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DIY PALLET SWING BED Thursday, July 18, 2013 | DIY, DWELLING.
Oh the endless things you can do with pallets! A swing bed has been on my “Mike To-Make List” for some time (oh how long that list is! ). And we’ve had some pallets sitting in the yard just waiting for a good DIY project. (So really I’m just trying to help Mike get things cleaned up outside…) Swinging has to be my all time favorite childhood activity. And swinging while laying down? A lazy girl’s dream come true! And how dreamy this bed is. I could easily spend my days here, swinging the summer away. (That’s definitely wishful thinking! Even though it looks like that’s what I do in these pictures, Caitlin took these photos after the boys were in bed. The only time we seem to be able to get anything done!)
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There are a number of ways you can make these swing beds. They can be as simple as just using a pallet and rope. This DIY is for the specific way we made ours, which was to fit a twin size mattress. It still was a very simple and quick project, even with a few extra steps. What you’ll need: pallets 2 x 4 lumber (we used three 8-foot pieces) drill screws saw measuring tape rope mattress or cushion (we used a standard twin mattress) 2 vinyl zippered mattress covers*
How to do it: Measure the size of the mattress or cushion you’re putting on the pallet and figure out how many pallets you’ll need to use to fit your mattress on. We used 2 pallets and added additional pieces in the middle to get the right length for ours. (We added 12 inches to the middle. The total length of our pallet was 80 inches.) Take into account the space you’ll need for the rope at the ends. Slide the 2 x 4′s through the inside of the pallets, one on each inside edge of the pallet and one through the middle. Screw the 2 x 4′s to the sides and middle of the pallet. http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-pallet-swing-bed/
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If needed, add additional boards from another pallet to your main piece, we added two boards from a broken down pallet to the middle of ours. Cut off 2 x 4′s that are hanging past the length of the pallets. Drill holes in the four corners of the pallet, both the top and bottom boards of the pallet. Make sure the hole is big enough for the rope to fit through. Thread the rope through the hole, making sure rope goes under the bottom of the pallet and around the 2×4 (see picture below). Tie securely. Tie rope securely to tree. Enclose mattress in vinyl covers. Place on top of swing. *Not necessary, but will keep your mattress dry & protected
We also covered our mattress with 2 vinyl zippered mattress covers to protect it from moisture and bugs. Ugh – these bugs. I think I’ll actually enjoy using this swing more come fall – with cooler air and less bugs around! (And while we’re talking about summer, I’ll just mention that I realize I have dirty feet in these pictures…I like to refer to them as “summer feet”. Cause I run around in sandals or barefoot all summer.).
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Kristen Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 9:54 am
oh my goodness, this is PERFECT! ah! i want to come swing on yours! (and amen to the bugs… i would be swinging in a snowsuit in the dead of winter just to escape those awful little things). Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 5:59 pm
Haa – Kristen please come swing on my bed in the winter with a snowsuit on!! That would make my day!
