
Have you always wanted to build your own castle? Well, you’re in luck because we have the perfect craft activity for you! Let your imagination run free and join your kids with this fun and easy idea! The method for how to make a cardboard castle remains the same – but how you decorate is completely up to you. Better yet, you decide whether your castle houses, knights, princesses, or even cardboard tube animals – because who said animals can’t live in castles!? Read on to find out how to make a at home for a creative playtime and hours of fun.
Building a castle out of cardboard: What you’ll need
One of the great things about this cardboard castle DIY-style is that it uses leftover packaging, so you’re not only teaching the children how make a cardboard castle, but also how to recycle in creative ways!
What you’ll need
- Cardboard boxes and empty cardboard rolls from kitchen towels and toilet paper
- Scissors
- Ruler
- Paper
- Pencil
- Sellotape
- Glue
- Paint, paintbrushes, pens, stickers – whatever they’d like to use to decorate their cardboard castle.
Tip
Whenever you finish your Plenty Max or Plenty The Original One, put the empty tubes in a special ‘craft’ box for projects like these. So, when the holidays come round, you're prepared for anything.
How to make a cardboard castle: step-by-step instructions
One of the great things about making a cardboard castle is that it uses leftover packaging, so you’re not only teaching the children how make a cardboard castle, but also how to recycle in creative ways! Find out more on how to make recycling fun for your little ones with our helpful guide. Now it’s time to get creative! Simply follow our step-by-step instructions to create your own castle out of cardboard! Happy crafting!
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- Admire your magnificent handmade castle: Now, that all your hard work has paid off, it’s time to give yourself a pat on the back. Who knew that building a cardboard castle could be this easy? Well done!
What kind of cardboard box castle will you create?
Once you’ve got the basic cardboard castle DIY mastered, you can adapt around the following ideas:
- Princess castle
- Knight castle
- Dragon castle
- Space castle
- Seabed castle
- Fairy/elf castle
- Animal castle.
All that’s left is to decide is what type of cardboard castle you’ll create first! With the power of your imagination, you can create a masterpiece from recycled cardboard, all whilst doing your bit for the environment. Now that sounds fantastic!
We hope you found our guide on how to make a castle out of cardboard fun and easy-to-follow. Don’t forget to always recycle your carboard once you’re done with it! Break it down first, and then leave it in the paper bin. Otherwise, you can also compost it for mulch and gardening.
If you enjoyed reading this article, you might want to take a look at our family life hub. It’s full of great craft ideas, including making a handmade bunting and easy paper crafts to keep your children occupied, without the mess.