Whether or not your outdoor playhouse was a gift to your little one this holiday season, it can still be decorated to resemble one. Most playhouses have a shape that will make styling them to look like a gift a simple and fun activity. Gift-giving is not only a hallmark of the holidays, but it’s also one of the kids’ favorite parts of the season. Decorating the playhouse to look like a gift could also convey the message that it’s better to give when people see the big “package.”
To create the look, use a few of these easy techniques and your family’s outdoor playhouse is sure to look like one of the best “gifts” on the planet:
Use lights to resemble ribbon along the side and top of the outdoor playhouse. One way to do this is to select a contrasting color, for example, if the playhouse is blue, select bright red or white lights. You can keep it simple with a double string of lights, or you can make a more complex design by adding a third string.
Wrap the outside of the outdoor playhouse with exterior grade tape. This type of tape can be used for applications such as crowns. Using floral wire or hobby wire, attach pieces of ribbon to the wire with hot glue or tape. Form the ribbon into huge loops of 2 to 3 feet each. Then place them on top of the playhouse roof. Another option is to have the look culminating in the front door of the outdoor playhouse finished with a bow.
If wrapping up the entire playhouse seems daunting, simply wrap the front door with plastic-coated wrapping paper and a bow. This will make the door look like you’re walking into a long-awaited gift.
An outdoor playhouse is a wonderful platform for creating the look of a great gift. Complete the look by placing empty gift-wrapped boxes along the outside of the playhouse or use smaller boxes to create a pathway leading into the playhouse. The real treat will be the look on your child’s face when he sees his outdoor playhouse decked out for the holidays!
