Thursday, July 1, 2010

For two little princesses

When I was at Walmart buying sheets for my first play tent, I also noticed some curtains that I thought would make a beautiful princess tent for my two little girly-girl nieces. Here is what I bought.



Here, the colors look like they would clash, but they don't

I started by seam riping all of the ties off the sheer curtains. Then I used the other curtain to make the top of the tent, by using my tutorial, HERE. Once the top was finished, I attached the sheer curtains to the top. Unfortunately, the tent sides were too short so I had to use the other curtains to make a wide strip of fabric at the bottom of the tent, which actually worked great. I used the ties that I seam ripped off to secure the hula hoop on, and placed a few extra ties on the outside. With a little bit of sheer curtain left I made a little sash to go all around the top of the tent.


A few weeks back I purchased some big gerber daisy flowers at the dollar store. I cut and glued them onto close pins. I used these to keep the doors open and hang inside the tent. But since they are removable the girls can put them where they want and it makes the tent easy to wash.
I just love when my visions turn out nicely. That is not to say, I didn't spend some quality time with the good old seam ripper.

I cant wait for aunties two little princesses to get this in the mail. I hope they spend hours playing oh so sweetly together, wearing tutu's and crowns, having a tea party while momma spends her time with the new little one that is soon to arrive.











All neatly folded and stored inside this sweet little bag.
It will be in the mail soon! Hang in their momma!



10 comments:

  1. So cute! What a great idea to use curtains instead of yards and yards of tulle like I did! Your nieces are going to have so much fun using it!

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  2. That is a beautiful tent. The neices will love it. It is also very useful because it can be put away. Well done!

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  3. That is tooo adorable!! Any little girl would love it. And the daisies are perfect. Following from Something I Whipped Up Monday. :)

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  4. Soo cute! These have become pretty popular and one of these days I'd like to try it. :) Super cute blog by the way - have I left that comment before? lol If so, take it as a double compliment. :) Thanks for linking up!

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  5. oh my goodness!!!! i'm just checking in to see what you've been up to... we are seriously the luckiest girls ever. you're the best- we'll be watching the mail!! =) =) thank you!!!

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  6. i purchased one of these years back it was so expensive and not nearly as nice as this... my son was 3 then and never reallyplayed it in... I bet he would now.. You should sell them.. Your nieces will love it.

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  7. PERFECTION! LOVE THIS! Yes I am excited because I am making one for my daughters party now...she'll love it.

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  8. ADORABLE!! Thank you THANK YOU for posting this along with the tutorial! I can not wait to make one for my lil girl!!! Beautiful kids too btw! :)

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  9. This is just so dang sweet. Thanks for sharing it. I have to do this for grandbabies for sure. Great Christmas project...

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