the Cre8tive Outlet: July 2011

7.29.2011

A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space - BUY or D.I.Y - #6 Sock Monkey

Working with the Cre8tive Concept Board - "A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space" Here is what you can BUY or DIY...Today

6. A Sock Monkey

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"A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space"

Ok... I have never made a sock monkey, but I know people who have...my grandma being one!

So here is a tutorial to get you started

The sock monkey also has a pretty cool history check it out here

If you attempt a project I'd love to see it! Comment and link to your project!

7.28.2011

A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Room - BUY or DIY - #5 Platform bed on casters

Working with the Cre8tive Concept Board - "A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space" Here is what you can BUY or DIY...Today

(check Monday's BUY or DIY here

Tuesdays here

Wednesday's here )

4. Platform Bed

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"A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space"

PB Teen

Tutorial here

I am SO doing this! I just have to wait for cooper's big boy room (he is only 7 months now!)

Stayed tuned for the rest of the BUY or DIY series this week....The coffee table is really coming along!!!

7.27.2011

Working on......

Working on BUY or DIY #8 of the Sock monkey inspired kid's space

LOVING this!!! I am looking forward to showing it off to you later this week along with a tutorial too!

A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space - BUY or DIY - #4 Cable Knit Bedding and Pillows

Working with the Cre8tive Concept Board - "A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space" Here is what you can BUY or DIY...Today
(check Monday's BUY or DIY here and Tuesdays here)

4. Cable knit Bedding & Pillows

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"A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space"

This one is definitely on my project list! I love the look and feel of soft cable knit throws and pillows. Besides looking great in the room featured above, I'd love some for my living room come Fall.

Unless you knit....Goodwill (or other thrift stores) are great places to find good cable knit sweaters you can re purpose into pillows or bedding. I'd love to do an entire quilt!

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Try out this Tutorial for simple cable knit pillows.
If you attempt a DIY I'd love to see it! Comment and leave a link to your project!

7.26.2011

A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space - BUY or DIY - #3. Robot Bedding

Working with the Cre8tive Concept Board - "A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space" Here is what you can BUY or DIY...Today
(See what we did yesterday with #1&#2)

3. Robot Bedding

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"A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space"

I have no great ideas on how to DIY a sheet set, but (like I did in my boys room) you could buy a simple solid or stripe set then buy Robot printed accent pillow and shams. or
If you are really sew savvy, sew or quilt accent pillows or throws mixed in with cheaper solid sheet sets!

Check out this cool robot inspired quilt here!

Or this here (with tutorial)

If you attempt a DIY I'd love to see and post it! Comment below with a link to pictures of your projects!

7.25.2011

A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Room - BUY or DIY - #1&2 Pillows!

Working with the Cre8tive Concept Board - "A Sock Monkey Inspired Kid's Space" Here is what you can BUY or DIY...Today

1&2. Accent Pillows

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This is a SUPER easy way to add personality to that plain throw pillow...

See what I did here (a PB knock off)

check out this great tutorial from Megan here

By making your own you can really customize your design. Trying using the wall colors in your room to help bring everything together!

If you attempt a DIY I'd love to see and post pictures!

Comment below and link to your project!

7.24.2011

Cre8tive Concept Board - a kid's room inspired by a sock monkey!

Yep! that's right....a sock monkey! Who doesn't love a sock monkey? Such a simple toy with a history. Mothers began sewing sock monkeys as toys for their children during the great depression. They used worn Rockford work socks that had the iconic red heal which creates the sock monkeys distinctive mouth.

So here it is.... A Cre8tive Concept Board. This is a gender neutral design for a kid's room,baby's nursery, or play room. All inspired by the sock monkey!

The best thing to do in kid's rooms is to use decor and furnishings that have kid-like qualities and playfulness but aren't necessarily only for kids! I like to use pieces that will grow with a child.

1.&2. Accent pillows gray stripe pillow, white/black pillow - timeless accents
3. Robot sheet set (found several) robot sheet set
4.Cable knit bedding - bedding
5. Low profile twin bed on casters
6. Sock monkey - every kid has to have one!
7. Hanging lantern's and poofs - these make amazing mobiles
8. coffee table -coffee table = play table and conversation area
9. chevron rug
10.roman shade - image via Coco Cozy - red accent color
11. floating shelf - great for displaying books, toys, and stuffed animals
12. Poof - perfect lounging for child or adult!

The layout....
You may be wondering why I chose a coffee table for a kids space...but believe me it makes a perfect play table and it's just the right height. I advise you to go with an already distressed look...or your kids will do it for you! This rustic-reclaimed wood table looks great anchored on the black and white chevron rug.