Avast, me hearties! If you’re the kind of family who celebrates International Talk Like a Pirate Day and uses Pirate Facebook, you are gonna love this. Mom and previous Bunchland contributor Kelly sent in these photos of her family’s pirate ship-themed sandbox, constructed by her creative husband Colin without consulting any plans. Built into their deck, tharr vessel measures 7 by 3.5 feet and features a pirate bell, a movable steering wheel and, of course, a “plank,” which was specifically requested by their sprogs Carson, Nolan and Ella.
You can make this sandbox yourself for $100 if buying all of the supplies new or even less if you use salvaged (pillaged?) lumber. Here, mateys Kelly and Colin share their ship-building tips with ye.
Cap’n Colin’s tips:
1. The box was built with wood hanging around from a previous renovation, no special or expensive wood needed.
