DIY Babe Bedskirt

Lately I've been having one of those this is your brain and this is your brain on baby moments.  Baby brain is not a joke.  When pregnant mommas would use baby brain as an excuse, I always secretly thought, eh... whatever you need to tell yourself.  I'm sorry.  I take it all back.  With that said, I have a baby-brain friendly DIY project for you, pregnant mommas.  Just don't touch the iron.

What you'll need:

• Hot Iron/Board
• Ironing Tape
• Pom-Pom Trim
• Pins and Needles
• Crib Bedskirt
• Scissors

For starters, I was at TJ Maxx and came across a periwinkle-blueish crib skirt for $3.99 made by Aden and Anais.  When shopping for crib skirts (and other baby things), remember to check your local Maxx - totally worth the savings.  With the extra money, I went to Hobby Lobby and picked up a few yards of giant pom-pom trim - apply your 40% off coupon for added savings.  Add on $2.99 for iron-on adhesive, and the project cost was around $14.00.  A full-price crib skirt by Aden and Anais runs you between $29.99-$49.99.  Deals, deals, deals!

Step 1:  Pre-iron your crib sheet to get rid of any creases or wrinkles.

Step 2:  Line up your pom-pom trim with the length of your crib sheet and cut.  On the backside of your trim, iron on the adhesive - the adhesive I picked up has two sides.  One side is ironed on first.  Once secure, you remove the top paper layer, and lay it on your fabric, ironing again.  Make sure to follow the instructions to achieve the best application with your adhesive tape.  

Step 3: With the adhesive paper removed, begin pinning your trim directly on top of said adhesive strip.  

Step 4:  Carefully iron your trim, holding it for a few seconds to create a nice, strong bond.  As you continue to iron, remove pins as you go.

Step 5:  Continue all the way around the bedskirt as desired.  I only attached the pom-pom trim to the front and sides, avoiding the back, because with the way we set up the crib, no one sees that part anyway.  Out of sight, out of mind.

Step 6:  Install... er drape, and you're done!  Way to be awesome mom... or dad.  Your kid will surely enjoy looking at those balls during 3 AM feedings.  Onto the next project!