American Girl Floor Beam

Are you ready for part 2  of the American Girl Gymnastics series?  Since you have already made the leotard for your doll, you can now make the floor beam to go with it.  This is so simple and is a must have for your gymnastics collection.

My girls helped me paint our balance beam, and it turned out awesome!

Shopping list:

1 – 2×2 @19’’
1 – 1×1 @ 5’’
Wood Glue
18 Gauge 1 1/4’’ nails
Lightweight Spackle

Cut List:

1 – Top of Beam – 2×2 @ 18’’
2 – Legs – 1×1 @ 2’’

Tools:

Tape Measure
18 Gauge Nailer
Miter Saw or Circular Saw
Hearing Protection
Safety Glasses
Pencil
Sanding Block

Step 1:

Attach the beam to the two legs.  Just nail them from the bottom up.