Tufted Bench DIY! $30 vs $474

[@blondesigns]

Full tutorial is up!

[@autismaqua]

OMG TYSM

[@ivanantich440]

I love you for this 😭😭😭

[@rochellec2882]

I definitely like your version better, it looks like it should be the more expensive one.

[@The_Love4_ART]

I love how you’re so creative

[@The_Love4_ART]

I love how you are so creative

[@wendyev310]

“I decided to diy” Yeah you could probably make that “I went to the dollar tree for pool noodles” oh no this isn’t going to go well... *final result looks amazing*

[@daycmetrollingdeihatin5100]

@Auston VanTine it might look good but lord knows how uncomfortable it is.

[@taliamagic4321]

Truth

[@ell1s_aa]

Das me

[@wendyev310]

@@daycmetrollingdeihatin5100 she said it’s super comfy in the video. It shouldn’t be uncomfy since pool noodles r foam

[@daycmetrollingdeihatin5100]

@@wendyev310 yeah they are foam and get crushed in 20 minutes. When you sit on it for a month the foam will get squashed and provide no support.

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Great job. Definitely not worth $474

[@marysue9661]

Well do you know what was in the original?

[@iityxnnaii5872]

@@marysue9661 obviously not

[@muffinszss]

@@marysue9661 i wouldn’t have bought it even if it was made out of solid gold

[@hadu6041]

@@muffinszss same 😂😂, I understand paying that much maybe for a small couch or something but not for that

[@marysue9661]

@@muffinszss tbf that would have been quite the deal Unless the cube would have weighed less than a quarter ounce.

[@chloe-annegale4491]

The cats like "uhm why she jumping on chair for" 😂

[@anjelicagrace]

Girl, that is an amazing recreation! Great job! 🙌🏻

[@NanetteNette]

It would be so funny if the $474 one was made it out of pool noodles 😂

[@NerdyPanda-td1tz]

Prob made of a cheaper material lmfao

[@isaacgoldenshorts5622]

I probably was

[@lillixplxyz2508]

Imagine if she went back to that store and it got marked like 98% off - super unrealistic ik but like

[@-akari-1809]

Ikr

[@Rigoberto365-]

@@isaacgoldenshorts5622 damn didn’t know you were

[@iceythedragonplays6588]

It literally looks exactly the same your so creative ✨

[@karendavis3825]

Utica uncritically

[@sarahahmed16]

It literally doesn’t, but a little similar.

[@yourmom-nj5rb]

@@sarahahmed16 it literally does

[@mohammadbraish4151]

@@sarahahmed16 it dose what do you not see?

[@mohammadbraish4151]

@@yourmom-nj5rb facts

[@f3ar686]

Plot twist: the actually bought the bench and this video is in reverse of her taking it apart

[@ANDREACAMELO]

Hehe

[@lovingmayberry307]

Lol

[@httyd_green]

There 420 likes

[@micastories5774]

She literally cut the the fabric and place it. Lot it's a plot twist

[@ChisntVrOfficial]

Wait the devil's number is the amount of like of this comment oml

[@someweirdo6851]

This is the definition of the audio “I want it, I made it.” But in all seriousness this is really cool and pretty and you did a great job at making it.

[@mrs.janell6669]

Project Materials: $30 Talent and ingenuity: Priceless.

[@lesliebeacom4567]

You said it! Absolutely right 😃

[@myersbob7517]

M

[@instahoe6860]

For everything else there’s Mastercard.

[@mrs.janell6669]

@@instahoe6860 ☺️

[@Oscar4u69]

@@instahoe6860 username checks out

[@mearness4027]

This takes “I could probably make that” to another level 🤯🤯

[@candy2325]

Facts! If I had her craft skills and I went shopping anywhere I would always challenge myself to create everything from scratch lol 😂 prices are crazy out there

[@Swof99]

yeah but she literally just hot glued the osb together. That’s not gonna last a week

[@kookie_2178]

I don't think anyone will Pay 474$ for that .

