Kid's Pretend Store

Have you ever shopped for wood at the Home Depot scrap bins? You will find 'imperfect' wood cuts upto 70% off retail value. I get tons of my wood there. This time, I got all the wood I used for this store for less than $5. A few boards were free, hurray! They were really badly cut and had a few holes in them so I cut off the bad parts and used the good parts; I am happy they worked out great. I mean, you can see the imperfections in the store but they are minor. I am sure my kids don't mind.

This picture was taken on my phone but I just had to share

 

 

This grocery store/lemonade stand was my inspiration, Source

... and this DIY play stand found on Ana White

Here is my cut list:
Wood:
1 x 7 @ 26″ (2) – side boards
1 x 11.5 @ 30.5″  – Counter top
1 x 7.5 @ 28.5″ (2) – shelves
1 x 4 @ 28.5″  (1) – rung below counter
1 x 2 @ 28.5"  (1) – rung above bottom shelf
1 x 2 @ 26″ (2) – side posts

Plexiglass 28.5" x 18"
Cardboard box - 33" x 12"
Fabric - 34" x 24"

Tools:
Hammer
Finish nails
Glue gun
Jig Saw

Join the two side boards (1 x 7 @ 26″) together with one 1 x 4 @ 28.5″ rung, using wood glue and nails.

Attach the second support board 1 x 2 @ 28.5" on top where the counter will rest

I am sure there is an easier way to make this store but I had to make use of the wood I had on hand, remember most of it came from the scrap bin thus the markings and uneven cuts

Attach the shelf (1 x 7.5 @ 28.5″) right above the 1 x 4 @ 28.5″ rung. Then attach the counter top.

Here is how it should look after the bottom shelf is attached. Once I had my basic box completed, I painted it using a regular paint brush with the colors red for the counter top and white for the rest

Now, cut the tops of the side posts about 3" off at a 90 degree angle (as indicated in the picture). This will make the roof slope once added.

Attach the posts onto the 2 side boards using glue and nails.

I added plexiglass using my hot glue gun. I only attached it at the top and bottom (on the 28.5 x 1.5 strips).

I added the plexiglass just for fun (its totally optional)

This is the roof. I used a piece of cardboard box 33" x 12"

Wrap the fabric as shown and once again I used hot glue to attach the fabric to the box. I use hot glue for almost everything:) It has never failed me

Then using a single nail, I attached the roof to the side posts

It's a good size, my kids love it and I am glad it turned out well..

Check out my other popular DIY kids' pretend kitchen here, the doll crib here and Diana's Apron here

 

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