I was too excited about a fun little addition to our playroom to wait until Wednesday to share it with you. I received my Eyan, Sr. cardboard elephant head from Uncommon Goods a few weeks ago and convinced Matt to help me put him together. Before selecting Eyan, Sr. I browsed the extensive list of cool stuff that I thought might work in our playroom. As soon we finished putting him together, which took about an hour total but less than 30 minutes with Matt on the job, I couldn't wait to get him hung!
Eyan Sr., cardboard elephant head c/o Uncommon Goods
The elephant head is made of 100% recycled cardboard right here in Virginia and comes in a ton of pieces. If you think the fun starts are placing it on your wall, your wrong. In fact, they really should list this piece as more of a puzzle or fun activity because of the skill and concentration needed to put it together. I stared at the laid out pieces and simple directions for about 30 minutes before asking for help. I'm very spacially challenged so I just couldn't see how the pieces were supposed to form together properly. Enter a second person. It became a really fun game for Matt and I to finish!
The elephant head is made of 100% recycled cardboard right here in Virginia and comes in a ton of pieces. If you think the fun starts are placing it on your wall, your wrong. In fact, they really should list this piece as more of a puzzle or fun activity because of the skill and concentration needed to put it together. I stared at the laid out pieces and simple directions for about 30 minutes before asking for help. I'm very spacially challenged so I just couldn't see how the pieces were supposed to form together properly. Enter a second person. It became a really fun game for Matt and I to finish!
Wells and Tagg thought it was really cool and wanted to help put him together. We had to keep them distracted. Although the pieces are high quality and sturdy, I wouldn't recommend this activity for toddler. It would be perfect, however, for older kids! I also love that this whimsical play on taxidermy is politically correct and fun. It would be a fun gift for someone who doesn't hunt but also a neat find form someone who does.
It would make such a fun Christmas present! In fact, Uncommon Goods has so many awesome presents for Dad! I spent a good 30 minutes browsing their awesome lists of gifts under $100 here. It feels like Chrismas is still really far away, but its not. I'm trying to start shopping early this year so I don't get hit with a big wham to our bank account come mid-December like we usually do.
love the elephant! So cute and it looks perfect there! I always try to Christmas shop early and it just never works out. It's the right strategy I think through. I love Uncommon Goods....their things are unique and fun.
ReplyDeleteSo cool, I love him!!
ReplyDeleteOh I absolutely LOVE him. He has such personality!
ReplyDeleteVery cute~! I want one for my boys room.
ReplyDeletePs. I LOVE your new picture (upper right). Gorg. mama!
ReplyDeleteHow cool! I love unique wall art!!
ReplyDeleteLooks awesome, I love it. What a cool piece!
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ReplyDeleteVery cute! This room is taking an interesting turn and I can't wait to see where we end up!
ReplyDeleteMy jaw dropped when you said you had to assemble him!! Totally worth it though ;)
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