Making a car park from an IKEA KNAGGLIG box

Make a car park out of an IKEA KNAGGLIG box

We at Limmaland are big fans of upcycling and DIY. That's why we've come up with another simple yet ingenious craft idea for you: we want to make a car park with you! An IKEA hack, of course – using the versatile KNAGGLIG box. Let's get started!

IKEA box becomes a DIY car

park

Children love their toy cars . But when these little racing machines are scattered all over the floor of the nursery , they can really get on our nerves ! That's why we have a great idea for you at : we're going to make a garage – which will provide both organisation and fun !

What you need to make

the car park

You don't need much to make a DIY garage for toy cars. And you probably already have all the materials lying around at home.

An IKEA KNAGGLIG wooden box (alternatively, a shoebox will do)
Cardboard & pen for a car park sign
Lots of cardboard rolls – from toilet paper or kitchen roll

How to make a car park for children

Cut out your parking sign and stick it onto your IKEA box or onto your shoebox. Now it's time for your cardboard rolls: you can easily cut the long rolls from kitchen paper with scissors or a craft knife. Then simply place the rolls in your wooden or cardboard box until it is completely filled with paper rolls. And now all your toy cars can be neatly parked!

Sturdy car park for little rascals

For a durable version of the car park for small toy cars, you can easily copy Bianca's idea. Instead of cardboard rolls, she used PVC pipes! You can get these at a DIY store or order them online.

The PVC tubes are so sturdy that her little one has been playing with the DIY car park from for two whole years! You can easily cut the tubes to size with a hand saw or a craft knife. Then just pop them into your box at and you're ready to play!

Crafting accessories for the car park

You can make playing with the DIY car park even more fun – with another upcycling idea from ! With our furniture foils, you can transform tables and shelves in the children's room into a street for all the many toy cars.

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