From the front
A side view
Dmitri loves it!
Peeking out
Sookie does not want to miss out on the action! Also, her favorite sleeping chair is inside...
Total cost: about $20 (we already had the paint & some of the fabric on hand)
Total time: 3-4 hours
Tools required: Drill/Electric screwdriver, Wrench, Staple gun, Iron (or sewing machine if you would prefer not to use stitch-witchery...as for me, I find any excuse to skip a needle and thread!)
I hope that the boys get to enjoy the little child-sized magical space of their own.
P.S. I linked up at the Weekend Wrap Up!
+Update+
I have been asked about how I did the front of the tent...After I measured and cut the fabric into a triangle, I cut a slit down the middle of the bottom for the opening. I then "hemmed" the bottom and both sides of the slit with stitch-witchery (the iron-able hemming tape). I stapled the sides to the inside of the tent. And badabing. That's it! Does that make sense? Feel free to ask more questions. I usually respond via email, unless your email is set to a "no-reply".
39 comments:
It's adorable. I always loved hideaway spots in the house...little nooks, under the Christmas tree, tiny corners, and of course forts.
This is adorable!! I love it! If we weren't moving I'd make one for Maddy too!
So cute! This brings back so many memories because my aunt made me a play tent just like this when I was growing up. I used it all the time! I think my parents still have it - so I can't wait to give it to my future children!! Your boys will have lots of fun in it for many years to come!
it came out great!
This looks like SO much fun for your boys (Well, just one boy for now. :)! It's really cute and it's totally making me want kids to spoil!
cuteness x 10!! Can I just pay you to make me one?! ;)
How fun and stylish.
I love it! I love the idea of getting down to a three year-old's point of view.
What a great idea! So much better than buying an expensive or cheaply made (and easily breakable) tents. I'm sure he'll love playing in it and usually his imagination lots.
So cute! I dont have kids but I still sort of want one of those in my house! a little bigger for a reading nook for myself.
This turned out great! Love it.
That is fantastic! Great job!
Oh this is so adorable and looks like so much fun!!
Love the modern look of this rather than the Elmo/Toy Story ones that adorn my front room.
I just shared this on my pinterest.
Saw this at TT&J...
This is a fabulous idea - it's so cute I wouldn't mind have it set up in my living room all the time. I'd love for you to link up to my new linky party -
Creative Genius @ http://www.thecreativepaige.com
Super Cute!!
This is darling!!I LOVE it! I must make one!
xoxo Jamielyn-I ♥ Nap Time
My boys would love this. So glad I saw it on T.T. and Jello. I love the colors u used.
I would love for you to share it at my linky party fri-mon
http://bacontimewiththehungryhypo.blogspot.com/
I loooove it! Where can you buy drop cloth? Do you think I could use scrap cotton for the front or would I need something heavier? I don't have any curtains :(
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This one is different from most that I have seen. I like it.
It looks like fun! I would have to consider making one for the grand kids, (or the cats).
I used to love making forts too. I love this idea.:) Hehe, you can hide a lot of junk, I mean toys in a tent too.:) I'm a new follower from the Weekend Wrap up.:)
Awesome tent! My kids would live in this thing LOL!
love this idea and love your take on the original! how did you put up the front piece (that your son is peeking through)? is it stapled or tacked on there? thanks!
This is so cute and so fun!! I love the photos and how cute is he having fun in the tent!!
xo
I was also wondering how you did the front! I LOVE it and want to make this for my kids for Christmas. I hope you wouldn't mind sharing...Thanks!!
Your tent is too cute (and so is your wee one), I've got this linked to my play tents post too today - for inspiration!
Looks great! How did you attach the material at the top?
To attach all of the fabric I used a staple gun! It was pretty easy, although for most of it I needed a second pair of hands. = )
adorei... gostaria de saber se essas bases são de ferro ou de madeira? e como foi feito para colocar a paerte da frente, se foi colado ou grampeado?
desde á agradeço.
Nina
-The base is made of wood (de madeira).
-It is connected with staples (grampeado).
Hope that helps! = )
Thanks for the tutorial...it is fantastic!! And very nice picture....
I prefer your solid sides (at the top) - any short cuts or secrets to get that right? Love yours- going to make a girly version all floral and stripes for my girls ! thanks !! xx
Hi there, I would like to make this awesome tent, and I love the idea of a front fabric door like you did. Can you tell me the measurements for the widest part of the fabric front? At the bottom, so I know how much fabric to buy? I need to make sure my fabric choice fits, as it has a horizontal scene, and it may only be 44 inches wide, is that too short width wise, or does the tent open up that wide, or less, or more? Thanks, anyway, the long and short of it is, can you tell me the widest measurement at the bottom for the fabric door, such as how far the tent opens wide. Thanks so much!
Nitasia
I absolutely love this tent! I have been looking for things that I can make for my 15 month old daughter.
We just moved into an apartment, and her room is just so bare and empty and white. I really want to make her room her's, and into some place where she can have fun, and grow and play, and imagine.
I love this little hideaway. I can't wait to make this. I am so excited.
Thank you so much for posting this.
Melly Queen, the mommy of one little munchkin who is about to get the best tent EVER!
I love this tent. I just made one for my grand kids. It is a big hit. Thanks for sharing and for the great idea!
I made this tent but love the idea of the front panel and making one for the back thanks :)
this is perfect! I have been looking at replacing a cardboard castle in my daughter's room for awhile now. She loves it and I am tired of looking at it. I LOVE Anna White plans!
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