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Let’s Make Mushrooms!

Ok, I must admit, I really have no idea WHY I wanted to make these mushrooms other than the fact that they’re so CUTE! Lately I been wanting to stretch my creative genes and step out of the box to see if I could recreate something from what I saw on the internet. I’ve been seeing these cuties floating around the internet, some vintage from the 70s and a lot of recreations. So I thought, How could I make them without spending a ton of money . With some thought and trickery(just kidding but not really! Lol!), I came up with my own version and as to how I made it and maybe you’ll want to make some too!

“Why Did the Mushroom Go to the Party? Because He’s a fungi!!

Louis Tomlinson

I swear, it’s really very simple once I figured out the right type of materials to use. I wanted to try out 2 different ones but the concept was the same. I needed to cut out wood rounds that would act as a base for the top of the mushroom. I used 3 foam rounds to give it height, a sturdy cardboard concrete form that I got at my local hardware store along with rope and 2 different types of fabric. You can use any fabric you wish- I just wanted my colors to mimic the colors of mushrooms so I used felt and fleece. I also used batting as a base cover.

I cut the cardboard to be to the height I wanted them to be. I didn’t want the same size so I cut one shorter than the other. I also cut the end pieces because I knew that the bottom would be flush and level in case my cutting was off on the other end
I stacked the foam rounds and attached them to the wood using spray adhesive. I sprayed and secured each layer so it wouldn’t slide around.
Next comes the shaping which I must say was the hardest part. I used an electric knife to cut the foam into a shape (somewhat!) of a mushroom.
I attached the rope around one of the cardboard tubes with a glue gun. You can really get creative here and use any type of natural material you wish. The second mushroom I kept basic and used fabric.
I stapled the batting first and then stapled the fabric.
. I cut off the excess and then I attached the top of the mushroom to the base using screws. It worked out because they were underneath and I only had to use about 4.

And there you have it! I will say that these mushroom are for decorative purposes only. They’re pretty sturdy but remember, the base IS made out of cardboard and I wouldn’t want anyone to hurt themselves. I hope you enjoy them as much I do. Let me know in the comments what you think!

So Until next Time,

XO,

Tracey

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Tracey Hairston is the creator of MochaGirl Place, a interior design and lifestyle blog. Tracey is a interior design styling, plant loving, DIYer, family woman who loves eclectic design and has an eye for vintage with a modern bohemian flair. She loves to show her followers how not to be afraid of doing it yourself and to create the home of their dreams by being their true authentic self and thinking outside the box.

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