While researching little decorative things to put in our baby nursery, I came across the realization that this stuff is expensive!

I am talking about the unnecessary, don't need but "have" to have kind of little decor items that add a cute personal touch to a room. Especially a nursery.

At first, I perused Etsy, but of course on top of every item being mad pricy, they charge $6, $9, $12 for shipping! Well, I am an Amazon girl, living in an Amazon world so I don't play that.

You might ask why I couldn't find these things on Amazon, I find a lot of homemade, personal and crafty items haven't made their way there yet. Not at the cuteness level that Etsy has anyway.

So, what did I do? I decide to get crafty and DIY some of this stuff. Makes it more special anyway. Here are some before and after pics!!

First- my supplies ($17 from Michael's, because I had to have that blue from Martha Stewart which cost twice as much as the other paint :::eye roll:::

Before

(Paper bear from Michael's $2.99) I saw someone selling this exact bear, unpainted for $5 on Etsy + $7.90 for shipping!!!

After!

Before

(Wood blocks from Michael's $4.17 for the 3) Similar baby blocks painted on Etsy go for $5-$10 a piece!

After!

Wood letter

(already painted from Michael's $2.99) I am posting this one because I was going to paint it, but decided to leave it white and just so you know, block letters this big (it's about 6 inches tall) go for anyway from $6-$36 on Etsy. Someone posted a white "distressed" letter for that much. Crazzzzy!

50-Year-Old Handed Down Armoir (Free!)

Sorry, I am a dumb for not taking a before picture, just imagine it white and very knicked up. My husband sanded it, painted it and we installed new white hardware. Similar children's furniture go for $200+ Online

I will post a photo of the nursery all done this weekend with my tips for organizing all the baby stuff!

Thanks for reading and as always...