Flickr Find: Handmade Play Tent

What a fantastic idea for occupying those deep corners that are created near beds and cribs. What's even better, Kim fashioned this cozy, colorful little nook for her daughter Haley almost entirely from items she found around the house.

Materials used: An old bathroom cabinet for storing little books and treasures, a reclaimed tablecloth, various pillows and sheets, and leftover yardage from a previous project.

Says Kim:

If you have 20 dollars, a little bit of patience and creativity, some old bed linens and a hack saw, I totally suggest making a homemade fort for your prince or princess! If you can't sew curtains or don't have a sewing machine available to you, hemming tape will do the trick!

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All photos courtesy of Kim Rakes

Comments (8)

This is very cute.

Hoping for more details re: how to create - is it a freestanding frame built from PVC?

Looks like a fun playspace - very nice job.

posted by seaglassmartini on October 26th 2009 at 3:45pm
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i remember this from kims blog awhile back such a great space!
~adrienne K~
http://littleakorn.blogspot.com/

posted by adrienneK on October 26th 2009 at 3:52pm
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Finally I know what do do with that odd corner (between crib and dresser) in my son's room! Thank you!

posted by jlyn2723 on October 26th 2009 at 4:27pm
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I know what TO do. I didn't mean to talk about doodoo. :)

posted by jlyn2723 on October 26th 2009 at 4:28pm
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I too was hoping for information, and perhaps instructions, on the construction - the fabric part is easy.

posted by CrewJulie on October 27th 2009 at 8:07am
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Hi all! Thanks for the comments- construction was very easy since my husband works at Lowes and kinda just "knows" these things.

I, on the other hand.... haha... I will ask him when he is off tomorrow for a list of materials for those of you that are curious :)

I know the basics- pvc, pipe connectors, and a pipe cutter but Ill get back to yall on the details!

posted by Kim Rakes on October 27th 2009 at 9:06am
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What a great idea! I wish I could find some place in my home to create something like that for my kids! Looks nice!

posted by cekla78 on October 27th 2009 at 11:00am
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i love all the different ,materials Kim used for this. the colors are really beautiful, cozy and inviting.
as for the construction question, one idea would be to use a large ring, drape fabric over it, and hang it from the ceiling. like a bed canopy. you can make the ring out of flexible watering tube from home depot connect the 2 ends with a wooden dowel.

tali
http://www.growingUPcreative.com

posted by talibuchler on October 27th 2009 at 1:42pm
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