http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog Handcrafted Baby Inspired Products Mon, 07 Nov 2011 12:46:02 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en So often I hear people say, “I don’t have a creative bone in my body.” Are you one of those people? Would you like to get inspired to create something?  Here’s what I do to get inspired with diaper cakes. You can use the process with just about any creative ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2011/11/07/how-to-get-creative/ Make your own wall decals!  [caption id="attachment_141" align="alignleft" width="259" caption="Beach Themed Wall Decals"][/caption] Here’s a creative and inexpensive way to decorate your child’s room. All you’ll need is a pattern, some clear Contact paper and some scissors.  If you want to do a trial run, cut out a pattern from a coloring book. ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2011/07/05/wall-decals-for-nursery-or-playroom/ Personalize the Nursery!Ready to personalize your baby's nursery? Here's a fun, creative and inexpensive way to do that. Just five easy steps! Materials you will need: plastic photo frames (Mine came from Walgreens Drug Store.), coloring page letters (Mine came from http://dailycoloringpages.com/challenging-coloring-pages-of0alphabet-letters-to-print/ ), glue stick, scissors, colored pencils, white paper and a ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2011/05/19/baby-name-frames/ [caption id="attachment_89" align="alignleft" width="150" caption="Just Pick a Theme!"][/caption] Got the baby gift and need to package it? How about a gift bag that is inexpensive, quick and unique? Let's get started! Here's what you will need: a plain white gift bag  ( dollar store or craft store), curling ribbon, scissors, a glue stick ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2011/05/05/baby-gift-bags-personalized/ [caption id="attachment_61" align="alignright" width="243" caption="Themed Baby Announcement"][/caption] I rediscovered some pressed flowersthat I'd put aside (some years ago).  To my credit, I did actually use some of the flowers on thank-you  cards way back when. Now, I was faced with the decision to keep them and use them or throw them away. I have a new ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/05/10/pressed-flower-baby-cards/ [caption id="attachment_52" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="The rippit stripe!"][/caption] I’m hoping for a happy accident when this latest crochet project is completed. You know what a happy accident is, right? It’s when a project or situation turns out better than you’d planned, even when “oh, no!” moments occur. My current project is a baby ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/03/01/a-happy-accident/ [caption id="attachment_33" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Imaginative Baby Mobiles"][/caption] Decorating a nursery? A mobile for the crib is a must! Your baby will be delighted by whatever you choose to entertain him. Will you do abstract designs, a nursery rhyme theme, something whimsical or a recycled creation? The choice is totally yours, personal ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/02/17/nursery-mobiles-get-inspired-and-do-it-yourself/ One thing I’ve always wanted to make is a crocheted baby ball. It makes a wonderful first toy! A crocheted or knitted ball is soft and easy to grab. It’s even huggable! So, I went in search of patterns. The first pattern I tried involved crocheting in rounds using a stitch ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/02/10/have-a-ball-yall/ Here is my latest crafty endeavor, the Snowflake Holiday sacque. [caption id="attachment_10" align="aligncenter" width="300" caption="Granny Square Baby Sacque"][/caption] If you are a beginning crocheter, I would highly recommend learning how to make granny squares. This is actually the way I learned! Granny squares make up quickly and give you a sense of ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/02/06/granny-square-baby-sacque/ This blog is an off-shoot of Imagine That! baby gift baskets. Imagine That offers themed baby gift baskets, diaper cakes and handcrafted baby gifts. Every basket features hand picked products which have been reviewed for their safety features and developmental appropriateness. I hope the Imagine That blog will further inspire ... http://site.imagine-that-baskets.com/blog/2010/02/03/about/