Wednesday, September 3, 2014

Diaper Wreath

My Nesting Saga continues and today I just want to share with you another craft/home-made gift that I made for to welcome our baby! Literally, a welcoming wreath that I want to place on our front door once she arrives!

The idea is not my own of course, I got a nice tutorial from Homemade Gifts Made Easy.Com.
There are a lot of video tutorials and different ways of making a diaper wreath, but I find the "Rolled Diaper Wreath" the best and so one day, I made one, actually two...

1) Roll your Diaper and hold it in place with a rubber band. Then hot glue a piece of ribbon which overlaps one on top of each other - that way, the diaper can still be used afterwards.


2) I then hot glued the rolled diapers ribbon side onto my wooden wreath form all around.



3) I added a second type of ribbon, criss-crossing with the original one for 2 reasons - first, to make it prettier, second, to hold the diaper in place.


This is what it looks like on the back
4) I added a big bow up top.


5) I then got these super cute dolls from Dollar tree ( black haired & Brown-skinned like us of course ;-)), and attached them at the bottom of my wreaths



Here it is!
Isn't it adorable? I added a second bow up top using an "IT'S A GIRL" ribbon I re-used from a Diaper cake our baby got.

Closer view
I made two since we have 2 front doors and I think when we finally come home, it will make everything feel more special !

Have to still hang them outside when the time comes. 


I think this would make awesome and special gifts since they are hand-made and always, will be one-of-a-kind!


3 more weeks to go!

Have a Wonderful Weekend!

VEL 

16 comments:

  1. Oh my goodness, Vel, you are really into the countdown now!! I love how creative your wreaths are - what a lovely way to welcome sweet Sophia! Take care of yourself, my dear...it won't be long now!! xoxo

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  2. This is darling!! I love the doll! Your baby will be even more precious!! :)

    You look terrific...all baby. I'm wishing you all the best if we don't hear from you...have a safe and relaxed delivery and get the pics out pronto!

    Jane xxxooo

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  3. Your wreath is adorable! I know you are having a blast with all of planning of your little bundle of joy.

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  4. That is just the cutest thing Vel! And you look so great - can't wait to see some beautiful new baby pictures!!

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  5. I am pinning this for future reference. I think I am seeing a baby shower in my future!!!

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  6. Oh, I can't wait to see the first pics of your sweet baby girl! I love the wreath and that "It's a Girl" ribbon is darling!

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  7. These are adorable Vel! Need to save this for when I get invited to a baby shower! You look great, time is almost up, how exciting!

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  8. Such a cute idea Vel! You are looking so wonderful by the way!

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  9. Your diaper wreath is so stinkin' cute!!! And you look great. I know your counting down the days ;)

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  10. That is so cute, Vel! I had to chuckle, though, because disposable diapers were almost nonexistent when my children were babies. When they first started popping up on the store shelves, they were not very well made and were very expensive. It was cloth diapers all the way for me!

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  11. Very, very cute, Vel! Your baby girl is so lucky!....Christine

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  12. On Vel what a lovely way to welcome your beautiful little girl! I can tell in your 36 week photo that you have "dropped". It won't be long now. I am SO excited to meet her as I know you are as well.

    I also wanted to thank you for your kind comments and wonderful friendship. You are a treasure. Have a blessed week!

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  13. What a wonderful way of welcoming ne member of the family.

    Luv your idea. Go girl...

    Luv,
    /CC

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  14. Hi Vel, and congratulations to you on expecting your new little girl! Love this pretty wreath. So excited for you! Enjoy that new snuggly baby! :) Catherine

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  15. I love the wreath and you, you look amazing! I hope you aren't too tired.

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  16. That has to be the most adorable wreath I have ever seen! What a brilliant idea! I like how you layered the ribbons to make it even prettier! A good gift idea for moms-to-be as well. Love it! Can't wait to meet your baby girl soon!

    Jessie
    www.mixandchic.com

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