15 Small Baby Room Solutions

15 Small Baby Room Solutions

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Since our little family is prepping to expand from one little daughter to two, we are busy prepping the house for the baby. Our home has exactly 2 small bedrooms. One for my husband and I, and the other for our first kiddo. Our daughter is 5 years old and we feel bad putting a little baby into her room, so we came up with an idea: we will turn our tiny kitchen nook into the smallest of bedrooms, ever. It’s so very small, but perfect for a little baby to hang out in till she’s about 3. We just need to build a wall and door, and we are done. Well… we also need to buy a crib and ALL the other things needed for a baby (since we got rid of all the baby things).

Since this room will be so small, my husband and I will need to get a bit creative with how we arrance the room and what we put in it. Over on the Better Homes and Gardens blog you’ll find 15 Small Baby Room Solutions that have really inspired me to get started on my little baby’s room.

Head on over here to see the full list of awesome small baby room solutions, and have a great Wednesday!

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the Better Homes and Gardens blog. The images in the first photo are from: Lay Baby LayApartment Therapy, and Project Nursery

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It’s a…

I have a little news to share with you guys. We found out what sex of the little baby growing in my belly is. It’s a little…

Girl!

Baby Girl Dress from Target

We are beyond excited to have another little lady in our lives. Our first daughter, Ruari, is getting ready to be a big sister… she’s weaving her a baby blanket and it’s turning out adorable. I’ll be sure to share it when she’s finished. If you’re curious… she’s been making the blanket on this Melissa and Doug loom (it’s so easy for kids to use).

Happy Monday and enjoy the week!

– Chelsey

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Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

For me the beginning of this summer was mostly spent indoors, due to some crazy pregnancy morning sickness (it’s so nice to be alive again). Anywho, now that I’m finally feeling better we are headed out for more picnics in this warm weather. I’ve never really had a cute picnic basket or container to carry food to a picnic, so I made one.

Instead of packing your meal in a plain container, make your own pretty Pineapple Picnic Cooler. You can update most any cooler with some paint and pineapples (I made a free printable so you can make your own). This colorful and cute creation will be the fanciest cooler in the park.

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

Supplies needed to create my Pineapple Picnic Cooler:

Directions:

STEP 1: Rub the sandpaper over the portion of the cooler you’re spray painting (for me it’s the bottom dark blue part of the cooler). Wipe the sanded portion down with a wet rag, and let dry completely.

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STEP 2: Tape off the portion of the cooler that you don’t want to paint with the painter’s tape. In a well ventilated space (preferably outdoors) and wearing a mask, spray the primer onto the cooler (following the spray can directions). After a few coats of primer, start to apply the color spray paint. Let the paint dry for 24 hours.

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

STEP 3: Print out the free printable pineapples onto the printer paper. Cut them out just around the edge.

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

STEP 4: Use the Mod Podge to apply the pineapples to the cooler. Apply a couple of layers of Mod Podge over the pineapples and the whole painted portion of the cooler (allowing about an hour dry time between each coat).

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

STEP 5: In a well ventilated space (preferably outdoors) and wearing a mask, spray the clear acrylic spray onto the cooler and over the pineapples (following the spray can directions). Let the paint dry for over 24 hours.

STEP 6: When the cooler is dry, remove the tape and you’re done.

Tip: I recommend letting the paint sit for a couple of days on the cooler. The paint will get harder the longer you let it set.

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

Pineapple Picnic Cooler Makeover

I want to see what you’re crafting! You can share a link to what you’ve made in the comments below, or tag me on Instagram with a photo (my user name is @thepapermama).

– Chelsey

P.S. I was a paid contributor for the HP Create blog.

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12 Entry DIY Ideas

12 Entry DIY Ideas

The entryway in our home (and I’m assuming most homes) tends to turn into a catchall. I’m constantly searching for something as I head out the door. Where did my keys go? Where are my sandals? Did I grab my phone? All of these entry ideas will help me organize my entry.

To check out the full 12 Entry DIY Ideas list, head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

– Chelsey

P.S. I am a paid contributor for the Better Homes and Gardens blog. The images in the first photo are from: Apartment TherapyThe Homes I Have MadeAlmost Makes PerfectA Beautiful Mess, and Sarah M. Dorsey Designs

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12 Summer Party DIY Ideas

12 Summer Party DIY Ideas

If you’re hosting a BBQ this summer, you need to check out my 12 Summer Party DIY Ideas list that I shared on the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

To check out the full list of DIY ideas, head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

– Chelsey

P.S. I’m a paid contributor for the Better Homes and Gardens blog. The images in the first photo are from: The House that Lars BuiltSugar and ClothA Beautiful MessBrittni Mehlhoff, and She Knows

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Bucket Hose Holder DIY

Bucket Hose Holder DIY

For years we’ve had an plastic hose holder attached to the side of our home and I’ve wanted to replace it forever. It was ugly and it’s not so great to have holes drilled into the siding of a home. It’s now gone because I made this Bucket Hose Holder to replace the old plastic piece, and I shared it on the Better Homes and Garden blog.

Supplies needed to make this Bucket Hose Holder project:

Tools needed:

  • drill
  • 3/8 drill bit (for metal and wood)
  • paintbrush

Head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens blog to get the full tutorial and make your own.

– Chelsey

P.S. I’m a paid contributor on the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

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10 Fantastic Patio Makeovers

10 Fantastic Patio Makeovers

A little while back I shared some patio makeover ideas on the Better Homes and Gardens blog. My husband and I are just about to get started on a bit of a backyard makeover. We have a detached garage that is threatening to fall over on it’s own if we don’t tear it down ourselves. With that garage torn down we will suddenly have a lot more space to work with in the backyard. We’d love to put a patio in, some more seating, and we’re contemplating a little space for a backyard studio for me (that would be amazing).

To check out the full list of patio makeovers, head on over to the Better Homes and Gardens blog.

– Chelsey

P.S. I’m a paid contributor for the Better Homes and Gardens blog. The photos from the image are from  Smitten StudioSugar and Cloth, and East Coast Creative Blog

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