Thursday, March 25, 2010

Personalized {Magic} Carpets


Since our children are little and have extra energy during our Family Home Evenings, I figured that maybe having a personalized Magic Carpet would help(at least for the lesson). I am so excited to use them on Monday Night(even though they have already tried them out)!


1-I called around to a few of our local carpet supply stores and asked for the "discontinued carpet samples", they let me have them for FREE (I did have to go back 5 times to keep checking-so worth it though!).


2-In the corner there was a plastic name plate. I just used a really sharp box knife and got as close to the name plate as I could to cut it off.


3-I got similar colored fabric(discounted home furnishing fabric-its thicker) to match the carpet. Cut 4 strips of fabric([2]3 1/2 inch x17 & [2]3 1/2 x 27 inch).


4-Using your glue gun, glue along each edge attaching the strip of fabric. Press down on the fabric, to make sure it adhered. Do all 4 sides and then flip over.


5-Hot glue front side edges. NOTE: I didn't sew any seams!


6-Around all 4 sides cut 1/2 inch slits.


7-Ruff it up by rubbing your hand across back and forth a few times (really fast).


8-To personalize it for each family member, cut a 3 inch wood circle "button". Sand edges really well so its not too sharp.


9-Cut ribbon pieces into 3 1/2 inch strips. Fold in 1/2 & glue to the back side.


10-Finished back side of "button".


11-Using a long thick needle and thin matching ribbon pull thru (using pliers) the carpet.


12-Tie up the button, with double knots.


13-Use a sharpie marker to write the family members' name.


14-All done & ready to use! I will use these for Family Night but I'm also excited to use them for General Conference also. Pin It

7 comments:

  1. I absolutely LOVE this idea. I have four kids, and the two younger ones can't sit still to save their souls. I can't wait to get home from spring break and make this! What a great idea!!

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  2. so cute, easy and cheap! LOVE, love, love it! Thanks for all your great ideas!!

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  3. Brilliant! I will have to try this one out.
    Cami

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  4. This is great! I need to try it. It would also be great for Sunbeams!!

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  5. LOVE IT, LOVE IT!! My kids are all grown but maybe for the grandkids. Great idea!

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  6. Genius! Thanks for the inspiration. It will be featured on my blog shortly so I can remember it!
    little-inspirations.blogspot.com

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  7. Oh I Love This! This is actually something that I think I can handle! Thanks so much!!

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