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Works For Me Wednesday-Baby Memories

Today, my "Works For Me" Wednesday is about framing your baby's keepsake. After each birth of my children, I would have a simple, soft cotton t-shirt monogrammed with the year they were born. I would have their newborn picture taken in it...all three slept right during the picture. Take it while they are still really sleepy...week after the birth:)!

After the picture, I frame the t-shirt in a "keepsake" frame (wide) with the picture at the bottom with a ribbon tied to it. It is very simple but I get so many compliments on them and my oldest is 9!! It's a "sweet" way to remember those first couple of weeks!

40 comments:

Daphine said...

Oh wow! What a neat neat idea! Speaking of neat idea...you seem to have a lot of them girl! Thanks so much for always sharing them with us.

I plan on using your Thanksgiving tradition this year with the table runner. I know that my family will enjoy it! I can hardly wait! Thanks again for always sharing!

Half Gaelic, Half Garlic! said...

What a great keepsake!! I love this idea....okay, I love all of your ideas...you are one creative momma!!

Hope you having a great week!

lISA

Our Complete Family said...

Oh Sandy Toes...where were you my friend when my kiddos were born to put this bug in my ear? I can still do it with a tiny shirt of their, but not the same 'oof' you get from this GREAT idea of yours!
Hope your week is going well hun!
Hugs, Les

Jan said...

What a great idea that I didn't do :(

Oh well, I am glad someone did. Way to go.

Jena Webber said...

That is so sweet! I'm sure that your kids will be glad you did that for them1

Anonymous said...

That is so sweet! What a great keepsake.

Becky said...

Awesome. You are so full of terrific ideas. I love it.

April said...

OK, would you please stop making the rest of us look bad with all your fantastic ideas??? lol

This one is definitely one my favorites. Gets me right in the heart...just precious!

Davisix said...

Oh wow...you are GOOD! I love this!!! Ang

Sarah said...

Can you come and be my baby/parenting consultant? You have such great ideas! Do you mind if I steal a few of them?

Sandy said...

ahhh, lovely! love framing their handprints, too. ♥

Busy Bee Suz said...

So sweet. Where were you 15 years ago??????

Ruby Red Slippers said...

That is a great idea. I too have had my baby's pic. within a week or two-and those are my favorite...I love the monogramed idea. I wonder if I can squeese them in one now while they sleep??? I am too late! Darn!

Ruby Red Slippers said...

(Yes, the dog keeps growing! She is about 30 lbs. and we were told she would only be about 20! She is too big for my boys to walk her without her running away! Great! Another job for me!!!)
She is getting groomed today-she was a MESS from going up-north, and she could be looking really ugly in a few minutes...)

Debbie said...

Those are precious!

jennykate77 said...

Really cute idea! I love keepsake frames!

Hope you're having a great day!!

the undomesticated wife said...

I love that idea of the pics with the t's with their birth year!

Heather said...

What a sweet idea!

Angie said...

You have the best ideas! Love the other Christmas tradition you shared yesterday too!

Darlene said...

Another FABULOUS idea!

Lindsey said...

Such a fun keepsake! Love it!

Jenni said...

Oh, that is so sweet! I would have never thought of that! :) I hope you have a wonderful day!

Ms. Tee said...

Oh, that is so sweet. I love that idea. :) Thanks for your sweet comments over on my blog!

Sandra said...

You should write a book about all the clever ideas and traditions that you have created. I mean it... they are fabulous! Or do a post one day on all of these so I can print it and keep it!! ;)

Ashley said...

so precious!!! i am a terrible saver of all things!!!

Weeksie50 said...

I love it.
What a fabulous idea..

nikkicrumpet said...

What a clever idea! Too late for me...but I will pass that one on to other moms!

The Quintessential Magpie said...

So cute!

Sheila

Beth@Pages of Our Life said...

I am so glad I met you. Between "Ruby Red Slippers" and you I have gotten lots of sweet ideas.

Where do you come up with all of your creativity?

I love how you take something that is special to you and turn it into a decorative item!

Sweet Simplicity said...

very cute! I love those big frames.

Unknown said...

What a great idea! I love it! What a great way to remember those sweet baby moments!

Jeni said...

This is such a beautiful idea!

Those cheddar ham cups down below sound yummy!

AndreaLeigh said...

You are just knocking it out of the park with these adorable ideas, aren't you? I love it! Keep em coming!

{oc cottage} said...

Oh my gosh, how sweet!!

M ^..^

Thrifty Decor Chick said...

Sandy Toes, I heart you. I'm adding you to my blog.

Lorie said...

I love it!

Mimi Sue said...

That's a great idea. I'm passing it on to my daughters. Mimi

Valarie Lea said...

Wow you are just full of great traditions!!

Buzzings of a Queen Bee! said...

I am so glad to see how this works. I love the idea! Maybe a great way to celebrate my new one in a few months! I meant to come visit yesterday but had the hardest time with Mr. Linky over at Rocks in my Dryer. I never did link up to everyone else and the whole day just kind of flew away!
Carrie

Carry Grace said...

I love how simple and beautiful this looks! Great job. Now I wish I had thought to put my son in something simple like that.