How to Make an Easy Lawn Jenga Set

No need to haul heavy wood pieces — make a lawn Jenga set using shipping boxes and gift wrap.

Photo by: Bethany Nauert; Styled By: Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Bethany Nauert; Styled By: Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Materials Needed

  • 10 small shipping boxes
  • packing tape
  • gift wrap in desired colors
  • clear tape

Assemble Boxes

Assemble shipping boxes with packing tape.

Photo by: Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Cover With Wrapping Paper

Wrap each box with wrapping paper and clear tape in your favorite team's colors.

Photo by: Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Photography by Bethany Nauert; Styled by Erica Reitman and Paige Geffen

Stack and Play

Stack boxes randomly, and play with a friend.

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