Product Reviews and Ratings - activity 3-5 yrs - COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE from UncommonGoods

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(based on 66 ratings)

Located in: kids, activity 3-5 yrs

Not your average cardboard box, this darling, eco-friendly cottage is sure to get little imaginations thinking from the ground up. This doll house for kids encourages creativity and is great for individual or group play (perfect for birthday parties!) The cottage is made from sturdy double-walled corrugated board (45% post-consumer recycled materials), which makes it durable and 100% recyclable. Easy to assemble, it comes with its own set of eight non-toxic washable watercolor paints and works equally well with other watercolors, markers or crayons. It's like a giant coloring book! Made in the USA. Winner of Dr. Toys 2007 Best Products award and winner of the iparetning media award.

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Review Snapshot®

Avg. Customer Rating:

3.9 stars

(based on 66 reviews)

83% of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Customers most agreed on the following attributes:

Pros:

Can withstand use(18), Cute design(40), Easy to assemble(38), Fun(36), Fun to play with(6)

Cons:

Decor not included(3), Falls apart easily(4), Small rooms(7)

Best Uses:

Creative development(28), Creative play(16), Group activity(20), Imaginative play(36), Indoor(30)

Describe Yourself:

Aunt(3), Education oriented(16), First time parent(10), Grandparent(6), Parent of two or more children(24)

Great and creative!

By Safta

from Florida on 7/26/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good conversation starter, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Great family activity, Realistic Looking

Cons:

Decor Not Included, Inside decor should be 3D

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Family Time, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

we play with our little house with our granddaughter when she comes for a visit. it becomes a family affair,gives us topics to discuss such as colors,build different stories about different characters,bring out feelings.......an amazing piece of entertainment.

Great gift idea

By Frequent UG shopper

from Hartford, CT on 6/16/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Family Time, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I highly recommend this as a gift for a child from the age of 4 and up. When gave it as a gift the little girl wanted to do it immediately, her only comment was that she wished she could get in herself. I loved how all the paints came with it and even with the comment by the girl, she REALLY loved it.

Check the size demensions!

By Alison from Yardley, PA on 4/20/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

By reading the general discription I thought this was a play house my niece would be able to go in and play. I should have read more carefully. Very disappointed in the size, but my niece loves it anyway.

make sure to note the size!!

By Gina

from Chicago on 4/13/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Cons:

Small Rooms

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I was a little disappointed in this... although I admit I should have been more diligent in checking the size. I have seen these before where they are big enough for a toddler to go inside it, and I assumed this was one of those. It is not. It would be a good size for barbie dolls to play in. Still cute, but not what I expected....

a BIG hit!

By big L

from NY on 4/2/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

terrific cottage for my daughter's webkinz. she had fun painting it and then playing with it.

Big hit with the whole family!

By Laura

from Chicago on 3/18/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Easy To Assemble, Environmentally respons, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Aunt of two children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My niece absolutely loved painting and now playing with the dollhouse. My brother really appreciated that not only is it fun for one time painting but also continued play, and is ultimately recyclable.

Fun and environmentally responsible.

Service & Delivery comments:

Prompt delivery and arrived in good condition.

Cute gift for any little artist

By dar the artist

from Schenectady, NY on 3/15/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Cons:

Child can't fit in

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Outdoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Friends with kids

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

It is great for a child to be creative. I love the fact that the paints are included. Right when the child gets it they can start painting the house. The one thing that wasn't so great was the size. I was hoping it was big enough for a young child (up to age 6) to go inside and play. dar

Simple fun that kids can make their own

By Aunt Sharron

from San Mateo, CA on 2/24/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Collector

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Sent this to two 4 year olds for their birthdays & their parents could not get over how something so simple held their attention for long periods of time.

Great for Imaginate Play

By Kathie

from Wilmington, DE on 2/17/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor, Webkinz Homes, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

We gave two to our 8 year old daughter for Christmas and will give two to our 9 year old niece for her birthday. Both of them use self-decorated cardboard and shoe boxes as homes for their Webkinz and other small stuffed animals. These are wonderful!!

Not too bad

By ally's mom

from houston, texas on 2/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

The house is very cute, but I caution you to read the dimensions. I must not have paid too close of attention because I thought I was getting a kid size house, not a doll size house. It is cute though and my daughter seems to like it, so no big deal.

