It rained all day today, so while Clara was napping, Emily and I had a nice pocket of time for some crafting. She worked on some adorable paper dolls, and I put this together — A Mini Pretend Donut Shop!
I used tan felt to sew the donuts (and batting to stuff them), then cut out pieces of felt for the icing and even some sprinkles. I love how the shoebox lid doubles as a serving tray!
I found an envelope to store all the icing pieces….
…. and the plain donuts also double as bagels! The girls thought the pieces of waxed paper were a nice touch.
Since all of the pieces fit so nicely into a small shoebox, I thought it would be perfect to take along on vacation just in case we have a day of rain.
Clara woke up just as I had finished putting the set together, and we played Donut Shop for hours!!! Emily and I got very specific with our orders so Clara could practice her counting, “I would like one donut with vanilla icing and 4 chocolate sprinkles, please. No more, no less!”
Oh, and she loved pretending to put sugar in my coffee. Did I mention she makes a mean mochachino?
Have fun!!
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June 9th, 2010 on 10:44 pm
Dear Valerie,
You need to make a donut with a bite out of it.
Love,
Mark
June 9th, 2010 on 11:26 pm
No, no, I just died of cuteness~! This is most adorable and so smart to have it so they can decorate themselves. So fun! I must make some now.
Becca
June 9th, 2010 on 11:39 pm
All your cute ideas are killing me. I keep bookmarking them to go back to and copy later, and the list keeps getting longer and longer.
June 9th, 2010 on 11:50 pm
cute val, cute cute cute cute!!!!xxxx
June 10th, 2010 on 12:02 am
What a wonderful idea!!! I may just have to attempt this at home. I am thrilled to have discovered your blog!
June 10th, 2010 on 6:28 am
ADORABLE!
June 10th, 2010 on 6:54 am
Super cute, and great idea to make it portable! Emma is standing here and she said, "Mama, that looks pretty cool!"
June 10th, 2010 on 7:24 am
Very very cute!!!
June 10th, 2010 on 7:38 am
These are so cute! What a great way to spend a rainy day.
June 10th, 2010 on 8:05 am
You just happen to have all the materials at hand
I think those donuts are good enough to eat. How fun that you and Emily can work on different craft projects together now.
June 10th, 2010 on 8:11 am
You make me want to get sone donuts now! Such cute ideas and so easy to put together, our daughter will love playing with these….need to bring out the felt again! Thanks for sharing such sweet goodness!
June 10th, 2010 on 8:45 am
@ Raising a Happy Child — I really did! Then again, we have a rather large selection of felt in this house. It's quite versatile!
June 10th, 2010 on 8:45 am
@ MaryAnne — Awwww… that made me smile!
June 10th, 2010 on 8:54 am
I love that the icing could be changed out. I'm supposed to be making dog food for my kids toys….. Specifically steak and a bone.
June 10th, 2010 on 9:20 am
What about a hal-caf, skinny, double shot mocha, triple whip latte?
(OK, that order TRULY contradicts itself…)
June 10th, 2010 on 10:23 am
Wow! I can't wait to get some more felt and get started! You are so creative!
June 10th, 2010 on 10:58 am
Now that is adorable. Are you going to make more to sell? You are creative and artistic. You amaze me on a regular basis. Bring the girls over and all of their felt play sets to play with my crew.
June 10th, 2010 on 11:30 am
Now that looks like fun!
June 10th, 2010 on 12:57 pm
@ Wonder Mom — Hahaha!
@ Petula — I'm not ruling it out yet. They are fun to make!
June 10th, 2010 on 1:52 pm
I swear the things you can make of the top of you head, you are a genious. Seriously, these are so freaking cool and look amazing!
June 10th, 2010 on 2:19 pm
These are just too adorable!
June 10th, 2010 on 4:11 pm
Very nice! I love how it all packs into the box – so cute
June 10th, 2010 on 4:18 pm
Ok, this is just too cute!!! Makes me want to have some girls!
June 10th, 2010 on 5:50 pm
I love it! Those donuts are adorable
June 10th, 2010 on 8:11 pm
Cool idea to incorporate a math lesson into this play date! Thanks for sharing.
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June 11th, 2010 on 1:45 am
Adorable! These are SO getting made this week! Thanks for the idea!
June 13th, 2010 on 3:45 pm
That's a fantastic idea! Great gift idea too! I sometimes use take-out containers for our 'restaurant', but they sure don't last long…
I linked to your fabulous idea at http://www.frugalsteward101.blogspot.com
Thanks!
-Kim
June 14th, 2010 on 9:07 am
So cute, and I love that kids can decorate the donuts themselves.
June 20th, 2010 on 8:19 am
So cool!!!
June 20th, 2010 on 9:05 am
Hi, I just seen this on Your us your best. Its the first time I have seen another blogger do a role play area. Its great. I made a Launderette this week which I linked funnily enough.
D x
June 20th, 2010 on 8:03 pm
You are way too talented! These are totally adorable! I found your blog through No Time For Flash Cards and love it. I'm your newest follower. Hope you get a chance to come visit me @
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July 26th, 2010 on 7:27 pm
SUPER CUTE!!!! My daughter is sitting here pretending to eat the donuts on the screen!! LOL I’d say this is a Must Do project!!!
July 26th, 2010 on 10:24 pm
LOL That is hysterical!!!!
September 11th, 2010 on 6:02 pm
What a great and cheap imaginary play idea! I love it and probably gonna make them. My kids don’t take naps anymore, where to find the time!!!