I had a few comments after posting my homemade teepee on instagram that I decided it would be good to post a DIY guide for you. Honestly it’s the simplest thing in the world! So let’s dive in – how to make a DIY teepee with 4 everyday items!
4 Everyday Items
The 4 everyday items you will need for this DIY teepee are:
– at least 3 bamboo sticks
– 1 or more large blankets
– clothing pegs or ideally towel pegs
– 1 hair tie
No need for any tools, no drills, no glue guns, no hammers, nada, NOTHING!
Instructions
1) Stick your bamboo sticks into the ground at enough of an angle that the tops meet mid air. In the single man teepee 3 sticks will be enough and you should arrange them in a pyramid sort of arrangement
2) Tie the top of the bamboo sticks with the hair tie
3) Drape the blanket around the bamboo sticks and use the pegs to secure the blankets.
And tah-dah your very own DIY teepee! That’s it…. easy as 1,2,3!
Simples DIT Teepee
This version of the teepee is the simplest one. I made a later one at the weekend using six bamboo sticks, two Ikea blankets and so many pegs! I must admit the bigger version is better. Also, fold an extra blanket serves as a good carpet for the inside of the DIY teepee if the ground is a bit damp.
After a morning swimming we spent the afternoon alternating between the sofa and outside. Much arguments over suncream but eventually managed to get some on both. A makeshift play tent on a freshly mowed lawn was fun for a while but food became a priority so retreat to the kitchen. This is now the aftermath. #happydaysofsummer #sunshineandsmiles #gardenplaytime #wigwams #megsypoo
I’d love to know if you’ve given this a go – post a pic on Instagram and tag me in it ad I’d love to see your creations!
I must do this with the children, I might set them a competition to see who can come up with the best creation.
What a great idea! I absolutely love it, looks so easy and you don’t need much for this. Thanks for sharing it.
What a fabulous idea! We do have all these at hand, so will be making it this weekend when the kids are out and about.
What a great idea – this looks super cool!
This is such a great idea. It looks lovely. I imagine it was both fun to make and to use it. š
Itās so easy to make and always lots of fun to play in