Fun project they can do by themselves

By Braxy

from San Antonio, TX on 2/4/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design, Fun, Great Decor

Cons:

Watercolors not very good

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

You will need several sessions to finish it ...so it's an ongoing project--not just a one time, one afternoon kind of thing. My 4-year old loves all the detail on it, signs, flowers etc. We are still working on it...whenever the mood strikes. She said she'll use it as a house for her Barbie dolls once it's completely painted. --The paint that came with it is sort of cheap but she's using her own watercolors too so she gets the shade of color she wants.

fun for days...

By lynn

from kc,mo on 2/2/2009

Gift:

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

this has been a fun project which has lasted a long time...my daughter and i both love it!

Cardboard cottage doll house

By Ash

from Lancaster, PA on 2/2/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Realistic Looking

Describe Yourself:

Aunt

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My four year old niece was super excited to put the cottage together and it was the perfect size for her wooden dolls. The only drawback is that some of the inside walls have some tears near or along the fold line. Before essembly it looked a little rough and damaged but once we put it together it looks great!

Our kids love this one!

By Mommy of Princesses

from Philadelphia, PA on 1/27/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My friend bought my 5 year old this cardboard cottage for Christmas, and my 3 year old loved it so much that she also started coloring it - which upset my 5 year old. So my 5 year old begged me for another one for her birthday which was soon after Christmas. So I ordered another and they love them. They are coloring them right now as I write this.

DONT BUY THIS

By Bella from Personal on 1/25/2009

Cons:

Decor Not Included, Difficult To Assemble, Falls Apart Easily, Flimsy, Poor Design, Small Rooms

Best Uses:

NONE

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This is great if you want a house that a barbie doll would be to big for.This is NOT a place that your child could play in. We were SO disiponted no I would NEVER recomend to a friend.

great size for barbies

By pj

from pa on 1/12/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Cons:

Decor Not Included, Small Rooms

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

useful for barbie fun not big enough for kids, although a kid size house is available, but[$]seems steep for a cardboard house.

Misleading Product

By Disappointed

from East Coast on 1/7/2009

Gift:

Cons:

Falls Apart Easily, Flimsy, Poor Design

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Terribly small and useless

Great buy with the colored smencils

By gps

from Chicago, IL on 1/5/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Bought this for my 7 year old neice, who loves to color. I also purchased for her the colored smencils (from uncommon goods), and this combo was a hit. She couldn't wait to get it home after Christmas. [...]

A nice quiet activity

By Harried Mom

from Redlands, CA on 1/4/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Cons:

Comes apart a bit easily, Difficult To Store

Best Uses:

Indoor, Quiet focused activity

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This doll house was smaller than I thought, but it provided several periods of quiet, focused activity. My girls, 6 and 8, were happy to come up with their own decorations. It was an activity we could all do together, with the girls working on their houses and me helping with both (at their request).

Great project for kids!

By The greatest Aunt ever!

from Iowa City, IA on 1/3/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I bought the house for 4 nieces and nephews to color together. Since they range in age (from 4-9 years old), I decided to give them (washable) markers to use rather than risk using the paint (and risk them painting each other, the furniture, the walls...) and they LOVED their project! They each took an inside panel and an outside panel of the house to color and the two older children finished the roof. When I left them, they were happily introducing their dolls and "figurines" (since "boys don't play with dolls," as I was told...) to their new home.

Tons of fun for my niece!

By ntm76

from Atlanta GA on 1/2/2009

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Cons:

Not enough paint

Best Uses:

Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Aunt

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I read other reviews commenting on the size so I was fully aware that this was a small house. I gave it to my niece and she was immediately excited to start decorating. She immediately started to paint the house but qucikly ran out of paint so luckliy I had some crayons and markers ( which work better for some of the smaller areas)She has completed the inside and the roof so far and can not wait to come back to my house and continue to decorate it. This is a great gift as long as you are aware of the size of the house and have some backup coloring products available for use.

Service & Delivery comments:

Arrived fast packed well. No complaints

Interesting

By MaevesMom

from Vermont on 12/31/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Cons:

Small Rooms

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

The kids loved to color it but were disappointed at how little they could actually use it with their other toys.

Small and misleading

By Bubba from Grosse Ile, MI on 12/31/2008

Gift:

Yes

Cons:

Misleading, Overpriced, Small Rooms

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I bought this item a couple of months ago for both of my children (not reading the dimensions), I assumed they could play "in" it. When the box arrived, it was a fairly large box so I didn't figure it would be anything except what I expected, until it was assembled, and it was found to be small and useless. Basically it would be a nice Polly Pocket house at best.

