Whether your bundle of joy is on the way or already here, celebrate the little one in your life with these projects from The Studio. If you’re the mother, grandmother, aunt, or  friend to this new arrival, these projects will help you proclaim your joy over the baby. From gender reveal candy jars to party décor to art journaling ideas, commemorate this new arrival with these fun projects that allow you to stretch your creative muscles while celebrating the baby in your life.

Gender Reveal Candy Jars

This project can be used as a party favor at a baby shower, or as a gift to the expectant mother. At a gender reveal celebration, these jars can be used to tally the votes of your guests for whether the mother is having a boy or a girl!

Supplies:

Mini Heremes Swingtop Jars — 7 oz Kit of 3

Onesie Template

Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint — Sky

Dina Wakley Media Heavy Body Acrylic Paint — Magenta

Project Life Cards — Grey and White Striped

Seam Binding Ribbon Silver Grey

Advantus Tim Holtz Idea-ology Chitchat Words Stickers

Stabilo All Marking Pencil — Black

Jenny Doh authenticparty stamp set

Instructions

1. Shrink the Onesie template to approximately 3” tall.
2. Trace your Onesie template onto a grey and white striped Project Life card. Cut out.
3. Paint the white stripes with Dina Wakley Media Paint in sky, or magenta mixed with white.
4. When the paint has dried, outline the stripes with a Stabilo All Marking Pencil to add definition to the stripes. Add Tim Holtz Chitchat words stickers “boy” and “girl” to the front of the onesie.
5. Punch a hole in the sleeve of the onesie and tie to the jar with grey ribbon.
6. For the detail on the top of the jar, stamp the Jenny Doh wreath shape on a piece of white cardstock. Cut out and color in the hearts. Cut out a larger circle from a coordinating Project Life card.  Back the white cardstock with the larger circle and glue to the top of the jar.

 

 

For even more baby-themed inspiration, try these other projects from The Studio:

Bundle of Joy Party Décor

If you’re throwing a party for the mom-to-be, this project is perfect for decorating a dessert table or using as a centerpiece.  Celebrate this new mom and the bundle of joy that she is bringing into the world.

Instagram Photo Cards Project

These square greeting cards can announce to the world that the baby has finally arrived. Use them as birth announcements, or send them to grandparents so they can display them proudly. This project also takes advantage of the Instagram photos that you’re already taking, meaning the multi-tasking mom can get double use out of those first pictures of her little baby.

Made For Another World Art Journal

This whimsical art journal spread used Dylusions Spray Inks to create a messy burst of colors. With Vibrant Turquoise, Fresh Lime, and Polished Jade, create an art journal that’s as colorful and playful as your little one.

You Are Loved Project Life Inspiration

Project Life can be a great solution to the busy mom who needs a quick way to create memory books. Pick a simple color palette, put your photos and Project Life cards into the clear pages, and you’ve preserved all the moments in a beautiful layout. This project is an easy way to put an artistic spin on your scrapbooks.

Growing Inch by Inch Project

Incorporate inchies that are as dainty and cute as the baby into this art journal page. Using a paper distresser and scratcher, create a page with artful appeal  that captures the baby growing inch by inch.