Decorating a baby’s room can be expensive! If you’re J Lo and insist on 24 carat gold bassinets, that is. But, if you’re crafty and willing to think outside the box, you can give that baby of yours a posh pad and still have money to spend on diapers and formula! (Now THAT crap is expensive.)
Here is a whole bunch o’ ideas to get you started!
Andrea revamped this little bassinet she bought on craigslist for $20. Since she is expecting a boy, the ruffles and ribbons had to go, so she de-sweetened with green paint and matching masculine and modern fabric. Check it out on her blog Adam and Andrea.
There’s no need to buy a fancy changing table when any old flat surface will do. But there’s also no need to settle for any old flat surface when you can make something as cute as this for close to the same price! Stephanie from Murrill’s Pearls of Wisdom found this offensively hot-pink punch to the eyes sitting on the curb and gave it a cool and classy makeover. Tossed a cushion on top and boom, instant changing table!
Don’t forget about the toys! You shouldn’t stress out about buying the latest and greatest. Even if you did, your kid will still prefer to play with an old pizza box. So why not have some fun of your own? I’m sure Jennifer had fun creating this amazing dollhouse from an old entertainment center! See how the ‘front door’ slides open? And there’s a retractable lawn? So cute! Check out more on her blog Caught my Fancy.
And here’s a deluxe kid-kitchen made by Katie from Franks North. I’m pretty sure I would be playing with this for hours right alongside my kids. Sometimes at my house our game of ‘kitchen’ turns into a game of ‘hospital’ where I pretend to be suffering with some terrible ailment and the only anecdote is a foot rub. That’s a fun game. I suggest you try it.
Speaking of my kids, the poor things grew up with the shame of boring, unisex carseat covers. I’m crossing my fingers that this won’t affect them later on in life. But your kids don’t have to share their fate! There’s a better way! You can simply sew your own! Or, if the thought of that terrifies you, just make friends with a fabulous seamstress like Stephanie from Crafty Sisters, who made this afreakingdorable cover for her friend Melissa. (Both of whom are my real-life friends! Holla!)
Hey, has your wagon been saggin? Helen spruced hers up by first obviously repairing whatever was wrong with it, (I’m no wagon specialist, but I suspect the problem had something to do with those unattached front wheels), then she painted it pink! If Radio Flyer doesn’t already sell pink wagons, I bet they will now! See it on her blog A Brit of Happiness.
And finally, back to the baby’s room we go, for a nursery dresser that is certain to awe and inspire. From Amanda at The Stories of A and Z who achieved this look with spray paint and lace! But not in that order. First you lay the lace down, THEN spray paint over it, like a stencil! Yeah, pretty sure I would happily steal that dresser away from my own child.
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19 Comments
Amie
March 2, 2012 at 11:53 PMAll So Cute!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
March 3, 2012 at 4:28 AMLove your blog! Just had to say, that carseat cover is adorable, but not approved for safe use.
Andrea~Nicole
March 2, 2012 at 9:58 PMHey Lindsey! Thanks for featuring my baby bassinet! I’m currently working on the rest of the nursery now and will be posting pictures on my blog as I go.
Kael Michael is still growing big and strong and we can’t wait to meet him. “T” minus 4 months!
Carol-Anne (Use the Good Dishes!)
March 2, 2012 at 10:13 PMHoly smokes! After seeing all of these fabulously creative things that people have done, I’m left with a serious inferiority complex! My poor son!
(Seriously, these are just amazing!)
VintageDanielle
March 2, 2012 at 11:32 PMSuch creativity pouring out of these photos. It’s amazing what a little paint, elbow grease, and fabric can do!
Stephanie
March 2, 2012 at 11:53 PMThanks for the post Lindsey. Love your blog and love you my friend!
A Brit of HAPPINESS
March 2, 2012 at 11:57 PMYay, thanks so much Lindsey for posting my wagon makeover! I have several other makeovers that I recently posted on my blog and some more to come this week, if anyone wants to check them out!! Coming home and seeing this post has made my friday night 🙂
Carolyn
March 2, 2012 at 11:58 PMSuper cute! Love the dresser makeovers.
Cute car seat cover – too bad you’re not supposed to make modifications to any part of a child restraint.
Rose
March 3, 2012 at 12:17 AMOhmygoodness the gorgeous “lacey” dresser is divine. I love it. Also that green bassinet, but I have a thing for bassinets. Sheesh, all these baby things almost make me want to have one.
Pour Girl
March 3, 2012 at 12:55 AMLove that lace dresser! The idea of hand stenciling everything just seems so tedious to me but I can definitely spray paint over lace. So creative 🙂
Rose :: Fine Craft Guild
March 3, 2012 at 11:16 PMThat baby bassinet by Andrea Nicole is FAB! What a make-over..
Chris
March 4, 2012 at 3:57 AMHi Lindsey, just stopping by to say how delightful your blog is. Thanks so much for sharing. I have recently found your blog and am now following you, and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
http://chelencarter-retiredandlovingit.blogspot.com/
nelly
March 4, 2012 at 11:11 AMHolla! (btw that anonymous comment has Jen written all over it)
Allyson & Jere
March 4, 2012 at 5:16 PMStop it. Just STOP IT! That last dresser is the coolest. I’m now inspired for my daughters room, because that will go so well with what I’ve already imagined in my head for the rest. AWESOME! Also, that kid kitchen thing…WOW! Some people just have the greatest imaginations! Oh, and also that changing table….found on the curb? LUCKY! Absolutely fabulous!!
Allyson & Jere
March 4, 2012 at 5:16 PMStop it. Just STOP IT! That last dresser is the coolest. I’m now inspired for my daughters room, because that will go so well with what I’ve already imagined in my head for the rest. AWESOME! Also, that kid kitchen thing…WOW! Some people just have the greatest imaginations! Oh, and also that changing table….found on the curb? LUCKY! Absolutely fabulous!!
Elisa
March 4, 2012 at 11:36 PMI love this dresser and it’s inspired me to try it on some chairs or maybe the next dresser I buy!!! Lovely job!!! The whole nursery is beautiful!
Tatum
March 5, 2012 at 6:00 AM“Has Your Wagon been Saggin?”
Seriously you crack me up!
mary kate
March 6, 2012 at 10:23 PMI LOVE THIS ONE! ESCPECIALLY THE KITCHEN SET!!!!!
Jennifer
March 8, 2012 at 9:14 PMThanks for featuring my doll house. I was gone on a trip overseas and came back to find people visiting every day while I was gone, due to your feature. Thanks so much! It was a fun project and I kind of feel like I want to make another one! Thanks again – love your blog!