DIY Baby Monthly Age Blocks

Our baby girl is almost here and I just finished the last of my DIY projects last night. I'm in full nesting mode as our due date is tomorrow!! Anyone that's had a baby knows how crazy fast they grow and how special it is to get a photo or a thousand each month! Here's a little DIY tutorial for a monthly age block set! 

Or you can purchase them here on my Etsy Shop! 

Supplies:

2" Square Unfinished blocks {Michael's}

1 - 2" x 6" Long Square Unfinished Block { Michael's ~ near the wood plaques and other wood supplies.. My husband also cut it a bit shorter with a saw }

1 Pack of Letter & Number Stickers {Michael's}

2 to 3 Colors of Paint ( I used Martha Stewart Wedding Cake White and Rose Gold) {Michael's}

Paint Brushes in varying sizes

Directions:

Paint all your blocks and sides the background color of your choosing. You can also alternate background colors for more contrast.

Once the blocks have dried apply the numbers and letters. On one block I did: 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and on the other I did 0, 1, 6, 7, 8, 9. For the longer piece of wood, I did week, weeks, month and months.

After the stickers are attached, paint the blocks again with the same background color. Let dry.

After the blocks are completely dry, the stickers should be stuck on very well. Paint just the number and letters with another color paint of your choosing or your alternating color.

That's it!!

Enjoy!

~T

DIY Press for Champagne Gift Box

For Christmas, I gave some of these "Press for Champagne" gift boxes. I'm obsessed with anything white, gold and glitter! I knew I wanted to give a personalized fun gift and these were exactly that! These would make great NYE hostess gifts as well! 

Here's what they included:

DIY "Press for Champagne" frame (DIY tutorial here)

Glitter champagne bottles (DIY tutorial here)

Champagne glasses (Ikea)

Monogram mugs (Anthropologie) filled with homemade gold glitter marshmallows (recipe here)

Monogram Hangers

Paper polka-dot straws (Target)

Enjoy!
~T

DIY Press for Champagne

I came across an adorable press for champagne button that was framed out! I instantly knew I wanted one, but found the price at $70. I decided to DIY it. In the end, it only ended up costing $4.47! The DIY version does not come with champagne delivered by a butler. Sorry! I love pairing it with a bottle of champagne that is covered in glitter! Here's my blog post on DIY Glittered Champagne Bottles. 

   

The original "Press for Champagne" botton came from the Montage Bevery Hills Hotel. 

At Montage Beverly Hills, Designer Nina Petronzio of Plush Home delved into the 1940s with Deco flair. It features a button labeled “Press for Champagne” that dispatches a waiter dressed in a tuxedo to deliver your bubbly. 

Inspiration:

                                                       

                                                      Montage Beverly Hills Luxury Hotel   

                                              

                                                         Photo from Etsy: Lisa Golightly 

Here's my DIY:

Ornate Frame: Urban Outfitters (already owned)

 Sharpie: gold

Paper: shimmer pink and velum

Door Bell: Home Depot

Instructions:

Print out "Press for Champagne" on velum paper. I used a deep gold color (comes through on photos as pink). I backed the velum with a light pink shimmer paper. Place the papers in the frame. 

For the door bell, I used metal cutting scissors to cut the tiny screws down and then hot glued them to the door bell. Hot glue (low heat) the door bell to the paper. You can hot glue cardboard to the back of the door bell and then hot glue that to the paper. 

If you want the distressed gold look on the frame, just take a gold sharpie and run it over the ornate edges. You can also take sand paper to the edges. 

That's it!! 

Oh....make sure you don't run out of champagne when you have guests over! ;)

DIY Glitter Champagne Bottles

I love anything that sparkles!! 

It just brings some glamour to your life! Glittered champagne bottles....well that just brings more fun to the party! 

These make great gifts and decor and are so easy to make!! 

Here's my DIY Glitter Champagne Bottle:

Supplies:

Champagne Bottle: Large or mini bottles

Glitter: I used gold glitter, but you can use any color!

Mod Podge

Small Paint Brush

Directions:

Use the small paint brush to cover the bottle in Mod Podge. You can cover the label or leave it visible. After the bottle is covered in Mod Podge, pour the glitter over the glue. Make sure to have some paper underneath to collect the glitter that falls, so you can put it back in the container. Let the champagne bottle dry. 

Enjoy! ~T