Fabric wall art

This is a project I have wanted to pursue for a long time and its a great way to use up small scraps of gorgeous fabric you can’t just throw away. I bought thin pieces of canvas from the dollar store and used a staple gun to attach the fabric. A little bit of modge podge creates a shiny glean that adds the perfect finishing touch.

I have seen some really beautiful pieces of homemade fabric wall art. One of my favourites are Bella Dia’s fabric panels. 

Simple and elegant. This how-to does not require a staple gun so its definitely worth taking a look at. I also love the colour scheme of this work space. The jars I especially love.

Finding the cheapest way to achieve the best results possible is the only way I can (afford to) craft. My staple gun only cost $3 (also from the dollar store) and it works well enough on thin canvas.

I plan to make more of these in larger sizes now that I am falling in love with my little trial run. My embroidered bird and cats turned out beter than I hoped and I also see some fabric wrapped photo frames in my apartment’s future. Now I just need to find the time to do it all.

The coveted floor poof

If you’re as lazy as I am and love putting your feet up on the couch, then this floor poof is a necessity. Living in a small apartment means you have to settle for a small couch. This leaves little room to sprawl on said couch. And this is where my idea of making a cute and comfy floor poof turned into an obsession. I didn’t obsess in a lets-make-five-floor-poofs-for-my-500-square-foot-apartment way, but I obsessed over what fabric to use and how to stuff it. The poof took me weeks to make as I rummaged through stuffing possibilities and scoured the internet for ideas on how to stuff it effectively and cheaply.

I ended up stuffing it with an old pillow, some loose polyester stuffing, leftover quilter’s batting and small foam pieces for the top, bottom and side. The result is a fluffy but well formed floor poof perfect for resting your feet on while knitting. It bounces right back!