How to Make a Hula Hoop Canopy

A canopy over a bed can make any little girl feel like a princess, but most of the time, buying one can make you feel like a pauper. Make this simple canopy from items available at your local department store, and you'll feel like a fairy godmother instead. The wonderful thing about this project is that it is completely customizable and can fit the personality of any little girl (or even a bigger girl).

Things You'll Need

• Chandelier hook Hula hoop Tulle Yarn or ribbon Hot glue gun Silk flowers, bows, butterflies (optional)

Instructions

Creating a Canopy

1. Decide how you want your canopy to hang. Most canopies open either at the foot of the bed or on a side. Make sure yours allows easy access to the bed.

2. Decide where you are going to mount your canopy. It will hang best if mounted in the center of the bed.

3. Install your hook by screwing it in. You want a good, strong hook, because even though tulle is not a heavy material, the canopy still needs to support some weight.

4. Make the canopy by laying your material out flat. Fold it once, then fold it again along its width.

5. Measure about 1 to 1-1/2 feet from one end of the fabric and tie it securely with a piece of yarn or ribbon.

6. Hang the fabric from the hook by gathering material that you tied off and tying it to the hook with a double knot.

7. Spread out the bottom of the canopy so it surrounds the bed area.

8. Insert the hula hoop in the center of the canopy, under the fabric, until it is about 18 inches from the knot in the fabric. Glue the hoop in place with your glue gun. You will need assistance with this, because somebody will have to hold the hoop in place.

9. Make sure all your knots are tight and the hoop is secure.

10. Add any additional decorations to the canopy (like silk flowers, bows or butterflies) to complete it.

Tips & Warnings

• Use your imagination and be creative. Find a piece of wide ribbon, in a coordinating color, and glue it to the outside of the tulle to cover the hoop.

• Be careful with the hot glue gun.