Craft/sewing projects ?

[lalamomma]

Any other ladies doing any craft or sewing projects for LO?
Post pictures if you want!

So far I've made a few boppy covers, some burpy bibs and I made a hospital gown for myself. I have a few more things to make (including burp cloths). I also wanted to make DD a few things so she doesn't feel left out. She loves when I make her dresses.
Since we aren't setting up a nursery for a few months after LO is born I'm not getting to do nursery crafts yet.

[Deleted]

I don't do a ton of crafting but I did do this shelf for the nursery. It's mounted over the changing table.

[wormgerm]

I made a 33" diameter sculpted full moon to hang on his wall. I also have a paper mache sculpture of our dog's head that will go on a shelf or something in there. I have a pile of driftwood collected to make into a mobile. A pile of fabric is there to sew him a quilt but I can't pick a pattern. Maybe I have to meet him first before I know what is right for him. I have a baby quilt (my very first!) I made myself last year he can break in for the family. I got halfway through sewing him a faux chenille blanket in January but haven't touched it since. What else.... I have to paint 2 pieces of furniture for his room. I want to make him a dream catcher. Making the moon was a lot of fun but I have no motivation to do the other stuff! Oh and the last thing I can think of is I have fabric I intend to sew in to a changing pad cover but won't do that till we have the pad.

Edit to add a progress shot of the moon. It looks way better now after more sculpting and paint but this is the best I have on my phone.

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 8:58:16 GMT -5 @jimbobcooter said:

I don't do a ton of crafting but I did do this shelf for the nursery. It's mounted over the changing table.

You did a great job! Looks awesome!

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 8:59:17 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

I made a 33" diameter sculpted full moon to hang on his wall. I also have a paper mache sculpture of our dog's head that will go on a shelf or something in there. I have a pile of driftwood collected to make into a mobile. A pile of fabric is there to sew him a quilt but I can't pick a pattern. Maybe I have to meet him first before I know what is right for him. I have a baby quilt (my very first!) I made myself last year he can break in for the family. I got halfway through sewing him a faux chenille blanket in January but haven't touched it since. What else.... I have to paint 2 pieces of furniture for his room. I want to make him a dream catcher. Making the moon was a lot of fun but I have no motivation to do the other stuff! Oh and the last thing I can think of is I have fabric I intend to sew in to a changing pad cover but won't do that till we have the pad.

Edit to add a progress shot of the moon. It looks way better now after more sculpting and paint but this is the best I have on my phone.

That moon is really awesome! I hope you post photos when you are done!
I have no idea how to post pics from my phone LOL

[alayne926]

I'm currently working on the mobile for LO's room. Just need to attach the two hoops and hang it up.

[wormgerm]

lalamomma thank you To post a pic from my Droid I click the little connected dots thing at the top of the photo to share it (I should know what that thing is called) and scroll to find tapatalk. Then I go to make a fake post and just copy the url that comes up. Might not be the most direct way but it's the only thing I could figure out.

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 9:11:43 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

lalamomma thank you To post a pic from my Droid I click the little connected dots thing at the top of the photo to share it (I should know what that thing is called) and scroll to find tapatalk. Then I go to make a fake post and just copy the url that comes up. Might not be the most direct way but it's the only thing I could figure out.

That is pretty creative! Lol I wouldn't think to do that!

[wifedeangel]

I'm actually making a new quilt for DD so she won't feel bad all of "her" old stuff is going to the baby. I have the top made, and need to put the back on and quilt it.

[dogmama22]

I will totally take this opportunity to be a huge AW with all of my recent craft projects. These are my completed projects, and I still have fabric and paper galore for a few others.
Nursery art:


Boppy cover (still needs the zipper added):

Cart cover:

Play mat (still needs padding and the fleece bottom):


Edited for picture fail

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 9:22:27 GMT -5 @jemomma said:

lalamomma - did you have a pattern for your boppy covers or did you just eyeball it? I really need some covers for mine but I've been hesitant to make them without a pattern.

No! There are free tutorials that are really good!
This is the one I used. Very easy!
www.madebymarzipan.com/?tutorial=poppy-pillow-slipcover

[theBeeMama]

I am currently making a hot air balloon garland to hang in the nursery. I also painted some letters (DS and DD's initials) to hang over their beds, but I think I'm going to go back and get the plain brown ones and just use those. I didn't like how the colors turned out.

