My youngest son can really immerse himself in role-play with his action figures, Legos, and even stuffed animals. I love seeing him bring his otherwise inanimate “friends” to life, and thought he might appreciate a cute little bed to tuck them in at the end of the day. I got a bit carried away sewing up some mini-sized textiles, but my son was ecstatic by the end result — to the point of actually falling asleep next to it in bed (yes, a bed in a bed!).
The ingredients to make your own involve just cardboard, a box cutter, and large metal ruler. While no glue or tape is required since the joints nest together, you may want a little reinforcement if the cardboard gets bent and beat a little bit from play. Click here to download a printable PDF with instructions.
admin / watermelon / 14210 posts
i am definitely going to make this for charlie. he’s going to love it!
GOLD / pomelo / 5167 posts
ah… love this!
hostess / wonderful honeydew / 32460 posts
Definitely making this! So cute!
pomegranate / 3503 posts
Too cute! We already have this giant cardboard house. This will be perfect for it.
blogger / wonderful cherry / 21628 posts
This is very cool!
wonderful olive / 19353 posts
This is so cute!!
persimmon / 1255 posts
This is truly awesome. Gonna pin this for a future project. Thanks for the post!
coffee bean / 28 posts
Oh definitely making this! L needs a bed for her AG doll and I bet this would be great (maybe making it a bit longer?). I’ve even got a big box downstairs to use.
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What a cool idea!! I used it for my Dutch blog, of course with a reference to this page: http://www.leukmetkids.nl/een-kartonnen-bedje-voor-knuffel-maken/
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So cute! I think I may have to make this today for my daughters fav toy who currently sleeps in a mailbox Thanks so much for posting!
GOLD / grape / 85 posts
this is amazing.
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It is a lovely and simple design, it is good for kids to make one for their pet/toys as well, thanks for the beautiful idea and the template.
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This is so cute! I’m attempting to make one but I’m not sure how long to make the legs. I think you are missing a measurement there.
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Sweet idea.I am going to make a couple of these for my grandaughters to have to play with at my house. I love repurposing something. thanks
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HELP! THE LEGS ARE MISSNG PART OF THE MEASUREMENTS. i WANT TO MAKE THIS ASAP FOR CHRISTMAS!!1
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That is awesome.. I’m so gonna do this tomorrow..
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Legs are missing a measurement, help!
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This is awesome!
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Not only the legs are missing a measurement, at “headboard” should 13 inch be 7 inch and 7 inch should be 13 inch. The same at “foot”, 13 inch should be 4,5 inch and 4,5 should be 13 inch. At least, according to me. But the bed is stil lovely!!!
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The legs should be 6.2 inches I think.
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So I’m trying make this right now despite the missing measurements. I think the missing measurement for the legs at the foot of the bed is 5″ (that’s what worked for me). And the missing measurement for the legs at the head of the bed might be 8″. I’m short some cardboard and haven’t cut out yet. I think 7 will be too short and 9 too long. Might try 9 and then I can cut off an inch if need be. I’ll try to update once I’ve finished.
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thanks to Pinterest, I discovered to you. I adore this bed of doll. I am going to make it for my daughter. I am French. Good day.
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So I successfully made this bed. The dimensions for the legs at the foot are 6″×5″. The dimensions for the legs at the head of the bed are 9″×6″.
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hi all! jennifer just updated the file with the measurements.
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Thx Jennifer. But I’m sorry, the measurements are still not okay. Look at the headboard and footboard, the hight and weight measures are exchanged. (Sorry if my English is poor, I’m dutch ;-))
admin / wonderful grape / 20724 posts
Gisele – The measurements have now been exchanged… thanks for the heads up!
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I’ve made it allready, it’s soooo cute. Thx mr. Bee!
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I have to do it for my older daughter who is turning 3 next month!
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This is a great idea, but my daughter has so many sock monkies, there would be lil cardboard beds filling her room Great idea though!! Love it!
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Love it, made it and blogged it here today:
http://www.refabdiaries.com/2013/05/repurpose-rock-bye-cardboard.html
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This may seem a stupid question, but do you think it would hold up a newborn for a prop??
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it’s so cute, and it looks fun to put together.
I like it so much that I posted it in my blog.
cheers
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wow, das gefällt mir total gut.
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Just made a tiny one out of craft foam. Thank you! The great-niece is having a blast with her mini-figs.
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We just made this and I cannot say enough how easy it was following your directions! The perfect bed for the new doll my daughter received for Christmas! So glad I found this on Pinterest!
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Love this idea just blogged about it hope you like it – http://cimmermann.co.uk/blog/half-term-crafty-design-projects-kids/
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Wow!!:-) I love it + it’s the right size for my barbie dolls!!!!
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I have to say I saw this on facebook a while back and couldn’t get it out of my head so 2 days ago I bought strong supawood boards and I made this exact bed for my 2 and half year old daughter yesterday. Best thing ever. This week I’m going to buy the paint and paint the bed for her in her favorite theme. Thank you. I didn’t go by the measurements. I took the design and just went with it I am very pleased with myself and my daughter loves her new bed
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the measurements were a bit off but I just snipped here and there and worked it out.
I then used the measurements as a guide to cut felt and cover the cardboard. It looks great! Im so excited about giving it to my four year old.
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q tipo de carton es donde se puede conseguir
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I have made it and it is amazing. Though since I am only an 11year old girl it is a little rough around the edges but I love it! My grandparents don’t appreciate the mess but my lovely monkey toy – Charlie – absolutely adores it!
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Hey there, I was surfing the net, looking for some interesting craft/s to do. And then, all of a sudden, I stumbled onto your website through another site, and I really have to say… THIS IS AWESOME!!! I’m a kid too, and although I’m not so young anymore, I have to admit I’m really like your son. I talk to my plushies and call them my ‘babies’. Thanks SO much for posting this.
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Loved the bed project! My fav!
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Looking around for a bed or sofa to make with just cardboard…I downloaded this because it’s so easy and I t looks beautiful even if it’s cardboard.
Could even cover it with paper or paint ?
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Hello. Back again. I turned the bed into a couch. Must make pillows
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I surfed the Internet and look what I found! This bed’s perfect for my American Girl doll, Lea Clark, and who needs to buy a doll bed when you can make one? Thanks for blowing my mind, Hello Bee!
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I do not have peices for it did you , by them? So My daughter will love you for her old doll to die in.
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could you make ones that would fit, a Child the age of 5
I would love that!
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Oh, so cute! Our Barbie needs some new furniture, I guess.