fully dried. I will write a post about this soon, I promise.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-41024799300556536862012-10-03T06:51:50.927+10:002012-10-03T06:51:50.927+10:00Hi Ali
I love your office block! If only real ones...Hi Ali<br />I love your office block! If only real ones were as much fun! You mentioned you used air drying clay a lot.. I bought some ages ago in homage to Mister Maker (I love that man!) but have not yet opened it cos I don't really know what to do with it. Do you need to do anything with it before you let your (nearly) 2 and 3 year old loose on making sculptures with it? And do you need to paint or lacquer it afterwards to stop it going all crumbly? Mister Maker only ever says you could paint it if you have time but we have been given some to make caterpillars with at forest school and it has flaked away to nothing with giant cracks right through it before I've made it back to the car with it! Please give me some tips cos you're ace at arty stuff! Jenni xAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-34821963510014764832012-10-02T05:30:04.957+10:002012-10-02T05:30:04.957+10:00awww how sweet!!
would love it if you could share...awww how sweet!!<br /><br />would love it if you could share this on my link party Serenity Saturday - http://www.serenityyou.com/search/label/Serenity%20Saturday<br /><br />Natasha xxNatasha Mairs - Serenity Youhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07594309419699844930noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-82945949227064460992012-10-01T06:27:26.293+10:002012-10-01T06:27:26.293+10:00I love this pretend play series! Great job on the ...I love this pretend play series! Great job on the little office. :)Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratorieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13337063551550167142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-47668120605574226282012-09-30T21:38:34.729+10:002012-09-30T21:38:34.729+10:00I love this!!! What a wonderful play space for you...I love this!!! What a wonderful play space for your kiddos - I see many hours of pretend play happening here :)MaryAnnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253503049272771754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-6352221182829300132012-09-29T09:36:21.148+10:002012-09-29T09:36:21.148+10:00This is just great! Your Big and Little series see...This is just great! Your Big and Little series seems good fun for kids who are really into role play (like mine) I should try one of your ideas soon and of course link back!<br /><br />Pinning and sharing on FBSuja@blogmemomhttp://www.blogmemom.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-36700635459190333272012-09-28T23:20:53.694+10:002012-09-28T23:20:53.694+10:00Thanks Mansi and thanks for stopping by.
Thanks Mansi and thanks for stopping by.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-35976293687966006832012-09-28T23:20:32.362+10:002012-09-28T23:20:32.362+10:00Little boxes are so useful, I need to start a new ...Little boxes are so useful, I need to start a new stockpile now.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-41710972574234986242012-09-28T23:19:33.553+10:002012-09-28T23:19:33.553+10:00Thanks Jill, we all had a good time making this. C...Thanks Jill, we all had a good time making this. Can't wait to see the BIG :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00984028489262092520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-67298433601588226772012-09-28T13:54:23.013+10:002012-09-28T13:54:23.013+10:00This is so cute. I love the little books and the f...This is so cute. I love the little books and the floors of this office tower. Mansihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06855091117719264732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-86347920620419379592012-09-28T07:34:56.583+10:002012-09-28T07:34:56.583+10:00That is ridiculously adorable! I love how you'...That is ridiculously adorable! I love how you're repurposing all those boxes. And the elevator! It looks like Cakey and Boo had a great time with this.rachelle | tinkerlabhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13253802741152523654noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8748873385230288093.post-24346102779507292292012-09-27T23:50:43.738+10:002012-09-27T23:50:43.738+10:00I love, love, love it!!! What a great mixture of m...I love, love, love it!!! What a great mixture of mom and kid involvement. Jill @ A Mom With A Lesson Planhttp://amomwithalessonplan.comnoreply@blogger.com