DIY Nursery Initials

My maternity list project is off to a great start!  First I got the linen closet organized, and now I completed Zackary's initials!  This was a super simple project, but looks great in the nursery.  This is what you need:

Initials

Scrapbook paper

Scissors

Pencil

Mod podge

Foam brush

Sandpaper-not pictured

Small wood whale

Super simple right? 

The first step is to trace the letters, just make sure you trace them with the patterned side facing out.

Then cut it out

Then apply a thin coating of the mod podge with the foam brush to the letter, and put the paper on top of the letter. Let it dry.  If there are a few edges that overlap, lightly sand them with the sandpaper.

Once dry, apply another two coats of the mod podge on top, letting it dry in between coats. 

And voila! Beautiful custom made initials! 

And here are the final initials on the wall in Zackary's room.

I also added a little wooden whale to the Z letter, and painted it blue.  I think it adds a nice little nautical charm don't you think? 

Maternity project list

So since I am on maternity leave for 3 months (now down to 2 months, seriously???), I made a list of things I would love to get done around the house.  Zackary will nap so much in the beginning, and betting on me getting some sleep, I am hoping I can get some much needed things done around the house. Here is my list, which I may add things to as I go.

-Finish Zackary's nursery

     This includes making and hanging his mobile, making his initial art, refinishing his rocking chair, and accessorizing.

-Deep clean the master bedroom and master bathroom

     I've been putting this off for some time now, and what better time than now?

-Change up the living room decor

     Being home all day everyday really gets me analyzing every space of my home.  And I am ready for a change in our living room.  Some ideas that I am wanting to do are spray painting our end tables, getting a slip cover for our sofa, re-organizing/arranging Kaitlyn's toy area, and creating a "man space" for my husband.

-Organize the linen closet

-Organize the kitchen cabinets

Lets hope I can get most of these done before I return to work!