“Save the Animals of Oz” DIY Cage and Key Template
Create a show-stopping moment in your Oz-themed party with this interactive Cage and Key Template, designed for the ultimate mission to Save the Animals of Oz! Whether you’re hosting a birthday scavenger hunt or an Oz inspired escape game, this printable set helps you build a magical prop that kids will love unlocking.
What’s Included:
🔑 Emerald City Key Template (PNG- set size to 2.06 in x 7.32 in)
📦 Cage Panel Outline Templates (PNG Files)
📄 Step-by-step Cage Instructions (included in download)
What You’ll Need:
For the Key:
- Chipboard (for Cricut) or craft wood
- Gold permanent vinyl sheet
- X-Acto knife (if not using Cricut)
For the Cage:
- Cardboard box
- Painter’s tape (to hold template in place while cutting)
- X-Acto knife
- Glue (for assembly)
- Green and gold paint
How It Works:
- Stick gold vinyl to chipboard or wood, then cut out your 2.06 in x 7.32 in Emerald City key.
- Tape the cage panel templates to a cardboard box using painter’s tape and carefully cut out the shapes.
- Assemble the cage with glue using the included instructions.
- Smooth the cage doors edges with masking tape to ensure it doesn’t break and it’s a snug fit when they close.
- Double check the finished key fits inside the cage’s hole and adjust hole as needed.
Use this prop as the final quest in your “Great Oz Escape” and let kids rescue a stuffed animal trapped by the Wizard using a magical golden key!