DIY Cardboard Caravan
It’s time to reuse your old cardboard boxes
If you’re running out of ideas to amuse your kids on the weekend, you should make this cardboard caravan! Ok, let’s quickly rewind. We’ve been planning a trip with the kids in Jason’s parent's caravan and when I came across the latest issue of Officeworks Magazine this week, I was inspired by the DIY Cardboard Castle activity! We’ve had a cardboard box in our garage for a couple of months now (does anyone else hoard cardboard boxes?), so I thought it would be a super cute idea to get the kids excited about their upcoming holiday by making them a cardboard caravan. I also kind of became obsessed with adding cute details and just like that, you’ve just given the kids hours of fun and yourself time to do something for you.
Watch this video to see how it all came together
Before & After
Project Details
♻️ Upcycling: Turning an old cardboard box into a caravan for the kids!
🕒 Project Time Estimate: 3 hours
🪑 Skill Level: Beginner
How To
Step 1: I cut the cardboard box down one side using the craft knife. I placed it on the table and used the cutting mat and a plywood circle to draw the arched door and rounded window. I cut the door and window out using the craft knife.
Step 2: I painted the front of the box (not the sides) with white paint. When that dried, I drew a row of scallops about halfway down using a coaster and a pencil. I mixed white with yellow paint to create a beautiful pastel yellow colour and painted the bottom section of the caravan, including the scallops.
Step 3: While the paint on the caravan was drying, I mixed green and blue paint I had in my studio to make burgundy, which I then used to paint the alphabet letters and the burlap bunting. I painted two plywood circles black and painted a kids chair I found at a charity shop.
Step 4: When the paint dried on the bunting, letters, and wheels I glued them onto the caravan using PVA craft glue. When the glue had dried I carried the box into our garden (if it’s raining you can set it up inside) and added some touches of decor to bring it all together.
Ta daaa!
And just like that, you’ve just given the kids hours of fun and yourself time to do something for you. Hurrah! Next time you’re at Officeworks, grab a copy of their magazine. It’s free and full of inspiration and ideas to entertain the kids and get their creative juices flowing. It’s also available online. Happy making!
This post is in collaboration with Officeworks
