This cardboard fort was a bit impromptu. I started off working on next week’s craft project – next minute I was rescuing toilet rolls and old boxes and creating my son an ‘underwater’ fort to accompany his new Lego ‘Atlantis’ set!
The fort is quite simple, but it does have an escape chute – this is important, it means when the Lego Shark attacks, the little Lego diver can escape by jumping down the tower and sliding out of the secret side exit.
Update: Fiona from Neverending Lists had a crack at this project (which according to her four year old is a “farmhouse not a fort”) she added some nice modifications, have a look.
If you are using recycled cardboard boxes why not cut down one side and reverse fold them so the unprinted cardboard is on the outside. It’s a much easier surface to decorate or paint, you can even use felt-tip pens. One last thing, for more cardboard inspiration check out these beautiful castles created by Anne Wood.
Hello Scott! I am a bit late to the party, having just stumbled upon your blog today but my son and I are both so enamored with your crafts that I had to comment anyway. As a photographer and elementary teacher I am awed by your whimsical artwork, quality instructions and willingness to share. We have already begun our cardboard creation for my sons Legos and I will definitely share your website with my students this fall to demonstrate creativity and inspiration. Thanks!
Wow!! It was creative work. Yes, cardboard plays a vital role in home interior designing and moving stuffs from one destination to another safely. Sometimes we can easily create creative arts using cardboards. I really enjoyed your “cardboard fort” art. Thanks for sharing it.
I was “hired” by my 4 year old to make a “Penguin House” as in a villain from Batman…I found this site and got some excellent jumping off points from everyone’s posts… here’s what I made.
Very cool – thanks so much for sharing it with me! Scott:-)
Hi, first Let me say – I luv ur site. We made the fort a while ago & just finished uploading my version on website. Brilliant stuff.. I have 3 boys & they soooooo enjoyed the fort… Amazingly, it is still intact 2 months later. gr8 work! …keep ‘em coming. here’s link to mine… not as polished as yours, but… http://roshneetalk.co.za/learn/171-cardboard-fort-escape.html
Thanks, I appreciate the comment and love your version of my cardboard fort, it looks great. I’m also amazed it lasted 2 months – I have 2 boys and not much lasts longer than a day! Scott
You are an amazing artist! Love the look and feel of your blog! This “fort” is just what I have been looking for as a project for our unit study on Knights and such. Can’t wait to try it out! Thank you.
Thanks Beth, Good luck creating your own fort – send me a pic! Scott:-)
We are loving your blog and crafts. Mr7 + Dad have made an Atlantis fort which Mr7 has spent a lot of time playing with. Great to be able to craft purely with onhand resources. Thanks!
I always enjoy making the crafts, but I take even more pleasure from knowing others also find them useful – so thanks for taking the time to let me know. Best wishes Scott
just to let you know you inspired me to make one too! http://fionacupcake.blogspot.com/2011/01/adventures-in-cardboard.html
Thank you for sharing your creation – I love the modifications! As you can see I have added a link to your blog from my post. Scott:-)
fantastic!
Awesome!
BTW, who did design for your blog? It’s terrific! 
Hi Michelle, Glad you like the fort! I designed my blog – although in truth it’s really just a massive collage of my drawings, but I glad you like it, it was a bit of a labour of love, so it’s nice to get positive feedback. Scott:-)
Thank you Maggy. And BTW Red Ted Art is fantastic – what a professional looking blog, I’ll be spending some time browsing it properly later. I also want to add a shop to my blog (well, the shop is built, I just haven’t put anything in it to sell) – perhaps I can ask you for some tips? Also it’s nice to meet another UK craft blogger. All the best Scott
Hi Sharon, thanks for the comment – and good luck making your own fort with your grandson. Scott
I’m stunned by your amazing site design! I absolutely love it! Of course, a bit of my ardor has cooled since noticing the baby with the snot bubble.. but mainly I’m very impressed
Thanks – yes, that’s what happens when you have boys!!!
Wow, your blog is so much fun to browse. I see millions of crafter blogs, but yours is the first man crafter blog I’ve been to, and I have to say I’m impressed!
Thanks for sharing your creativity with us
Thanks for the lovely comment. I’m glad you enjoyed browsing my blog, it means a lot to me to get feedback like that. Please come say hello again