Tink's Room

With the hype we have been giving my son's room I don't want to forget how awesome it was to get my daughter's ready.  It's was so special and brings back those great memories of when she was so tiny and loud.  It was so exciting to know that we would soon have a little person occupying this big old house with us and that the sounds that we were so used to would no longer be.  Isn't that what it's all about anyway?

We wanted to stick with bright happy colors and that is why we went this route.  We figured that since it took us a little bit to get pregnant with Tink, by the time #2 would be on the way we could transition her to a more "girlie" room and use the same nursery for #2.  It didn't quite work that way since I got pregnancy with Tank when Tink was 11 months.  What happy planning we did!

Before

During

Done Painting

Adding Furniture

Details

This is my favorite thing from the room.  I made a stencil a painted stitches all along the trim and windows in the room.  In though my belly was big and heavy at the time I was determined.

Just a Little Artwork

We couldn't find this rug that went along with the bedding we found on clearance so I thought it would be great to paint it onto a huge canvas.  I was happy when it was done because it tied everything together.

Tink's Room Today

As much as I try to avoid the pink fru-fruness I can't deny that pink makes her room more girly and it's ok.  I've learned to embrace it.  It will definitely take a more girly atmosphere once I change out her curtains and add some other things down the line.

Getting this room together was a great adventure full of memories, emotions, and experiences.  I can't wait to see how this room grows with her.  So happy that the occupant of this room has come into our lives and we feel blessed every single day.

Update - Boy's Sports Room

I have mixed feelings about Tank's room being completed.  I know that it was definitely time to give him his own space but Mommy misses him already.  My little man is getting big and I am just enjoying him so much.

What a fun project this was!  Now that it is complete I love the finished space.  With time we plan to add a rug and few pieces that will just make the room more him.  Check the beginning stages of this room here.

Close up of what's between both windows.

Close up of what's to the right of the door above.

Check out these details that we love.

Repurposed my daughter old bumpers to fit Tank's room.  Check out how here.

This is a Build-A-Bear outfit that was on a teddy at my sister's baby shower.  Thought it would be cool to put it in a shadow box.

As soon as you open the door, this is what you see on the wall.

Baby Crib Bumper Redo

Crib bumpers... always a topic of discussion.  Yes, we are recommended not to use them but I always felt like my babies felt cozier with them and it made me feel at ease.  The first couple of months both my kids used the breathable ones that had a mesh like fabric all around.  Once they became pros at turning over, sitting, and moving I felt it was ok to put the regular ones on.  Every mommy will know what they feel most comfortable with, use your own discretion.

As we were finishing my son's room today, I realized that I never bought bumper that would match his room.  I sure didn't want to spend $40 plus dollars on a new one now since he is 10 months and before you know he will be in a toddler bed.  I thought maybe I could use my daughter's old ones but hubby said they didn't really match.  That is when I remembered I had some spare fabric I bought on clearance, a little over a yard for $3.  Originally, I wanted to make pillows for his room but just hadn't gotten around to it.  Now, I am in no way an expert at sewing.  Last time I used a sewing machine I was in middle school, a long time ago.  And you will laugh once you see the machine I used, but hey, it got the job done.

This is the view of one side of Tink's old crib bumpers.

I bought this fabric on clearance for under $3.  Here I measured to make sure I had enough for all four pieces.

Made sure I had enough to reach top to bottom.

And the cutting began.

Then I pinned the long seam.

It's ok if you laugh.  I know it looks like a toy but it did the job.  I need to work miracles on this one before my hubby agrees to purchase a REAL one.  I have a tendency of buying things and not using them like I said I would.  

I made sure I left two tiny openings to pull the ties through.

And finally, wiggled the cover over the bumper.  It reminds me of feeding elastic through a pair of pants.

After blind stitching the opened end, this is what I got.  

They will looks great in Tank's new room.  Again, use your own discretion on the use of bumpers.  Here is what they look like in the crib.