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As most of you know, I love to craft. My cousin is having a baby boy, so I made some gifts (instead of buying). And they went over really well, I'm glad I did home made instead of store bought!
Instead of getting a gift bag to put everything in, I made a tote bag to match everything. I love the big green button and she loved it too! I used the morsbags pattern, but I did NOT sew in the logo and I used high quality grosgrain ribbon for the handles (but it was bought at JoAnn's, not on-line).
Fleece blanket.
One side is checkered flag, one side race cars. I made this blanket about a year ago and haven't had anyone to give it to. I pulled this out to give to her and you won't believe what I found to go with it!
(Matching) Burp Cloths!
I found this flannel fabric that matched the fleece blanket and I was super happy! I made the burp cloths following this tutorial.
I bought the diapers in a pack of 6 and I gave her all six, but you don't have to do that. Also, in the tutorial I think she used cotton, I used flannel because it's softer. I pre-washed the diapers in free and clear (ALL brand).
Laslty, I had some left over flannel and I wasn't sure what to do with it.
I entertained the thought of making a set of bibs, but then decided on something else.
Matching Onesies!
I bought a package of 2 long sleeve (3-6 months) onesies. I picked up some iron on fusible webbing. I pre-washed the onesies. Then, I cut out what I wanted from the flannel and ironed it onto the onesies with the fusible webbing. I was kind of leary because I'd never done it before, but they came out really well! I was going to blanket stitch (with craft thread) around the neckline and cuffs of the onesies, but I ran out of time. (I really should have made a tutorial, but I didn't...sorry! Here's one that is similar.)
The gifts were a hit with everyone at the party and I got wonderful compliments. Makes a girl feel good! My cousin also let me know that the set I gave her were her favorites out of the whole shower--Woooo! I scored! I'm definitely going to make similar sets for future baby showers and I'm going to pick up more of the race car flannel in case *we* have a baby boy in the future!
As most of you know, I love to craft. My cousin is having a baby boy, so I made some gifts (instead of buying). And they went over really well, I'm glad I did home made instead of store bought!
Instead of getting a gift bag to put everything in, I made a tote bag to match everything. I love the big green button and she loved it too! I used the morsbags pattern, but I did NOT sew in the logo and I used high quality grosgrain ribbon for the handles (but it was bought at JoAnn's, not on-line).Fleece blanket.One side is checkered flag, one side race cars. I made this blanket about a year ago and haven't had anyone to give it to. I pulled this out to give to her and you won't believe what I found to go with it!
(Matching) Burp Cloths!I found this flannel fabric that matched the fleece blanket and I was super happy! I made the burp cloths following this tutorial.
I bought the diapers in a pack of 6 and I gave her all six, but you don't have to do that. Also, in the tutorial I think she used cotton, I used flannel because it's softer. I pre-washed the diapers in free and clear (ALL brand).Laslty, I had some left over flannel and I wasn't sure what to do with it.I entertained the thought of making a set of bibs, but then decided on something else.
Matching Onesies!
I bought a package of 2 long sleeve (3-6 months) onesies. I picked up some iron on fusible webbing. I pre-washed the onesies. Then, I cut out what I wanted from the flannel and ironed it onto the onesies with the fusible webbing. I was kind of leary because I'd never done it before, but they came out really well! I was going to blanket stitch (with craft thread) around the neckline and cuffs of the onesies, but I ran out of time. (I really should have made a tutorial, but I didn't...sorry! Here's one that is similar.)
The gifts were a hit with everyone at the party and I got wonderful compliments. Makes a girl feel good! My cousin also let me know that the set I gave her were her favorites out of the whole shower--Woooo! I scored! I'm definitely going to make similar sets for future baby showers and I'm going to pick up more of the race car flannel in case *we* have a baby boy in the future!
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I love hand made items. I believe the love and care really shows when you give something you've created. This was a very clever (and generous) gift.
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