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The description below was contributed by: A visitor, on Jun 12, 2000 09:56:26AM

3 Star Idea Rating

Appropriate age group(s):
Preschool and Younger

Time needed:
Weekend

Description:
This pretty little room is just perfect for your newborn daughter. A princess style wrought iron crib, soft, pink bedding, and delicate curtains all contribute to a beautiful nursery for your dainty little girl.

Materials:
2 gallons very, very pale blue paint (flat latex interior)

Paint roller

Paint tray

2" paintbrush

Plastic tarp

White, black, and pink acrylic paint

Artists?brushes

Casablanca Premiere crib by Bratt Decor in platinum (snugasabug.net)

Dakar changing table by Bratt Decor in platinum (snugasabug.net)

Counting Sheep bedding (snugasabug.net)

Stuffed chenille sheep (snugasabug.net)

Antique white wooden rocker

Sheer white curtains

Silver curtain rods with ball finials

Lamb mobile

Lambskin rug (lamby.com)

Instructions:
1. Remove all furnishings from the room.

2. Mask all mouldings with masking tape and secure plastic tarp to floor with tape.

3. Use paint tray and roller to paint walls with light blue paint.

4. Hang curtains on silver rods.

5. Using artists' brushes and white paint, paint the puffy bodies of five sheep in a slight arch over where the bed will be positioned. Paint sheep faces and legs in black and paint pink ribbons around their necks.

6. Assemble crib and dress with sheep bedding.

7. Assemble changing table on wall opposite the crib.

8. Place rocker in the corner and put chenille sheep on the seat.

9. Hang sheep mobile above the bed and toss sheepskin rug on the floor.

10. Hang a welcome sign on the door of your new baby? new nursery!

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