How to Make a Puppet Stage from a U-Haul Grand Wardrobe Cardboard Box!

http://www.tomknight.com Tom Knight and Allie make a puppet stage from a U-Haul Grand Wardrobe box. Instructions: https://tomknight.com/files/1078107/c...   / tomknightpuppets     / tomknightpuppetshow   https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tomkn... You will need: U-haul Grand Wardrobe Box Utility knife Measuring tape Straight edge Marker Scrap cardboard 8 clothespins Scissors 5 ft of clothesline 4 ft x 19” fabric Paint - poster or acrylic Paintbrush 1. Cut straps off of box 2. Recycle metal curtain rod 3. Cut side of box open 4. Lay it flat with writing side up 5. Put scrap cardboard down to protect the floor 6. Cut the bottom flaps off (or reinforce the flaps for taller stage.) 7. Mark the window on the writing side of the box 8. Mark the tabs 9. Mark the folds for the shelf 10. Cut out the sides and the top of the window 11. Score the folds (the bottom and middle of the window) 12. Mark the slots and cut them out 13. Put down scrap cardboard to protect the floor for painting 14. Paint! Dark color recommended to hide writing 15. Cut out a piece of fabric - 19” x 4 feet 16. Mark a spot 5” from the front at the top fold of the puppet stage 17. Use scissors to make a hole 18. Cut off end of clothesline 19. Thread clothesline through hole 20. Tie a knot in the clothesline 21. Repeat on the other side so the clothesline stretches across the back of the stage 22. Use clothespins to attach fabric to rope. Fold fabric over the rope about 2”. 23. Fold top flaps over and secure with clothespins 24. Attach spare cardboard to top with clothespins to get rid of saggy roof.