It’s craft time!

Make your very own DIY Daydream Dinkum Beds

Watch the video below for extra guidance!

     To begin with download:  

bed template

• 01Draw & Trace
  Cut out the Bed Template with scissors and join the bedside piece as shown with tape. Layout the templates on the cardboard and trace them around with a pencil. The slots should be the same thickness as your cardboard, adjust them as required.
• 02Cut
  Cut around the pieces using scissors and a steel ruler as a guide along the straight edges. Be sure to protect your work surface with a cutting mat or scrap piece of cardboard.
• 03Decorate
  Decorate the bed head and foot to suit your Daydream Dinkum’s personality! We used paint pens but feel free to use whatever materials you have on hand.
• 04Position
  Attach the paper straws to the inside faces of the bedside pieces with masking tape. They should be located close to the bottom.
• 05Build
  Slot the Bed together by attaching the Bedhead to the sides, and then to the Bed Foot.
• 06Fit the mattress
  Measure the inside of the bed frame and cut a rectangular piece of cardboard to fit neatly inside for the ‘mattresses. Place the mattress inside so that it sits on the straws. If you want to make your bed a bit more robust, run a bead of white glue along each of the joins and also along the straws before putting the mattress in place then allow the glue to dry completely before play.
• 07Sweet Dreams!
  Place your Dozy Dinkum in bed for the dreamiest sleep! For extra special dream, pair with the DIY Daydream Mobile (see other blog)