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Create a Beautiful Baby Room on a Budget
You have a new baby on the way, which means there are so many things to consider and do before the child even arrives home. Chief among the preparations is setting up a room for baby. Many superstitions surround the project of making a room for the new baby before its born, but a certain amount of preparation must be done and can't be left for the last minute. You simply won't have the time or the energy to paint or wallpaper or put together furniture.
The best places to look for budget-conscious baby furniture are at swap meets, yard sales, or thrift stores. Second hand can be just as good as buying new, in most cases. One thing most people don't consider when buying items is the amount of use the furniture will receive as the child grows. Will you be able to use the crib as a toddler bed later on when your child is ready for a "real" bed? How well will the furniture you're getting now transition into something a small child could use? The more mileage you can get out of a piece of furniture, the more you'll get back from your investment.
The first thing to keep in mind when designing your baby's room is safety. If you're inheriting baby furniture from a friend or family member, or re-using furniture you've had from previous children, check to make sure that everything is in perfect condition. Is the piece of furniture solid? Are there any loose screws or nails poking out? Is the finish smooth and splinter free? If the piece needs some work, are you capable of doing the fixing yourself? It may be more practical to buy something else to replace a worn item.
As we've mentioned before, if you are handy in the workshop or with a sewing machine, there is no reason why you can't make some furnishings yourself. Give old furniture a new coat of paint or strip off the old paint and stain the wood. Making curtains is easy work too, and you'll probably end up with something better than what you could buy already-made. If you know how to knit, crochet, or quilt, use the quiet months before the baby arrives to make blankets and pillows.
Keep color schemes simple. Primary colors of blue, yellow, and red are good throughout the child's early life. Pink and blue might be nice choices in the beginning, but not as practical later on as your child grows older.
Painting a room is much easier than wallpapering, but if you want to add a little zip to solid-colored walls, consider putting up a pre-printed border or vinyl wall decorations that are easily removed later on. If you're the artistic type, paint a mural on your child's walls.
Decorating your baby's room on a budget can be fun and easy with some creativity. In no time, you can have a nice-looking, functional room. And remember, safety before aesthetics!
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4.5y Vintage WHITE Venice Venise Lace trim Scrapbook bedding baby doll #1526 $7.48 |
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do you have any sewing projects for a new baby?
i have already made two blankets(one for when she is smaller and one for when she is bigger), and a nursing pillow, and the bedding for her bassinette. but i still have the sewing bug(i have strong nesting hormones lol) so do you have any other sewing ideas for the new baby? i cant sew clothes very well unless its very simple.
Here are some other ideas:
Shopping Cart Cover (to sit your child in the cart without having to worry about germs, filth and general all-around icky stuff on it): http://www.shoppingcartcoverpattern.com/ or Simplicity Pattern No. 3561. http://www.simplicity.com/index.cfm?page=searchResults_C.cfm
Traveling High Chair. Make one for traveling and one for each set of grandparents: http://sewing.patternreview.com/cgi-bin/patterns/sewingpatterns.pl?patternid=4531
How about a "hands-free" baby carrier that supports your back and shoulders while you carry your baby.
