My niece's 4 year birthday was coming up, so I decided I would make something for her. I looked through my wood scraps and tried to come up with a project that would be quick to make and would make a 4 year old happy. I saw Land of Nod's Tabletop Theater and I knew it would be perfect! My measurements are not exactly the same as the Land of Nod version because I was using the scrap wood that I had on hand, but it worked out great! Not including painting time, this can be built in just a couple hours. You can find the step by step tutorial on my blog.
Estimated Cost
I used all scrap wood to make mine. If you had to buy the wood, you could probably get it for around $5.00
Estimated Time Investment
An Hour or Two (0-2 Hours)
Finish Used
Rustoleum paint in Chalkboard, Cherry Red, and Black
Recommended Skill Level
Starter Project