Paper roll castle drawbridge craft for 7-year-olds
This craft is for 7-year-olds making a castle entrance with a moving drawbridge. It is a compact play prop rather than a full cardboard castle.
What to buy
Cardboard toilet paper tubes
2
Small cardboard box
1
Gray construction paper
2 sheets
Brown corrugated cardboard rectangle
1
Cotton string
1 meter
Jumbo wooden craft sticks
4
Colored cardstock sheets
2
Round-head paper fasteners
2
Masking tape
1 roll
Glue sticks
2
Washable markers
1 pack
Child-safe scissors
1 pair
Who this list is for
The paper roll castle drawbridge craft is for 7-year-olds making a compact castle entrance with a moving drawbridge. It is a play prop built from tubes and a small box, not a full cardboard castle.
How to use this list
Use the small cardboard box as the entrance base and place the two cardboard toilet paper tubes as towers. Cover the parts with gray construction paper and add colored cardstock details. Cut the brown corrugated cardboard rectangle into the drawbridge, reinforce it with jumbo wooden craft sticks, and attach it with round-head paper fasteners. Use cotton string to raise and lower the bridge, securing parts with masking tape and glue sticks.
Common mistakes
Do not make the drawbridge wider than the small cardboard box opening. Keep the paper fasteners loose enough for the bridge to move. Avoid pulling the cotton string hard; this is a compact paper-and-cardboard play prop, not a weight-bearing bridge.
What is on this list
You need two cardboard toilet paper tubes, one small cardboard box, two gray construction paper sheets, and one brown corrugated cardboard rectangle. The list also includes one meter of cotton string, four jumbo wooden craft sticks, two colored cardstock sheets, two round-head paper fasteners, masking tape, two glue sticks, washable markers, and child-safe scissors. Cross off what you own.
When you are done
Test the drawbridge gently and adjust the cotton string if it catches. Let all glued parts dry before play, then keep the castle entrance on a flat surface with the drawbridge lowered.
FAQ
Who is "Paper roll castle drawbridge craft for 7-year-olds" for?
The paper roll castle drawbridge craft is for 7-year-olds making a compact castle entrance with a moving drawbridge. It is a play prop built from tubes and a small box, not a full cardboard castle.
How should I use "Paper roll castle drawbridge craft for 7-year-olds"?
Use the small cardboard box as the entrance base and place the two cardboard toilet paper tubes as towers. Cover the parts with gray construction paper and add colored cardstock details. Cut the brown corrugated cardboard rectangle into the drawbridge, reinforce it with jumbo wooden craft sticks, and attach it with round-head paper fasteners. Use cotton str…
What should I skip or avoid with "Paper roll castle drawbridge craft for 7-year-olds"?
Do not make the drawbridge wider than the small cardboard box opening. Keep the paper fasteners loose enough for the bridge to move. Avoid pulling the cotton string hard; this is a compact paper-and-cardboard play prop, not a weight-bearing bridge.
What is on the "Paper roll castle drawbridge craft for 7-year-olds" list?
You need two cardboard toilet paper tubes, one small cardboard box, two gray construction paper sheets, and one brown corrugated cardboard rectangle. The list also includes one meter of cotton string, four jumbo wooden craft sticks, two colored cardstock sheets, two round-head paper fasteners, masking tape, two glue sticks, washable markers, and child-safe…
What should I do when I am done?
Test the drawbridge gently and adjust the cotton string if it catches. Let all glued parts dry before play, then keep the castle entrance on a flat surface with the drawbridge lowered.
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