..and some DIY paper puppet inspiration

Love these colorful paper puppets made by children in a neighborhood community activity. 

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Paper Puppets by Enna and Furze Chan

Enna

Dawanda

4 Euro

Furze Chan

10$ 

Nativity Set: DIY Activity for Kids

Mitik via Pappdorf

Punch out, assemble, paint.

Ca 15 Eur

Via 101woonideeen.nl

Kaleidograph: Design in the Palm of Your Hand

Looking for an addictive toy for all ages that get the creative juices flowing?


These simple die-cut cards of the Kaleidograph can be arranged into billions of patters mirroring the geometry of nature and comes in two versions, the Flora and Crystal sets. Explore symmetry and color combinations by combining and rotating the cards,  display as artwork or use as stencils in drawing patterns.

Made in the USA from sturdy non-toxic paperboard, the Kaleidograph comes in a size of a thick CD case which makes it easy to carry as portable entertainment for both kids and adults. Each set also includes a full-color insert with 68 designs to challenge and inspire.
Available at the Amazon.com and the Wooden Wagon.
Price around 13 USD.

Ahrens Parkhaus

This little "Parkhaus" has it all!  A ramp for cars to roll down, an entry and exit barrier, a drive thru  car wash, a gas station for refueling and a car elevator to take you to the upper levels of the garage. The park house costs around 109 Euro in return for some good design and quality and a whole lot of fun.

The Ahrens Park House was awarded the German Design Award Wooden Toys in 2001.

Kids room inspiration

Vintage furniture, pistachio, pinks and a sprinkling of fairy lights

Autumn Leaves

via kokokokids

Giftbox: Handmade lambs by Eine Idee

Lovable handmade lambs in soft muted colors by a small label in Dresden, Germany called Eine Idee. A sweet little gift for a little person.

Corvus torches for kids

I bought two of these little Corvus LED dynamo torches for my 3,5 year old twins the other day. What we love about these little torches: 
a) small and light, they fit perfectly in little hands 
b) powered by a recharchargeable battery that is charged by using the crank handle. No need to fume when the kids leave them around without switching them off and the kids love to turn the crank handle round and round to recharge the batteries when the light starts to fade.. 
c) and seems this is (at least for the time being) the perfect weapon to fight off any ghosts that might be lurking around.

Wooden skipping ropes

Here's a classic toy that will encourage active play and lots of old fashion fun! I remember the ones I had when I was young - solid wooden ones with thick cotton ropes and a nice weight and feel to it.

Vintage jump rope from Yesterdayand2day

Salon Elfi
Handmade and handpainted in small editions 

Londji. 

Wooden jump rope laquered in vegetable dyes.