quick fix fun

none of us have tons of extra time, so when it comes ot home decor, it has to be quick, and i love it even more when it's easy!

i repainted my toy room from a latte color to this uber fab tiffany-esque blue, but then my chair pad didn't match.

{by request...the paint color is sherwin williams cashmere interior latex flat, blue sky 0063}

enter 1/2 yard of toile fabric from wal-mart {yes, that's what i said}, and a staple gun!

in about 5 minutes i transformed my desk chair into a cutesie little accessory again.  here's how i did it:

remove the 4 screws from under the cushion and remove the seat pad from the chair frame. {listen, this is a simple screwdriver feat...you can do this}

place your fabric face down on the floor and place the seat cushion down on top of it.

start in the middle of one side, pull the edge and staple.  then repeat that on the remaining 3 sides.  from there, just start stapling...and remember to not cover up the screw holes to mount the seat base.

when you are done, trim up the fabric and remount the 4 screws and you have a brand new look...and all for less than about $5.  i did my seat for $1.50.

danyele @ a thorn among roses

Screaming Meme's Faux School~ Upholstered Head Board

• Upholstery Foam (2" thickness)
  
• Electric Carving Knife


• Staple gun and staples
  
• Twin/Full Bed Sheet/ Or Fabric


• 1/4" - 1/2"Thick Plywood/ Or Old Head Board


• Quilting Batting


• 1x3 boards...(If you are attaching plywood to boards...read on)

(Note: If you are using a fabric with a pattern...It is harder to line up.... If you want to attach the plywood to 1x3 boards have them cut to the length you need them and attach the plywood (with screws) before upholstering)

1. To calculate how much plywood you will need, measure the width of your bed x 48 inches or whatever you choose....The width of your bed will be the length of the longest side of your plywood. (The height can be whatever you want. )



2. Have the plywood cut at your hardware store...Lowe's and Home Depot will do it for free...




3. Using an electric carving knife cut the foam to fit the plywood.




4. Cover the plywood and foam with an piece of quilting batting and fabric large enough to wrap around to the back.




5. Flip the plywood over and stable the fabric and batting into the back using the staple gun. Start with the top center first and pull, tighten and adjust as you go making sure to keep the pressure even.



6. You can hang it directly on the wall or attach it to 1x3 boards....

And you are done! This is a fun project...and if you have an old head board...you can upholster over it!

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Written by Screaming Meme http://thescreamingmeme.blogspot.com