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25 DIY Hideouts: Forts, Tents, Teepees and Playhouses

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Get the tutorial at Sew Liberated.

Quilting Hoop Fort

A perfect reading nook for kids to curl up in.
Get the tutorial at Design Sponge.

Moroccan Fort

Imagine the delight of coming home to find that your amour had constructed an enchanting tent for the two of you to eat, drink, play and tell stories for the night.
Get the tutorial at Megan + Andy.

Fort Kit

Give a fort in a bag as a birthday gift.
Get the tutorial at 101 Woonideeen

Table Fort

Cover a table with this homemade fort and let the pretending begin.
Get the tutorial at Cakies

A-Frame Tent

Create a special space for them to escape to that is just their own.
Get the tutorial at Smile and Wave

The Teepee

This little teepee is definitely worth the effort since it will probably get a good amount of use.
Get the tutorial at Lemon Squeezy Home

Bunk Bed Fort

Take a bunk bed to the next level. Here you have a huge, blank space inside where your kids can help you decorate.
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Felt Playhouse

This charming playhouse even has a little felt garden.
Get the tutorial at Obsessively Stitching

Hula Hoop Hideaway

The hula hoop tent is quick and easy to set up and can be taken indoors or outdoors.
Get the tutorial at Apartment Therapy.

Gnome Home

Hula hoops come into action again with this gnome home.
Get the tutorial at ikat bag.

Hallway House

Build a pop up home in your hallways with tension rods.
Get instructions from Thoughtbarn.

Beehive Hut

Build your own beehive inspired backyard playhouse.
Get the tutorial at Playing House Full Time.

Under $10 Playhouse

Keep expenses low with a pallet playhouse.
Find out more at ikat bag.

Upcycle Home

Use an old playhouse frame as the base for a new home.
Get the tutorial at Ana White.

Wooden Playhouse

If you are feeling extra handy with tools, check out the steps for making this wooden playhouse.
Get the tutorial at Sewing In No Mans Land.

Little Girl's Dream Teepee

Embellish your teepee by adding colorful ruffles.
Get the tutorial at This Old House.

A Fort For Years to Come

Spend a day or two building this sturdy fort, complete with kid-size hatch, peephole and flag.
Find out more at This Homemade Life.

Tea Towel Fort

Keep costs low by making a fort out of tea towels, twine and clothes pins
Get the tutorial at Come Together Kids.

5-Minute No-Sew Fort

A bunk bed fort that can be ready to use in no time.
Find out more at Saltwater Kids.

Fort Kit on a Budget

Surprise your kids with their very own fort kits.
Find out more at Ready Made.

The Pup Tent

An ideal space for filling the evening with good stories and shadow puppet shows.
Get the tutorial at Old Days.

Circus Tent

Use an old card table as the frame of this fun circus tent.
Get the tutorial at Kleas.

Willow Hideaway

I love that this hideout blends into the surroundings.
Get the tutorial at Lolovie.

Outdoor Storybook Teepee

A reading nook, puppet theater or teepee. The possibilities are endless.
Get the tutorial at Sew, Mama, Sew.

Bamboo Teepee

Use bamboo garden posts to keep this no-sew teepee propped up.
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Quilting Hoop Fort
Moroccan Fort
Fort Kit
Table Fort
A-Frame Tent
The Teepee
Bunk Bed Fort
Felt Playhouse
Hula Hoop Hideaway
Gnome Home
Hallway House
Beehive Hut
Under $10 Playhouse
Upcycle Home
Wooden Playhouse
Little Girl's Dream Teepee
A Fort For Years to Come
Tea Towel Fort
5-Minute No-Sew Fort
Fort Kit on a Budget
The Pup Tent
Circus Tent
Willow Hideaway
Outdoor Storybook Teepee
Bamboo Teepee

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