When we moved, we ditched Peyton’s Lucky Boy Sunday play house (completely sold out and I still get sad when I think about us selling it), and I vowed to get a teepee. Dave was waaaaay against a teepee because they’re huge. He’s right. I have been pinning simple, A-frame tents on Pinterest for months now, and Monday, I finally decided to attempt it.
I used this super easy tutorial to make the frame. First, I went to Home Depot to get all the wood. I had most of the other supplies, but I did need to get a cover for it. I opted for a canvas fabric from Hobby Lobby.
Following the instructions, I used Dave’s drill and 3/4″ spade bit to drill holes 6″ down in each piece of wood.
I then fit the dowel through the holes. This was probably the hardest part, but the 3/4″ holes hold the dowel very securely!
Follow the steps outlined in the original tutorial here for the tent cover. It would have been easier to use a twin flat sheet, but I had seen a hand stamped tent on tumblr and was convinced I could do it. I used foam board and acrylic paint. I still need to go through and touch up some of the triangles, but Peyton doesn’t mind little details like that! She absolutely loves the tent, and has even requested dinner inside it because it’s a “camp out”.
Her being obsessed with it is really the only affirmation I need. It was a solid $30 and 2 hours well spent!!
Melissa says
You make this sound so easy haha I wonder if I could do it! It’s so cute! Does it fold flat?
Jenna says
It does fold flat, but with some work, since the holes hold the dowel so tightly! It’s pretty easy! I have some woodworking background and my dad was a carpenter, but it’s really just drilling holes!
Erin says
This is seriously so cute!!! You’re an amazing mommy!
Jenna says
The sweetest! Thank you so much!
Ash says
whete do you find time to do this!? I’m impressed
Jenna says
Lots of red bull 😉
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