Monday, March 26, 2012

Doll Diaper Bags

Cora's birthday is coming much faster than I anticipated.  She turns 2 on April 5 and I think I'm trying to not face the fact that she will be 2 already.  Last week my mom decided that we needed to do a family birthday party on Sunday for Cora and her cousin Grace. That gave me one week to complete their doll diaper bags.  A couple of months ago I had pinned a tutorial from Ashley who blogs at Mommy By Day Crafter By Night.  I decided to give it a try because it looked pretty simple and didn't require a lot of supplies that I didn't have.


 Ashley's Dolly Diaper Bag has minky on the inside, but I decided to go with the plain white flannel that I had used on the diapers.  I also made a little panel that matches all of the diapers. My ultimate plan included a little pouch for wipes, but I was still sewing the bags about an hour before the party started, so I didn't get the pouch done.  I did include a couple of flannel wipes and I will make the pouch soon.



I made little flowers for the bags that have pin backs so that the girls can wear them on a sweater. A couple of years ago my friend Lisa Sheppard Pearson made me some fun flower magnets and I copied her design and added some leaves. Lisa's flowers were a lot prettier.  Mine are kind of...rustic.


When the girls opened their bags last night Cora wasn't too thrilled about them because she had been watching me make them all week. During the week she kept asking me what I was doing and I would just say, "Sewing something special."  Grace on the other hand was thrilled!  Grace is a year older than Cora and I think she is a little bit more independent in her dolly play.  I'm sure Cora will start to use them soon.


I couldn't get any good pictures of the actual present opening time because it was so dark.  I did get one good picture of Cora trying on the apron that my mom made for her. She loved it! I'm sure she will wear it all the time while she is in the kitchen with me and also when she is making cookies for her babies.



This project was featured on:
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22 comments:

  1. These are DARLING! I love the detail that you did on the front of the bags!! So cute!! Thanks for sharing!! xoxo, Ashley

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  2. Wow you did a great job with these!
    We have our first ever Beautify It Monday link party going on now and we'd love for you to stop by and link up @ bringingbeauty.blogspot.com

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  3. This is too cute! I would love for you to link up at my Linky Party via: www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

    Mrs. Delightful
    www.ourdelightfulhome.blogspot.com

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  4. She is so stinkin' cute! I love the apron, too!

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  5. These are precious! Thank you so much for sharing at Craft and Tell!

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  6. I LOVE the bags! The details are awesome!! I would love for you to share it at my party going on now at Jillify It!

    Jill
    www.jillifyit.com

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  7. Oh so cute and clever! LOVE IT! :-)

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  8. So cute. I'm sure the little momma will have hours of fun w/ it.

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  9. I just ADORE this!!! My little ladies would sport it with such pride! Great job!

    I would absolutely LOVE IT if you shared this at The DIY Dreamer... From Dream To Reality!
    http://thediydreamer.blogspot.ca/2012/03/from-dream-to-reality-linky-party-9.html

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  10. how cute are these?! i need a little girllll!

    thanks for stopping by and for your sweet comment on my meatballs...i hope you try and enjoy them!

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  11. Oh my cuteness! How adorable are these? Love the idea! Found you on Sew Much Ado!

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  12. This bag is so cute!! Love the idea! I would LOVE to have you share this at my link party going on right now and if you like what you see maybe become a new follower!! Following you via GFC!
    http://www.pincushioncreations.com/2012/03/homemade-by-you-5.html

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  13. These are lovely! Great colors, too! Glad to have you at Things I've Done Thursday!

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  14. This is so cute...and that little darlin' is adorable too! I'm glad I found your blog at the Creations by Kara party. I'm a new follower too, so I can keep in touch. I would love if you stopped by and followed back on LF and GFC. Nice to meet you, Lori

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  15. I love the fabric pattern!

    I would love for you to share this at my Flaunt It Friday link party. There are also TWO amazing giveaways this week! It closes Sunday at midnight.

    http://www.dottedlinecrafts.com/2012/03/flaunt-it-friday.html

    Looking forward to more posts,
    Sarah@
    www.dottedlinecrafts.com

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  16. Adorable idea-I'm your newest follower-stop on by to visit!! Your daughter is Beautiful too!!

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  17. these doll diapers and the bag are totally cute! I wish I'd had them when I was a girl! Thanks for linking up to Topsy Turvy Tuesday's, I'm featuring this today!

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  18. That is darling! I wish I had a daughter to make one for!

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  19. So cute! Any little "mommy" would love this! I would love it if you would consider linking to Busy Monday at A Pinch of Joy, a Sunday through Thursday link party for ideas that make life easier, better and more fun!

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  20. Stopping by from the Busy Monday Link Party! http://queenofsavings.com

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  21. Thank you for sharing on A Crafty Soiree. You made the ultimate party favors for your two year old and her cousin! I love how the turned out and the rustic flowers are just lovely. I've featured your project in the newest party.

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  22. Love the projects - I have a little girl who would drag this with us everywhere.

    ~Amy @ Permanent Kisses

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