Do you go in lots of cute baby stores and then not buy anything because you think “I could make that.” Perhaps you think “my mom could make that,” if you are not a “I could make that” type of chick. Well, consider just TRYING to make something. It’s so much more fun to get your baby dressed or take her out when you have a little accessory you’ve made yourself.
Making stuff is not all about sewing clothes, people. MakeBabyStuff.com provides tutorials for wooden toys, doll cradles, playdough (for older kids), and other cardboard goodies. Look for free toy patterns there.
I made this softie for Julian the other day from leftover fabric and buttons. It’s not symmetrical or perfect in any way, but he adores it.
Get more amazing inspiration from fellow mama Abby Pecoriello’s book Crafty Mama: Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Foolproof (Baby & Toddler) Projects
Abby is all about connecting with friends, so buy a copy of her book, invite some other mamas over, and get crafty.
And if you simply cannot bear the thought of threading a needle, drop some not-so-subtle hints to the grandmas. Have you seen these “ugly dolls”? Don’t you think you could make one that’s even cuter?
I love that you give inspiration to make stuff, because I’m so one of the people that goes to the store and refuses to buy something knowing I could make it better and cheaper.
My husband is the same way…. except he never follows through to actually MAKE it. (But don’t tell him I said that). HA HA HA!
What a cool doll! Way to go!
And thanks for the fun tip.
I’ve got two left hands (well, for anything other than typing
) and I could never make something as cute as your doll. No wonder Jullian’s in love with it! Way to go, Whitney.
I made my son an actually hideous ugly doll and then an adorable one, and he sleeps with both of them.
Emma with two left hands.. the uglier the doll the better
Whatever the outcome, I am certain it would become a family heirloom!
I so agree…
Imperfect toys scream “I made this with LOVE!” and apart from anything, which human being is perfect-looking?
Your doll is adorable! I love it! Way to go!
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