Cardboard dollhouse elevator craft for 10-year-olds
This project is for 10-year-olds adding a moving elevator to a dollhouse or miniature building. It is designed for small lightweight figures only.
What to buy
Tall narrow cardboard box
1
Small cardboard jewelry box
1
Cotton string
2 m
Empty thread spool
1
Wooden skewer with blunt end
1
Jumbo craft sticks
6
Cardstock sheets
4
Paper fasteners
2
Masking tape
1 roll
White school glue
1 bottle
Ruler
1
Pencil
1
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Small toy figures
2
Who this list is for
This cardboard dollhouse elevator craft is for 10-year-olds adding a moving elevator to a dollhouse or miniature building. It is designed only for small, lightweight toy figures.
How to use this list
Use the tall narrow cardboard box as the elevator shaft and the small jewelry box as the car. Measure the car and shaft with the ruler and pencil before cutting cardstock walls or doors with child-safe scissors. Build supports from jumbo craft sticks, then use the wooden skewer, empty thread spool, and cotton string as the lift mechanism. Secure connections with masking tape and white school glue. Use paper fasteners where movement is needed, and test with the included small toy figures.
Common mistakes
Do not use a heavy doll or large toy in the jewelry-box elevator. Keep the string untangled and avoid wrapping it tightly around the skewer or spool. Do not rely on wet glue for moving parts; let glued supports dry before testing. Check that the car clears the shaft sides.
What is on this list
Gather one tall narrow cardboard box, one small cardboard jewelry box, two meters of cotton string, an empty thread spool, and a blunt-ended wooden skewer. You will also need six jumbo craft sticks, four cardstock sheets, two paper fasteners, masking tape, white school glue, ruler, pencil, child-safe scissors, and two small toy figures. Cross off what you already own.
When you are done
Raise and lower the empty elevator first, then test it with one small toy figure. Make sure the cardboard shaft stands steady before adding it to the dollhouse or miniature building.
FAQ
Who is "Cardboard dollhouse elevator craft for 10-year-olds" for?
This cardboard dollhouse elevator craft is for 10-year-olds adding a moving elevator to a dollhouse or miniature building. It is designed only for small, lightweight toy figures.
How should I use "Cardboard dollhouse elevator craft for 10-year-olds"?
Use the tall narrow cardboard box as the elevator shaft and the small jewelry box as the car. Measure the car and shaft with the ruler and pencil before cutting cardstock walls or doors with child-safe scissors. Build supports from jumbo craft sticks, then use the wooden skewer, empty thread spool, and cotton string as the lift mechanism. Secure connections…
What should I skip or avoid with "Cardboard dollhouse elevator craft for 10-year-olds"?
Do not use a heavy doll or large toy in the jewelry-box elevator. Keep the string untangled and avoid wrapping it tightly around the skewer or spool. Do not rely on wet glue for moving parts; let glued supports dry before testing. Check that the car clears the shaft sides.
What is on the "Cardboard dollhouse elevator craft for 10-year-olds" list?
Gather one tall narrow cardboard box, one small cardboard jewelry box, two meters of cotton string, an empty thread spool, and a blunt-ended wooden skewer. You will also need six jumbo craft sticks, four cardstock sheets, two paper fasteners, masking tape, white school glue, ruler, pencil, child-safe scissors, and two small toy figures. Cross off what you a…
What should I do when I am done?
Raise and lower the empty elevator first, then test it with one small toy figure. Make sure the cardboard shaft stands steady before adding it to the dollhouse or miniature building.
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