The bench that continues to be a thorn in my side

Okay, this damn bench is starting to piss me off.

You're read about my fiasco with removing the upholstery, right? If not, here's the post that explains it all.
http://twigandtwinenest.blogspot.com/2012/04/bench-that-might-be-more-than-i.html

After discovering 2 layers of old fabric and enough staples to fill a Home Depot, I decided I would not be removing the bottom 2 cushions.

I had thought I could simply cover the entire board they rest upon (it comes out of the frame with no problem) with thick batting, and then cover and staple down new fabric. Nope. That wood space down the center of the two cushions is very obvious and looks weird.

After some thought, and Googling, I have decided to give the whole seat a "tufted cushion" treatment.
I went back to Jo-Ann's fabric again (I think they know me by name now). Got another yard of fabric, 2 pieces of 2" foam, a long upholstery needle, and nylon thread. Oh, and a button cover kit.

I watched this video from The Fab Housewife to learn how to make the tufted seat:
http://www.fabhousewife.com/diy-a-tufted-bench-make-over/

I will be attempting this procedure this weekend. Time to charge the drill! Wish me luck!

Bunny "Ears" Craft Project

My son came home from preschool with this darling Easter project that I just adore. You can easily do this at home, with printed bunny clip-art you can find online (just Google 'easter bunny clipart'), or by drawing your own rabbit. Then buy non-toxic craft paint, or even washable Crayola kid paint, and have your little ones rub it on their feet - most likely in their opinion the best part!

Step in the paper, and there's your bunny ears! In my 4-year old's case - giant jack rabbit ears! (are those size 1's not the biggest feet you've ever seen on a kid his age)

I decided to take some beautiful wrapping paper, and make a frame for his project. This paper is from Vera Bradley, which I scored for 50% off. Otherwise I wouldn't have bought it. I'm too cheap to spend $15 on a roll of paper that someone will just wrip off a gift - that breaks my heart to see expensive paper just tossed in the trash.

So here, we measured with a ruler, cut and taped to the backside. Saxon's grandparents are going to love this!!

Happy Easter everyone!