I'm designing our baby's nursery on a strict budget, but there are creative things I can do to make it look less-budgety. Since I'm a graphic designer by trade, one thing I can do for free is create cute posters for baby's room. I have two frames already awaiting these beauties.
Growing up, my mom would wake us up singing, "Good Morning Little Sunbeams!" As a pre-adolescent and teenager, I don't think I was too fond of waking up this way or waking up in general. However, now when that phrase pops up in my mind, I cherish it, and so the legacy will continue.
Also, my really good friend is making me a multi-color hexagon quilt for the nursery which was the inspiration for the poster designs. Most of what we have in the nursery so far is neutral, so I'm adding pops of bright color where I can. I cannot live without color. It would be like asking Van Gogh to paint in all neutrals. Yeah, not a good idea!
What are some ways you design on a budget?
6 comments:
Those are so cute, great work! We saved a ton of money by purchasing used nursery furniture.
You will always be my little sunbeam, Mishy! xo
@Kira, good idea!
@Mommy, I love you.
The above comment was from ME :)
I painted murals on the walls. I also quilted pillows on the extra bed in the baby room. All of them loved that. Yep, painting and sewing. We were so broke! But, those days are cherished times. Trust me love cannot be bought.
Robyn! Great ideas. I've had two crib sheets sown by a friend. I've painted old furniture, and I love every minute of it. Steve says 31 to me as the Prov. 31 resourcefulness comes out ;)
Can't buy me love :)
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