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    How to make a play tent

    By Stacy 13 Comments

    I was contacted by 3M awhile back about the possibility of trying Scotch's new patterned duct tape. I was trying to think of ideas of how to use it when I got the list of all their new patterns. Once I saw the army/camo pattern I knew what I wanted to make.

    A play tent!

    I made the mistake of asking my (architect) husband how he thought it should look...... But in the end we were able to agree on a SIMPLE design. :P

    I used duct tape, PVC pipe, and a tarp.

    Here is a little video tutorial on how to make it. (it is my FIRST video tutorial :) )

    My boys have loved playing with it. We play in it all day and then take it down to store it in the garage when we are not using it. It is not meant to get rained on or left out all the time. It assembles quickly and easily so the put up and take down in not a problem at all.

    For more ideas of what you can make with the new patterned and colored duct tape from Scotch you can visit their gallery.

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    1. Pam the Goatherd

      July 17, 2012 at 10:31 am

      What a great tent!
      My whole family loves the colored and patterned duct tape. We have been known to give one another rolls of it for Christmas presents. And the recipients are always so excited to receive new rolls to create with.

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    2. Brooke @ Inside-Out Design

      July 17, 2012 at 11:01 am

      This is so cool! Your video was great. I'll bet your boys are having a blast in their tent!

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    3. Kristi @ Addicted 2 Decorating

      July 17, 2012 at 11:11 am

      Loved your video!

      Reply
    4. brandi

      July 17, 2012 at 11:12 am

      Your video was awesome, Stacy! You'rs such a wonderful mom! I bet your boys think you hung the moon! : )

      Reply
    5. JoAnn

      July 17, 2012 at 11:14 am

      That's a darn good thing do to with camo tape!
      JoAnn

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    6. Lori

      July 17, 2012 at 2:39 pm

      This looks like fun. How do you take the tarp down and store it when you are done for the day?

      Reply
    7. shirley@motivatedmommyoftwo

      July 17, 2012 at 5:44 pm

      Wow very cool project thanks for sharing. My kids would love something like this

      Reply
    8. Elise

      July 17, 2012 at 8:24 pm

      Thanks for hosting!
      http://www.iheartpears.blogspot.com

      Reply
    9. Anna

      July 18, 2012 at 3:08 pm

      Hi Stacy:

      the tent looks fun. Your boys will remember it forever. I love your blog coz there are so many amazing DIY projects in here. I am trying make shelves in my mudroom. I have brackets, screws, wall anchors and the shelf. How ever I don't know how to put the screw inside the plastic wall anchor. so I directly put the screw into the drywall. Would this be harmful for the wall? Is there a way to put the screw inside the wall anchor? when I try to put the screw inside the wall anchor it is not going in? what could be the reason? I don't know anyone else as knowledgeable as you in something like this. Could you please tell me if you have the time. It is amazing to me how many things you hang on your walls. I read somewhere that if I dont use wall anchors the walls will come crashing down. my shelf is not heavy. all i need to put on the shelf is baskets with shoes. I know your time is precious but if it at all possible could you answer mhy question. I did google it but am not getting an answer that is not confusing.
      Thanks,

      Anna

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    10. Katie @ Little Becky Homecky

      July 20, 2012 at 12:12 am

      Your video was perfect!! Thank you for sharing this! What a fun project for the summer!!

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    11. Lauren from MomHomeGuide

      November 14, 2012 at 6:52 pm

      Love this play tent -- I will have to watch the turtorial so I can learn how to make one for my kids!

      Reply
    12. Melissa Womack

      March 14, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      I was interested on how to make a simple tend for my son. I love to go camping and I would love to take him. I think that he would love sleeping in a tent. I seen the photo. Can you please send me the written format so that I can take a shopping list. Thanks!!!!

      Reply

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