Peoria, IL on Sep 29, 2012

Finally, finally finished my tire ottoman!

I followed the instructions for this ottoman off of thatwasawhat.blogspot.com when I first saw this on pinterest over a month ago. I am so in love with this thing. It took a while for me to get it done, but it was worth the effort and burns from the hot glue gun. Thanks Nikki and good luck on the opening of your new store. I can't wait to check it out!

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Carolyn A Howell, NJ

You did a FABULOUS job! It looks store bought, really! So, I assuming it's 2 tires. How do you keep it together? I must look for instructions, & I think I will share your genius!

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Vilma Rivers

where could I get the directions?love it

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Karen Mathison

What a Great idea! Good Job, it's beautiful!!

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Phyllis Judd

well, the direction are gone. she is going to mass market this, i guess. if u want the directions it is 3.00 and all the comments are saying it doesnt download and the one lady that did get it to work is saying that the directions didn't tell her anything she couldn't figure out from the picture

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Marg C Middletown, NY

You did a beautiful job on yours too Jeanine :)

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Amy watson Clermont, FL

You really don't need directions...Who would pay for directions for something this simple anyway? It is pretty self explanitory...I think

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Meg D Shelbyville, KY

I've got the tire....can't wait to make mine. this looks awesome!

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Therese C Greenfield, IA

How cool is THIS???? LOVE IT!!

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Rose S Marietta, GA

Absolutely great. :-)

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Marg C Middletown, NY

Vilma Rivers if you really want the directions then it would probably be a good idea to purchase them unless someone here has them tucked away somewhere and will share. In her directions, she tells you that you will need wood for the top, and how to attach the feet at the bottom so it's firm and steady. give it a go.

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Karen R Farmington, KY

I could do this and help neighbors get the junk out of their yards and have something cool!

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Debbie C Kalamazoo, MI

I made one too only mine is from a polyester rope that is blue. Didn't use a hot gun instead used some of my husbands automotive adhesive. Depends on the size of tire but it took me 320 feet of rope. Have had lots of comments about it. Everyone thinks it is pretty cool.

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanine Wester Peoria, IL

Aimee N it actually has held up great! my one year old picks and pulls on it and my husband stepped on it the other day. it just flexed and bounced right back without cracking any of the rope off! I did wrap mine in fabric first though, before gluing the rope so it would have more to grab onto. Super glue is a little brittle (and smelly) so I used hot glue instead.

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Jeanine Wester Peoria, IL

Carolyn A Just one tire... it's an old truck tire about 30 inches wide. :)

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Erica Overland Park, KS

OMG love it!!!! i bet it would make a great scratching post for people with cats!!!!! think i might have to make one :)

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Ann W Fort Pierce, FL

very very cool!

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Nikki Atlanta, GA

Hi Phyllis, the directions in the Ebook are the same that were on the blog. It's on Lulu and Amazon. The Ebooks have distribution rights so you have to download a free version of Adobe to open them. I only put the rights on the books because I've had a few people comment on public sites that they were going to sell my idea (figured I might as well beat them to it). If you decide to get the book and have any issues, just send me a message here and I'll email them to you. Of the books I've ...»
sold, I've only heard from 3 people having problems downloading (or not wanting to download). Good luck with your ottoman if you decide to make one. I know you'll love it! Share pics if you make one!
~Nikki

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Jackie T Albany, GA

over used but so appropriate ... shut the front door!!!! That rocks.

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Helena @ Design Wotcha! Laguna Beach, CA

love the texture of this ottoman and no sharp edges - win, win...

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 0
Becky Blair, NE

Debbie C I would love to see pictures of your blue ottoman. I bet that's pretty neat looking.

on Oct 01, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanine Wester Peoria, IL

me as well I was wondering how that looks!

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Therese C Greenfield, IA

Me too!! Pictures please Debbie C

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Debbie C Kalamazoo, MI

Becky, I can email you a picture.....Oopps I just read the rest of these post. since it is ok with Jeanine I will post a picture....

on Oct 02, 2012 · Like 1
Jeanine Wester Peoria, IL

Go for it!

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Becky Blair, NE

Thanks Debbie C For others that want to see Debbie's colorful ottoman you can find it here.....
http://www.hometalk.com/605603/tire-ottoman

on Oct 02, 2012 · Like 0

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