When I was about 10 or 12 years old, the biggest summer thrill was camping out in the backyard. My family never actually went camping, so we didn’t have anything remotely resembling a canvas or nylon tent. We made do with blankets slung over the clothesline. I know. Lame, right?
So, how cool would it be to construct your own camouflage fabric tent!
It’s easier than you think. All you’ll need is
- Three yards of cotton fabric (upholstery weight is best)
- 20 half-inch finishing screws
- Power drill
- Four two- to three-inch wood screws
- Four six-feet-long boards, anywhere between four and six inches wide
- One one-inch square, five-foot-long board
- A friend who can hold the structure as you’re building it
Click the link to read the complete instructions on how to make a fabric pup tent.
Camouflage Fabric Bedroom Project
But why stop at making a camouflage tent? Next up for our summer adventure is creating a completely camouflaged bedroom. What boy doesn’t like to hole up in his room? Now he can hide in plain sight!
Making sheets and a comforter out of camouflage fabric is the obvious first step. Then, go crazy with glue sticks and a staple gun and cover the walls and ceiling with fabric. It’s faster and cleaner than painting. While fabric-covered walls may pose maintenance challenges, the beauty of camouflage is that it’s, well, camouflage! Dirt and stains will be well hidden too.
Trading Spaces’ website features step-by-step instructions explaining how to upholster walls with fabric.
Making a Camouflage Bean Bag Chair
Let’s add one last fun touch with a bean bag chair. Why buy a boring mass-produced bean bag chair when you can create a cool, custom camouflage one? You probably already have most of the materials needed to make one.
- About 3 ½ yards of camouflage fabric. If using contrasting fabric for liner, then about 2 yards of each fabric.
- Measuring tape.
- Large piece of cardboard for template.
- Large paper for tracing template.
- Connecting snaps.
- Filler material such as scrap material, pillow stuffing and/or packing peanut shells.
To complete the project, watch this great video from our friends at Threadbanger.com and follow their step-by-step instructions. It’s so simple, even your 10-year old could help.
