DIY Toy Barn from Wood Scrap: Get the FREE Plans

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Supplies

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Cut your wood according to the woodworking plan. Draw everything out on the plywood scrap before cutting.

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Use a jig saw to cut away a rectangular area for the door on the back cut of wood.

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Place your base and back of the toy barn. Predrill your holes to attack the back to the base.

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Attach using wood glue and trim head screws. Fill the screw heads with wood filler before painting.

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Attach the loft using wood glue and trim head screws. Split the roof into two sections so it can fold back.

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Cut a piece of felt for the bottom of your barn and attach with a glue gun.

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Use wood filler to fill in the holes where your screws are.

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Prime the wood first, then spray paint.

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You can customize this any way you want. For more tutorial , visit DIY Danielle

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