Addies Zoo
Shawn did such an amazing job making this for Addie
Basic Building instructions-For the main support my husband used 4- 1"x2" boards appx 6' high (we found it was surprisingly cheaper to buy the ones that where already primed white), he then took more of the same 1"x2" boards and cut them down to a 24" length for the frame- he built 3 square frames one for the top middle and base (so he used 12- 24" pieces) then attaching the 4- 6' pieces to the 3 square frames. For the back of the unit we attached a large sheet of Masonite that was already primed white cutting it to the appropriate size. For the bars we ordered a 100' roll of black bungee and cut them down to size, screwing them onto the frame (top, middle and bottom). Then for the final touch he took some nice base board molding and attached it to the outside of the frame. For the plaque i took a sheet of wood that was 24" wide, picking one that looked long enough to decorate, had my husband cut the sides to match the molding that he used so it would line up correctly, then i painted it white to match, adding her painted name and glued on some embellishments (zoo animals). I got these at the craft stores or walmart. He then attached it and we filled it was stuffed animals....(NOTE: he found screwing the boards together was much sturdier then nailing or pinning it) (also we choose to leave it with no floor)
Below is a side view of the Zoo and a closeup of where the bungees are attached
Ran across is on Punterest, I LOVE IT!! Could you share a little more information on how you made it?? What are the black cords?
ReplyDeleteYes, please share how this was made! Thank you:-)
ReplyDeleteI would also love to know how this was made!! :)
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ReplyDeleteWould you mind sharing the pattern for this Awesome "zoo"? My siblings so totally could use this! =)
Thank you! =D
It looks like a curio cabinet with the glass taken out and replaced with black cords and painted white? So doing this! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI really would love to know how this was made I have my own lil Addison and she has so many stuff animals
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to see the directions too!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely adorable!!! I have a couple of questions so that we can make one! Are you sure they are 1x2 they look like 2x3's? Also the 6 ' pieces did you screw these to the top of the bases or on the inside of the bases?
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ReplyDeletewhat do the sides and back look like? Would love the more complete directions too!
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I saw this and thought wow! I could do this with the piece that holds the drawers under my old bunk bed, turned upright with the drawers taken out of it. I have it standing upright as a plain old shelf right now anyway.
ReplyDeleteGreat Idea . What size bungee cord did you use?
ReplyDeleteSorry everyone that it has taken me so long to respond i have been so busy with work and baby shower planning for my sister in law i have not had a chance to come on here and check my email......the cord we used was 1/4" x 100 FT. Shock Cord or Bungee cord...the back is just one solid sheet of primed masonite, it looks like the back of a cabinet would. Yes this was made with 1x2 the 2" side is shown on the front of the zoo, and are done like that as well for the back side...I hope i help answer some of everyone's questions? Thank you everyone for your wonderful comments I hope to see pictures of more zoo's on pinterst :)
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DeleteJust wondering how you attach the shock cord to the boards?
DeleteSorry it has taken me so long to get back to you things have been crazy and I have not been able to check my messages. That my husband did a round about way - he took a screw and threaded a very large flat washer and started to drill it into the wood, he then tied the cord between the wood and the washer and then screwed it down tight. The washer was large enough to hide where the cord was wrapped and it held it in place so it could not come loose. I hope that helps in describing how it was done.
DeleteThis is wonderful! I love it.
ReplyDeleteThank you for posting the directions! I think this will be our Christmas gift this year! Then, I won't have to buy any more toys for Christmas!!!
ReplyDeleteHi this is super cute; I'm wondering; did you use bungee on the sides like you did the front? It appears you did since it looks like some of the feet are poking out the sides; but I thought I'd ask to be sure! Hoping to do this for Christmas this year as well!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much and Yes we did use bungee on the sides as-well, this made it accessible all the way around except for the back side. Good luck in making yours :)
DeleteThis is DEFINITELY what I am getting my twin grandgirls. They love their "fiends" (stuffed animals). Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI'm considering making something similar to this and I was wondering about how much it cost to make it. I tend to estimate all my projects very well before actually making them. it drives my husband nuts but it pay off in the long run. :)
ReplyDeleteHonestly i am not sure on how much it cost us to make this- we did it over several days and we had many of the items already that we used to make it. I wish i could give you an estimate but im just not sure.
ReplyDeleteWhere did you get the bungee cord from? I've looked into making this for my girls, but can't find the right cords I need. Awesome job!
ReplyDeleteI got it on Amazon.com if you search by shock cord it will come up- i got the black 1/4" 100ft Shock Cord (its the same thing as bungee cord)....
ReplyDeleteThis is excellent, is there any chance that you could post a picture of the side view as well as a closeup of the screw/washer attachment for the bungee chords?
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ok so i finally got a chance to post up a side view of the zoo and a close up of the bungee attachments per your requests :) sorry it took so long to get it up I hope this helps :)
Deleteok so i finally got a chance to post up a side view of the zoo and a close up of the bungee attachments per your requests :) sorry it took so long to get it up I hope this helps :)
ReplyDeletehow did you attach the board you put her name on .. Since there was already the 1x2 board with molding over it under what looks like half of it ,wouldn't it of created a gap? Also do you mean you chose a board That 'was 24' long not wide it doesn't look 24' wide? just a little confused about that part of the project. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe section that i attached the board with her name on it does not have molding on it- we used molding on the two sides of that section but instead of molding in the front we place the name plate there, yet there is a small gap between the board that makes up the frame of the unit and the name plate.
DeleteAnd yes you are correct it was 24 long not wide :)I hope that helps :)
Awesome. Is there a way for me to subscribe to your blog? Or do I just need to book mark your page and come back daily?
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what kind of screws you used on this. I am hoping to make this for my daughter's many stuffed animals that don't have a "home" anywhere else (and she's only 6 months old).
ReplyDeleteI'm having my dad make this for my little girl right now. I asked him to make it smaller (4ft tall) and instead of a square, having him make it into a triangle so it will fit into the corner of my little girls room. :) It will also have a top on it so I can use it as a shelf too. I love your zoo :) Thank you so much for the great idea :)
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