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How to Make a Cardboard Box Car

September 8, 2013 By jbmumofone 46 Comments

How to make a Cardboard Box Car

This cardboard box car was so very easy to make and made the toddler so very happy.

I had been saving the box for a while intending to do something with it.  Eventually Mr B kind of insisted that I did as my pile of accumulated rubbish craft supplies was reaching momentous proportions and threatening to take over the dining room completely.

This week I finally decided to turn this cardboard box into a car for the boy and here is how to do it:

How to make a cardboard box car

Take one large cardboard box…

How to make a cardboard box car

Cut off the two longest side flaps and one shorter end-flap, retaining the fourth end-flap.

How to make a cardboard box car

Fold this flap in half so that it forms a windscreen and bonnet at the end of the box. Secure this to the sides of the box with packing tape.

How to make a cardboard box car

Turn the box on its side and trace around something round to draw a semi-circular doorway. Cut out. This really has made it much easier for the boy to climb in and out of the car.

How to make a cardboard box car

Use something round to draw four wheels and a steering wheel from the discarded panels or other cardboard. Cut out and stick the wheels to the car.

How to make a cardboard box car

Use another discarded flap and tape to the right side of the windscreen and bottom of the car. Stick your steering wheel to this with tape or glue. I also made a central horn for the steering wheel by adding the top of a fabric softener bottle.

With a thick black marker draw in your windscreen frame, steering wheel, hubcaps etc.

How to make a cardboard box car

Add headlights and a radiator grill. I used cupcake cases for the headlights. Finally throw in a couple of cushions for some upholstery.

And last but not least…

How to make a cardboard box car

Make one little boy very happy!

Not only will they love sitting in it but give them a pack of crayons to decorate it and you may just get an hour to yourself!

For more crafty toddler ideas why not check out my page here or follow me on pinterest?

And when the weather improves why not head outside and have a go at some garden craft.  Check out how to make a yarn teepee here.

Happy crafting x

 

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Comments

  1. Michael Cargill says

    September 8, 2013 at 20:11

    That is flippin’ awesome.

    Also, I’ve got those same scissors. And I hope you didn’t get any black ink on that nice peach carpet.

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 8, 2013 at 20:23

      Thank you…too late…and its not peach it is just a VERY dirty beige x

      Reply
  2. Pinkoddy says

    September 8, 2013 at 23:36

    This is amazing. Have shared on google + community

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 9, 2013 at 08:07

      Oh thank you, that is great! 🙂

      Reply
      • Pinkoddy says

        September 9, 2013 at 10:06

        Can’t believe I hadn’t pinned it – have now!

  3. Rhiannon says

    September 9, 2013 at 10:09

    I love this! The only limit to play is your imagination. And cardboard boxes are brillant! The other great thing we have done in my classroom is just a pile or collection of empty cardboard boxes and leaving the kids to it. Probably better with slightly older children.

    Found through the parenting pin it party!

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 10, 2013 at 13:03

      Thanks so much for visiting and for joining in with the party. Am popping over to your blog now 🙂

      Reply
  4. Alice @ Mums Make Lists says

    September 9, 2013 at 10:26

    Fab car – our’s was much more basic 🙂 Have pinned on my Imagination board – Alice x

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 10, 2013 at 13:04

      Thanks Alice and thanks for joining in with the party 🙂

      Reply
  5. Actually Mummy (@ActuallyMummy) says

    September 9, 2013 at 12:19

    This is exactly the kind of stuff my sister-in-law does and puts me to shame! So I’ve pinned it for her so she can do it next time she’s in charge of mine 😉 #pinitparty

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 10, 2013 at 13:11

      Ha ha, will keep her busy for a while!

      Reply
  6. pisforpreschooler says

    September 9, 2013 at 13:13

    That’s amazing! I’m not quite so inventive but I’m totally impressed – and I bet your son was too (most importantly!)

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:12

      He loves it and colouring it in is keeping him very amused! Thanks for popping by.

