DIY Ergo Accessories: Drool Pads
My favourite baby item from the beginning has been my ergobaby carrier. It was the one main baby item I didn’t get rid of when we had decided to stop having kids. But I still bought another one because I … Continued
Bandana bibs
One of the fun things about having a baby girl is dressing her up. Luckily there are still some fun things to make for baby boys! I decided to make a few bibs last week for practical reasons, as well … Continued
DIY Wooden baby toys
For some reason, it’s easier to motivate myself to make crafts like this rather than paint or write. Is this the same for you other artists? There is something freeing or permissible about making something useful. I had planned on … Continued
DIY baby gym
My husband found time to put together the frame for the baby gym, just in time to catch our baby being interested in playing at 6 weeks old. I wanted a simple wooden frame high enough for the toy straps … Continued
Getting crafty: baby gym
We got rid of all our baby stuff a few years ago. We had essentially decided we were done with having kids, and I realized it wouldn’t be that hard to get new baby stuff. In fact we found most … Continued
Sewing project: knitting bag
I finally had the chance to make this “knitting bag” on the weekend. I’ve had these vintage wooden handles kicking around for years, and thought it would be good to sew up a little tote to keep my knitting away … Continued
Ikea dresser makeovers
Needless to say, our bedroom redecorating has spiraled over the past couple of months. True to third trimester nesting instincts, one idea led to another. We sold the old IKEA change table we had in this nook in our room, … Continued
Woodland nursery part 2: Forest Wall
Next idea for our room was to paint one of the grey walls turquoise. We’ve had this paint for a couple of years, so we thought this would be a good colour for a feature wall for our surprise baby … Continued
Blue dress with vintage lace trim
After a couple warm-up sewing projects last weekend, I couldn’t resist putting together one more dress. This time, I applied a few things I learned on the other projects – adding pockets, and leaving a bit more room at the … Continued
The “Rectangle Skirt Deluxe”
Next up on my sewing streak was a skirt, inspired by the “Rectangle Skirt Deluxe” tutorial that I spotted on pinterest. Look at this little wonder – adorable! The tutorial had pretty good pictures that I could follow, though the … Continued