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Forest Fantasy Basement

The great outdoors are brought inside! Plus, a great puppet-making project for kids!

Kidspace : Episode HKID-208 -- More Projects »
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Fort Wilderness
« After: Enchanted Forest | Backstage »
A two-level fort is constructed from plywood and 2 x 4s. The 2 x 4s are transformed into trees. Dowels are fastened to the sides for branches then they are given a bark covering when wrapped in burlap. Twigs are nailed to the side of the fort to serve as a screen and the ceiling is interlaced with green yarn to create a leafy canopy. There are two ways the kids can get to the fort’s upper level – the ladder or the trap door. An eye-bolt and rope are used to make a handle for the trap door. A bracket is fastened to the ceiling above the trap door then a pulley and rope are hung down from the bracket. A bucket tied to the end of the rope allows the children to pass toys and books between the floor and the platform.

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After: Enchanted Forest

Fort Wilderness

Backstage

Pillow Lake and Hammock

Project for Kids: Paper Puppets



Resources
decorative project materials
Hudson Trail Outfitters
Website: www.hudsontrail.com
Guests
Drew Seskunas
Designer, Club Pizza
E-mail: andrewseskunas@hotmail.com

Matt Cosgrove
Carpenter, Cosgrove Carpentry
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