      Reply
  7. Erica at ButeauFull Chaos says

    September 9, 2013 at 15:34

    Aww this is so cute! Pinned on my “Fun Wit Kids” Board! Came from Mondays Parenting Pinit Party! Following you with @ericabuteau on Pinterest!

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:20

      Thanks Erica, am off to follow your board now. I have also pinned your delicious looking Pumpkin Spice cake. Looks awesome!

      Reply
  8. Romanianmum (@romanianmum) says

    September 9, 2013 at 16:48

    How cool! I have so many boxes in my house I might get hubby building one for Kara. I’m useless as this sort of thing,….
    Thank you for linking #pinitparty @romanianmum

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:20

      Thanks for hosting this week lovely x

      Reply
  9. Mammasaurus says

    September 10, 2013 at 00:13

    Cool! Love the cushion in it too – I need to make a giant one for me now 🙂

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:22

      Shall I make you one? Though I still haven’t finished your dino-hoodie LOL!

      Reply
  10. bavariansojourn says

    September 10, 2013 at 21:23

    That’s just brilliant! 🙂

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:22

      Thank you honey x

      Reply
  11. Emma (@emvanstone) says

    September 11, 2013 at 10:17

    That is amazing. My little girl would love it. xx

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 13, 2013 at 16:23

      Thanks Emma. It is crazily simple to do 🙂

      Reply
  12. Helen Neale (@KiddyCharts) says

    September 16, 2013 at 11:35

    You are, quite simply, brilliant my love! Wonderful, I bet ur little one had sooooo much fun, and perhaps even Daddy too! 😉

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 19, 2013 at 21:07

      Bit of a hit all round! My next plan is a rocket. Now I just need to buy something in a REALLY big box LOL.

      Reply
  13. Jess (@JJMcGlynn) says

    September 16, 2013 at 13:54

    This is a brilliant idea! Definitely going to try this next time we inherit a large cardboard box. Hopping over from pin it party

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      September 19, 2013 at 21:08

      Thanks Jess and thanks so much for joining in with the Pin It Party 🙂

      Reply
  14. thereadingresidence says

    September 17, 2013 at 17:53

    You just cannot go wrong with a cardboard box! Yours does look particularly brilliant, though! Popping over form the pin it party

    Reply
  15. Practically Perfect Mums says

    September 23, 2013 at 18:01

    My children are SOOOO deprived! Fabulous!

    Reply
  16. fritha says

    September 23, 2013 at 19:22

    this is brilliant! love it! x

    Reply
  17. Pippa says

    September 23, 2013 at 20:14

    This is a brilliant car! I can remember always making a car out of an upturned rocking chair as a kid and thinking it was the absolutely best thing ever – kept me and my brother entertained for years. In fact I would still play with it now if I could. I love what you’ve created here from a simple cardboard box, I bet it was ace fun to make as well as for them to play with 🙂

    Reply
  18. Slummy single mummy says

    September 26, 2013 at 09:25

    That looks awesome! When I was little we were always making stuff out of boxes. One of my favourites was a washing machine – you just cut a door and then draw on lots of buttons. We did TVs too and would put on shows 🙂

    Reply
  19. knittymummy says

    September 26, 2013 at 11:46

    Note to self – buy a big amazon order and a tin of chocolates. The sacrifices we have to make for our children eh!

    Reply
  20. Melksham Mum says

    September 26, 2013 at 17:37

    This is pretty fab! Will be pinning on my Early Years board for school 🙂

    Reply
  21. kelly says

    September 26, 2013 at 20:39

    Hi there!

    How would I go about making a cardboard ambulance for my son? Probably thinking I would need a few large cardboard boxes. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

    Thanks

    Reply
  22. Erin says

    February 3, 2015 at 03:52

    How do you keep the windscreen from limping? I see a small black mark in the middle on the front, what is it?

    Reply
    • jbmumofone says

      February 3, 2015 at 15:41

      It is just some print on the box. The windscreen actually lasted fine, must have been a pretty sturdy box!

      Reply
  23. babybudgeting says

    August 7, 2015 at 10:10

    How fantastic is that!

    Reply

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