Here are two projects I just got done for the newbaby. The first is a baby swing I got off craig's list - only 10$ but so nasty! I feel a lot better about it now after scrubbing down the frame with bleach and a toothbrush. I took apart the old cover and almost threw up in the process - it was not in good condition! I feel a lot more comfortable with the new cover I made. It almost looks like a new swing (except for the lost tray toys).
The second is a new cover for my Graco infant carseat. I orginally purchased the carseat in 2005 and chose the black and silver because it was the only non-gender style I could find. The problem with the cover was the fabric made the babies sweat really bad. So I carefully took it apart and drafted a pattern. I picked up this silver Micheal Miller print so it would match the canopy and save me some work. I was just quick to finish it because that would not be good if I went into labor with a car seat and two unfinished covers. The carseat is a Graco sung ride. I now have a pattern so if anyone wants a copy let me know. I saw some cute ones on etsy.com for up to 120$.
It was a BYU friend who inspired me on this project. You can check out all her cool projects here. Also check out her new business This is me journal..
They look fantastic. Your car seat cover is way better than mine (but I bet mine took 1/4 of the time - which is something I don't have on my side right now!)
ReplyDeleteThey look fantastic. Your car seat cover is way better than mine (but I bet mine took 1/4 of the time - which is something I don't have on my side right now!)
ReplyDeleteAl I went to your friend site--she has some fun projects. You get so much done--you are amazing
ReplyDeleteI will say that the boys convinced me that April Fool's Day was a holiday and they should have a break from homeschool for the day. Had I not agreed I would not have had as much undisturbed time for my projects. The girls made quite a mess with playdoh, dumped out piles of books, got into the pantry several times, and squirted soap all over the bathroom and spread it all over the mirror. I am paying for it all today. At least now I can safely go into labor with a finished carseat....the sewing is over and now it is time for some real nesting - clean up!
ReplyDeleteWow - those are cool projects. Makes me want to do something creative - the only 'projects' of any import I have done recently have come out of an IKEA box.
ReplyDeletePerhaps our kids will take more after you - that would probably be a good thing!
I love you!
Al, you must be feeling better if you are in the full swing of projects...
ReplyDeleteI love the carseat and swing project. I may have to do the same when I have my 6th baby ;-)
Wow, Al. The swing and car seat look fantastic!
ReplyDeleteWow, I can't believe the transformation!
ReplyDeleteI will send your books out tomorrow so you will have something to look at at the hospital.
Ok, Al. I've been following your blog since Mary invited me to hers six months or so ago. You are amazing and make me ashamed of my inability to get ANYTHING done with only two children. Seriously. You are super mom. Can you pass some energy my way??
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