M & M Dahle Family: Baby Bumper Project

July 29, 2008

Baby Bumper Project

A few months back we purchased a crib. I really wanted a cute bumper for it. BUT they can be pretty spendy. Mark offered to help me make a bumper. I have such little experience sewing I was a little hesitant but decided if he was willing to do it with me it could work. Mark did all the math stuff figuring out how long we wanted the different pieces of material so it would all work out. Then we went shopping and found some cute material. It was really fun to do everything together. I'm very pleased with the final product. The only concern now is Lexi trying to use it to climb out of bed. So far she hasn't tried but I think it's only a matter of time. Then we should probably start another project using boyish material...

Only 2 seams left.

Here we go.

The perfect team.

The finished product in it's new home.

Alexis enjoying her new surroundings.

7 comments:

Lesley said...: How adorable! I have been planning to make one for months! Your post has given me the courage to really try it. It turned out so nice!; July 30, 2008 at 5:02 AM
zealygirl said...: Look at you all crafty and stuff (I mean that in a "wow-you-can-make-an-awesome-bumper-pad" way and not an "I'm devious and full of 'crafty' ideas" way). They are so so incredibly cute! Great job!

Can't wait to see you and your baby in T-minus 2-3 weeks!; July 31, 2008 at 7:31 AM
Giles Fam said...: SO cute! I love that you made one, because we already have one for a girl--but when we have a boy--I was thinking I would just try making it myself---because YES they are expensive! Nice work. It looks great!!; July 31, 2008 at 3:57 PM
Anonymous said...: So impressed! Very cute. Good job guys!; August 1, 2008 at 9:35 AM
meng said...: so crafty! it turned out so cute! good job!; August 3, 2008 at 3:05 PM
Giles Fam said...: ok, so I know I already posted a comment, but would you mind telling me what you used for the inner stuffing stuff?? :); August 5, 2008 at 8:34 PM
Monette and Mark said...: We found a package of foam that was made for bumpers. We got it at Hancock Fabrics.; August 6, 2008 at 5:01 PM

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Out of the Mouth of Babes

April '10

Lexi wanted me to trace her foot on one of those magnetic drawing boards. So I traced her foot but didn't go between all the toes and when I was done I said, "There, how's that," Disappointed she said, "Uh, not so good. " And put her hand down to be traced instead.
March '10:

Usually when we go out as a family to eat we go to Arctic Circle. They have a fun kid's play zone there. One night we all went out to eat at Chilli's. We were all happily eating our food and Mark leaned over to Isaac and said, "This is fun isn't it?" Lexi disagreed, "There's no slide here," and took another bite.
March '10:
It was REALLY windy one day and I heard a thump outside. The wind had knocked over the garbage can and I told Lexi what happened. Her response, "Not a good choice, wind!!" with her finger up in the air.
3/2/10

Me: What's your favorite color?

Lexi: Peanut Butter

3/1/10

Lexi was laying on my lap. When I asked if she was tired she said,"I'm going to sleep here." I tickled her a little and she said, "Don't tickle me. I'm not laughing." A few seconds later... "Tickle me!"

2/16/10

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