Stylin Little Guy

I saw these super cute onesies on etsy and thought i would try and see what i could do with my scrap fabric. Really easy to make and so fun!

Thought they were so cute i made one for a neighbor having a boy too!

Done!

ok...so that was the fastest project ever. i was feeling like i had to get this done quick just in case i went into labor...no such luck! maybe now the baby can come knowing that he has a place to sleep close to mom and dad. I told paul i was using a laundry basket for a bassinet and he rolled his eyes at me.

His words when he saw it "wow...it actually looks good" Oh ye of little faith.

I have had some requests on a tutorial for this. Unfortunately i didnt make one at the time but I did get the idea from this tutorial... http://shinymetalobjects.net/pics/bassinets/Laundry_Basket_Bassinet.pdf

I added my own style by adding a longer skirt, a sewn on tie and used a pillow with a cozy minky cover for the matress. Have fun making your own!

Use it Up, Wear it Out, Make it Do, or Do Without!

So, maybe i have been hiding under a rock, but i have never heard the quote "Use it up, wear it out, make it do, or do without" untill a few weeks ago at church. We were having a lesson on provident living and someone used that quote. I really liked it and thought it was a great thing to start trying to incorporate into our lives...
Of, course thats when i realized that bella wont be out of the play yard/bassinet and into her toddler bed in time for the baby use it. So, naturally i check craigslist to see if there are any cheap bassinets...that leads to babys r us...which leads to a full on internet search...No, jenna. You do not need a new bassinet! But arent these cute!

Anyways...long story short. I remembered that quote. I thought "ok...how can i do this whith what i've got. Then i came across this picture and remembered that i have some adorable Joel Dewberry fabric that i am not using. Hmmm...i wonder.

If i used this fabric....

And this laundry basket i have lying around...

I cound totally pull off something like this...

And even better, i could take it around the house with me if i needed to. AND the kids wont be as likely to smush, fall on, tug on (etc. etc.) the new baby ; ) I will get you all pics when i get this done!