But this is the Pinterest version of the garland:

I'll have to post the finished version of mine at some point because it will probably be a classic Pinterest fail. Lol

[Widget123]

I used to be really crafty, but unfortunately I haven't had much time to do so lately. The extent of my DIY projects for LO's room can be found here (spoiler alert, it's really not that much):

goodbyecb.proboards.com/thread/12744/doing-nursery?page=8

[lalamomma]

Trying photos This way
Hosptial Gown:


Boppy Cover #1





Boppy Cover #2

[wormgerm]

lalamomma The airplane cover is so cute! Is that minky?

[dmoney]

I am not very crafty, but the for the design that we are doing in the nursery (I found it on Pinterest) It shows the baby's initials over the crib. The one on Pintrest, was only her first name but I want to do her full name. I just have to go to the store and buy the letters. I might do a different color paint that what we have for her room. Haven't really decided yet. But that is all that I am going to be doing.

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 10:17:18 GMT -5 wormgerm said:

lalamomma The airplane cover is so cute! Is that minky?

Now that I got them all to load Yes that is minky! I love it. 

[baytosa2013]

Everyone's projects look awesome! I am planning to do a changing pad cover, crib sheet and skirt, some pillows and a boppy cover in the fabrics that I ordered. So far my biggest project was the dresser. We are working on custom shelves right now. They are cut and stained...just need to clear coat them and hang but the weather hasn't been cooperating!
Dresser before

Dresser After

[belle0720]

I already posted pics of the armoire and décor wall we did for LO's room. Right now I'm also working on making a rag doll for her. I'm doing the one on the left and she's going to have pink hair with a mint colored tutu.



My mom and I are also sewing a few diaper covers and I want to make a blanket and matching headband that we can take her first picture in that we'll share with everyone. Probably something modern floral-ish.

[belle0720]

baytosa2013 great job on the dresser!

[baytosa2013]

Apr 23, 2015 10:37:12 GMT -5 belle0720 said:

baytosa2013 great job on the dresser!

Thanks! I thought I'd never finish it.  It was a Craigslist find and the pink paint had a layer of glitter over it! I sanded for DAYS haha. 

[lalamomma]

I so hate that I'm not doing a nursery right away, but DD didn't sleep in her room for 6 months, so It wasn't a huge deal except her clothes and baby supplies having their own space.

I think I'm just buying some changing pad covers. I keep reconsidering but I think thats what I'm going to do.

I love seeing everyone's projects! So much talent!

[ThePalindromicOne]

baytosa2013 - Is that a kitty I see in the before picture? HEHE

[baytosa2013]

Apr 23, 2015 10:54:41 GMT -5 ThePalindromicOne said:

baytosa2013 - Is that a kitty I see in the before picture? HEHE

Yes! That's my Dexter, he is OBSESSED with everything having to do with the nursery. Both of my cats have taken up residence in there, one under the crib and the other right at the entrance to the door.  It's amusing watching them check out every new thing that comes in to the house these days.

[sully326]

Here's most of what I've made...Prepare for Overload....

Blanket. {I HATE how the edges look on this pic but I promise they're even. This yarn just "gives"a lot when you pull it}:


Mini Hair Band Holder:


First sewing project:


Ridiculous amounts of Headbands:


Canvas for her room {Have to get another "U" and paint the Demask design on it}


Bow Holders I posted the other day:


I have more but most of it isn't finished yet. I posted the unfinished Canvas because I had a pic of it already

[billyhorrible]

I'm one rocket short of my mobile, which I should be able to finish tonight and then I'll post pictures.

My only other project is the knobs for the dresser, and then over the summer, after the baby is born I'll make the Christmas stocking.

I'm not terribly crafty!

[wormgerm]

billyhorrible one rocket short of my mobile sounds like some variation of not-too-bright one liner. A few cards shy of a full deck, not the brightest crayon in the box. Hah!

[billyhorrible]

wormgerm, I thought that RIGHT after I hit post. Although perhaps it's a fitting description of me?

[wifedeangel]

lalamomma The material of your hospital gown is the same as one of the fabrics in my quilt! Great minds!

[lalamomma]

Apr 23, 2015 12:20:54 GMT -5 wifedeangel said:

lalamomma The material of your hospital gown is the same as one of the fabrics in my quilt! Great minds!

I'm a pretty feminine person and wear lots of girly colors. So finding something that was feminine but not overly girly took some time, but I love the fabric and it looks good on me. I wanted something that wouldn't make me look pale and sickly but.

I'm debating making a more traditional gown too incase they have issues with this one... This one is amazing for nursing modestly, but I might like that more in recovery.

You ladies who quilt are good! I'm not that patient!