A sweet little shower idea
I’ve had babies on the brain lately. I LOVE my keepsake gift-box and just think it’s so precious! And with keeping with the baby theme I played around with some new stuff and came up with a shower favor idea!
Ever since I got a scor-pal I have been CRAZY and wanting to try every kind of box and bag I can find! And I have also used it to come up with a couple of my own! I noticed that the sentiments in Papertrey’s “Mixed messages” were adorable and petite making them perfect for favors. So here is what I made, little baby diaper bags!
AREN’T THESE CUTE?!?!?!
With some simple measuring and scoring I made the bags large enough to carry 2 nuggets that sit vertically side by side. I used my nugget label from the “Holiday treats” set and coordinated the pink polka dots from the lining of the diaper bag to the treats themselves! I used 2 of the baby sentiments on the nuggets and then I saved the 3rd for the bag.
The closure on these is what “get’s” me! I used the 2 smallest oval nesties and stamped and then adhered them together and to the bag. Then I used a little mono glue and let it dry so that it is repositional! The flap closes and holds the nuggets securely but opens easily and doesn’t ruin the paper! And the handle of the diaper bag is very secure and you can pick it up. I think an army of these on a table at a shower would be adorable!
It is not often that I feel really great about my projects, most of the time I like them just fine. But these I LOVE! And I hope you like them too!
And a bit of an update about our meeting yesterday at the UW……..
We met for the 2nd of 3 weeks for more testing. They did some new tests, but also retested some of the things from last week. She LOVES blocks and they brought them out early and then had a really hard time getting her to focus on the other tasks. So this time they did everything else first and THEN the blocks. Worked really great!
And not to our surprise she is on the autism spectrum. If they had said she wasn’t I think I would have puked, because then I wouldn’t know what the heck is wrong with her. We have been accepted into the research program, we are the 14th family out of 36 that will be chosen. I am mixed with extreme gratitude and also sadness because of that. I have a really hard time knowing that there are many families that won’t be able to get the care their child needs because of cost. There has to be a better way to take care of everyone.
So next week is the last of the testing and then we will find out which group we are in. One group assesses and monitors us and gives us resources to find our own therapy, while the other group not only assesses and monitors us but also provides the 25 hours a week of therapy. We know that no matter what she will get treatment, but honestly it sounds so much nicer and easier for it to be provided. Sean and I are praying that we get the treatment and can start as soon as possible. So if you would like to send positive thoughts or prayers our way then it would be greatly appreciated.
We also have to do some genetic testing to make sure she doesn’t have fragile X syndrome. If she does then she won’t be accepted into the program. But they told us that it is very rare and mostly occurs in boys so they aren’t too concerned. But it is pretty stressful thinking that we will need to get her blood taken. She is extremely strong, when we took her to the podiatrist to get molds of her feet taken it took BOTH Sean and I holding her to get her still enough to do it. Even then the Dr. said that she was the strongest 2 year old he had ever seen. So if she was like that for some clammy bandages on her feet then I feel like I might need a good bottle of tequila after her blood is taken. (not really, I’ll probably just buy some stamps!)
Well that was a lot of information and rambling. But I thought I would keep you posted. This whole baby thing is a bit sad for us. We were going to try to have a 3rd baby this Spring, but with the new diagnosis of Audrey it is put on hold. We want to make sure that she is taken care of before we add someone else into the mix, and also not short change Ava either. But we have been wanting a 3rd kidlet since Audrey was about 6 months, so not knowing if we will ever have another one is hard for me. So partly I have been getting my baby fix by making baby items, and in a small way it helps.
Ok, enough from me tonight. Happy Friday everyone, it’s the weekend!
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This is the first time I’ve been to your blog. First, your creations and art work are beautiful. I hope to case some of your work someday
Second, I was moved by how much personal info you have shared and I wanted you to know that even though I don’t know you I have said some prayers for you and your family. I hope your daughter gets all the best care possible.
~ jess k
Those baby favors are awesonme!!!!
I hear you for the rest of your post, we have been there, it is hard, but it will get better…
((hugs & prayers))
I stumbled across your blog by accident and love the tiny diaper bags! I’m so touched by the story of your daughter. I have a friend with 3 boys, 2 of whom are on the autism spectrum. She’s been such an inspiration to me, and her boys have made great progress. I wish you similar strength and success.
Elizebeth, your little box is too cute! I absolutely love it.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let us know what the test results are.
Oh, hugs my friend.
I haven’t been blog hopping in so long, but was glad to get an update.
Im happy for you that you made it into the program.
I feel for you with your need to wait to have a third. I can tell you the minute I had my second I told Jason-I need one more! And I knew (and was OK) with Amber being the last. I felt complete. So I totally understand.
I think you may not have to wait as long as you think. Its just all so new. Remember a pregnancy is 9 months long.
I hope everything goes well for you.
I know I personally believe God has a plan for all of us.
You are always in our daily prayers.
Stay storng AND positive! She will do great with a mom like you
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Hope evrything turned out good after all!!
I would live, love to know how to make this diaper bags?? Could you share, I would love to use this idea for the Christening of my baby girl.
My email is jeanma@onelinkpr.net
Thanks and God Bless!!
Love your website, name in my favs. Please, please put up a tutorial on how to do these. Thanks again.
I love your diaper bag favors; they are wonderful. Any chance on a tutorial? Thanks, Jenny
I was wondering where I could get the instructions for the diaper bag? I am giving a baby shower and would love to use them.
I am sure you know this but, GOD only gives us what we can carry. We never walk alone……
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