Decorating Handicrafts for Baby Rooms
Welcome a baby with personal handicrafts. Accessories for a baby’s room will change quickly as the baby grows. Keeping decorations inexpensive will allow you to make changes as the baby develops his own personal choices in toys or storybook characters. Wall decorations will brighten the room with color and whimsy. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Wood letters
- Acrylic craft paint
- Craft paint brushes
- Newspaper
- Craft glue
- Wood or plastic figures
- Yarn
- Scissors
- Colored push pins or picture hooks
- Wood picture frame
- Storybook
- Screwdriver
- Soft cloths
Instructions
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Wood Letters
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Select wood letters to spell out the name of the baby. Wood letters can be found at a hobby store or discount store. The letters are available in different sizes and are lightweight.
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Purchase acrylic craft paint and craft brushes. Choose colors that complement the room's décor. Place the letters on newspapers and paint the letters. Two coats of paint may be needed to cover the wood. Allow each coat of paint to dry before adding additional coats.
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Glue small novelty items to the letters at different locations using craft glue. Purchase small figures at the same store as the wood letters. An assortment of wood or plastic figures are available, such as whimsical insects, teddy bears, small dolls or toy trucks. One figure per letter is a good rule to follow. Arrange the figures in such a way as to keep the letters visually balanced.
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Cut 12-inch lengths of yarn for each letter. Glue both ends of the yarn to the back of the letter using craft glue. Allow the glue to dry completely. Use a colored push pin or picture hook to hang the letter to the wall.
Pictures
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Purchase four-by-six-inch wood frames and a child’s storybook from a discount store.
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Bend the metal prongs on the back of the frame with a screwdriver or table knife and remove the cardboard and glass. Clean the glass with a damp cloth and dry with a soft cloth. Replace the glass from inside the frame.
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Cut a picture to fit the size of the frame from the storybook and place the picture inside the frame. Replace the cardboard backing and bend the prongs to secure.
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Use the hooks on the frame to hang the pictures on the wall.
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Tips & Warnings
The length of the yarn will depend on personal preference.
Pick the appropriate size frame for the storybook pictures.
Plastic or wood figures can also be glued to picture frames.
References
- Photo Credit baby image by Dron from Fotolia.com
