DIY Baby Nursery Decor

You Do Not Need To Sacrifice Style
to Save Money on Your Baby Nursery Decor

So you've got a new baby on the way. This is a truly exciting time in your life. You spend all your extra time getting prepared for the baby's arrival. You buy clothing, bedding, supplies, and furniture... And boy, does it ever cost you an arm and a leg for all of this baby stuff! These days many couples and families are seeking ways to cut corners. You are all looking for ways to save some money.

Want to learn to make your own baby nursery decor? How about:

Handmade wall decorations

Ideas for creating wall art

Ideas and how to make baby curtains

Pillows, blankets, and bedding

Refurbish old furniture to create new sleek modern styles

Check back often. I will be adding new ideas and projects on a constant basis.

DIY nursery decorating is a great way to save a few bucks. Why not make all of your nursery decor?

For may Mothers-to-be the prospect of decorating the baby nursery is exciting all in itself. It gives us all a reason to let out our inner Martha Stewart!

My husband is convinced that I am the next Martha Stewart. He is constantly amazed by all of the new things I dream up and create to decorate our home and lives.

Ever since I first found out I was pregnant with my first daughter I turned my creativity towards baby stuff. Luckily I am chock full of ideas. I have ideas for nursery decorating for everything from wall decorations, to refurbishing furniture to create new hip and stylish designs, to making curtains, wall hangings, and throw rugs.

DIY Baby Nursery Decorating Ideas

DIY Wall Art

* Create your own DIY baby nursery wall decor use copies of art prints, or pictures from your old children's and nursery rhyme books. Here's how to do it on a dime!

* Here's a quick and easy wall decoration made using cute three dimensional scrapbooking embellishments.

* Use acrylic paint and craft rub-ons to make a cute decorative baby nursery picture frame.

* Use paper piecing projects to make unique and ready to frame baby nursery wall art.

* Make Your own nursery letters or hanging wall letters.

* Make Your own decoupage baby nursery crafts. Make great wall art and other baby nursery decor to match any nursery theme or colors.

Painting the Baby Nursery

* Creative baby nursery painting ideas

* Ideas for creating nursery wall murals

* Visitor created baby nursery wall paintings and murals

Baby Nursery Furniture

One of the biggest money savers of all when it comes to DIY nursery decorating is refurbishing furniture for your baby's bedroom yourself. Refurbishing furniture does take a bit of work but the outcome is very pleasing. Shop for used furniture in places like the Salvation army, or thrift and consignment stores. Check local listings for used furniture stores. You may even come across some great finds at antique stores, although you might have to pay a bit more for it.

* Used baby furniture - refurbished baby crib/bassinet

* Changing table - refurbished with a homemade pad

* Toddler sized rocking chair - refurbished, re-stained hard wood with a brand new seat pad

Making Your Own Baby Curtains

There are many, many ways to make your own baby nursery curtains. Once you have the basics down all you need to do is get your imagination going. Mix different patterns, and textures to create stylish and unique curtains.

* A simple and basic tutorial for sewing curtains

* Use up some of your fabric scraps and make patchwork baby curtains