DIY.doggie.FORT.

So I have been super inspired by design that incorporates forts in the home. I'd had them on the mind for a while now, and when I saw this DIY last week I knew it had to be done. While I don't have a child to make one for, and as much as I'd love a huge one for myself, I just don't have that kind of space.  LOLA however, totes needs one.  I decided. This was seriously one of the cheapest, and most successful DIYs yet.

What you need:

A large piece of fabric

(4) 3ft sticks. (Home depot had them for around $1.50 each.)

Elastic

Scissors

Ribbon

Pillows (optional)

I had these handmade linens sitting in a cabinet for years.  They were from my husbands aunt when we went to Greece. They were just waiting for a special project. 

 I simple stitched them together to create one large piece of fabric. Now we are ready to begin!

STEP ONE:

Tie all four sticks together with elastic about 3 inches from the top. 

STEP TWO:

 Spread sticks apart with one on each side of the pillow. 

STEP THREE:

 Set fabric on top of sticks. Play with it until you are happy with they way it sits. 

STEP FOUR:

 Tie pieces of ribbon through wholes in fabric around the top and front poles to hold it in place.

 I purposely arranged my linens before sewing to flap in front.  This way I could close the fort.

 Or tie it open with some ribbon. 

Lola guarding her new fort. 

This is how the fort looks when closed. Super easy to pack away when I don't want it in use. 

How do you feel about incorporating a fort into your decor?  Just for kids, or do you want in on the fun?

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