C.R.A.F.T. #87: Personalized Baby Shower Gift

Oct 7 posted by

I was inspired by pinterest. Shocker!  That wonderful addicting site, has my brain going crazy every stinkin’ night! I made this as a gift for my BFF’s baby boy’s nursery. (Remember the beach inspired baby shower?)

Download a grey and blue Jonah print {here}
Download a green and blue Jonah print as seen below {here}

Here is the inspiration art from pinterest, originally from THIS etsy store. (You can buy a personalized poster for $15) She has another really cute ABC poster too.

Personalized Children's Printable Poster

Funny thing is, I made the print, framed it, and it wasn’t until I was about to wrap it up that I realized something was missing…

I just decided to leave out the “S”. No big deal. Just one of the 26 letters of our alphabet!  I re-arranged and added the “S” back into the alphabet.

As for the details, the frame is an 8×10 from Wal Mart for $3. I printed it on 8 1/2 x 11 card stock and cut it down to fit the frame. I spray painted it blue (which I already had in the stash). Don’t forget to spray paint the backside of the frame too. It makes it look more pro-fesh!handmade baby gift

I was pretty happy with how it turned out. If you have a baby boy named Jonah and want the print, you can download it {here}.

 

psst… Here is a sneak peak at the personalized, recycled wrapping paper. The owl came with the gift too!
I really enjoy making and giving handmade gifts. One day, a long time from now, when I have  kids I would like to do a handmade Christmas. Maybe I’m crazy? Have you ever tried that? Do you have a go to favorite handmade gift? Do tell…
UPDATE: I made this on using Microsoft Word with Century Gothic and the ABC’s are in 100 size. You will have to work with the spacing and the size of the name at the bottom.

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  1. Phoenix Peacock says:
    October 7, 2011 at 11:24 am

    this is a FANTASTIC idea!!! I cant wait to use it for all the babies I know.

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  2. Kirsten says:
    October 7, 2011 at 12:36 pm

    I love this idea! So special and cute! I will definitely try it!

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  3. Bits + Pieces says:
    October 7, 2011 at 7:45 pm

    Well done! Thanks for the mention – I'm happy my work inspired you :) I'm loving your blog, SO many great ideas!!

    Reply
  4. Christa says:
    October 9, 2011 at 1:34 pm

    So cute! Now I want to make one!

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  5. Design DNA says:
    October 11, 2011 at 1:21 am

    Hey there, We've included you on our latest post. We've nominated you for the "Versatile Blogger" award. Please come over and check it out. Thanks for all of the inspiration :)

    Corie @ Design DNA

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  6. Jus says:
    October 27, 2011 at 1:03 pm

    I just made this for my BFF's baby shower on Saturday. Thanks for the inspiration!!

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  7. Princess Consuela Banana Hammock says:
    December 29, 2011 at 7:41 pm

    Great idea! I need to make this. I have so many little people in my life :) May I ask, what font and size did you use?

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  8. Sara says:
    December 29, 2011 at 10:48 pm

    My son's name actually IS Jonah! I'd love a copy of the print if you really don't mind. It's fantastic!

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  9. katiecrawford says:
    January 13, 2012 at 2:52 pm

    What program did you use to make the print? I want to do this for my cousin's baby shower in a couple weeks!

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  10. MakingOurHome says:
    January 17, 2012 at 2:59 am

    Love it! Just made one as a gift, thanks!!

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  11. Jessica says:
    January 24, 2012 at 6:11 pm

    This is so cute! I am going to have to make it for my friend, we are due two weeks apart and having a joint baby shower so I gotta find a gift that's better than what she gets me! Haha

    -Jessica from Teen to Dream

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  12. Jen says:
    June 12, 2012 at 3:25 pm

    HI. I LOVE this. Can I have one made for DYLAN? My friend’s shower is this weekend and this would be awesome!! THANKS!!!

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  13. Angie says:
    February 18, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    Could you tell me which font & what size you used? I’m trying to make this for a baby shower this Saturday and I’m having a hard time keeping everything on one page.
    Thanks!

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