Mom To Be, New Mom, Expectant Parents Kits

[krafteekaren]

Mom To Be, New Mom Kit

… Aspirin-for when all else fails --take two
… Baby is sleeping sign-to remind others
… Baby shoes--to keep her always running
… Candle-for when you are burning one at both ends
… Clock -to remind you time will pass too quickly
… Cotton ball -for the times you can't hear yourself think
… Cotton swab-for better listening
… Diaper – for emergencies
…Do not disturb sign-to remind you that you need time to yourself
…Eraser-to remind you every new mom makes mistakes
…Fireball-for times when you are burnt out
… Foil-to remind you motherhood makes you shine
…Glitter-a glimpse of how the world looks through a little one's eyes
…Hershey hugs and kisses --for you and the baby -you both deserve them
… Jewel...now that you are a mother, you are even more valuable
…Lifesavers-to save you on "one of those days"
…Lollipop-to lick all your problems
… Lullaby tape – for relaxation with things are trying
… Marbles...to replace the ones you will lose
…Mirror-to reflect on who you are in this baby's new world; to remind you that you are important too
… My phone #
…Nuts -to remind you to get a little nutty
… A pacifier-you'll find a use for it!
…Pen & journal - to write down the special moments & thoughts
…Penny--for your thoughts; for luck...you are on your way as a new mom! Include a lucky penny poem
…Peppermint-you are worth a mint as a new mom
… Pink ribbon-to tie in her curly hair
…Puzzle piece- you are an important part of your child’s big picture
…Rope - in case you get to the end of yours
…Rubber band - flexibility is the key to motherhood; to stretch and grow with your baby
…Silly putty- even babies love silliness
… Spice--so the baby will have personality
…Starburst -for a burst of added energy
… Sugar--for a sweet girl; baby.
…Sweet & sour candy - to remind you every baby is different
…Tissue - to dry those tears--baby's and yours
…Toothpick - to pick out the good in all situations
…Tootsie roll - to remind you to let the small stuff roll off your shoulders
…Velcro - when you need to get a grip
…Wooden apple--she will be the apple of your eye

*** Select your gifts & put them in a diaper bag with a tag “New Mommy Kit”.

[crafterwannabe]

New Mom's Survival Kit Using Baby Buggy Container Made from Terra Cotta Pot

Date Posted: 09:46:13 09/29/04 Wed
Author: jazbo
Subject: Cute idea! terra cotta baby buggy pic

It's for a New Mother survival kit. Scroll down a little.

http://www.alwaysalittlebehindcraft.hom ... urkit.html
baby buggy from a terra cotta pot

Replies:
Re: Cute idea! terra cotta baby buggy pic -- Sue, Tx, 16:10:33 09/29/04 Wed [1]

Hi Jazbo,
That is so cute and I need to make a baby present pretty soon. I was wondering how you could make the bassinet part pretty easy. Hey? How about yo-yo's somehow. That would be pretty if I can figure out How? It's a little girl too. Help me and we'll figure out what to do. I thought of
maybe a little batting covered blanket in there too. I'll have to work on some of the stuff to survive. Glad you found that site. I liked the friendship poem too. Thanks if we can come up with some ideas.
LOL and Hugs,

Re: Cute idea! terra cotta baby buggy pic -- sara, 19:04:20 09/29/04 Wed [1]

Thanks so much, and good timing. Both my daughters had new babies in the last 3 months.
sara

Re: Cute idea! terra cotta baby buggy pic -- jazbo, 23:45:25 09/29/04 Wed [1]

Hey, Sue. Do you mean the bonnet part of a basinette or buggy? If that is what you are looking for, I would make a large yo-yo & glue it partially around the rim; on the handle side. You would have to experiment to get it the way you wanted before you glue it down. Maybe even use yo-yos for the wheels, instead of buttons.

It looks to me like they just used a square of blue flannel as a 'blanket', then put the things from the poem in it.

