CARDBOARD: THE JOY OF BOX

Give a toddler a christmas present and they'll be more interested in the box. I first started my love affair with cardboard back in 2010 and I've never looked back. They have also proved a great distraction for when the adults are talking about beer. As you can see, they're much better with friends.

Box 1. Erin and I were having a bonfire, and it all kicked off.....

Box 2. Smiles all round

Box 3. Good enough for 7 occupants and had its own extension, roof and crenellations.

Box 4. Pallets aforethought. Had a ladder to the second floor, and another to the roof garden. Sleeps 5 comfortably

 

Box 5. A foam-lined coffin with carry-handles, just right for Dracula on halloween night

Box 6. Streamlined 2-seater with sunroof and steering wheel, the sporty model

Box 7. Taller than your average box due to extended flaps. This property has five windows and two doors, skylight for added illumination and a double-layered padded floor for all those naughty games. It comes complete with the usual sticker decorations and 4 police woo-woos.

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Box 8. This 3-level monster has teeth and eyes and 2 single beds on the roof with twin 40mm cannons against intruders. With spacious accommodation and windows throughout, the double-thickness walls give a sense of privacy and madness. I have included the original blueprints for anyone who wishes they were me and who has access to international shipping packaging. It lived for 2 weeks and had about 15 visitors ranging in age from 1 to 42.

Box 9 will be created when we move house, for we need a house-warming party as well, you know. Fortunately new and interesting pallets are being discovered at Bud's work even now.....