• The Mombot
  • Gift Guides
  • My Story
  • Food & Drink
  • Life
  • Home
  • DIY
  • Mama Style
  • Shop

The Mombot

Motherhood Simplified.

10 DIY projects I pledge to finish in 2012

January 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment

With a new year beginning, I have another opportunity to try and get organized and get things done! With a baby on the way and a toddler turning two next week (yikes!), most of the projects I want to finish center around completing their bedrooms, as well as my own, which is getting its very own crafting corner.

I’ve made a huge “to-do” list for myself and the Mr., and the following ten projects are ones that I pledge to finish this year, gosh darnit. I’ll let you know my progress; be sure and hold me accountable!

Project #1: DIY toddler bed


Source 1, Source 2

My 2-year-old is going to need somewhere to sleep soon since we need the crib moved into the nursery, and so I’ve been looking up ideas for a DIY toddler bed. It’s in our budget to make one versus purchasing one, and at the moment I’m thinking of a cross between these two. It’s got to be simple because woodworking is not something myself or the Mr. are experienced in. I’m pretty certain we can do it!

UPDATE 2/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #2: DIY toddler quilt

I love this quilt from Land of Nod for my daughter’s room. But since it only comes in twin (and I’m not willing to pay Land of Nod prices), I’ll be DIYing it instead. Here’s hoping it looks as cute as this one. Perhaps I can at least purchase the adorable pillows…

UPDATE 4/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #3: Underbed storage


Source: iVillage.com

We live in a fairly old house and storage space is lacking. Therefore, I’d like to create some underbed storage in my daughter’s room using old drawers and some small roller wheels (and a pretty paint color, of course). I’ll be keeping an eye out at garage sales and flea markets to find the right materials.

UPDATE: After we finished Mia’s bed, there wasn’t any room underneath for storage. So I’ve put this idea on the backburner for now.

 

Project #4: Play tent

Hopefully I’ll be knocking this one out this weekend… I’m creating a play tent for the corner in my daughter’s room. I’ve already got the materials, I’ve just been too lazy to do it… This one from Sew Liberated is my inspiration.  Wish me luck…

UPDATE 1/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #5: Wall clouds


Source: Elsabags.blogspot.com

Since we aren’t allowed to paint in our rental house (which is a dream-killer for a creative mom decorating a nursery), I’m planning on using the good ol’ starch and iron method to put fabric clouds on the wall in the nursery. I haven’t tried the method yet, but I’ve read several tutorials with good results. I can’t wait!

UPDATE 5/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #6: Wood block bookends

I desperately need bookends in my daughter’s room, but couldn’t ever find any that I liked. These ones on Etsy gave me inspiration to make my own from wooden blocks.

 

Project #7: Typewriter table redo


Source: Lovely, Etc.

I picked up an old typewriter table for $5 a while back on Craigslist, knowing it would be perfect for my soon-to-be tiny sewing corner. I still haven’t decided what color exactly I’ll be painting it, but the Mr. is going to sand the top this weekend, so I guess I better figure that out.

UPDATE 2/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #8: DIY wall ledges


Source 1, Source 2

I plan on putting ledges along one entire wall of the nursery to display books (another clever alternative for not being able to cover the white walls with paint). This tutorial says 8 foot ledges only cost about $10. If she’s right, then I’m in.

UPDATE 5/2012: DONE! { See the results }

 

Project #9: Hallway art


Source: Birthday art, Map art, Wedding vow art

Alright, enough is enough already. We’ve lived in this house 2 1/2 years and I still have nothing on the walls in the hallway. In my defense, it’s not a very big hallway and we certainly don’t spend much time in it, but it does need some artwork. So I pledge to finally put stuff on the walls this year. I’m looking to make it a personal representation of our lives with map art from places we’ve been, photos from our wedding, and stuff for the kids.

 

Project #10: Pegboard sewing station


Source: Flickr

I’m losing a ton of space when I move my crafting/sewing station into our bedroom, so I’m planning on putting a pegboard over my typewriter table and going crazy with notions organization.
 

I’m exhausted from just compiling this list… thank God I have a year to complete them. Although most of them need to be done in the next 6 months before our baby boy makes his debut. Sigh.

 

Link Parties:

  • The Shabby Nest
  • Fingerprints on the Fridge

Related posts:

  1. Hanging pictures without frames
  2. Hanging pictures without frames, part 2
  3. Our teeny, tiny playroom reveal
  4. DIY: Typing table redo

Filed Under: crafting, organization, saving money Tagged With: home, resolutions

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

HI! I'M AMY.

I'M A BLOGGER, GRAPHIC DESIGNER, MOM, COFFEE ADDICT, DIYER, CHRONIC MULTITASKER AND STRESSCASE, A COOK AND A LOVER OF A GOOD GLASS OF WINE.
LEARN MORE ABOUT ME

Shop My Paper Line:

Favorites:

Instagram:

I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

Popular Posts:

Ikea Hack: DIY Mudroom Benches
Ikea Hack: DIY Mudroom Benches
Babyproofing the stair railings with plexiglass
Babyproofing the stair railings with plexiglass
Felt Food Patterns (Link Love)
Felt Food Patterns (Link Love)
DIY Outdoor Boot Rack
DIY Outdoor Boot Rack

Recent Posts

  • Functional and Stylish Small Entryway Ideas for a Welcoming Space
  • Pendant & Accent Lights Under $100
  • DIY Stenciled Concrete Floors: Laundry Room Update Part 1
  • First Day and Last Day of School Questionnaire (free printables)
  • How to Create Canvas Wall Art from Digital Photos

>> ABOUT ME
>> DISCLOSURE STATEMENT
>> CONTACT ME

Copyright © 2025 themombot.com
Terms of Service // Privacy Policy