How to Make a Cardboard Train & Rocketship from One Box

Fun project for making a 2 in 1 Cardboard Playhouse out of the same Cardboard Box! Make a Rocket Ship and a Percy the Train from Thomas the Tank Engine!

Materials

– Large cardboard box – Craft paint – Strong glue

Tools

– Brushes – Craft knife or heavy duty scissors – Black sharpie pen – Clamps

Step 1: Find a Big Box

Pick a large cardboard box - mine was an irregularly shaped toilet box

Step 2: Plan your Design

I wanted one side to be a rocket ship and the other side to be a train. I decided this really from looking at the box from different angles.

Step 3: Start Cutting

Cut away unnecessary flaps and use them to create shapes to add on to your playhouse (i.e. rocket ship fins or train funnel).

Step 4: Assembly

Glue decorative pieces in place with strong craft glue

Step 5: Painting

Paint one side at a time using craft paint.

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