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DIY Outdoor Playset Projects To Make For Your Kids

June 2, 2015 by Larissa Coleman

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Now that the Summer months have finally arrived, children everywhere will be spending the majority of their days playing outdoors and soaking in the sun.  While most kids have quite the imagination to come up with their own fun, it is still a great surprise to have fun new play area to stretch their creative thinking.  These ideas are great for a fun new space to play in, and even better that they are all DIY projects you can make yourself.  Take a look and see if any of these would appeal to your kids, and you could have a great weekend project on your to-do list.

Read the post here: DIY Kids Outdoor Playset Projects

We never really had an outdoor play area for my kids, but growing up our whole backyard was the play area. We were always building forts from spare wood, broken branches and I even remember when we were teenagers climbing up into the attic to make a fort up there. The only way you could get in is with a ladder and climbing up the bathroom shower screen to enter via the access hole above the shower.  It was basically a death trap and with no insulation up there we probably only lasted 30 mins before we began to sweat.  It was a short lived project but gee did we have fun.   

Outdoor play is important ,   This kind of play boosts problem-solving skills, encourages teamwork, and gets them moving, all while they’re soaking up fresh air and sunshine. Plus, it’s a great way to burn off energy and connect with nature. So, let them loose outside and watch their imaginations take flight!

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Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin Tutorial

This Dollar Tree Strainer Pumpkin is such a clever little fall craft, and I love that it turns something completely ordinary into rustic farmhouse décor. A simple kitchen strainer suddenly becomes a sweet autumn pumpkin filled with mini pumpkins, acorns, leaves, and seasonal texture.

What makes this project so charming is the mix of materials. The metal mesh strainer gives it that slightly vintage, farmhouse look, while the twine-wrapped handle makes it feel warm and handmade. Add in the burlap leaf and little fall fillers, and it becomes the kind of decoration that would look lovely on a mantel, tiered tray, kitchen shelf, or Thanksgiving table.

This is also a great budget-friendly Dollar Tree craft because you can customize it with whatever fall supplies you already have. Use white pumpkins for a neutral farmhouse style, orange pumpkins for a classic autumn look, or add berries, cinnamon sticks, raffia, ribbon, or fairy lights to make it your own.

I especially like that this project is different from the usual wreath or painted pumpkin craft. It has a cute “repurposed kitchen item” feel, which makes it perfect for anyone who loves upcycled décor and cozy handmade fall projects.

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