This post was sponsored by JOANN– My favorite craft store to visit for all my yarn and tools that I use. Also, you can’t resist all their coupons! This kind of yarn is so unique and the projects you can make are well worth the price. Especially when you consider how much wool yarn costs at this size (triple digits easy) You’re sure to love these great ideas, and we hope you’ll be inspired as well! 1. Concrete Yard Art Mushrooms You can find every single thing I used for this project from JOANN storesand you will see all of that hyperlinked for you. JOANNis my favorite place to go for materials and the yarn I love the most for amigurumi can be exclusively found there as well. When purchasing, I earn a little bit of the commission, so thank you for supporting me as a blogger! Having experimented with growing my own mushroom footstools, I can attest to the rewarding and creative nature of the process. Witnessing the mycelium colonize the substrate and transform into a functional piece of furniture is truly a one-of-a-kind experience. Not to mention, the satisfaction of knowing that I am contributing to sustainable and eco-friendly practices in home decor is immensely gratifying.

One of the most compelling aspects of mushroom footstools is their environmental sustainability. Unlike traditional footstools made from wood or synthetic materials, mushroom footstools are biodegradable and have a significantly lower carbon footprint. The cultivation of mycelium also has the potential to utilize agricultural waste products, providing a sustainable solution for waste management. Additionally, the production process requires minimal energy and resources, making mushroom footstools a truly eco-friendly furniture option.The standard design seamlessly blends into various decor styles, making it a versatile choice for any room. Whether you're unwinding after a long day, hosting friends, or simply in need of a stylish and compact seat, this footstool delivers a combination of comfort and timeless beauty. With the Inspire Westwood Standard Footstool, your home becomes a haven of classic comfort and style, where every detail counts. Mushrooms have fascinated - and nourished and sometimes poisoned - humans for eons. "The remains of a caveman were recently found with mushrooms attached to his belt," Philip Ross says. "The Chinese have studied the mushroom and used the mushroom in medicine for 3,000 years." The Mycological Society of San Francisco ( www.mssf.org) promotes greater understanding of mushrooms, but information on mushrooms was not always easy to come by. "When I first started at this, it was pre-Internet," Ross recalls, "and most people who knew about mushrooms were so secretive." Ross' way into the field was through a writer named Paul Stamets. Still much consulted, one of Stamets' books, "Mycelium Running: How Mushrooms Can Help Save the World," puts scientific meat on the bones laid out by Ross in his class. With only an estimated 10 percent of mushroom species identified, there's much work yet to be done in the field of mycology. A would-be mycologist - or would-be maker of mushroom furniture - has some basic terminology to master.

This adorable and comfy bit of extra seating is constructed from a painted cardboard spool, red and white felt, and a plywood disc. Use a staple gun to attach the fabric to the plywood disc, but don’t forget to add your padding first! Use liquid glue to ensure the cap of the mushroom stays on it’s base.The result might not be waterproof, but it sure will look adorable on your porch! Get the full tutorial with pictures courtesy of Jennifer Perkins at I Love To Create. 3. Upcycled Mushroom Chairs with Table This is month 3 of using JOANN Big Twist Tubular Yarn and it feels like there is an endless amount of ideas that come with using this style of yarn. My arms are definitely getting a workout and I think I deserve to put my feet up after this project. It really does make you feel even more involved. Build an adorable toadstool table and stools for an outdoor tea party, or just a simple stand-alone version with a soft, padded seat. You’ll be surprised at just how easy each one of these projects is, and how inexpensive to make! Elevate your home's ambiance with the Inspire Westwood Fabric Standard Footstool, a graceful and comfortable addition to your interior decor. This footstool is more than just a place to prop your feet; it's a statement of classic elegance and style. Upholstered in premium fabric, it feels incredibly soft to the touch and creates an atmosphere of sophistication. This project takes up A LOT of polyfill that you need to stuff with! You will spend a lot of time with this part, here I am with my 10 pound box of it:So, fast forward 6 months and I finally made my own DIY footstool! I based it on the one I found in Bruges, but of course I was able to use some fabric that perfectly suited my home and style. And you know what? It was really simple to make! It’s totally achievable in an afternoon, with some basic tools and skills. Fruiting: The part of the fungus that surfaces for the purpose of sending spores into the air. "If you get underneath them in the forest," Ross says, "sometimes you can see a mist of the spores coming out." So easy! You just may need some breaks to stretch as this one takes a little bit of time. All you need is your hands and no hook! I used JOANN Big Twist Tubular Yarn and it’s even more fun when your hands get used to using it. I am not sure there is any other yarn on the commercial marketing that lets you achieve this kind of textured look to a finished crochet project. Next, you’ll need to cut out a long strip of wadding. It should be the same width as your footstool and approximately double the length. For instance, my foot stool top measured 40cm square. So my wadding strip measured 40cm by 80cm.