[@miss0petersburg]

@@kookie_2178 Yeah, that’s definitely not worth that much but I think she was just making it inspired from that style. It looks like she’s using it as side table so not high use area. I’d love to see a dupe for a bed frame or something that more regularly used…

[@ldragon8480]

@@Swof99 she may also have used hot glue to hold the brackets in place before screwing them in. It's not a bad idea if you don't have an extra hand helping you hold things.

[@elainemartinez2021]

That is absolutely insanely beautiful!❤

[@tropicalladyj8033]

Look at that smarty pants making her own designer bench! I love it! 💜💜💜💜💜

[@mermaiddiyartist8119]

Will you do a step by step. Couldn’t tell how you attached the pool noodles and fabric

[@blondesigns]

Yeah I will make a more detailed video!

[@jjoyous]

@@blondesigns thanks in advance for the coming detailed tutorial.😄👍🏾

[@miunya]

@@blondesigns thanks i was so curious

[@goldierule1350]

@@blondesigns Did you need to cut the pool noodles in half the long way? I really do love how that came out. What was your total costs with the material-noodles-wood-brackets/screws-etc...? I'm guessing between $35 & $40 tops. Am I close? Either way, you sure saved some serious money. Furniture has a ridiculous mark-up & anytime someone can do what you did, they really should. Great work! 😊👍✌💕

[@Simply.everything.skywalker]

Yea could you please

[@hermione9030]

how in the world does your version look *EXACTLY* like the original- *i’m mind blown by your skills and creativity.* 🤯

[@ZeroCooL2678]

She prolly got pissed at not figuring out the pool noodle and went and bought the original one

[@kesharobinson2176]

@@ZeroCooL2678 I doubt that she crazy talented she just good at what she does.

[@hermione9030]

@@ZeroCooL2678 nah. she literally showed the process of her making it and yet you wanna tell that she went ahead and bought the original one? 😃

[@rottjavel3073]

im pretty sure acid burn is joking, at least thats how i read it

[@erpmo3326]

@@rottjavel3073 yuh

[@C4NN1B4LZZ]

Her:”I fell in love with this” Me:*Playing Hello Hello from Romeo And Juliet*

[@jazzybug7314]

It looks so good I couldn't even tell the difference

[@cloudibirde]

Definition of "fine, I'll do it myself"

[@armaanrana2480]

Huh! No replies now it's my time to shine

[@maryamfarooqi4417]

Venom venom venom venom venom 🥴

[@Smorans]

This is the first time I’ve seen a DIY with a pool noodle that actually looked like a great idea! Good job 🥇

[@charlenefaber1189]

Agreed

[@r.c.3542]

DUDE! THIS IS AWESOME! A1 DIY from $400 to wood, fabric, and pool noodles! I am amazed 👏 I mean Bravo!

[@bidensucks6792]

not my style, but I must say I'm impressed not only with the ingenuity but that it looks as good as the expensive one... GREAT JOB!

[@l0stk3y]

Imagine being this skilled at something - my life would be so much more fun

[@hangingchad_]

It's super easy. It just takes motivation, which is what I'm lacking...

[@l0stk3y]

@@hangingchad_ it’s easy when you see it but conceptualising these ideas and having the skills to execute them takes talent. Credit where credits due!

[@christiewright1457]

@@hangingchad_ it doesn’t “just take motivation”. I have motivation coming out of my ears ALL DAY LONG but I could never have come up with that.

[@christiewright1457]

@@l0stk3y I agree 100% if I had this type of brain and creativity it would be so fun

[@hangingchad_]

@@l0stk3y that's true. I have a friend who does this kind of thing a lot, and it does take a lot of thought and creativity, but it's the motivation that surprises me most. I wish I had the kind of energy she has.

[@manda.watching.YouTube]

Omg I was not expecting it to look EXACTLY like the store one. That’s extremely impressive 😳

[@americanblues3557]

Looks much better. Would buy hers over that other one anyday.

[@aniketwadkar4451]

Because the first one is the product she finished

[@manda.watching.YouTube]

@@aniketwadkar4451 the one in the store with the tag on it? No it’s not. That one has seven rows and the one she made has six.

[@melliebee4002]

@@aniketwadkar4451 also the 1 she made had a pattern on the fabric, the 1 in the store doesn't

[@GingleKittyPress]

Good job! Rather than spending $10,000, I made my wall length massive bed headboard same way years ago It needed long woods to make a lovely dark frame like a picture frame!❤

[@mscaptainzebra]

i can't believe it . it looks IDENTICAL!!

