Don’t Throw Out Those Cardboard Boxes, Turn Them Into These Kid-Friendly Crafts

My mother is the ultimate hoarder. She works part-time at a retail store and I swear, at least once a week, she brings home some empty cardboard boxes. Her excuse is that we might need them to store something in the future. (Spoiler alert: We never will.)

Cardboard can be used for more than just storing things, though.

In fact, it can be used for just about ANYTHING! These awesome parents took the old boxes collecting dust in their attics and transformed them into awesome playthings for their children. Check out these 24 crazy-awesome cardboard creations that are kiddo-friendly!

1. This playhouse is fit for a housewife.

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2. Why would your little ones need a cellphone when they could have this retro rotary telephone?

3. Be the queen of the castle!

4. This stylish purse can accessorize any outfit.

5. Get on track with this train station.

6. Teach them to do their own laundry with this washing machine.

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7. This is a palace built for a queen.

8. They’re never too early for their first job at this grocery store.

9. Make them a brand-new sports car.

10. Create a gas pump to keep that new sports car on the go.

11. And teach them the rules of the road with this working stoplight!

12. Let their imaginations soar with this airplane.

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13. This sink and stove will teach the kids how to cook and clean up after themselves.

14. No needles required to craft this cute sewing machine.

15. Lose your kids for hours in this crazy maze.

16. Going down?

17. Invite the neighborhood kids over for a showing at this drive-in theatre.

18. Explore the great outdoors with this duct tape camper.

19. Ahoy, mates! Create your own pirate ship.

20. Share secrets with all your friends in this backyard clubhouse.

21. This barn is perfect for any farmer in training.

22. Your kids can practice on these mini guitars before trying the real thing.

23. Grown-ups can even appreciate this adorable deer wall art.

24. This casual Transformers costume will make you the life of any party.

Well, how about that? And here I thought cardboard boxes were just for making fun of dogs and cats…

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