Nice product

By A mom

from White Plains, NY on 12/31/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My kids enjoyed this one -- both really like art-type projects; painted the house; then you have it to use for play. Love that it's then totally recyclable when they get tired of it and not plastic rotting in my basement.

Perfect doll house for 6yr old artist

By Mom of 6yr old artist

from Bethesda, Maryland on 12/31/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My daughter loves her little house and has enjoyed decorating it with her friends!

Dissapointed with the size!

By Amy

from New York on 12/30/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This house was cute and looked similiar to photograph in everything but actual size. My daughter (4 yrs old) had recieved a similiar gift last year but it was a lifesize playhouse that she and her friends could go in and out of. This house is very small and only for dolls. A bit dissapointing and not what I expected based on photograph. Need to show perspective and clarify use.

Great creative gift

By World's Best Auntie

from Southern California on 12/30/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This was supposed to be a Christmas gift for my five year old niece, but since her birthday is on December 14, it was thought to be a birthday present when it arrived at her Minnesota home. And, my sister-in-law who is a college professor sent an email to me the day after it arrived expressing how much my niece enjoyed it, also saying she spent the entire day painting. Need I say more?!

Smaller then I imagined..

By tendoy2

from Salmon, Idaho on 12/30/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My daughter likes it, but I thought that it was actually playhouse size. Instead, this house is dollhouse size.

Nieces' Favorite Christmas Present!

By Kari

from Austin, TX on 12/29/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Doting Aunt, Education Oriented

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

We gave these doll houses to our 4 and 6 year old nieces and they both loved it! In fact, immediately after opening all of their Christmas presents, they requested to start decorating their houses (with the included paint, crayons and their own markers). We didn't get to see the finished product but it looks like it will be hours of enjoyment to decorate it and hours to enjoy it with their dolls. I also know that they enjoyed opening up a big box. Really great value!

Fantastic - even for boys!

By Alli from Short Hills, NJ on 12/28/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I got the cottage for my 5 1/2 year old son and the fire station for my 3 1/2 year old son. I was a little concerned that the cottage would be too "girly" looking, but they are both THRILLED with them. They are terrific -- much bigger and more substantial than I imagined. Adorable design, with painting both inside and out. My boys couldn't wait to get started!

Read the Size!

By Tambo from NC on 12/28/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Cons:

Too small

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I did not read the size and thought this was a house they could play in or at least play with dolls in-but it really is mostly for coloring only which my kids did for about 10 minutes then was disinterested. Cute idea but it would have better if it was made bigger.

Good value

By mjburgoon

from Columbus, Ohio on 12/27/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Great idea for a school age child. This not only provides hours of fun but also promotes creativity.

Great at Stimulating Imagination!

By MOM2Three

from Nashville, TN on 12/27/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Cons:

Falls Apart Easily

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This was a great toy! We got this instead of a plastic Barbie House which is actually a lot more flimsy than this. My daughter, her grandmother and I had a blast coloring in the decor and exterior of the house. Save your money on Barbie Houses, by the time they're done playing with this you can recycle it!

A Kid Crowd Pleaser

By Jaclyn

from Philadelphia, PA on 12/27/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor

Best Uses:

Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Very cute--kept my two cousins (7 and 4) busy for awhile--and QUIET :o)

great little house to paint yourself

By Iowa Mom

from Des Moines, IA on 12/26/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My 8 yr old daughter loved this. She is using it for her beloved "webkins"

for creative little home decorators

By Surod

from new jersey on 12/25/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Unique, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

gave this to my niece, a great creative outlet for an inspiring artist

VERY DISAPPOINTED!!

By Michelle

from Leawood, Ks on 12/25/2008

Gift:

Yes

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

this was depicted to be a playhouse for children! When it arrived and we put it together on xmas eve it was sized for a doll! VERY DISAPPOINTED! We were looking for a playhouse for our child. Too late to do anything about it for xmas!

Great gift even for grownups!

By Good Friend

from New Orleans, LA on 12/23/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Bigger than it looks, Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Fun

Best Uses:

1st time homebuyers, Creative Development, Imaginative Play

Describe Yourself:

Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

It is much bigger than I expected - but that made it better because it's easy to assemble and decorate.

Very Disapointed

By Terri

from Chesapeake Beach, MD on 12/23/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design, Fun

Cons:

Difficult To Assemble, Falls Apart Easily

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Employee Party Coordinato

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I have for several years purchased the Cardboard houses from other companies and they were large enough for a 7-8 year old to play IN for approximately $26. When I saw they were only [$] I purchased them. When I received them, they were shipped in the same size box I have always received them in. Until the night of the Christmas party for the children, I opened the houses to find that not only were the children not able to get in and play but that they were only big enough fo a small doll baby. This has been very disceeving and disappointming. It is not worth the price

Fun for kids who like art

By Liz

from Chicago, IL on 12/22/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Fun, Great Decor

Cons:

Smaller than expected

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Outdoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent Of Two Or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

smaller than expected

This is great!

