Friday, April 24, 2009

Super Puppy Nursery Inspiration

You know me, I gotta do everything myself, so here's some projects I did for my son's puppy nursery!

I got these letters at Wal-mart for just a few dollars a piece. I painted them to match the puppies from the sleeper, and added the ribbon myself. I wanted to spell my son's name, but at the time I was still pregnant and we hadn't picked his name yet. So I went with the "Woof" instead.


It hangs above his crib :-)


These little guys are my favorite. I found these tiny canvases in the dollar section at Joe-Ann's fabric store. They were supposed to be a paint-it-yourself thing. I think they had pictures of fruit on them. So I just painted them solid colors with white polka dots around the outside to act as a "frame". I cut out the puppy shapes from felt (leftover from my puppy music box transformation) and glued them to the canvases with regular school glue. Then, I dotted their eyes with black fabric paint. I love how they turned out!


Where did I get my inspiration? From the puppies on this sleeper, or course! Even us supers have to get inspiration from somewhere you know! ;-)


The cost of the "Woof" was around $12 for the letters. Because I used paint and felt I already had, the cost of the puppy pictures was just the $3 I spent on the canvases.

Look for inspiration everywhere! My puppy nursery ideas were right under my nose!

*Updated to Say* This is an oldie, but a goodie. So I'm posting it on Kimba's DIY Party today ;-)

24 comments:

Brenda said...

So cute & budget-friendly! Looks like art that would cost so much in a baby boutique.

Semi-Organized Mom said...

Very cute and creative! I love our felt art....WOW! Great job!

Dreamer said...

Great job, those are darling. I am like you, I just can't bring myself to spend tons of money on decorating, but I love cute things!

Anonymous said...

What cute ideas! I used those letters from Walmart in my crafting room to spell my name. Can't beat the price.

Anonymous said...

Hello fellow super hero... thanks for stopping by my blog and commenting.

Your nursery decorations are just the cutest.

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

Awww, love those cute little canvases. My little boy would love those in his room. He thinks he IS a doggy!

~ Sarah

Heidi Boos said...

Adorable! What a sweet baby's room. I love how you used letters to spell something other than a name...so creative!

Lara said...

I love it!!! You are so talented to come up with such cute ideas!

Elisabeth said...

How cute! I love your pictures and WOOF. You're so creative.

Pam said...

I love your wonderful and creative ideas. Woof would be a wonderful name for a celebrity off spring. Have a great day.

michelle said...

ohhh; i love the letters. Super cute.

Bahama Shores Mama said...

I love applique....and the felt dogs are to die for!

Anonymous said...

So, so cute! Your felt puppies are just adorable, what a great idea!

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

Those felt puppies are caaute!!

Ashley said...

I love the "Woof" letters! Cute!

Stacia Howard said...

Just darling! And very budget friendly! CUTE!!

Jen said...

You are quite the creative one I must say!!

Love the woof and how your decorations are Mommy created just for your little one.

Jen
Creative and Curious Kids!
http://raisingcreativeandcuriouskids.blogspot.com

frillsfluffandtrucks said...

Such an adorable nursery. My little guy would love it since he refers to himself as "Mama's doggy." :)

~ Sarah

Heather - Dollar Store Crafts said...

Super cute! I am going to link to this from Dollar Store Crafts!

Heather

Twice as Nice said...

You did a wonderful job. So creative :o)

Its So Very Cheri said...

That looks Amazing.
I started a new KNOCK OFF KNOCK OUT party and I bet you have some things to put in the party-it's every Monday. I would love to have you submit this idea next Monday. I hope you come over and become a follower and subscribe and I will do the same.
Cheri
Its So Very Cheri

Nepperess said...

Very sweet idea!

Crystal said...

Love the mini canvases, I'll have to try that flowers for my daughters room.

I have a poll up on my blog about my BIGGEST decor dilemma. Come on over and vote, I need all the help I can get!

http://imnomartha.blogspot.com/2009/08/first-poll-ever-to-paint-or-not-to.html

Kate said...

This is adorable and so budget friendly! I love using mini canvases. They are ike $3 at Michaels though, I need to go to JoAnns!