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Articles

The Best Way to Paint Your Cardboard project

I get lots of emails asking how I paint my cardboard projects. This article outlines what kind of paint to use, where to get it, and how to apply it.

Options for Decorating Your Cardboard Castle

There are lots of options for decorating your castle.The important thing is to find a balance between meeting your own expectation for how you want to the castle to look, and finding a method that doesn't take more time than you want to invest.

Paint a Realistic Castle Pattern - *Super-Easy*

Believe it or not, the realistic pattern I used for my cardboard castle seen on this site is really easy to paint. It uses simple techniques I picked up while painting theatre sets, and anyone can do it.

How to Get FREE Cardboard Boxes

Tips and suggestions for fulfilling all your recycled cardboard box needs.

The Learning Philosophy Behind Box Rivets

...with a brief introduction to the academic field devoted to studying how the brain functions in regard to learning and how that knowledge applies to educational practices.

Mr. McGroovy’s Box Rivets™ & The Importance of Play

There is an extensive body of research that shows play is critical to childhood development, and becomes even more meaningful when adults participate.

Boy's Life magazine, Feb. 1967 - Cardboard Castle

This is an article published by Boy's Life magazine in February 1967. I bought the original article on eBay and publish it here for your enjoyment.

If you are Boy's Life magazine, please don't sue me! Instead, answer your email. I did write to ask for permission to publish this article to my website and you never replied. Please contact me before suing me. Thanks.

Product Reviews

ZRecs Reviews Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets for "Fort Week"

Jennifer & Jeremiah write the most thorough reviews on the internet. If you have little ones, you'll love this blog!

Kevin Kelly's "Cool Tools" Reviews Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets

Do you know Kevin Kelly, Founder of WIRED magazine? If you don't, then let me introduce him..."If the Internet gave 'Lifetime Achievement Awards' this man would be nominated in the first round."

Mommies with Style Know Box Rivets

Ciaran writes for "Mommies with Style" and is the third coolest mom I know.

Creative Kids at Home Blog

Christine was one of the first to discover Box Rivets way back in 2006.

Retailers

Woopsie Daisy

Elizabeth runs one of the best independent toy shops in the Bay area.

Links

Havana Street Logo

Havana Street - The World's Best Retro Illustrations

Emery designed my "Mr. McGroovy" character. His retro clip art is the best on the web. Trust me, I've searched endlessly. Emery is awesome to work with and his custom illustrations are fantastic.

International Talk Like a Pirate Day

If you're into pirates, it's quite likely they started it all.

Great sites featuring Mr. McGroovy's:
Shopatnortham - The most interesting antiques and collectibles shop in Western Australia.
Blogging Baby - Weblog offering parenting tips and information about baby products.
Parent hacks - A collaborative weblog of practical parenting wisdom.
Parenting Ideas.org - To inspire with ideas and practical tips on parenting.
Castles on the Web - An extensive database of links to all things Castle related!
Cole's Toys - A blog about toys, games, puzzles, decor, crafts, and other kidstuff
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