Here is instructions on how to sew one: http://www.mayawrap.com/n_sewsling.php
Here are instructions on how to wear it properly: http://www.mayawrap.com/u_maya_wrap_101.php
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Monster High Frankie Stein Doll & School Spirit Scream Uniform for Frankie Stein Doll Gift Set $45.99 ... |
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Baby Doll Bassinet & Blanket Pattern This is a sewing pattern and instructions to create the perfect companion for your little one's baby doll. Sew the bassinet and blanket in creative coordinating fabrics and trim. A one of kind designer look that your daughter will treasure. Blanket measures 20"x20" and the bassinet measures 15"Lx10 1/2"T x 8"W. This idea makes the perfect Holiday or Birthday gift.... |
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Pocketful of Posies: A Treasury of Nursery Rhymes $12.47 Summary:0About the Author:•Salley Mavor has illustrated many picture books in her signature style. She lives on Cape Cod in Massachusetts.Author: Salley MavorIllustrator:0Publisher:Houghton Mifflin Books for ChildrenPublished Date:09/27/2010Format:HardcoverISBN:0618737405#of pages:#N/A... |
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Amy Butler's Little Stitches for Little Ones $8.95 chronicle books amy butlers little stitches features 20 charming contemporary projects for the nursery and beyond there is a snuggly wrap blanket imaginative plush toys bright diaper bags handy travel bibs and more beautiful photos inspire while illustrations and simple instructions explain the techniques. this book also features tips on choosing baby friendly fabrics and includes a comprehensive ... |
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Kwik Sew's Sewing for Baby $17.45 Baby patterns using the Kwik Sew method.... |
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Bazoongi Kids Baby Dinos Snoozee Nap Pad w/ Backpack $24.99 Snoozee's make naptime fun with the Snoozee-Baby Dinos! This nap pad folds inside the backpack with the same fabric pattern for easy storage and on-the-go kids! Stretched out to 48 inches, it is long enough for young children to get years of use out of it. Dinosaurs are as timeless as they are popular with kids of all ages and the Baby Dinos Bazoongi Snoozee is a great nap pad perfect for kids. 10... |
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Giggles Baby Crib Bedding Set Savoring the surprise of boy or girl? Our Giggles Baby Crib Bedding Set prepares the way for either with a whimsical design of contemporary prints. Parents will love the charming nursery dÉcor...and baby will love the soft, soothing fabrics!Our Giggles pattern features free-form open circles in stripes in today's best-selling unisex palette of sage green, tonal browns and yellow. Luxuriously soft... |
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4.5y Vintage WHITE Venice Venise Lace trim Scrapbook bedding baby doll #1526 $7.48 |
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9y Cute Venice Venise White Lace Trim Bedding Lingerie Dolls baby Edge #711 $9.99 |
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9y Cute Venice Venise White Lace Trim Bedding Lingerie Dolls baby Edge #711 $9.99 |
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4y VERY BEAUTIFUL FANCY VENICE LACE TRIM BRIDAL BABY BEDDING LINGERIE #EE27 $11.99 |
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Butterick B4947 Infant Room Nursery Bedding Valances Basket Liner Sewing Pattern $8.99 |
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Vtg baby bedding pattern nursery crib quilt organizer $9.75 |
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Baby Crib Quilt Bed Ruffle Bumpers Diaper Stack BUTTERICK Sewing Pattern 5527 UC $6.95 |
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Simplicity 4636 Childs Baby Accessories Bed Covers Hooded New Sewing Pattern $8.95 |
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Simplicity 9643 Baby Crib Bedding and more Nursery Items $14.99 |
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4.5y Pretty Venice Venise Lace Ivory Edge Baby Trim Bedding #289 $9.99 |
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Baby bedding pattern crib blanket diaper stacker DUCK nursery quilt $9.75 |
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Sewing Pattern Vogue 9373 15" Baby Doll Accessories Backpack Doll Bed Carrier $29.99 |
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Baby Blue Shiny Twist Cord Bedding Jewelry String Rope Bail Loop Knot Piping DIY $11.99 |
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4.5y Pretty Venice Lace Baby Vintage Bedding Dolls 811v $9.99 |
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BARBIE Doll Baby TODDLER YOUTH Bed PILLOWS Panel TO SEW $5.99 |
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9y venice lace trim edge bridal bedding baby doll #1526 $12.99 |
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9y venice lace trim edge bridal bedding baby doll #1526 $12.99 |
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Baby room Nursery pattern bedding teddy hearts booties $14.00 |
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4.5y Pretty Vintage Venice Lace Bedding Trim Baby 815v $9.99 |
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Butterick 5028 Baby Bedding Pillow Bibs Bear Pattern $3.99 |
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Baby Pink Twist Cord Chain Choker Necklace Piping Rope Jewelry Knot Bail Bedding $11.99 |
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McCall's ANIMAL FARM Baby Room Essentials Nursery Bedding Decor Pattern NIP $5.39 |
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