Name Quiet Book

Yesterday was my Nephew's 2nd Birthday. I wasn't sure what to get him but after talking with a crafty friend about it I decided to make a Quiet book. I really enjoyed making this book. Maybe a bit too much. lol

For the cover I simply cut out his name in felt, ironed on some adhesive and then ironed it on the cover. I used this tutorial for the pages and book.

For K I decided upon a Kangaroo and an Owl for O.

I found a coloring page on google and used that for the kangaroo. For the owl I got the idea here. She has so many amazing quiet book pages! You need to check it out.

For D I just had to make a dinosaur. Inspiration found here. Then for A I found a image on google  for the Airplane.

The dinosaur might be one of my favorites. While sewing my husband came in and declared he wanted one on his backpack. lol

For the wrapping I used simple white packaging paper and tied it up with a scrap of fabric. I hope the birthday boy will love it as much as I loved making it. 

Decorating a nursery on a budget

 So...my son is almost 9 months old and I just finished decorating his nursery. I feel more settled in our new place and finally decided to tackle his room. I really tried to decorate on a budget so most of the things in his room I found at D.I or yard sales.

Here's the view from the door.

Before we moved I found this rocking chair at D.I for $8. As I was checking to see how sturdy it was a gentleman that worked there said, "I'll give it to you for $4." Really? I was going to pay the 8 bucks but $4?!? Awesome! I've thought about painting it. But I kind of like how it is. Don't you? The crotcheted blanket was a gift.

 I wanted a place to display some decorations. I found this shelf at a yard sale for $1. The little elephant pull toy was about a dollar from D.I. I used that to to base color scheme and decorations. Then his little white shoes he wore on his blessing day and some awesome vintage letterpress letters spelling out his name. Those were also a D.I. find. :)

 I found this great tutorial to make this circle mobile. I love the different fabrics and colors. It was so much fun to make. 

 I found this canvas for $4 at D.I. I wish I took a before picture. It was horrid! I just had to paint it. Then I used my silhouette and cut out these elephants. I love the light blue on top of the gray.

 I really needed a little nightstand for his lamp which I also found at D.I. I then spray painted it gray. I'm thinking of putting some new fabric over the lamp shade. Yay or nay?

 I saw via pinterest that you can use IKEA spice racks as bookshelves. I didn't like the unfinished wood so I painted it white. I also found that cute book "Clean clothes for Oliver" such a cute book and perfect for my little Oliver. :)

 I also snatched up this curly O at Hobby Lobby and modge podged on some cute scrapbook paper.

I really enjoyed decorating his nursery and I hope you got some great ideas. I loved taking old things and giving them new life. Now, every time I walk into his room I just can't help but smile.