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Kirsty@Bowerbird Blue Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 10:14 am
this really appeals to my inner lazy, beautiful Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:00 pm
Yes, it’s perfect for the lazy days of summer! Reply ↓
Rebekah Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 11:02 am
oh I so want one of these such a beautiful diy – you girls have the dreamiest yard!! Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:01 pm
Thanks Rebekah! And we do love our country setting – it’s great for the boys to run around! Reply ↓
Veva Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:54 am
OMG! great DIY! love Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:02 pm
Thanks Veva! Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 10:59 am
What a wonderful job. This is gorgeous. What a beautiful backyard too with so much running space. Totally love the idea of reading there! I read a lot but we have so many houses so close by and rent in a duplex. This is so dreamy!!!! Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:08 pm
Thanks Victoria. We’re happy with our country space. It makes a fun place for our little guys. And I grew up in the city with so many houses surrounding our backyard – so I can relate to your situation. I am most definitely a bookworm – I could spend hours and hours reading every day if three little boys ever would let that happen! Reply ↓
Brittni Friday, July 19, 2013 at 2:11 pm
This is amazing! I wish I had a tree that I could use for something like this. Reply ↓
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Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:09 pm
Thanks Brittni! I am so thankful that we have a few good “swing trees” in our yard! Reply ↓
Jordan Friday, July 19, 2013 at 6:24 pm
This is so magical!! Reply ↓
Rachel | 52 Weeks Project Friday, July 19, 2013 at 11:50 pm
You and this project are amazing! I wish we were neighbors! Reply ↓
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:54 am
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Aw – thanks so much Rachel! If we were neighbors you could swing on my swing anytime! Reply ↓
kaloskraft Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 12:59 pm
Oh man, I think I need one! Reply ↓
Lieke Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 4:18 pm
That looks heavenly!! We’re just waiting for our trees to grow a little bigger so we can try this! Reply ↓
Emily Saturday, July 20, 2013 at 11:18 pm
So cute!!! If you wanted to stay out there on a summer day you could get a mosquito net to hang from the tree too! Emily eageremily.blogspot.com Reply ↓
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:51 am
Emily- good idea with the mosquito net! Reply ↓
Ottilie Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 7:09 am
I just saw this post, I need such a bed for my little garden! I have to start right now… Thank you Reply ↓
2moiselles-happy-lookeuses Sunday, July 21, 2013 at 1:45 pm
Very nice pictures. I like a lot your idea!
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Green Dot Creations Monday, July 22, 2013 at 5:26 am
I adore this blog post! Greatly inspirational, I’m totally giving this a try! Thank you so very much! Have a nice day! Reply ↓
Graciela Cruz Martinez Sunday, July 28, 2013 at 2:18 pm
Beautiful dress! Reply ↓
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:51 am
Thank you – it’s one of my favorites! Reply ↓
Tessa Monday, July 29, 2013 at 4:59 am
Hi Manda! Just wondering if you had problems fitting two people on this and if it swung too much? Reply ↓
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Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 8:49 am
Tessa – it’s a regular twin mattress. My husband & I can both fit on it just fine, but it’s not like we have tons of space. It definitely doesn’t swing too much, it’s pretty heavy, so you need to push it to keep it going. Reply ↓
Lana Davis Monday, July 29, 2013 at 9:51 am
I want this with a mosquito net on it. Reply ↓
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Monday, July 29, 2013 at 1:15 pm
this is the most beautiful thing i’ve seen all day. Reply ↓
KayleneP Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at 9:40 pm
Wow, great job! I am mentally trying to work out where I can put one of these in my garden! Reply ↓
Megan Friday, August 2, 2013 at 1:11 am
What kind of rope? This is cool Reply ↓
Manda
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Tuesday, August 6, 2013 at 9:26 am
We used a solid braid pro-grade rope. Look for a rope that won’t rot or break down easily and that has a high working load limit – 700 pounds or higher would be ideal. They have a big selection in home improvement stores, like Home Depot (where ours is from). Reply ↓
Debbie Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 9:12 am
Great idea… No trees here big enough yet.. But have a huge wrap around porch….hmmm… And to help with those mosquitos.. Plant you some mint around thoses trees,,that will help and smell wonderful. Reply ↓
Jennifer @ Town and Country Living Sunday, August 4, 2013 at 9:56 pm
What a great idea. Love this! Reply ↓
Wolf Henegar L. Fay W ednesday, August 7, 2013 at 9:38 pm
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Did it and absolutely love my down time relaxing on it. Thank you for this great idea and the instructions on how to make my very own. Cheers, L. Fay Wolf Henegar Reply ↓
