Managing editor and resident crafter Catherine Therrien uses electric blue tie-down straps to affix a gingham toss cushion to a big-box bench. The other half of the surface is left as is, serving as a catch-all for purses and keys.

Materials

•  Toss cushion (that fits size of bench)
•  2 locking or ratcheting tie-down straps

Directions
1 Place the toss cushion on the bench.
2 Secure each end with a tie-down strap.