Baby Sleeping Sign

As a gift for a shower, I made a baby sleeping sign.  As a mom to an 11-month old (when did he get so big and old?!!?) with two golden retrievers, I personally hang a sad yellow post-it on the door when he is sleeping.  Once that baby boy of mine goes down, I will go to great lengths to keep him sleeping.  I think all moms can admit to driving around town just to keep a baby sleeping.

So, in hopes that my sister-in-law doesn't resort to a post-it note, I painted her a little sign.  It was inspired by this one on etsy.  I figured it was super cute... and also super easy to make.

So, I got things together.

I got this piece of wood from my father-in-law's custom cabinetry business.  It was scrap to him, and perfect for me.

Line up the paint colors and choose your combo.

Lay down cardboard and mix up your colors.  I used brushes for the paint, and the ends of the foam brushes to make the polka-dots.  I drew on the letters free-hand using a toothpick.  I think the original one that I worked from used the rub-on scrapbook letters... but I didn't have them on hand, and a bit of imperfection adds a bit of character... don't you think?

I love the polka-dots and the imperfection of them.  I did have to re-do the top line 3 times.  Not quite sure why it wasn't working time after time.  The little purple dashes along the stripes were done with a toothpick, also.

I hope she'll be proud to hang this on her front door.

Add a little ribbon for the hanging...

And paint the backside and use some picture hardware to make it more finished.

And, the little details that make it more special.  I don't know baby girl's name... but a heart and the date should do just fine.

I hope that baby girl is a good sleeper... and hopefully this sign will help!