Dr. Seuss Wall Decor

So, to say I love Pinterest would be an understatement. I have more pins than there is actually time to do all the things listed. However, I couldn't pass up on this one craft idea for Rachel's room.

Here's the link to the original post: http://fancyfrugallife.com/under-the-stairs-closet-turned-kids-book-nook/

Here's my supplies: 4 Dr. Seuss bags I picked up in the dollar bins at Target at just before the start of school, 2 - 2 packs of small canvases that you can buy at Walmart; a can of spray adhesive, a staple gun and staples, some scissors.

I also bought some premade wood letters at Walmart and used some white paint I already had at home to hang on the wall next to the canvas art. I think it turned out great and didn't cost that much! Rachel's always talking about her Dr. Seuss pictures.

Rachel wants a Princess mirror

Rachel had been asking and asking to have a Princess mirror, that was purple and glittery. I didn't have a clue where I was going to get said princess mirror, so I figured I'd have to make her one.

This is the beginning shot. Materials included the basic $10 mirror from Walmart; and they actually had glittery foam shapes, princess shapes, and letters. So I just stuck a bunch on and called it good.

Rachel was asking us on the way home from her hanging out with a friend about going to the store to buy said Princess mirror, and she was so surprised when she got home and found her mirror, just the way she wanted it!

 

My first diaper cake

Well, I officially attempted my first diaper cake. I think they are so cute, and such an awesome present. It's more than just putting diapers and some key baby items in a gift bag for an expecting parent. You took the time to develop something beautiful and meaningful for the new parent to be.

Thankfully, the mom-to-be gave us a giraffe theme. I love giraffes, so I knew that I had seen some giraffe print ribbon at Wal-Mart and that there would be a giraffe toy of some sort available to gift.

Here is a picture of the finished product. I'm really pleased with myself and my first attempt.  It only took about 2 1/2 hours to roll all the diapers, assemble the cake, and add all the extras.

Detailed description:

• First layer: Rolled each diaper and wrapped with tiny hair elastics, then took larger rubber bands and groups rolled diapers in a circle. Secured circle with balloon string.
• Second layer: maxi pads wrapped with animal print fleece blanket. Used scotch tape to secure end then balloon string again for the circumference.
• Third layer: same as first only smaller circumference.
• Fourth layer: 2 onesies and a pair of pants rolled up and secured.
• Tied decorative baby blue ribbon around each layer to cover up balloon ribbon and rubber bands and then a giraffe styled ribbon on top of the blu. I secured then by tying a bow at the back. I used the decorative grass from dollar tree in between each layer. I tied "extras" to the ribbon using balloon string and the same blue and giraffe ribbon and scotch tape.

My only concern with the diaper cake is the different layers are not secured together. I coudn't come up with a good solution for this, and I didn't have a large cardboard circle to place the diaper cake on. I've been trying to carefully transport it out of the way until the party on Sunday.