Polaroid Lighted Banner + Baby Boy Shower

My sister-in-law Loren had a family baby shower this weekend.  My mother-in-law had lots of yummy food, and Loren got some really cute gifts.

I made a little banner to hang outside.  I took a string of lights and used mini clothespins that you can pick up at a craft store to hang the polaroids.

I had some expired polaroid film.  On the front side of the film, I used varying blue Sharpies to write the baby's name.

On the back of the film, I used silver and gold Sharpies to write the name.

Don't have expired Polaroid film?  Don't want to spend a lot to buy a Polaroid printer?  I found a Polaroid app in the Apple store.  There is also a program you can download on your computer called Poladroid that turns any photo into a Polaroid.  Then you could print out the photos.  Or you can just make your own template!  I searched Polaroid Template on the internet and found lots of options.

Now, here's some photos from the shower.  I can't wait for that lil baby to get here!

 ^^ There's a baby in her belly! ^^

 ^^ Mom & Daughter ^^

 ^^ Sister & Brother (my hubby :) ) ^^

 ^^ Harlow refused to be left out of the family photo ^^

 ^^ The expectant parents ^^

^^ Colin's grandmother ^^

^^ The parents-to-be with their moms ^^

Baby Shower Gifts

*Please excuse the poor quality photos.  My small camera is about to fritz out, so the images are less than par :(

Today my husband and I have baby showers to attend.  That's right-- my husband has a baby shower to go to.  Our friends are having twin girls, and there are two showers.  The guys have their own shower for diapers and wipes.  The girls have a shower at the same time, and I've got lots of goodies that I've made!

First up: I made a burp cloth designed after homemade by jill's burp cloth tutorial.  It was super easy!  I used stain resistant cloth that I got at Hancock's.

Next: Matching shoes that followed stardustshoes tutorial.  These things are too adorable!  I want some in my size!

This post has a (better) shot of the shoes I made for another baby girl on the way.

Last: Onesies inspired by Under the Sycamore.  Since I needed to make two of these, I wanted to do different designs.  Since the librarian glasses are very "smart", I thought the aviator glasses would be a good opposite and evoke "coolness" :).  These turned out really cute, I think.  I used faux leather for the glasses, and the onesies were $3 each from Wal-Mart.

Well, time to get ready for the shower.  I hope the mommy likes the outfits for her girls!

Craft Time!

Travel Shadowbox

This project was my mom's idea.  I had to get a new passport since I got hitched and changed my last name :).  So instead of keeping my old passport in a drawer, Mom suggested I display it somehow.  I got this shadowbox for 40% off at Hobby Lobby.  It was the perfect size for my passport, so this was a super easy project!  Every time I walk by this, I remember the places I've been and the people I've met.  

Don't have a passport?  Frame plane tickets or a hotel card from a vacation.  I think the best art are pieces that remind you of great times!

Copycat Art

I found an etsy site that had adorable greeting cards and small prints.  I can't remember the shop name (lesson learned: heart shops that have pieces you love!).  The shop had a greeting card that I loved and reminded me of being a newlywed married to my best friend.  So I drew out what the card looked like and painted it on the canvas above.  Don't worry- I don't sell imitation pieces!

Valentine's Day Gift 

This isn't really much of a craft project, but you could do lots of different things with this.  My hubby doesn't want flowers for Valentine's Day, so I try to look for hints that he might be sending out for things he needs or wants.  I bought this Husky tool bag at Home Depot.  It fits around a bucket and has tons of pockets.  I tucked in a tie (he started a new job this week!) and a cover for his phone.

Baby Shower Bags

  

I got these brown paper bags at Hobby Lobby for 50 cents.  I bought the two stamps for $1 each at the Dollar Tree.  I used paint instead of a stamp pad to get a little more dimension.  Easy peasy!

Baby Shoes!

  

I got this pattern from Stardust Shoes.  I think they're adorable!  I got the fabric on sale at Hobby Lobby. I made this for a present.  I'm going to make another pair and then a pair with reversed fabric for twin girls that our friend is having!

Buttons

These clay buttons are fun to use for sewing projects.  I have these for sale on my etsy.

Coasters

These are a fun sewing project.  I got the fabric at Hobby Lobby and love the patterns!  I have a third pattern that's not pictured.  These can also be purchased at my etsy.

Fleece Scarf with Pocket

This scarf has a pocket with a button to close it.

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