Instead of making the playhouse idea I could see making just the side with the appliques and then hanging that on the wall behind where you would set up the centre that coordinates. That way kids could come and go and you would still be able to supervise and the tent wouldn't just get stuffed with mess and no room for kids. They are cute but all the decorations are on the outside where the kids aren't so once inside it is just a blanket over a table.