Truly "taylor made" bumper pads + pillows for my day crib.
I stumbled upon this photo of William as a baby. Look at that big bum in the air!
This was the kid's day crib/playpen which I used in our family room when they were babies. {my mum gave it to me + she used it for all five of us kids.}
I couldn't find any bumper pads that I liked and matched my family room decor... so I decided I would make the bumper pads and the pillows.
Now, when I said "I would make" I really meant, "Nicole would make". She has far superior sewing skills than myself. We went to the local fabric store, Calico Corners, and I picked out some black + white fabrics.
Now the materials cost a boatload {I remember my bill being well over $100!} so I was insistent that we really follow through and make everything... so, I held Nicole hostage for the weekend. Sewing, eating, drinking, stuffing pillows, and more sewing!
I LOVED the way it all came out! Everything is now being stored at my mum's house so when the next baby comes along in our family, they'll have a beautiful crib with all the accouterments to use!
I found these leaf stoppers recently. I love the design! I would totally use these. Not sure if they are available yet or not. :(