Cardboard Castle Pencil Pot

Transform cardboard tubes and a box into an amazing castle-themed pencil pot! It’s a fantastic way to recycle materials for a practical and creative craft.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

30 mins

Cardboard Castle Pencil Pot

How to Make

  1. Firstly, cut the top off a box.
  2. Then sketch out the turrets on the box and cardboard tubes.
  3. Cut out the sketched turrets design using scissors.
  4. Cut out the sides of the box the same width of the Cardboard tubes.
  5. Paint the box and cardboard tubes grey.
  6. Cut out an arch from brown paper and draw details using a black pen to create a door.
  7. Stick the door to the castle.
  8. Draw two windows either side.
  9. Draw brick outlines with a black pen around the box and cardboard tube.
  10. Lastly, stick the cardboard tubes in the gaps at the side of the castle.

Step 1

Cardboard Castle Pencil Pot

Step 2

Cardboard Castle Pencil Pot

Step 3

Cardboard Castle Pencil Pot