Cradle make-over

Here is my before and after of a cradle I "refinished" for my daughters 3rd birthday.



So - here is my quick story.  I went to my favorite thrift store.  I saw the wood cradle.  I passed it by because it was like $10 - and it was more than I wanted to spend.  So - then I went back a week later - and it was there - it was a sign!  It was meant to be my daughters for her baby's.

So - I sanded it, primed it, painted it.  Then I made a pad for it - so the baby was comfy (that is the animal print one.  Then I made a quick blanket with material I had on hand.  I made a pillow (black), stuffed it with an old pillow stuffing.  Then I wanted to add a little extra touch.  So I "upholstered" it.  I took some of the left over foam from these chairs cut it to shape, covered it with leftover material.  Then I faked tufting.  I put buttons on it - just plain old sewed them on.  Then I glued it to the back.  Trimmed it out - and it was perfect!!!

It was a hit with everyone!  All three of my kids fight over who can get in it.  It is right next to my daughters bed and she tucks her babies in every night.  I say looking back - it was a steal for $10 total!!!

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