The handle looks a bit of a challenge to me. What is the blue stuff? It has wire swirls, glued to the pot. Any ideas?

[crafterwannabe]

Kimberly's Printable Label for New Mom Survival Kit in a Bottle

Date Posted: 19:22:06 05/25/05 Wed
Author: Kimberly
Subject: New Mom Survival Kit

I wanted something different away from the ziploc baggies so I made this label to go around a 20 ounce soda bottle. Just slit the bottle put the goodies in and then afix the label to cover the slit.
Kimberly

Printable Label - New Mom Survival Kit
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v260/ ... bottle.jpg


[> Re: New Mom Survival Kit -- Brandy B, 20:39:56 05/25/05 Wed [1]

Kimberly all of your shares have been great!!!! I am snagging this one to make for a friend who is pregnant with her first right now. Thanks for sharing, Brandy

[crafterwannabe]

Expectant Parents Survival Kit

Date Posted: 17:38:16 05/28/06 Sun
Author: kathy
Subject: baby shower candygrams??

I have looked in the archives. Would like to make candygrams for a baby shower to use as centerpieces. I need ideas of what candy and if someone could make a poem for it. Or direct me to a site where I can copy a poem. Thanks in advance.

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[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- j, 14:38:38 05/31/06 Wed [1]

Sorry I have not responded sooner, but have been looking for a baby candy gram. I do not have one so.....here are some candy ideas that perhaps can be made into one. These are just ideas - feel free to change to suit your needs.

Almond joy - share the joy of our new baby
any candy - in our candied (candid) opinion.....
Bubble gum - by gum! this is a special occasion
Chocolate orange - 'orange' you glad it's a (boy/girl)
Hugs
Kisses
Jolly rancher, apple - the baby is the apple of our eye
Lifesaver - in case you get in over your head with late-night feedings, etc.
Mounds - for the mounds of wonderful experiences you have ahead of you
1000 Grand - ain't life grand?
Skittles - for a bright future
Snickers - for when you need a laugh
Sugar babies

Hope these will get you started.

[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- donna, 16:15:22 05/31/06 Wed [1]

kathy
I've made baskets filled with candy and baby items to use as shower centerpieces before. I call them expectant parent survival kits and make tags to attach to each item (for instance...a candle-light for all those hours you'll be up at night....or...Bit O Honey-babies what a sweet way to start people). If this is close to what you are looking for I can post the other items.
donna

[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- kathy, 18:55:10 05/31/06 Wed [1]

Donna, I would appreciate the list and might try both ideas of the candy gram and yours. Thanks

[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- donna, 23:39:57 05/31/06 Wed [1]

kathy
here are some other items to use for the expectant parents kit:

LIFESAVERS - In case you start drowning in all the baby preparations
PENNY - To give you the extra ‘cents’ you will need
GLITTER -For the sparkle the baby will add to your life
MARBLES - To replace the ones you lose from lack of sleep
PEARL -To remind you that your pearls of wisdom will guide this child’s life
STARBURST -To give you a burst of energy when you wear out and your baby doesn’t
HUG AND KISS -To remind you how much you and your child are loved
SNICKERS -To remind you to take time to laugh
TEA BAG -To remind you to relax and enjoy your baby!
ALMOND JOY -To remind you of the joy a baby brings
GUM -To remind you to ‘stick’ together as a family
HAPPY FACE STICKERS -Soon you’ll be seeing your baby’s 1st smile
SEEDS -To remind you of the years you will watch this child grow
BUBBLES -To just blow all your worries away(and entertain the baby too)
NOTEPAD -To jot down your thoughts and hopes for your child
CLOCK -Time will pass too quickly, enjoy every moment
ERASER- To remind you that every parent makes mistakes and it’s okay.
PUZZLE PIECE - Because you are an important piece in your child’s journey through life
SWEET AND SOUR CANDY - To remind you that every child can be both at any given moment
MOUNDS BAR - For the ‘mounds’ of wisdom you will pass on to your child
SAFETY PIN AND LIFESAVER - Safety pin for the little emergencies, and lifesavers for the big ones
LAFFY TAFFY - Changing a baby’s diaper is like laughter.It doesn’t permanently solve any problems, but it makes things more acceptable for a while.
HEART LOLLIPOP - A bundle of love to call your own, has come into your hearts and home.
CANDY WATCH -Babies are God’s way of showing people what the world looks like at 2:00 a.m.
SWEET PEAS - Babies are the sweet peas in the garden of life
CHICLETS - Babies are proof that the best things do come in small packages!
CLOTHESPIN - Diaper aid for Dad. Place on nose then proceed with dirty diaper change.
CUP - For when yours is overflowing
SPOON - For all the new baby food tasting you’ll do
WHISTLE - For the labor coach (use with caution around Mom)
SKITTLES - A rainbow for the new family (assembly required)
COTTON BALLS - Early morning sleeping aid

