Materials Needed:
Cardboard boxes or sheets
Scissors
Craft knife
Ruler
Pencil
Glue or tape
Paint or markers (optional)
Instructions:
Sketch out your design or idea for the cardboard sculpture on paper.
Gather cardboard boxes or sheets to use as the main material for your sculpture.
Cut the cardboard into smaller pieces or shapes based on your design using scissors or a craft knife.
Assemble the cardboard pieces together using glue or tape to create the structure of your sculpture.
Layer and stack cardboard pieces to add depth and dimension to your sculpture.
Shape and mold the cardboard to achieve the desired form, whether abstract or representational.
Add details and textures to the sculpture by cutting, folding, or manipulating the cardboard.
Paint or decorate the sculpture with markers to enhance its appearance and add visual interest.
Allow the sculpture to dry and set before displaying it in your space.
Let your imagination guide you as you create a unique and artistic cardboard sculpture with just a few simple materials and tools!
Materials Needed:
Cardboard
Scissors
Ruler
Pencil
Craft knife
Glue
Paint or markers (optional)
Instructions:
Decide on the type of furniture you want to make (e.g., chair, table, bed).
Measure and mark the cardboard for the different parts of the furniture (seat, legs, backrest).
Use scissors or a craft knife to carefully cut out the cardboard pieces along the marked lines.
Fold and assemble the pieces to create the furniture structure, using glue to secure them in place.
Add details and decorations to the furniture using paint or markers if desired.
For a chair, you can create a seat, backrest, and legs. For a table, you can make a tabletop and legs.
Let the glue dry completely before using your mini cardboard furniture for display or play.
Get creative and have fun crafting your own mini cardboard furniture pieces for a unique touch to your space or projects!
Materials Needed:
Cardboard tubes (toilet paper rolls, paper towel rolls)
Cardboard boxes or sheets
Scissors
Tape
Marbles or small balls
Instructions:
Gather cardboard tubes and boxes to create the structure of the marble run.
Cut the cardboard tubes lengthwise to create tracks for the marbles.
Cut out various shapes and sizes of cardboard pieces to create ramps, tunnels, and obstacles for the marbles to navigate.
Use tape to secure the tubes and cardboard pieces together to form the marble run.
Test the marble run by placing marbles at the top and watching them roll through the tracks and obstacles.
Make adjustments as needed to ensure the marbles flow smoothly through the run.
Get creative and add twists, turns, and challenges to make the marble run more exciting.
Enjoy watching the marbles race through your homemade cardboard marble run!
Have a blast building and playing with your DIY cardboard marble run!
Materials Needed:
Cardboard boxes of various sizes
Scissors
Craft knife
Ruler
Markers or paint
Glue or tape
Instructions:
Gather cardboard boxes of different sizes and shapes to represent buildings in your city.
Use scissors or a craft knife to cut out doors, windows, and other architectural details on the boxes.
Stack and arrange the boxes to create buildings of varying heights.
Use markers or paint to add color and details to the buildings, such as bricks, windows, and doors.
Connect the buildings together using glue or tape to form streets and alleys.
Create additional features like trees, cars, and street signs using cardboard and markers.
Arrange the buildings and features on a large surface to create your cardboard cityscape.
Let your imagination run wild and add any additional elements to bring your cardboard city to life.
Have fun designing and building your very own cardboard city!