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Adding a tire swing or wooden swing to your yard introduces a bit of whimsy and a whole lot of fun. A yard with a swing is a place where lasting memories will be made and laughter will be heard. These wooden and tire swing ideas will inspire you to put up your own swing.
A lot of these swings are meant to be hung from a tree, but a few of them are better hung other ways. Be sure to follow any weight limits on the hardware you use to attach the swing. Most of these swings are strictly for the outdoors, but a few of them can be placed inside.
All of these swing projects take you through each step of the process of building and hanging the swing. Lots of tips are provided along the way so you’ll be successful at building yours, so you can focus less on swing installation and more on playtime.
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of 11How to Make a Tire Swing
If you’re looking for a guide for making a simple tire swing from just a few materials, this is the tutorial for you. You’ll be using u-bolts and a steel chain to attach the tire swing to the tree. There are lots of directions here to take you through each step of putting together the tire swing.
How to Make a Tire Swing from The Scrap Shoppe Blog
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of 11Easy DIY Tire Swing
For this tire swing idea, you’ll only need a few supplies including an old tire, paint, and rope. Adding paint color to the tire swing really makes it fun. The project is simple, and you can get it hung from a tree in no time.
Easy DIY Tire Swing from Ella Claire & Co.
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of 11Double Tractor Tire Swing
This tire swing uses tractor tires—two of them, in fact. It creates a double tire swing that the kids are going to have tons of fun on. Bolts and chains hook everything together to create a fun and sturdy playground.
Double Tractor Tire Swing from Stone Cottage Adventures
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of 11How to Build a DIY Cheap Tire Swing
If you can’t find a tire for free, it can be expensive to buy a new one for a tire swing. This project uses a toy tire instead of an actual rubber tire. It makes a budget tire swing that’s even more perfect for the little ones.
How to Build a DIY Cheap Tire Swing from Surviving a Teacher’s Salary
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of 11Rustic Rope and Wood Tree Swing
Wood and rope make up this basic-as-it-comes tree swing. You’ll be taken through the process of constructing the seat, staining it, and then attaching it to the ropes. The result is a nostalgic-looking tree swing that will make many memories to come.
Rustic Rope and Wood Tree Swing from Scattered Thoughts of a Crafty Mom
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of 11Platform Swing
This swing idea uses a unique object, a trampoline, as its base. It creates a platform swing that can be used for fun in the classroom or playroom. This one is inside, but that doesn’t mean you couldn’t take it outside and hang it from your favorite tree.
Platform Swing from And Next Comes L
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of 11DIY Tree Swing
Here’s another tree swing, this one using chainlinks in addition to the wood and rope. It’s really quick to put together and you’ll be ready to go swinging in no time. Instead of attaching this swing idea to a tree, you could build a simple wooden swing set frame and attach it to the frame.
DIY Tree Swing from A Beautiful Mess
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of 11DIY Pallet Swing
A cross between a traditional swing and a porch swing, this pallet swing bed provides both fun and relaxation. You can add blankets and pillows to make it the ultimate swinging retreat. Kids will love this swing, but the parents might just love it even more.
DIY Pallet Swing from The Merrythought
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of 11Baby and Toddler Swing
This swing is for the little ones! This DIY project shows you how to build this wooden, rope, and fabric swing perfect for babies and toddlers. While it may look complicated, it’s a straightforward project that comes together in just an hour or so. It looks pretty enough to be inside, but it would also look lovely hanging from a tree.
Baby and Toddler Swing from A Beautiful Mess
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of 11DIY Tree Swing
This is about as minimalist of a swing as you can get. It’s a board with some holes in it that allow a rope to be threaded through and knotted. The other ends of the rope get securely tied to a sturdy tree branch. It’s a simple swing that’s going to make a lot of great memories.
DIY Tree Swing from The Merrythought
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of 11DIY Outdoor Baby Swing
Here’s another wooden chair swing, and this one is made for babies. It’s a bit more of a complicated woodworking project than some of the other swings, but the result is something that you’ll be sure to cherish for many years.
DIY Outdoor Baby Swing from Bitterroot DIY
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