Fun with a Staple Gun

Quick and sloppy, staple gun crafts rank among my favorite.

CRAFT NUMBER ONE: 1 Hour, 6 Chairs.

A staple gun is essential for your super easy chair upholstery projects. I used 3 yards of 54" upholstery fabric for 6 seat cushions.

BEFORE:



Step 1: Flip over chair and unscrew cushion:


Step 2: Wrap and staple. Be sure to keep it tight, also be aware of your pattern. If you using stripes or centering a pattern on top, be conscious not to make the fabric crooked.


Step 3: Screw cushion back on. DONE!


AFTER:



CRAFT NUMBER 2: Fabric Nursery Art

I sewed this little felt creation for Sherri a while ago but was unhappy with the framing. So I turned to the staple gun for help. I stretched some white fabric on a wooden frame and secured it into place, just like stretching a canvas for painting.







Then I had this nice tight canvas on which to sew my little felt creation:




CRAFT NUMBER 3: Living Room Art
The same process as the baby art, but for a more mature audience. I'm trying to turn my living room to a something that can be described as shabby chic. And you can't do that without doilies.


Guess what? Decoupage tomorrow!