so i had an idea to make a swing..
i was inspired by a location with gorgeous trees.. combine that with an engagement shoot..
and off to home depot i went..
it was very simple.. i had mixed reactions as usual.. how would you hang it? me. the QUEEN of over simplifying.. i will just wrap it? i wasn't quite sure but.. it worked out..
once i get something in my head..
i jump in.. usually ill prepared and very impatiently.. but i manage.. somehow?
so i bought 3/8 inch manilla rope from home depot {it came in a bag.. really? how much easier can it get?} and i also bought a long piece of pine.. and had it cut.. home depot cut it for me right on the spot..
i choose 24 inches.. you could do whatever..
i choose 24 inches.. you could do whatever..
i love home depot.. the lady that helped me was martha..
she was SO helpful..
she was so excited for me and my swing..
i just love the look of natural rope..
so.. the bag says 122 lb weight limit but you are doing two ropes total so is it actually a 244 lb weight limit..
so first thing..
i measured 1 inch in from both ends of the wood then i marked the exact center..
i measured 1 inch in from both ends of the wood then i marked the exact center..
with a 3/8 inch drill bit, hubby drilled the holes to string the rope through..
{in his pj's and all.. it was a sunday morning project}
i wrapped tape around the ends of the rope to prevent fraying.. and slid the rope through the holes..
flip over the wood and tie a knot reaaaaal tight..
i thought the swing needed some whimsy..
i cut 1 inch strips of vintage fabric to tie to the rope..
i have a ton of fabric my grandma gave me years ago and i love it..
here is a little secret.. if you cut into fabric.. you can then tear it when making strips and it will rip perfectly straight..
no lie.
promise!
it is seriously so fun..
i simply tied the long strips of fabric all the way up the rope..
and there she is.. all ready to go..
here is the fabulous couple who i got to shoot swinging in the trees..
it was SO amazing..
3 comments:
so excellent.
thanks ali!! xo
thanks ali!! xo
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