From the moment Samantha's new items were revealed this year I fell in love with all of it. Now being on the practical side, I knew that I would attempt to recreate what I could, and here is how I put together the "infamous" gazebo.
I started with a small plan and just figured out what I needed in supplies as I went along. I purchased pvc pipes from Home Depot already pre-cut into 2 ft. pieces. Then I proceeded to cover them with white duct tape. I chose to wrap them in duct tape because from prior experience if they are painted the paint easily gets chipped.
I purchased wood rectangular strips from Michaels to use for the 4 sections of plastic decor in between the posts and painted them white.
I measured and cut these wood strips by just using a visual measurement of pictures I had seen. The plastic mesh I also purchased from Michaels by the yarn area. I think it is for rug hooking.
I then sandwiched the mesh in between 2 wood pieces on each end. I did this for the remaining other 3 sections. Please note that 2 out of the 4 sections are a different height.
For the base and top I used 2 pieces of foam board and first marked a circle measuring 24" in diameter then marked it to cut into an octagon shape. On each corner of the shape I traced, measured and cut a hole for each pvc pipe.
Before placing the pipes, I glued down scrapbook paper.
Here you see the wood strips with mesh that I then glued on to the pvc pipe with hot glue.
I cut foam board for the shelving to use on 2 of the mesh and wood pieces.
Here I have covered the little piece of shelving with scrapbook paper and glued it on top of the mesh piece. I also cut out a pattern on the mesh to give it some distinction. If I were to do this over, and I could, I would use a plastic basket from the Dollar store and cut it apart and use that instead of this mesh piece I used.
This beautiful scrolled wood frame is perfect for the detailing for around the top of each opening in the gazebo.
I used 2 frames and cut each one into 4 pieces then painted them white.
Here I have attached the piece of frame and also I purchased this "large food umbrella" from Amazon to give the top of the gazebo some detail.
I then put a piece of duct tape at each opening, top and bottom, to prevent the foam board from slipping.
I finished this right before Easter and placed my decorations. I love the way it turned out. Don't be afraid to tackle a project that you are in love with. I couldn't be happier. This will be a part of my collection for years to come.
I purchased a string of patio umbrella lighting and placed it around the top for this finishing touch that makes it again, so special. If you have any questions, just let me know.
