One of my husband's favorite ways to spend his time is in his workshop. He originally built the workshop as a base for his carpentry business. He also wanted to fulfill his childhood dream of building his family a house. His workshop has been a busy place throughout the years.
He finds it hard to throw things out just in case he might need it, but things were getting a little unorganized and cluttered. He has been doing a lot of organizing and cleaning and sorting these days.
Perfect timing for me and my little business, and the carrot came up, which features a variety of children's toys. He has partnered with me and cuts out tree cookies and blocks, builds art caddy's, sensory tables, easels and all sorts of fun items!
This is a little house he cut from a chunk of local old growth fir. It's thick and heavy and would go perfectly in a child's block area. The door goes right through the block and on the side is a round window that also goes right through the other way. He sanded the edges so they are soft and I finished it with some Tung Oil.
It is fun for me to add embellishments that invite a child to come and take notice and play. Materials that provoke imagination and creativity.
Schleiss Brand animals are my favorite but of course, any animals would work just as well. I absolutely love scouring garage sales and thrift stores for just the right treasures!
This little kitty is just waiting patiently for that little mouse to come down.
I think the little mouse isn't in a hurry....
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