Well, it's not quite "extreme" but it is a toy makeover...
(side note: I wonder how many of my posts I start with "well" or "so"? I bet a lot. I feel like I need to write as if we're already in the middle of a conversation. Not sure if that's weird or not, but it feels natural so I'l go with it.)
I bought this admittedly cheesy toy castle for a whopping $1.41 at thrift shop. I saw much potential.
Really I know how short lived the love of certain toys can be and Aurora has been wanting some of the little My Little Ponies, so I figured this would make a cute home. I could revamp it a bit and since I didn't add another big heap of plastic to the world, not feel bad when she's over it in 6 months.
I used ribbon, scrapbook paper, mod podge, and some fancy felt stickers. I wasn't going for longevity and it's already lost a few sparkles, but I don't mind at all...
JT
Well, I do the same thing! with the so and well. Maybe these blogs really are like one big long conversation!
I love what you did with the place!
Posted by: amylouwho | October 03, 2008 at 07:40 PM
The table tempted me, and now the castle convinces me, I need to pick up some mod podge! Fantastic transformation!
Those marshmallow wands, by the way, are really great! I'm getting all kinds of birthday ideas from your blog. Good thing I have until March to actually pull anything together, though. Your creativity is inspiring.
Posted by: Ana | October 04, 2008 at 05:32 PM
Fantastic!
Posted by: Alexis | October 05, 2008 at 01:41 PM
I kind of sort of stalk your blog, because your birthday party stuff was *so* awesome, and now with this post I am convinced that you are way better than Martha Stewart ever could think about and wish I could be like that.
But I'm far too disorganized. I have craft potential, I just don't see a lot of it realized. LOL. Especially I don't know how you do it with two kids. Because I've got only one...and she's not born yet...and I still can't manage to get anything done!
Kudos on the Pony Castle revamp. Ty would be proud.
Posted by: Rachael M. | October 05, 2008 at 02:12 PM
It's fabulous! I don't have girl people here. .but I think my boys would even love this. I agree with you. . . buying those big plastic things is WAY too expensive & overrated. They don't play with them long enough to justify the investment. Good job!
Posted by: Jen Borley | October 05, 2008 at 04:57 PM
That is so cool, what a great makeover, i have heard that Barbie and Ken are keen for you to pop around and redo their malibu mansion!
Posted by: Katy | October 05, 2008 at 06:11 PM
This is amazing! The thought to redecorate a toy castle had never occured to me. What a great idea!
Posted by: Jessica | October 06, 2008 at 12:19 AM
What a great idea! I love thrift stores. :)
Posted by: Stacey | October 06, 2008 at 04:38 PM
So I was thinking that this is AMAZING!!! I notice that I also start most of my posts with "so" - it just seems right, doesn't it?!
That's the coolest thing, the possibilities are endless. Cover up all the character crap on toys and they're still usable!
Posted by: Paper Dolls for Boys | October 06, 2008 at 09:16 PM
Very snazzy. Have you tried any of the new plastic paints?
Posted by: Sarah | October 07, 2008 at 06:59 PM
This is awesome!
I feel the same way about my blog entries. It's either "Well" or "So". I need to get some new material. ;)
Posted by: Amy B. (Early Bird Special) | October 08, 2008 at 07:42 AM
so, well, I totally do the same thing on my blog. and, but, those also make a lot of appearances. anyways, I love it! I am always so jealous of the great thrifting finds of others, even though I have come across a few myself.
Posted by: tammie | October 10, 2008 at 11:27 AM
Toy Castle were always on the list of kids. When they have this they can't resist to imagine themselves as a king and queen, prince and princess as well as knights. This movable castle will give more fun to them.
Posted by: playmobil castle | July 16, 2012 at 07:17 PM