Anyway... here is the baby bouncer I used for both of my boys. It's so ugly. The design is ugly, the colors are ugly, and I just never really liked it. But it was cheap and I wasn't willing to pay more for cuter fabric.
However, Baby Girl needs something better. So, thanks to a craft blog I love (she makes you feel like you can make anything...), I decided I could fix it. The blog author re-covered a carseat. I figured this would be about the same, but a lot easier. Basically, you unpick ALL the seams (yes, it takes forever) and then use the fabric as a pattern and reuse the inner padding. Here's my finished project:
Waaaay better, right?
Unfortunately, I am stuck with the lime green buckles and blue/green frame. Replacement buckles were $2 each and I'm sure I could have found paint that would have stayed on the metal, but it would have been expensive for the small amount I needed. The point was for this project to be cheap. After all, a new bouncer is only like $25. My total cost to re-do this one was about $3--for the fabric. The cute circle material was on clearance for $2 per yard. (I am going back on Monday to buy some more to make a matching blanket. I hope it is still there!) Stay tuned, there will be lots more baby girl projects to come...
6 comments:
SUPER cute! I love projects like that, but they always take me 5 times longer then I plan on. Very cute fabric.
Very cute!
Cherie--so adorable!!!
Amazing compared to my scripture cases you commented on. By the way, I have realized the small print is hard for little eyes, but my kids dont read much yet and they just like the idea of having scriptures. And I like the idea too. Anyway, I am super impressed with your makeover on the bouncer.
Cute! It's so fun to get things ready for a baby.
Very cute! Good job!
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