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How to Build a Cardboard Castle

Completed Cardboard Castle

What is a Box Rivet?

Mr. McGroovy's Box Rivets™ are inexpensive plastic connectors that make building fantastic creations quick & simple

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Things You Need Before You Begin...

1.

Castle Rivet Kit (with Plans!)

Castle Rivet Kit
 
2.

Eight Refrigerator Boxes

(Don't Panic! How to Get Free Boxes.)

Approximate size if built with...

  • Refrigerator boxes = 10' x 10'
  • Wardrobe boxes = 8' x 8'
  • Dishpack boxes = 5' x 5' (toddler sized!)

Castle Plans

(Full-sized plans included with Castle Rivet Kit)

1.

Boxes will be connected in one of these two configurations, A or B:

Configuration 1
– or –
Configuration 2
1.

Cut boxes for arrangement in this configuration.

Step 2
1.

Use the full side of another box for the gateway arch.

Step 3
4.

Use Mr. McGroovy’s Box Rivets to assemble the castle.

Step 4
5.

Cut battlements at top of boxes.

Step 5
Completed Cardboard Castle

Ready to Build?

Castle Rivet Kit

Includes Castle Plans, Rivets, and Utility Knife!

Castle Rivet Kit