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Monday, August 12, 2013 at 2:00 pm
Ah – your swing looks so great! I’m so happy to see that ours inspired you to make one! They are simply the best, aren’t they?! Reply ↓
Nicole Friday, August 9, 2013 at 2:43 am
Great DIY!! How exactly did you tie the rope to hold it up safely? Reply ↓
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Monday, August 12, 2013 at 2:03 pm
Hi Nicole! My husband was the one that tied the knots for our swing, and I’m not really sure that I could write up the explanation for how he did it. Maybe trying googling tying knots and see if you can find anything on the web? I think a video would be helpful to see, maybe there’s good video tutorials on youtube?? Sorry I can’t help with that…. Reply ↓
Inma W ednesday, August 14, 2013 at 4:34 am
OMG! It´s perfect, but we´ll need a tree too, jejeje Reply ↓
Tyler W ednesday, August 14, 2013 at 10:56 am
What happens if it rains? Reply ↓
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W ednesday, August 14, 2013 at 5:27 pm
Hi Tyler – As mentioned in the post, there’s two vinyl covers over the mattress. So far, they’ve been keeping it dry, and we’ve had quite a bit of http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-pallet-swing-bed/
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rain. Fingers crossed it keeps working! Reply ↓
Jacine Thursday, August 15, 2013 at 9:40 pm
How many feet of rope did you use? Reply ↓
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Friday, August 16, 2013 at 9:10 am
Jacine – we bought a 100 foot coil of rope and had rope left over. How much you use will be determined by how high up your branch is (ours is pretty high) and how high off the ground you want your swing (we made ours so you could sit on the edge and have your feet touch the ground still – about how high up a porch swing would be…remember to take into account the mattress on top giving it added height). Reply ↓
anna Sunday, August 18, 2013 at 4:45 pm
thanks for sharing you’re an inspiration!! Reply ↓
Rev. Jim Persinger W ednesday, August 21, 2013 at 7:58 am
Love the idea and love the “summer feet”. Being barefoot is natural and healthy. I live bare foot year ’round, even in the snow. I’ll definitely be making one of these beds very soon and I expect I’ll use it all year long. I can see me using a mosquito net in the Summer and a sleeping bag in the Winter. Reply ↓
Brandi B. Saturday, August 24, 2013 at 2:45 am
I’m thinking about hanging one in my daughter’s room! Reply ↓
TULANI Sunday, August 25, 2013 at 10:06 pm
This is an excellent DIY project! This could be hung from a tree branch, or if you do not wish to do that, you can sink 2.5 inch diameter or 3 inch http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-pallet-swing-bed/
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diameter galvanized pipes in the ground(1 – 10 foot pipe for each side – for 2 “legs”) and hang the bed from that. 2.5 inch pipe or 3 inch pipe will be enough to hold the heaviest of people. Reply ↓
Jennifer W ednesday, August 28, 2013 at 5:20 pm
I love this, but can’t put pipes in the ground where I am and I have no trees. I AM however daydreaming about mounting this to a couple of 4×4′s or such and putting a canopy on the top, maybe a privacy blind up the back to keep my neighbours eyes out. What a glorious daybed this would be!! Reply ↓
Chrissandra Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 7:21 am
I think I’ll make one, but I’ll attach a bug net like you would use over a bed in tropical areas. It’ll look like a canopy swing bed! If this happens, I’ll be sure to share pictures, thanks for the great tutorial! Reply ↓
Karen Drysdale Friday, August 30, 2013 at 1:32 am
Luv it Reply ↓
Landis W ednesday, September 4, 2013 at 10:40 am
Did you treat the wood pallets with anything so it doesn’t rot? Reply ↓
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W ednesday, September 4, 2013 at 4:49 pm
We did not treat out pallet wood with anything. It is something you could definitely do though. (Good thought!) Reply ↓
Tessa Sunday, September 8, 2013 at 12:05 am
How did you get it over the branches Manda? http://themerrythought.com/diy/diy-pallet-swing-bed/
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Laura Monday, September 16, 2013 at 2:53 pm
How did you get the 2X4s through the pallets? Mine won’t fit through bc the fit is so tight. Reply ↓
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Monday, September 16, 2013 at 7:52 pm
Laura – I’m not sure why yours won’t fit…maybe your pallet is a little smaller? It was tight, but ours went through. You could use a saw and cut the 2x4s a little smaller. Or try a different pallet and see if they can fit through that one. ?? Sorry you’re having trouble with that. Reply ↓
Paulette Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 10:11 pm
You could purchase a huge mozzie net and drape that over, no more bugs while reading… i have one over our queen bed on back patio, its bliss Reply ↓
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How to make a brush organizer Couple days ago, one of my team mates Lana from BelleCoccinelle shared an idea how to make a brush organizer of sushi mat. I found this idea brilliant! I was thinking to make some organizer because I have quite a few of cosmetics brushes that has to be organized So Lana's idea was given in a very right time :)
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Here we go... To make the organizer, sushi mat and an elastic are needed.
