Now, that our new place has a bit more space...we decided to make a play area in the boys bedroom. We took out the changing table that was also under the loft bed and made a...
All you need is a little place to make into the fort, material to cover the opening, floral wire (or any kind) and a suspension rod.
All you need is a little place to make into the fort, material to cover the opening, floral wire (or any kind) and a suspension rod.
I first cut the material the size of the opening, plus room to hem around the edge. I also made a casing at the top for the rod to fit through.
Now, I wanted to add a window for light and fun, but I needed to edge it so it wouldn't collapse.
Here is where I used white floral wire. Its a bit hard to see, so I added arrows.
I cut out the center an inch from the wire. (my son was leaping over the material just as I snapped the photo.)
Snip the corners...
Sew or HOT GLUE the wire to the fabric and the fabric to itself folded over. (I used hot glue!)
Now you have a fabulous fort, with a fabulous window! I'm planning make a cardboard kitchen to go in this space someday... anyone ever personally made one? I have some ideas, but I need tips!
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CLEVER! And kids LOVE this sort of stuff
ReplyDeleteFamily fun magazine had a tutorial on how to make a cardboard kitchen about 6 months ago. Try looking there. Good job on the "fort"
ReplyDeleteGood morning Emily! Just wanted to let you know that I nominated you for the Versatile Blogger Award ~ http://www.lovebakesgoodcakes.com/2012/06/chicken-enchilada-soup-and-versatile.html ~ This is such a great idea - kids love to hide! Hope you have a blessed weekend!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea! I love the fabric you used as well.
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I came across instructions for a cardboard kitchen when I was looking a crafts for decorating my kids' rooms. Here's the link... http://spoonful.com/crafts/crafts-for-girls-room-gallery/cardboard-kitchen/2554 I hope it is what you were wanting to do.
ReplyDeletesuch an easy project, and so much fun!
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very cute!!! my kids would go crazy over this. it's the little things, right?
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blessings!