Sorry this is so long. I wanted you to be able to choose which ones you liked best.When do you have to have your centerpiece finished?
donna

[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- j, 08:57:22 06/01/06 Thu [1]

Donna, thanks for taking the time to post all those good ideas. Lots of fun things to choose from. (((hugs)))

[> Re: baby shower candygrams?? -- KATHY, 08:59:53 06/01/06 Thu [1]

Not till August. I am trying to get all the ideas I want to do in order. So I can just make them closer to time without a last minute rush. Thanks for the list.

Note: This post was also archived on the Baby Shower Archive Board.

[crafterwannabe]

Poem & Printable Tag for New Mother's Survival Kit

Date Posted: 15:03:39 03/21/07 Wed
Author: Simone
Subject: need help

I'm invited to a baby shower and have made a New Mother Survival kit. I put everything in a nice basket and I will wrap it with clear plastic wrap with a bow at the top. Now what I would like help with is a card with some clip art on it with a nice saying about this new baby which happens to be her first. I know that all you great poets and artists will be able to come up with something real nice... I can do crafts but when it comes to poetry I'm a real dunce. Thank you all in advance and have yourself a great day and a better tomorrow.....

Replies:
[> Re: need help -- Crafty Me2, 15:33:21 03/21/07 Wed [1]

Hi Simone,
Here's the written blend, now you need the creative end!
Crafty Me2

Inside you will find a “New Mother Survival Kit” for baby and you…
Since it’s your first, I’m sure you’re excited about your little one’s debut!
So my gift includes…just a wee bit of this and that,
Plus a little advice, until you get things…down pat!
© Crafty Me2 2007

[> [> Re: need help -- Simone, 16:58:22 03/21/07 Wed [1]

Thank you Crafty Me2, I really like it, now that the poet has done it's job, where can I find the artist?????? I know that you're out there somewhere.....

[> Re: need help -- ssdmom (sharing), 00:30:10 03/23/07 Fri [1]

http://i30.photobucket.com/albums/c335/ ... valkit.jpg
I had a little time tonight. Hubby on swing shift.
enjoy
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[> [> Re: need help -- Simone, 09:46:27 03/23/07 Fri [1]

Thank you so very much you ta1lented ladies!!! I know that Kim will love it. Have yourselves a great weekend and keep on crafting!!
Hugs to both,
Simone

[> [> Re: need help -- Crafty Me2, 20:52:03 03/27/07 Tue [1]

Oh, Roberta,
I just saw your tag it's great!! It's good to see your handiwork, again! Thank you! Crafty Me2

[> Re: need help -- Penny, 21:11:54 03/27/07 Tue [1]

Roberta, Love the tag. Thanks for sharing. Miss seeing your works also.

[> Re: need help -- donnaP, 22:43:33 03/27/07 Tue [1]

love it Roberta. Cute,cute tag.
donnaP