By Lobos

from Baltimore, MD on 12/19/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This product can withstand years of coloring and use. This is the 2nd one we've purchased. It's the best[$] I've ever spent!

Great!

By OCGirlie

from Los Angeles, CA on 12/16/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My niece really loves this

"perfect grandchild project"

By Lala

from Vero Beach, Fl on 12/15/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Outdoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

We bought this cottage for a visiting 5 year old grandchild. We all had a ball coloring the cottage for an afternoon activity. The rest of the visit she and her 2 year old cousin played for hours. It's a perfect "temporary" play house for kids!

Eco/kid friendly

By Pat

from Southwest Florida on 12/10/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Can Withstand Use, Cute Design, Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Dimensions, Great Decor, Realistic Looking

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Group Activity, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Long term interest, Outdoor

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

We received such enthusiastic responses to similar items last year that we were pleased to find good examples for this year.

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Cardboard Cottage Doll House

By JC4TC

from Princeton, NJ on 12/8/2008

Gift:

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Cons:

Small Rooms

Best Uses:

Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, Parent Of Multiples (Twins etc), Parent Of Two Or More Children, Stay At Home Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I guess I did not read the fine print very well - I thought the house was bigger. I had in my mind that you could play with a larger doll in it, but in truth it barely gets a Barbie doll through the front door. My daughter lost interest in it very quickly. I did not feel it was worth the price. Perhaps an older child (6-9) who is really into coloring/design would have liked it better.

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smaller than I thought

By Lin

from Chicago on 12/7/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Cute Design, Easy To Assemble

Cons:

Small Rooms

Best Uses:

Group Activity, Indoor

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Fun to color...

Best item for a child 4-9 years old

By EC

from Miami Florida on 12/4/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Fun To Play With, Good Quality

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Education Oriented, First Time Parent, Stay at Home Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

It kept my son and his nine year old cousin really busy and interested. Although we needed to purchase another paint set to finish the product because the item did not include enough paint, other than this, the product was a big HIT. The kids loved it.

Great products; Unique

By Amber

from Nebraska on 12/2/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Easy To Assemble, Fun, Good Quality, Very cute

Best Uses:

Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Great idea; lots of fun.

great

By Flaco

from los angeles on 12/1/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Easy To Assemble

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

The kids love it!

GREAT PRODUCT, I'M VERY HAPPY WITH IT!

By LAUREN

from NEW ORLEANS, LA on 11/24/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Fun To Play With, Good Quality, Good Variety, Long Lasting, Stylish

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Aunt

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

CREATIVE PLAY

This looks like a lot of fun

By stephanie

from miami on 11/23/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Fun To Play With, Good Quality, Stylish

Best Uses:

Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This is a gift for my niece, so I don't know how it is going to go over. But, it looks like a lot of fun for a little girl. Also, it is very large so don't let the picture on the website fool you.

Very Cute item

By Jackie

from Sterling Heights Michigan on 11/12/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Sturdy construction

Cons:

None

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Storage and Organization, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I first saw this item when my great niece came for a visit and showed me all her webkinz stuffed animals were kept in one of these cardboard houses.
she was so proud of the coloring job she had done that I knew I need to get two for my Grandchildren. I can't wait for them to open it on Christmas Morning. I know they will be thrilled with it.

pretty cool fun

By nancy the aunt

from Fort Collins, CO on 11/6/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Fun To Play With, Good Quality

Cons:

Wears Easily

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I bought this as a gift for 2 different nieces...one LOVED it, one liked it.

Great gift!

By Obamamama

from chicago, IL on 11/3/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Artistic, Fun To Play With, Imaginative

Best Uses:

Dogs, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Urban Santa

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I had some experience with the cardboard house at a friend's place. I really love how it can inspire kids to add the personal touch to their play house. I thought of getting one for my dog to have his own dog house, but instead I got one as a gift for a cousin - can't wait for Christmas now! Perfect for my budget too.

Fun project just the right size for kids

By .

from MN on 10/31/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Good Quality

Best Uses:

Creative Play

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This is a great item for the price. It inspires creativity for hours of imaginative play. It is a good project for the winter months. My girls used it as a home for their stuffed animals when they had finished painting it!

