Showing posts with label frugality. Show all posts
Showing posts with label frugality. Show all posts

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

DIY Nursery and other crafts

I was definitely inspired by Pinterest to DIY as many baby things as possible. Okay, so it is not completely DIY as a did purchase items as made. But in my defense I did put it together myself! Below are items that were made by me. :)

I have already made the curtains for her room:

I completely dismissed the fact that cotton shrinks... They are actually about 9" shorter than pictured here. I had to wash them after they were made because this creature peed on the material!

Willoh, how could you stay mad at that face?


Also I refurbished the chandelier in the picture as well. It used to be rusted brass which I took off the crystals and spray painted it a matte white with Rustoleum I purchased at HomeDepot.

The rocker as posted now is not finished. I purchased this at Goodwill and spray painted (using the same brand and color as chandelier). I still want to reupholster it as well.

I painted this picture, a dahlia flower, for over the crib. First time whipping out the canvass and paints in over a year!

Then I made a beanie and booties. I bought the yarn at Wal-Mart months ago. I tried to return it the other day but I didn't realize it was past the 'returnable' date. So, I had to make do. And if I dare say, I did! And sorry, I didn't use a pattern for either items. I really don't even know if they are the appropriate size head and feet! They were just fun to make...


Welp, that was an update of my June 2013 projects! Hopefully I get more done in July and hopefully I can post my step-by-step progress!

Let me know if there is anything out there I should try!

Frugality Preparation

So, I decided that I want to stay at home as long as possible after baby Dahlia is born. I am my only source of income so I am going to try to be as frugal as possible.

  • Home-made baby wipes
  • Washable diapers
  • Putting up a clothes line instead of using the dryer
  • Growing my own veggies
  • Cooking at home
  • Making clothes
  • Selling any crafts or art that I make
If anyone has any ideas on how to be more frugal let me know!