Crate Seats

I've been taking a class over the last few weeks and as part of the class I have to log the hours I've spent preparing for school.  Pretty easy, huh?  It sounds like it would be a breeze.  The problem is it's summer! I don't want to be doing this right now.  Another problem is that I've moved to a new classroom this summer.  Double Ugh!  Anyway...one of the many projects I've done in preparation for this class is Crate Seats.  These little babies are going to be my solution to a cramped space that still needs places for centers.


Step One:
Trace a piece of cardboard to fit inside the crate so it rests on the lip.



















Step Two:
Use the cardboard pattern to trace outline onto press board.  Then cut it out with a saw.

Step Three:
Place cut out press board onto batting.  (I didn't wrap the batting around the press board because I was afraid it wouldn't fit back into the crate.)

Step Four:
Trace and cut out fabric.  I cut the material about 1 and 1/2 inches bigger than the cardboard pattern all the way around.  Then I used a staple gun to staple the material into place. (Yes, these are my hubby's hands.  He was using the electric staple gun while I took the picture.  I used the old fashioned non-electric staple gun.)

Step Five:
Attach a 12 inch piece of ribbon on the back with the staple gun to be used as a lift handle. And Voila!
Now you have a portable center.  Place materials inside and you are all set. (Do I look tired or what! Yikes!)