This project was inspired by a quick drawbridge project we use to illustrate tension in our buildings class. When we started to play with the materials, it transformed into this cereal box castle with the drawbridge rope doubling as a handle for closing and carrying. We love our miniatures! We added some characters (inspired by favorite dad designer, Joel Henriques) that can be printed out and colored in. Or, better yet, create your own… enjoy!
SUPPLIES
•2 cereal or cracker boxes
•Colored tapes (duct tapes, masking tapes) if available
•Scissors, hole punch
•Yarn or string (about 1 yard)
PROJECT STEPS
Cut the top flaps off of one box. Cut down each side of the front so that it folds down like a drawbridge. Punch a hole in the top left and right corners of the front and back of the box. Feed the yarn through the back hole to the front and then back through the other set of holes. Tie the ends together, leaving enough slack so that the front can open fully.
Cut the front and back from the other box. To create the turrets, cut a pattern along one long side of each piece. Wrap each into a cylinder and tape along the seam. Use colorful tape, paints, or colored paper to decorate the turrets and bridge.
Print out characters for your castle (download the PDF) or create your own! Decorate the inside of your drawbridge to add detail. To close and carry your castle, just pull up on the yarn and go.
-Originally published on Momfilter
