A London mother has answered the call for sustainability in an innovative and interesting way. Sydney Piercey recycles her excess cardboard and repurposes it into delightful replicas of everyday objects for children to play with. What started as a few projects to entertain neighborhood kids quickly changed as Pierces young daughter also became interested in creating. Pierce began brainstorming various types of materials.
“We buy dog ??food, beer, baby wipes, etc. in bulk, and these inside-out boxes are perfect for household appliances,” Pierce said. Not only do these pieces provide her with ample opportunities to continue sustainable daily practices (which is her commitment), but they also add fun early childhood education props.
Pearces detail-oriented designs are based on actual items found in her home, including a toaster, iron, dishwasher, washing machine and record player. Such as knobs, pull-out drawers, storage corners and sliding functions. "I used recyclable tape to hold everything together and then used scraps of cardboard or empty rubber rollers to create the internal mechanism so the piece 'worked' too," explains Pierce.
Not only did these projects serve as an enticing creative challenge for Pierce, but they also helped teach her eldest son how to use certain items safely and correctly. Much to Pierces delight, the replicas also allow her children to imitate their own behaviors in real time, gaining these valuable life skills. “Making them brings me great joy, not only because my daughter enjoys playing and learning with my creations so much, but also because it gives me a sense of accomplishment. Give your children toys that they make themselves and they absolutely love them. ”
Cardboard artist and mother Sydney Pierce creates delightful replicas of real-life objects for her young children.
Each of Pierces pieces features details such as buttons and symbols to help familiarize her children with real-life household appliances and objects.
Pierce’s craftsmanship inspires new ways to innovate while practicing sustainability.
