Let's Make a Box House

Original Publication 2/28/15

Never underestimate the value of a simple box!  This weekend, my husband decided to install a new vanity in our bathroom. The box was absolutely perfect for a little playhouse for our 1 year old daughter.

Gather:

Large Box

Markers

Utility Knife

Colored Tape

Packaging Tape

Step 1: I connected the top two tabs of the box with a strip of packaging tape to create a rough. I then used a jumbo sharpie marker (like the king sized ones) to draw a shingle pattern.  Roof complete!

Step 2: I used a utility knife to cut out a door and window on the front of the box.  We have like 10 rolls of painters tape lying around from when we first bought our house, so I used one to 'trim' them out. You could also use colored duct tape.

Step 3: Decorate!  The house isn't a home without that personal touch. This is where the project can break the two dollar mark, so I just used a marker to create a welcome sign on the door.  However, you could create real signs or art for the inside from paper or whatever else you have lying around. You could buy some cheap dollar store flowers and create a planter box under the window. You can use construction ever to make more realistic looking shingles. The options are really endless depending on how much time and money you want to put into it.

Step 4: Play!!