Paint and brushes

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  01 Mark Up the Box

  Draw the outline for your truck body onto the cardboard box as shown using a pencil and a ruler. Line 1 should be 0.8" shorter than the height of your box flaps.

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  02 Cut Out the Car

  Using a steel ruler as a guide, carefully cut along the lines with a box cutter. Use the piece you just cut as a template to cut out the other side of the box. If needed, use a pair of sharp scissors to tidy up the edges.

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  03 Round the Front Panel

  On the left-over box flap, trace an arc around a bottle top to round off the corners. Cut around the arcs with scissors. 

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  04 Fit the Hood

  Cut a rectangle from the scrap cardboard big enough to create the hood of the truck. Wrap the ends around a pencil so they will curve over the arcs you cut in Step 3. Hot glue the hood in place. If you don't have a glue gun, use masking tape instead.  

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  05 Make the Windshield

  Cut a rectangle from the left-over pieces of cardboard to fit inside the car and finish about 4" above the hood. Cut a windscreen out of the top of the rectangle, then glue or tape it in place. 

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  06 Draw the Grille

  Use a black marker to decorate your truck with a grille and headlights.

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  07 Make and Attach the Wheels

  To make the wheels, cut out 4 circles from the left-over cardboard about 4" in diameter. Colour the tires in black (or paint them), leaving a plain circle in the middle for the rims. Glue the wheels to your jar lids. Next, glue the wheels on to the truck, making sure they sit evenly. 

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  08 Decorate Your Ride

  Now for the run part! Decorate your truck to match your Cozy Animal's personality like our Zebra Mini and Lion Pip wagons. You might also like to attach some personalized plates (scroll down for our plate suggestions). Your Cozy Dinkums are ready to safari in style!