Ever stare at a used milk carton and wonder what to do with it? Don’t toss them in the recycling bin just yet! With a little creativity and some common household items, you can transform those used cartons into whimsical, London Colourful Terrace funhouses for your kids.
First things first, spend time collecting used milk and juice boxes, rinse out thoroughly leave to dry out for a day.
Select your choice of paint. I choses these Baker Ross Pastel Ready Mixed Paint for Kids. they are pastel colours good as a replica of the NW3 London postcode town houses.
Cover your work surface with bine liners or old newspapers, set aside some to place painted cartons to dry overnight. the boxed will require several coats of paint, I did 4 coats of paint.
Set painted cartons aside to dry. Once dry, use your white chalk pens to draw in the details. This next step dries up very quickly.
Here are some additional tips:
- Get creative with your designs! There is no right or wrong way to make a milk carton fun house.
- You can use different sizes and shapes of milk cartons to create a whole town or city.
- If you are using a hot glue gun, be sure to supervise children closely.
- Allow plenty of time for the paint to dry completely before adding other details.
This is a great activity for kids of all ages. It is a fun way to up-cycle milk cartons, and it helps kids to develop their creativity and fine motor skills.
There you go, your houses are all set, Enjoy!
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