[@noellespam4467]

The fact that the diy looks better, I'm in love with it 😍

[@wutlillyy]

It looks almost identical!! You did an amazing job on this 💕

[@hammerhead2551]

Yes almost too identical 🤔

[@jamiebyers8754]

@@hammerhead2551 lol yeah

[@TheEricBooth]

Love these videos. Creative with no stupid music and no robot voice.

[@Buyokk]

I freaking love this type of videos

[@jenniflower6569]

"Woah! You made that yourself??! How'd you do it???!" *"p o o l n o o d l e s"* "👁 👄 👁"

[@Destiny-ir2ps]

Pool ✏️ noodles ✏️

[@promila2642]

She really I AINT WASting money

[@bluewolf9457]

She still using money

[@promila2642]

@@bluewolf9457 but lesser

[@AshYourFellowComrade]

@@promila2642 noice name and lfl

[@user-bu2xv8co5c]

imagine if it broke during the stress test…

[@ann0y1n98]

Would be funny 😂

[@that.one-person]

I thought it was going to

[@wiintxrchxrries]

ikrr

[@-theonlyone-]

I thought it would,I’d fall off my bed luaghing,knowdoubt roll all over my room

[@PIZZAZZLER]

The same thing but fluffier-looking. Amazing

[@KayIsGreatful]

You can make anything item; absolutely Beautiful!!!! 💯 💥💥

[@MadisonFalco]

The focus here wow love it

[@Takeshi_Akane]

I miss when the $1.25 Tree was just "The dollar tree"

[@jennacyanide4872]

It's 25 cents....

[@GoldenRainbow1987]

@@jennacyanide4872 true! Which seems like not a big deal. When you're buying one offs or it's under 10... But we all know it take 4 quarters to make a dollar. Then there's tax. In some places plastic bag fees. It does add up!

[@ulittlepieceofshit]

FR and now they’re making some things $3

[@anniefannycharles9951]

They had to. I'm just glad they're not closing up shop. The pandemic hurt a lot of American companies, plus our cost of living went up quite a bit in the past 20 years.

[@anniefannycharles9951]

@@jennacyanide4872 I know, right?! They've been in business for over 35 years and kept the prices. Give me a break! I say thankyou dollar tree!!

[@leabarnes9142]

Wow that looks Amazing!!! Great job and now I want one.😀

[@willamuirhead7651]

Is it bad that I just binged watched all of your videos three times in a row😳😳😳

[@michellebrooking5973]

Brilliant! End result was really cute! I wish we had Dollar Tree here in the UK - I'm constantly seeing your gorgeous DIY projects but for us to buy the same items in the UK it would cost so much more!!!

[@imholdenonarope]

Don't you guys have poundland?

[@kellsmum1]

@@imholdenonarope yes but it’s not a patch on dollar tree!

[@randomduck2418]

@@imholdenonarope we do but it doesn’t have as much stuff as the dollar tree does

[@adelinaclonts7004]

It’s now $1.25 😂 Dollar and a Quarter store!!!

[@goochmcduck4285]

This is probably one of the most impressive things I’ve ever seen.

[@Mo-ln5us]

That cat looks like a cross between my two cats, idk why but it makes me happy

[@gemmawalrond5554]

It looks exactly like the real thing good job 👍🏻

[@yeverino1970]

Wow you did an amazing job. But yours looks better than the expensive one. Love the color as well 👍🏼👍🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@clatterslam]

Love how the cat was supervising while you tested it :D

[@tswain92_]

Cats are management.

[@madim.5]

It looks like u really bought it and didn’t make it urself.. that’s amazing keep it up girl!

[@rebeccastone4564]

You did amazing job, don't listen to the jealous haters, they have nothing better to do with their life but cut ppl like you with talent down..

[@jamifitz]

Wow girl !! Well done !!

[@howtosurviveelectronichara6474]

I cannot tell the difference between the real one and the one you made, very well done

[@Piper_Gillis]

They are IDENTICAL

[@caseyclark7046]

That looks just like the exact same one GOOD JOB 👏

[@SAHMmiller]

I wonder if it sounds like pool noodles when you touch it?

