12 by 12 Footstool DIY

I’m short and I really needed a stool for my studio. I searched google for a footstool to no avail. It either cost too much or it wasn’t pretty. So I decided to make my own 12 by 12 footstool diy. My dear husband was in the garage creating my barnyard doors (that’s another post) and I saw these 4 legs that we took off a sofa on the side of the road.

Tip: woodworkers should salvage the legs off furniture that’s on the side of the road, furniture legs are expensive.

I asked my husband if he would make the base for the stool. I was pleasantly surprised the other day he made it, and from scrap wood. I was so excited, as soon as he gave it to me I immediately went into my stash of fabric, foam and padding and covered it. This is the finish product and I love it!!!

Supplies:
Staple Gun
Hammer
Fabric
Batting
Foam
Wood
Legs
Fabric Spray

The base of the footstool, it measures 12 by 12

I covered the wood with batting to soften the sides, and to help the foam from sliding.

I cut the foam with an electric knife cutter, it makes my job so easy!

I covered this with the staple gun, no glueing, no sewing!

As you can see the up-cycled wooden legs, and I will not retouch them. They are perfect just as they are.

I added rope around the edge.

I love, love, love my new footstool!!! ♥

This video is a good reference to do the corners (start at 19:00).

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Thank you for visiting CynthiaBanessa.com, a place to create, inspire, and share! I love crafting and connecting with crafters. My blog is for crafters of all levels, Pinterest lovers, domestic engineers, savvy shoppers, aspiring chefs, earth caretakers, and people who simply have a desire to create something. I want to share some of the things that I love and have created with you. When it comes to creating, just count me in!

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