A paper crafted Outhouse 1:12 Scale

 Ok, actually I must NOT use the outhouse.  I actually hate to use them in real life.  But boy did I have fun making this outhouse!  This outhouse was a bit of a whim but also a wee bit planned in nature for a bigger project.

I had purchased some cat food and liked the size box that it came in.  It screamed perfect size for....an outhouse and it even had a door!   I was ready to roll!

I separated the front flap of the box from the main area and shored it all up with some masking tape. 

I cut a triangular piece and attached it to my box so that I would have a nice little peak and a small slope on my outhouse. 

I made sure that my front section with the door would work.

I decided to create my siding out of paper bags.  

I didn't grab many/any pictures.  But I cut the paper bags into flat sections and then I painted the paper a darker brown.   I grabbed my black paint and lightly brushed lines randomly to imitate the look of a wood grain.  I also made small '2x4's' to frame up the inside.  I painted them the same way. 

It was then time to glue the paper bag/siding into place.  I used glue sticks.  Nothing fancy!

I affixed my framing into place.

It was then time to make the wooden throne.  Of course I used cardboard.  In fact, I used some of the leftover pieces of cardboard from the same box.   I also decided that I wanted to have an adult sized throne and a kiddie sized hole.  So I made it two tiered.

I covered it with the same paper and glued it into place. 

Making sure to add actual 'holes' to make it look more real. 

I added a black painted half moon above the door and voila....an outhouse!

I didn't take pictures, but I used more cardboard to make a roof.  I covered the roof with aluminum foil and added a light coat of brown paint to the top of the foil to make the roof look old and rusy.  

I love my wee little dollhouse.   I have plans for a lantern and maybe even an old magazine (Sears and Robuck to keep with the historical feel).   I do have plans for where this outhouse will be residing.  It is for a larger project that I will be sharing very soon!  Until then...enjoy my paper outhouse!