Our DIY backyard playhouse was built with a Fort Magic construction kit. Quick and easy to build and it’s easily moved.
Updated September 2024
Building a DIY backyard playhouse with a Fort Magic Kit is a fun, creative project that can transform any outdoor space into an imaginative play zone for kids.
The Fort Magic Kit was a favorite of our founder Jean and her family’s. It’s a versatile construction set with connectors and pipes, designed to help you build structures like forts, castles, and, in this case, a backyard playhouse.
Having a backyard playhouse is a great addition to your children’s outdoor play space for many reasons. It provides shade from the sun or protection from rain. It can inspire your kids’ pretend play and provide a sense of privacy and safety.
And if you cover your playhouse with blank canvas or sheet, they can paint it!
How to Build a DIY Backyard Playhouse
MATERIALS
- a Fort Magic Kit or similar building kit
- Large canvas or recycled white sheet
- Paint mixed with a special fabric medium
INSTRUCTIONS
- Choose a location
Find a flat, spacious area in your backyard to set up the playhouse. It should be large enough for the playhouse and allow for easy movement around it.
- Assemble your playhouse
With the Fort Magic Kit, you have the freedom to create a playhouse in any shape you like. You can follow the instructions included in the kit for a traditional house design, or let your imagination run wild and design something unique.
Use the connectors to join the pipes together and build the frame. Start from the ground up, creating a sturdy foundation and gradually working toward the roof.
- Add fabric covering
Once the frame is built, it’s time to add walls and a roof. Use outdoor-friendly fabric or recycled sheets, securing them with the clips provided in the kit.
- Customize your playhouse
Decorate the fabric with your kids, letting them paint or draw on it to make the playhouse more personalized and special.
That’s all there is to it! Once your playhouse walls are dry, your kids can play to their hearts’ content!
More Outdoor Fun for Kids
- The Best Fun Backyard Ideas for Kids
- 10 DIY Outdoor Games for Summer
- Make Your Own Obstacle Course for Kids
- 24 Outdoor Art Ideas for Kids
This is post is sponsored by Fort Magic. The Fort Magic fort kit for kids was sent to us for free to try out and review. All opinions expressed are my own.
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