Hoping this isn't a repeat thread but I don't think I've seen anything like it on this board......
Anyone out there being very creative and making anything for their baby(ies)?
I have a sewing machine and plenty of inspiration but little to no motivation. So I thought maybe seeing/ hearing about some other's crafts and ideas would help my with my motivation issue
I can't take any credit for this as it was all my mom, but after I mentioned how I couldn't find cat-themed things for a baby boy, she went out and found a free pattern online, not sure but it may have been on Craftsy, for this swaddle bag. It's jersey fabric inside, fleece outside, and all she has left to do is add the velcro... and I think it's just the cutest thing and I can't wait to put a baby in it!
We also just picked out a nice cotton fabric to make a custom crib skirt, I have a mini crib and it will be cheaper to make than to buy sheets, and we are on the hunt for a cute flannel to make a fitted mattress sheet!
I can't take any credit for this as it was all my mom, but after I mentioned how I couldn't find cat-themed things for a baby boy, she went out and found a free pattern online, not sure but it may have been on Craftsy, for this swaddle bag. It's jersey fabric inside, fleece outside, and all she has left to do is add the velcro... and I think it's just the cutest thing and I can't wait to put a baby in it!
We also just picked out a nice cotton fabric to make a custom crib skirt, I have a mini crib and it will be cheaper to make than to buy sheets, and we are on the hunt for a cute flannel to make a fitted mattress sheet!
We've been given some super cute homemade burp cloths and bibs. I keep meaning to get supplies and teach myself crocheting so I can make those cute little plush baby toys... maybe I'll do that this week. Have something to do with my hands for the holidays while I'm sitting down.
I have never dabbled into sewing until this weekend but I made a pretty nice burp cloth! (2 more to go for a matching set) I just got a sewing machine and I used terry cloth on one side and flannel on the other. It actually turned out pretty great for my first time actually using a sewing machine. Maybe baby will be a boy.. My grandma gave me this fabric so I'm just practicing but if it's a girl then maybe she'll be into race cars!
I'm not a particularly creative person, but I did make this sign for his room at a DIY party! I'll be tapping out as it's probably the extent of my "artsy" abilities.
Thanks @photomom916! I bought cheap shoes for $5 then colored them with permanent markers (blue, turquoise, pink, purple and navy blue). Once I finished, I soaked them with rubbing alcohol using a dropper to make the colors blend. I used shoe rain protectant to make sure the colors don't bleed later and then used white puffy paint to make the stars. Here's the finished version:
DH got me an amazing top of the line sewing machine for Xmas. He found a fantastic deal on it. now i need to learn how to sew/ use it lol. So excited for all of the little outfits and costumes I will be able to make.
I have finally begun making stuff for my LO. I started this baby afghan a few days ago, and am in LOVE with this pattern. It was on an episode of 'Call the Midwife' and I needed to make it when I saw it.
Re: Artsy fartsy
We also just picked out a nice cotton fabric to make a custom crib skirt, I have a mini crib and it will be cheaper to make than to buy sheets, and we are on the hunt for a cute flannel to make a fitted mattress sheet!
Finally starting to work on projects for our little man.
Not for baby but I made this for my son's daycare teacher:
Some things I painted to hang on the nursery walls!
I've been working on this blanket for awhile now but it has been about 10yrs since I have crocheted anything so it has been a slowww process!
Me: 26 Hubs: 28
Married: 6/6/15
Baby Girl: 3/22/2017