Painted Canvas Baby Shower Activity

Remember that surprise shower I threw for my sister awhile back? Well that baby boy we were prepping for will be one this month. Time sure does fly!

So I thought it was time to add an update to the shower “game” we played. We decided to forgo the standard game & to decorate baby boy’s room instead. Each guest, armed with craft paint & stencils, painted a small canvas, which was then combined to create a collage over my nephew’s crib.

Here is the rundown…

And the final product!

I envisioned the canvases glued to two or three ribbons to hang on the wall or each one hung individually in a neat pattern. But I love what my sister and her husband came up with! This is a really versatile activity that allows guests to mingle throughout the shower – and the momma gets some personalized artwork to boot. Win, win!

Baby Girl Nursery Rocker Revamp

I wanted a “Bright Vintage” vibe for My Girl’s nursery. And when planning said nursery, I was just getting into Pinterest. So of course that site convinced me I could pretty much transform anything vintage into a remarkable piece, like this sweet brown velour rocker I found at Goodwill. Now when the guy loading your truck at Goodwill says you got a steal on a piece of furniture, you definitely know you’ve scored a winner. This guy was $25. And he looked every bit the part. But I had big dreams.

Now I can take credit for the Goodwill find & the idea, but My Hubs gets full credit for the end result. Add in the $5 foot stool I found at a thrift shop then reupholstered, I say that was $30 well spent! Two years later, they’re both holding up well (albeit with some crayon markings for some added personality).

Check out other projects in My Girl’s Bright Vintage Nursery:
Pinterest-Inspired ABC Artwork
Paint Chip Mobile & DIY Artwork
Dresser/Changing Table Revamp