Small boxes that are not good for storage purposes are still good for something. We think they are perfect for junk play so today I bring you a lovely house we made out of a small box, some paint, paper tape and coloured markers. With a little imagination it is possible to turn just any box into a lovely toy house. Not only the end product can be used in pretend play, but the whole process is a rewarding craft that challenges children’s creativity and imagination. It is the fun creative side of the project that we truly enjoy.

After so many recycled crafts, it was my son’s vision to start the process that turned the box in the picture into a pretty little house.

Firstly we shaped the roof and cut the shutters and the front door, then we covered the box’ shiny surface with paper tape to allow for the paint to attach properly.

Once the canvas was ready we moved on to painting the house and left it to dry before adding the finishing touches with markers. We drew the bricks on the façade with a fine pointed black marker and we marked the roof tiles and the wood lines of the front door with a brown pen.

Two hanging baskets by each side of the front door add a few extra details.

You can try to make your own toy house, it is very easy and most of all it is a great way to spend a rainy afternoon during the school holidays.

Happily shared with the Play Academy.