[@mikella959]

You sound like a pool noodle when you are touched 🙃

[@gwinnellheald8592]

@@mikella959 ....wat

[@JaredHarris-lw5bj]

Lmaooooo

[@Sunset1705]

@@mikella959 😂

[@katelizabeth7264]

@@Sunset1705 OMG I have a friend named Molly Morris lol she dated my brother and we worked at Hooters together 😂😂

[@amberreynolds5752]

This is soooo cool! You should make a tutorial (longer video) showing how exactly (step-by-step, for dummies like me lol) you did this and tools you needed

[@jocelynnwatson2269]

Wow!! I am REALLY IMPRESSED!! EXCELLENT JOB!! I AM SO PROUD OF YOU!!

[@thecorgiqueen1644]

Dangggg that’s crazy! Looks even better! And is most likely more comfy!

[@janfam]

I would have never thought to DIY this, but now I want to! Love your content 💕

[@TlynT]

This is awesome! However, when that cat figures out there's super fun foam inside that bench to sink his claws into, it's toast! 😆 My cat-mom senses are stronger than my carpentry skill by far.

[@Amanda-cq9wu]

I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS COMMENT !!! That’s the first thing I thought too 😂 also a cat mom myself 🐱

[@felixrivera895]

I mean thankfully it's only a $30 replacement so have at it kitty!

[@indiramteto2098]

This will forever be my favorite

[@charmaineskaggs9193]

Girl that is genius‼️😊🤯🤩

[@Bee1228]

That's really accurate literally see no diferance

[@ZeroCooL2678]

She prolly got pissed at not figuring out the pool noodle and went and bought the original one

[@Bee1228]

@@ZeroCooL2678 I'd say that too but the pattern is slightly off

[@CG-nc9nl]

I think yours is better. It has more dimension and it’s probably sturdier😁💜

[@trishd2476]

WOW and I like your patterned blue material better 👍

[@patchesandfriends4540]

As a proud bunny mom, my first thought when I saw this bench was “ *gasp* that’s a hidey house”

[@catwitdabigdog1642]

I legit thought that was the purpose.

[@denasharpe2393]

Lol

[@blondesigns]

I will be doing a longer more in-depth tutorial soon! Stay tuned 🤗

[@sharondonelow5364]

Good to hear...I was going to comment about showing us how you did the pool noodles. Very nice result by the way!

[@darkvilley]

How did you attached the pool noodles??!

[@cathithomas2888]

@@sharondonelow5364 … I’m thinking staples between each groove

[@oopurpledove]

Yes, I'm going to "follow" you! Can't wait 💖

[@miasaxour9100]

I want this

[@a.n.m.ehteshamulhuq8124]

I wish I was that creative 🤩

[@iloveruu]

That looks really good! With the pattern on the fabric, it looks a lot better!

[@southerngraceinteriors]

Great tutorial! I think what people forget when they see the $400 ottoman in the showroom is the LABOR and overhead and shipping involved in producing furniture. If you charged someone for your labor involved in producing your DIY ottoman plus the materials, and added all of that up, plus the overhead to put it in a showroom to sell it, suddenly the $400 would seem like a good deal. ;)

[@chronic_payne5669]

Nah, overhead and labor don’t add up to $400 for a small bench like that. People equate expensive with quality and trendy and therefore better, but it’s not necessarily true

[@veronicajammeh4230]

Not when you can diy for 30 bucks lol sorry had to.

[@tylerhughes5420]

New a guy that worked in an Ashley home furnishings, the mark up is like 55% on pieces 8n the show room. When they go on clearance they mark it 50 percent off and still make money.

[@anncroan8240]

Love it!! In the future, will you add how much you actually spent to make it? I want to do projects like this sometimes, but realize that the materials (usually the fabric or wood) makes it end up costing more than the original item. Great video! Thanks!

[@SM-yz4hi]

My guess is about $40 - $4.24 (x4) wood pieces - $1 (x7) noodles - $15 (x1) yard of fabric - $1 various screws/staples 1/10th of the price, not bad! edit: hmm i forgot she used two layers of fabric. Another yard brings it to $55, still not bad!

