Bark Beach Huts

How to Make

1. Draw a symmetrical beach hut shape onto a bark square. Use the full 10cm height of the square, with the roof angles 5cm in length. Cut out the beach hut with strong scissors or secateurs, then lightly paint a pale colour over the bark using a dry brush so the paint isn't too runny.
2. Using a different piece of bark, cut 2 x 1cm wide strips for the roof then trim to size with angles at each end. Glue the roof strips along the top of the hut, with a 1cm x 1cm square to cover the join at the top.
3. Cut a 3cm x 6cm bark door. You could use the reverse side of the bark square so the colour stands out against the painted hut, or choose a contrasting piece of textured bark. Glue the door onto the hut.
4. Glue together 3 small strips for the steps. Glue them under the door with the bark edges facing outwards. Add 2 small strips on either side of the beach hut base.
5. Glue small shells to the beach hut as decoration. You could add thin twisted sticks around the door with a small section for the door handle.
6. Lightly brush the door, roof, steps and shells with white paint or a pale colour. Glue a piece of jute twine to the back so the beach hut can be hung up.

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