How to Make a Cardboard Doghouse
A cardboard doghouse makes the perfect accessory for a child who collects stuffed animals. An average cardboard box with top and bottom flaps has all the materials needed to build a doghouse. Make this a crafting project children can get involved in with you. Surely the child who wants to give stuffed pets a home will have some ideas for doghouse plans.
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Instructions
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Cut the long side flaps off the top and bottom of a cardboard box with scissors. Follow the folds to keep your cut lines straight.
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Measure the smaller flaps to find the center. Mark the center point on the edge with a marker or pencil.
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Draw a line from the center point at the edge of the flap to the bottom where the flap meets the box sides. Use one of the long flaps for a straight edge.
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Cut the small flaps along the line. This will leave two triangular flaps of equal size at both ends of the box.
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Cut out a door on one of the smaller box sides with scissors. Draw a freehand U-shape to follow for cutting.
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Support the triangle flaps. Stand the triangles up and tape one of the small triangles to the inner side. Place the support piece over the box side and the flap
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Tape the cut-off box flaps together lengthwise. Lay them over the upright triangles with two flaps on either side to form a roof.
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Tips & Warnings
Make this a painting project as well. Use spray paint to cover the outer box. Use temper paint to draw lines for wood slats. Make a sign by painting a name on one of the small flaps from the underside and taping it over the door.
