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Sew Your Own Crib Sheets

by Marie May 16, 2010

Yes, it can be done. I would never have thought to sew my own sheets, but this crib and toddler sheet tutorial from Made is a great way to get exactly the match you need for your baby’s room.

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Adorable New ‘Babies’ Documentary

by Marie January 22, 2010

I just found this movie clip over at Clover Lane, (who has a fun crafty blog. Check out these Winter Decorations!) Although this movie isn’t out yet, I know I’m going to love every minute of it. It’s a documentary about 4 babies growing up in 4 different parts of the world. It’s going to [...]

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Weekend Links: Oh Baby Baby

by Marie September 5, 2009

My little one photographed by Crystalyn Life Images. A few craft and sewing projects for Baby: DIY Baby Wipes Container by According to Kelly How to Make Baby Burpies by You Can Make This Scrap Fabric Bib Tutorial (Star Wars) by Dollar Store Crafts Baby Shower Party Ideas by Hostess with the Mostess First Words [...]

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Baby Hair Barrettes Tutorial

by Heather August 4, 2009

So far, there are only boys in my family, so when faced with several approaching baby showers for female babies, my mom and I were only too overjoyed to experiment with making barrettes and headbands. We wanted to make hair adornments with newborns and infants in mind, so we experimented with several different styles, sizes, [...]

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Easy Hooded Bath Towel

by Marie March 31, 2009

I’ve made each of my kids their own bath towel hoodie when they’re born, starting with my son 6 years ago. I make them one with their name on it and one with a fun appliqued shape on the back. These towels are super easy to make, needing only limited sewing know-how. And they make [...]

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Cleaning & Covering Baby Bottles

by Marie February 12, 2009

I love this baby bottle tray and bottle brush for cleaning, drying, and storing my baby bottles, by Munchkin. We have a dishwasher, but I like to clean my bottles by hand too. Cleaning: The bottle brush is fabulous, coming complete with a nipple brush built in. This tray is also great as it folds [...]

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Embellish a Plastic Container with Ribbon

by Marie October 28, 2008

I have diapers, wipes and a changing cloth in almost every room of my house. If I’m downstairs, I’m just too lazy to walk up to the baby’s room and get the diaper changing supplies. So I’ve got this fun Ribbon Container to hold them in, embellished with ribbon all fun and fancy. Supplies for [...]

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Baby Patterns and Tutorials

by Marie July 31, 2008

Now that “baby” is on the brain again, I’ve been enjoying all the great tutorials out there for handmade baby items. Every kind of baby gadget is available to make yourself and as my little princess is still sleeping quite a bit, I’ve been able to steal a few minutes here and there for some [...]

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Bugalug Hair Candy

by Marie July 15, 2008

I’m tired of putting my daughters hair barrettes and headbands in 20 times a day. Well, Bugalug has solved that problem! Bugalug makes and sells “stay put” hair bows and clips for kids. Every little girl needs a pair of these darling barrettes or their super cute headbands. As a lucky owner of Bugulag Barrettes, [...]

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Baby Binky Stitched Card Pattern

by Marie April 16, 2008

Spring seems to bring on the Babies. Maybe it’s just because I’m due in June with my own, but Baby Baby Baby is in the air. Here is the perfect Hand-Stitched Card for any new mother having a child. This Baby Binky Card can be made with either blue or pink thread. Follow the pattern [...]

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