How to make a house with a box

There is something about cardboard houses that I love so much. It's the private space in there where nobody can see you, it's the feeling of having your own home (when you play 'home'), it's probably all the little details that make it look so cute.

To be totally honest I play in one, together with my kids and I am enjoying it so much. Really. In fact, I wanted to build one more then my kids did. I had to convince them so I COULD MAKE ONE. For them.

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Totally Amazing Cardboard Houses to Make for Your Kids

1. This cardboard house was made by us. It only needed 1 big cardboard box and some tape. So simple, yet so cool for the kids to play with. 

How to make a house with a box

2. This cardboard house/castle is a fancy design addition to the child's room. (Post is in Swedish, but pictures tell it all.)  mia-kinoko

How to make a house with a box

3.A DIY cardboard house for $10. Can't beat that. It has a tone of fun little details, like welcome math and flowers on the windows. I would totally play in it!

How to make a house with a box

4. This cardboard house is using tab slot technique and the house can be disassembled and stored flat. How cool is that!

How to make a house with a box

5. Bunny shed with light! Looks awesome, doesn't it?

How to make a house with a box

6. A lot of triangles and some scotch tape will make the coolest cardboard house ever. Check hannahandlily to have a full tutorial how to make it!

How to make a house with a box

7.  Only two cardboard boxes needed for this playhouse. I love the door nob most!

How to make a house with a box

8. The patterns on this cardboard house. The post is in Spanish but the pictures are beautiful. Find out more in dcoracao!

How to make a house with a box

9. Collapsible cardboard house. In case you don't want a huge cardboard playhouse in your living room 24/7. Check ambrosiagirl website now!

Cardboard Houses For Kids

10. Life size gingerbread cardboard playhouse for kids to play in. What a perfect play area for the holidays.

How to make a house with a box

11. Another ginger house from cardboard by creative and cute thehousethatlarsbuilt.

How to make a house with a box

12. A lot more professional cardboard house mostly for outdoors play. It's an architectural creation. If you feel that you are advanced cardboard builder there are instructions included.

How to make a house with a box

13. Just one box needed for this super simple yet incredible cardboard house by momsdailyadventures!

How to make a house with a box

14. So many play opportunities in this super simple cardboard house. (it's in Spanish, but you can get the idea). Check decorareciclaimagina to find out more.

15. Artsycraftsymom shows that just by adding some color to a simple cardboard house you can create something incredible for your kids,

How to make a house with a box

16. Would your kids love to play in this "UP" cardboard playhouse? YES, they would. Piccolinadesignsandplay will show you how to make it.

How to make a house with a box

17. Paper towel log cabin by declutterorganizerepurpose. So imaginative!

How to make a house with a box

18. Cardboard castle impressed me! I find some extra idea for cardboard castle. What do you think about painting on it black brick patterns. Looks awesome!

How to make a house with a box

19. Want an outdoor playhouse for your kids? Make one for free from cardboard.

How to make a house with a box

20. Cardboard house with cutest little details by rustandsunshine. Check and find some useful and inspiring ideas.

How to make a house with a box

Inspired yet?

Are you looking for some scissors, utility knife and some scotch tape? Along with some inspiration, coffee and a good partner you may build your own most amazing cardboard house.

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And if you are not crafty (and prefer to avoid all the cuts and splinters on your hands), but still would love your kids to play IN and WITH cardboard houses I have good news for you.

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21. Playhouse in the ship

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22. Bankers Box at Play Castle Playhouse

How to make a house with a box

23. Color the playhouse yourself

How to make a house with a box

24. Unicorn Playhouse

How to make a house with a box

How to make a house with a box
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How do you turn a box into a playhouse?

Start with an empty cardboard box. Image: SheKnows..
Position cardboard box. Turn box on side so the opening is perpedicular to the floor. ... .
Cut the top of cardboard box. Cut off the top entirely and save the piece. ... .
Add tape. ... .
Cut the pieces for the roof. ... .
Tape the roof together. ... .
Build the house. ... .
Make it collapsible..

Can you make a real house out of cardboard?

Wikkelhouse, the Netherlands Created by Dutch studio Fiction Factory, Wikkelhouse is an eco modular home made from segments of reinforced cardboard.

How do you make a shoe box house?

Open up an empty shoebox and turn it on its side. Stand four cardboard toilet paper tubes up next to the shoebox. Cut a large rectangle out of your cereal box and fold it in half widthwise to make a roof for your child's house. Cut out a square of cereal box cardboard and place it on top of the paper rolls.