My beautiful middle son is turning 5 this week, and loves (no, adores) all things Thomas the Tank Engine. In looking for the right present for him, I saw a wonderful looking engine shed in the shops
.However, on closer inspection, it turned out that two pieces of plywood and a bit of paint and plastic was retailing at over $70.
My Scottish heritage kicked in and I decided to make one. It's constructed out of cardboard and foam with paper mache over the top.
The piece de resistance that I am especially proud of is the way the doors open. They are secured with a long, thin knitting needle, stuck all the way through the doors and walls.
He's pretty happy with it. And I'm pretty excited about paper mache... what else can I cover with gooey paper... ?
3 comments:
Ballons : )
You have scottish heritage? There I was thinking Welsh.
Your bro
Dear brother.
Personally, I'm not aware of the Welsh heritage, although I realise that could be from the paternal side, but frankly I doubt our father would remember much about his forbears.
I was thinking of Nanna - whose parents were very definitely from the poorer parts of Edinburgh. I'm hoping to write a story about Nanna's mother next year.
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