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Wrap the elastic around first couple sticks
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Secure it with several stitches
Then, start to weave the elastic around the sticks making small and big holders for the brushes.
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Finish them to the end and again wrap the elastic around couple of sticks and secure it.
And this is pretty much it! The brush organizer is ready...
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Then, it can be rolled and tied with a ribbon :) Thank you Lana for this great idea!
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29 COMMENTS: Marina Vita said... An ingenious solution! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:40 AM Vasilinka said... отличная идея!! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:41 AM katuasha said... Отличная идея, спасибо!!! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:41 AM Anonymous said... from belleCoccinelle Гениально! :-)) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:50 AM inessa said... Thank you for sharing! So simple! I need to make one:) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:52 AM Svetlana NES said... wow! I take note :) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 9:59 AM GalaFilc said... Good idea!! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 10:08 AM Tinker Bell said... great, tnx for idea :) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 10:09 AM
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Irina Tretyakova said... Great idea! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 10:11 AM nihama said... great idea) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 10:12 AM bysiki said... Super! ) FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 10:40 AM Nadezda Bokovikova said... Great idea, beautiful pictures! Love it! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 12:48 PM Yana said... This is simply awesome and awesomely simple! Love it! FEBRUARY 13, 2013 AT 6:42 PM FabricFascination said... Love this idea. I wonder if it would work for crochet hooks or knitting gear? FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AT 11:22 AM IrinaN said... АфbricFascination, yes, I guess, it should work. You simply need to make the holders smaller. FEBRUARY 15, 2013 AT 1:44 PM Mistie said... Such an awesome idea! I will definitely do this. FEBRUARY 17 , 2013 AT 10:13 PM Sylvie Créative - Créations Ma Déco Maison said... So cute! Thanks a lot to share this lovely idea! FEBRUARY 18, 2013 AT 4:18 AM Chandra Bennett said... Did it using a bamboo placemat that I scored for a buck. Turned out phenomenal. Yay!!! MARCH 14, 2013 AT 7 :44 PM Daria said... Wow! cool idea!!!! so simple! APRIL 7 , 2013 AT 10:37 PM Anonymous said... Could also be useful for storing knitting needles, crochet needles, artists brushes etc etc etc... Great idea! APRIL 9, 2013 AT 5:32 PM Polina Bilokonna said... Спасибо огромное за идею. Прям сегодня же себе такое же сделаю :) APRIL 11, 2013 AT 5:07 AM Acid Dreams and Sugar Highs said... This is Such a cute idea!!! I love it! APRIL 11, 2013 AT 9:45 PM Anonymous said... Simple and elegant. I love it. I just started taking a watercolor class, so this is a perfect alternative to buying an expensive brush holder! APRIL 25, 2013 AT 5:47 AM onel said... This is genius! MAY 3, 2013 AT 1:58 AM Anonymous said... http://irinascutebox.blogspot.mx/2013/02/how-to-make-brush-organizer.html
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Wow ! I like it !!! I found this : https://www.facebook.com/photo.php? fbid=612907 07 87 22855&set=a.53630437 6383126.142147 .5357 1990644157 3&type=1& permPage=1 It's you're picture ? MAY 21, 2013 AT 12:23 AM Yvonne Via said... This is so clever! Thank you! I posted this idea in my blog: healthy is beautiful -Hbitsawayoflife.blogspot.com and gave you full credit!! :) MAY 30, 2013 AT 10:25 PM Arctida said... Great idea! and the end result is so pretty! JUNE 22, 2013 AT 4:00 PM Anonymous said... Love this :) JULY 24, 2013 AT 2:49 PM canvas prints said... Great post. loving your work here. SEPTEMBER 12, 2013 AT 5:46 AM Post a Comment Newer Post
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