Great creative toy!

By Michelle from SC

from Charleston, SC on 10/29/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Encourages creativity, Good Quality, Good Variety, Holds Items Well, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Artistic, Creative Play

Describe Yourself:

Conscientious, Education Oriented, Environmentally conscious, Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This was excellent for my daughter. She really enjoyed coloring it with all of us ( our whole family contributed.) She was a little disappointed when she realized that this was not big enough for her to get her own self inside! It was for her animals and little figures. Hey there is an idea for a new toy for you all to work on!

Wonderful Gift that the Child LOVED

By Janice

from Dallas, TX on 10/29/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Good Quality, Stylish

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Doting Aunt

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Purchased for a 3 year old as a birthday gift. She LOVED it. Also, her 6 year old sister wanted one.

takes you back in time

By Beamie

from Boston, MA on 10/5/2008

Gift:

Yes

Pros:

Good Quality, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

bought for my niece, i had a similar house when i was young(many moons ago) and adored it. it feeds the imagination that many toys today don't.

Totally Impressive Gift

By Tired Mommy

from Wilmington , DE on 8/18/2008

Pros:

Fun to play with, Good Quality, Good Variety, Portable

Cons:

Limited Fun, Poor Storage, Wears Easily

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Multiples (Twins etc)

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

We got one of these for our 2 daugthers birthday when they turned 2. It was a great product and we were so impressed with it. When I had done the research and saw that Uncommon Goods was selling it for just 20 dollars I was over the moon and have sent everyone I know to the site for a great gift idea when you just don't know what to give the kid who has pretty much everything. We love it and it was fun.

Keeping little hands and minds busy

By Nancy

from Dacula, GA on 8/12/2008

Pros:

Good Quality, Holds Items Well, Long Lasting, Stylish

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children, Stay at Home Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

This house sure kept my two kids busy the wek before school started. They were bored to tears then with their creative artwork and imagination, they ended up having a lot of fun.

an extraordinary product!!!

By elwolf

from Saint Petersburg, FL on 8/11/2008

Pros:

Good Quality, Stylish

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

grandmother

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

My three year old granddaughter had never used paints before or a paintbrush but she took to it at once. First we put it together for her so she could see what it was(she loved it) and then we opened it up and showed her what to do. She used up all the paints in one day and we got her new ones right away. This has been the most successful plaything I have ever given her and watching her concentrate on her project was a wonderful and moving experience.

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Mis-leading

By Betsy

from Indianapolis, IN on 8/6/2008

Pros:

Good Quality, Holds Items Well, Stylish

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent

Bottom Line:

No, I would not recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Item looks much larger online than when received. Had I known it was actually "doll" sized, I would not have purchased it. I am now in search of another card-board house for my little one to play IN. Lesson learned: read the dimensions on everything before purchasing online.

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Even Barbie is to tall to get through the door

Tags: Using Product, Picture of Product

Creative and Fun

By Sleepy Jess

from Orlando, Fl on 8/3/2008

Pros:

Holds Items Well

Best Uses:

Creative Play

Describe Yourself:

Roomate Baby watcher

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I bought this a present for my roomate's child and lots of full coloring it for her since she is still small.It has lots of things to color and has lots of details.It makes a wonderful dollhouse.

We love our house

By Mom of 2

from San Francisco, CA on 7/24/2008

Pros:

Good Quality

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Parent of Two or More Children

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

"We love our little house. We out our dolls and stuffed animals into the house. We liked to color our the house." -My 2 kids

The only reason to give it 4 stars is that we would love it more if it were completely blank or perhaps with fewer pictures.

We absolutely love this product!

By Tracey

from Boston, MA on 7/14/2008

Pros:

Good Quality, Long Lasting

Best Uses:

Creative Play, Older Children, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

First Time Parent, Working Parent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

I was very happy with this product. It is constructed out of sturdy cardboard. My 2-year old is not what you would call gentle and the house has stood up very well under her frequent use.

Service & Delivery comments:

Delivery was very fast (faster than indicated on the website).

Cottage Doll House

By gramma

from Hampden, Maine on 7/4/2008

Pros:

Easy Assembly, Fun, Great Value

Cons:

Poor Instructions

Best Uses:

Creative Development, Imaginative Play, Indoor, Young Children

Describe Yourself:

Grandparent

Bottom Line:

Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

Comments about COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE:

Would be great in a large kid size house

Customer Reviews about the COLOR YOUR OWN CARDBOARD COTTAGE DOLL HOUSE at UncommonGoods