[@laneleahabbiekksmith3587]

OMG 😳 it looks exactly like the one you wanted

[@rick5653]

Wow. Just watch the video. Beautiful job.❤

[@iLitAfuseiCantStop]

I’d love to see a longer tutorial that shows how you wrapped the pool noodles & got the fabric to lay right 😞

[@fritznerdalaporte8563]

Longer Tutorial PLEASE!!! 🥺

[@podpoe]

Great idea! may have been easier if you slices the pool noodles into half tube shapes so they bend easier? it may not have been as squishy then though

[@kp5496]

But then she wouldn’t get the length even on each cut

[@SoraJack]

It would also sacrifice durability because it'll bend more.

[@kieraelizabethxo]

literally looks the same, GOOD JOB !!! i wanna make a poolnood chair !!

[@Nicole-qv8mc]

OMG THAT CAT IS SO FLUFFY

[@mydogsuger]

And it looks exactly the same!

[@americanblues3557]

Nope, better 🤗

[@uniquleybree9712]

Her cat watching her: this is my life now

[@ronaldteague5640]

Okay the DIY version is my favorite

[@kellyscegarra9162]

I love it❤ quedó maravilloso! Felicidades!

[@dakotaskong759]

Looks so cool! Can you hear the pool noodle sound when you sit on it or step on it?

[@ppoverheat6223]

Probably… considering it’s made of pool noodles

[@BelieveInOurSavior]

“But it was 474 dollars..” Isn’t that a little expensive for a bench

[@madisonhughes3670]

That’s… that’s the point… it was too expensive for her to just buy so she made it herself…

[@ashhcatchemall]

like all furniture is way too fucking expensive bc they know none of us are going to take the time to recreate their stuff

[@FhinxET]

Seriously!

[@ANDREACAMELO]

All efforts were put on DYIng instead of searching for a better deal for the same or like benches.

[@kathybazzi9985]

Wow! What a great job! And a wonderful savings!

[@jillianc3925]

I love how the first thought is always pool noodles🤣 Love how everything looks so cool in the end 😁

[@lovinggod6977]

It looks exactly like the other one you love at your favorite store ❤️

[@mamasrescue1212]

GIRL ! You DID THAT ! Wow.. you basically willed it into existence, super cool. Very talented!

[@evelyntromp789]

That looks damn near identical! Amazing job!

[@Bebo4549-]

I really don’t understand how you thought of that it’s literally just amazing❤

[@krystinaz]

Genius!!! It turned out amazing great job 👏🏻

[@mareshields8830]

LOVE YOUR TRAIN OF THOUGHT ON THIS & ALL OTHERS YOU'VE DONE. I'VE BEEN DOIN THIS FOR SO MANY YEARS , BUT NOT AS MUCH AS I WANTED. IT'S SO NICE TO SEE THE YOUNGER GENS DOIN DIY STUFF. MY GIRLS DIDN'T GET N2 IT GREAT WORK! KEEP IT UP

[@fishywood]

WHY ARE YOU YELLING

[@ummu1016]

BRO THAT LOOK EXACTLY SAME GOOD JOB 👏🏼 👍

[@theamazinglittleworld1260]

She is just soo creative

[@jenniferjoseph1560]

This is amazing! Well done and thanks for the great ideas!

[@robinforest7043]

You did a magnificent job dear. RM!

[@doritos4855]

wow! it’s identical?! great work

[@maesams6212]

Wow!!!!! Awesome job!!!!👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@mariellelopez6703]

This is so good. I so love DIY. More tutorials please. Thanks 😊🥰

[@ilianastamp7611]

omg! I love your job! And this chair is so aesthetic! Keep it up!

[@alinaa33333]

That looks better than the original one😮

[@sofiabutterflies1635]

I wish I was that creative I would save so much money😩

[@KloeyW2008]

Omg this is so good I should make this for a desk chair!

[@veliciawilliams5865]

Thank you for sharing. Great work. Total cost ???

[@Veronica_Softball]

You are unbelievably creative. This is going to help me better

[@allyson2proo]

That’s honestly rlly cute