DIY Cardboard Box Car

How to spend a couple of easy and funny hours with your little boy without the need to buy anything or go anywhere? Just give him a hand in making his favorite red car, decorated with eyes and a big smile :).

You need:

  • an empty cardboard box in the right size (as usual ours is an IKEA one)
  • 5 cardboard circles 4 for the tires and 1 for the steering wheel
  • paper tape
  • acrylic paints
  • cork stopper (our way to make the steering wheel turn)

DIY Cardboard Box Car

1. Color the cardboard box.

DIY Cardboard Box Car2.  Color the tires.

DIY Cardboard Box Car

 3. Draw and fasten the eyes, headlights and mouth.

DIY Cardboard Box Car

4. Make a steering wheel and dashboard.

DIY Cardboard Box Car

Ready for a ride!

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