Tag Archives: foam

It’s back to school season! Having a comfortable place to read and do work at home is so important for student success, so I decided to create a dedicated space for school work. This boring old wood school seat got a major upgrade by simply adding cushion foam and paint! Check out how easy it […]

This fun and easy to make project is a win-win-win: you get to upcycle, create your own beautiful decor AND make your pooch happy! If you don’t have dogs, use a smaller drawer and just one cushion to create a cozy space for smaller pets. Check out how easy it is to repurpose a drawer […]

Houston Texas is the home of the International Quilt Market and Quilt Festival, two of our favorite weeks of the year.  Week one is set up and Quilt Market and week two is Quilt Festival and tear down. During Quilt Festival there is an amazing display of quilts hosted by the  International Quilt Association.  The […]

Crafty videos. I’m always on the lookout for fun, new craft projects to try.  YouTube is a great place to learn from other makers!  Often seeing how something is done, makes the process a little bit easier to understand.  Several crafters from CraftyHangouts.com have been busy sharing how to use some of your favorite products from […]

My dining room chairs got a long overdue foam and fabric update. They are hand me downs from my parents…that I got 13 years ago. They were mismatched from various periods of my parents recovering them. They are over 30 years old. One still had the original fabric (a 70s flashback vinyl) and all probably […]

This Design Foam clipboard is a great way to show notes, photos, and paper mementos. Design foam can be used for a variety of decorations, but I was challenged to make something organizing related. I made mine with one section of Design Foam, which leaves plenty remaining for other projects. This is going in my […]

Our elementary school’s library’s reading corner has been in sore need of some new cushions and pillows, so I thought it was time to make some Simple Foam Floor Cushions. The piece of foam I was using easily split into 4 pieces, so I thought making them spell something would be fun. And I debated […]

This simple sleepover roll is fast and easy to make, and the elastic straps keep it rolled up nicely for easy transporting to sleepover or keeping it tucked in its place in Grandma’s closet. This sleepover roll,  not only gives your child just a bit more comfort, but it helps them feel like they’ve got […]

I’ve had this Ikea shelf in my playroom/movie room for some time, and I’ve always wanted doors for the panels.  I like my junk hidden so the room can have the appearance of order (even if what’s behind the door is a mess!) The options at Ikea are pretty but pricey, so I’ve been looking […]

My daughter has a special spot. She calls it, “My Special Spot”.  This little spot has prompted today’s DIY No Sew Rest Mat Tutorial. It is only in recent weeks that Lily Kate has claimed this little nook. It’s the area of floor between the couch on one side, the bookcase and firewood box on […]