project: play tents

{made by Heather & Jodi}

Hello there! My friend Jodi and I wanted to make a couple of play tents for her girls so we looked up some fantastic tutorials and inspiration by bloggers who had made some play tents too. This is what we made - what do you think? We made a pretty purple one as well. Here was our inspiration:

Lawrence Girls: bookworm day + #DIY reading nook! - tent tutorial

Grosgrain: free pattern month day 11-Cakies: the A-frame tent - how to

Lindsay & Drew: A-frame pup tents - really cool!

2 Little Hooligans: kids play tent tutorial {updated} - the hula hoop kind

On One Hand: out of body, out of my mind - oh so cute tent

The Feminist Housewife: DIY play tent - a smaller version

Nine & Sixteen: handmade children's tent DIY - adorable!

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Posted by Heather on Thursday, November 24, 2011

8 comments:

Tereza said...: I've been seeing these a lot and they are sooo cute! I was contemplating making one when I was re-doing my son's room but there's not much room so I had to go for a smaller one!; November 24, 2011 at 11:39 AM
Pondside said...: What child doesn't love to play in a tent? We gave our grandsons a tent for Christmas last year and they loved it. I still think, though, that some picnic blanket draped over the dining room chairs is the best tent!; November 24, 2011 at 8:45 PM
Zuzu said...: These are great, Heather! And I guess very popular as RH is selling them as well.
Wish my little granddaughters lived close by - we'd make one together & I'd be right there inside with them! :)
Have a great weekend!
~ Zuzu; November 25, 2011 at 7:54 AM
Tracey Ayton Photography said...: I love these play tents ...... although it stirs up memories of when my brothers and I were little and the crazy forts we used to build. They were terribly ugly and I applaud my mom for allowing us to keep them up for a day. Hence why these play tents are so great, the look fabulous and are practical.; November 25, 2011 at 8:20 AM
Debbie refresh restyle said...: Thanks for sharing, I love these!
Debbie; November 28, 2011 at 10:07 AM
Ann Marie said...: oh man! i needed this a few days ago...we had house guests and i wanted to make them a little tent, but couldn't figure out a good way to do it. now i'll know for next time! thank you!!!; November 28, 2011 at 10:10 AM
casey at loft and cottage said...: So cute! Who knew there'd be so many different ideas for these tents?!; December 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM
the cheese thief said...: I just saw one of these at a local store. Thanks for the links for DIY!; December 14, 2011 at 5:34 PM