Make do cardboard construction

Makedo is a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction purposely designed for kids. Build imaginative and useful creations from upcycled cardboard.

Makedo is a simple to use, open-ended system of tools for creative cardboard construction. Build imaginative and useful creations from upcycled everyday cardboard. Makedo comes to life in collaborative creative environments such as classrooms, maker spaces, museums and of course homes.

Favorite cardboard DIY ideas to keep children busy and entertained. Some kids can do alone and some for adults or older kids to help build.

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This DIY Cardboard Treehouse is such an easy cardboard craft for kids! Put those old boxes to new use with this easy tutorial!

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Written by: Hannah Kimmel We’re continuing our upcycling series with a new project for you: A few weeks ago I came across a post on Instagram about making cardboard houses for your kids. The post was by herding_the_hos and I was instantly taken by the charming design. It was relatively simple in nature, but it was quite clever the way the pieces fit together. The houses could be configured in many different ways for multiple playing strategies. The mom who designed it used sharpie to make…

I learned about MakeDo Cardboard Construction Kits while at TLA Annual earlier this year. We bought several kits for our Teen MakerSpace and a fun new station was born. A basic kit comes with a safety saw, a whole punch, several screws, and some hinges. Everything works great except for the safety saw. The safety […]