DIY Teepee

This is easier than building a fort.  I pinky swear.  The most time consuming is getting four poles.  I think these are approximately seven feet tall, but don't quote me on that.  Last Saturday, Doug wanted to trim his tree stand so I had the perfect plan..  

"Oh honey why you're out there can you cut me four poles please? ;-)

And so he did.  

But if you don't have access to woods, I have heard of people using 2x4s cut in half. Probably cleaner, but not as authentic looking.

  

Next, I tied them together at the top with string I found in the barn. 

I had purchased a drop cloth with someday making a teepee in mind.  These can be found almost anywhere. Any hardware store, Lowes, Menards, you name it.  I found this one at the Lowell Meijer of course. And again, I wonder why my "grocery" bill is so high?!  

The size I purchased is 9x12.  Which is perfect.  I cut it in half so it became 9 x 6.  

I then draped it around the Teepee and cut two holes in the top for pull the string through and keep it from falling down.

And well that's it!  Literally. I did nothing more! :-)