Giveaway Tomorrow....

Tomorrow I'll announce our surprise giveaway valued at $400. Here's a clue....this darling butterfly mobile can be easily made with our giveaway machine. 

Kids Rooms: Fabric and Padded Walls

 A fabric-covered wall gives a dramatic effect as a perfect backdrop for a focus wall in a nursery, kids room or playroom. A padded wall feels cozy in a bedroom, adds texture and interest, keeps the room warmer, and muffles sound. Wouldn't this wall look beautiful behind a crib? Similar fabric found here.

Wonderful step-by-step instructions to upholster a wall.

 

56'' Wide Faux Soft Skin Leather Silver Fabric By The Yard 

 The focus wall is covered in a damask wallpaper (this could also work with fabric). An easy way to attach fabric to walls is by using starch. Instructions found here.

                               
Graham and Brown Pink     York Wallcoverings Linen Hot Pink      York Wallcoverings  Damask 

Ceiling draped in fabric. Both images from Little Crown Interiors

 This elegant room might be a little over the top with padded walls. But I do like the effect a padded wall can give. I personally prefer one accent wall that has been upholstered.

Soft padding on one wall makes for an elegant statement. Another set of instructions on how to upholster a wall found here. 

Close up image of the wall shown above.

Floor-to-ceiling headboard makes a statement for a room and gives it an "upholstered wall" look.

Designer: Noel Jeffrey 

Image via here.

Kids Floor Cushions

 A little gray shared this cute kids cushion she made for her little guy.  She linked to the tutorial by 3 Punk Mom showing how to make the floor cushions below.

A well-explained sewing tutorial to make a floor cushion by 3 punk mom. If you have some basic sewing skills, give it a try! You never know what might happen - maybe you'll end up with a completely adorable floor cushion. FYI -I came across a website that sells pellets for beanbags Foam America.

1/4" Cotton Welt Cord Piping Drapery/Upholstery Supplies 10 yards

Morning Glory 5-Pound Premium Fiberfill

45'' Wide Amy Butler Midwest Modern Optic Blossom Ice By The Yard

Wrights Maxi Piping 1/2 Inch 2-1/2 Yards-Oyster

54'' Wide Premier Prints Traditions Brown/Pink Fabric By The Yard

Wrights Maxi Piping 1/2 Inch 2-1/2 Yards-Seal Brown

Nightstand Repurposed: It's Now a Kids Workbench

Okay, so how fun is this?? You have most likely seen the darling kitchens made out of night stands or entertainment units - but have you seen the workbench version? Ann a Design Dazzler reader emailed me about her friend the Frugal Granny 's workbench.  The Frugal Granny purchased the nightstand (see below for before picture) for $3 at a thrift store. She made a few changes and voila an outstanding repurposed piece of furniture! Click here for more details.

BEFORE

Thanks for sharing!

Tools to go along with the repurposed workbench.

Grip 9 pc Children's Tool Kit

Green Toys Tool Set

                                       

                                                 

Black & Decker Junior 25 Piece Tool Set        Real Construction Deluxe Tool Workshop