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Young House Love » Reader Redesigns » Reader Redesign: Somebody’s Nesting

| By John Petersik | August 24, 2010 | 38 Comments

Reader Redesign: Somebody’s Nesting

It’s about time that we featured some projects from our über-productive pregnant Twitter friend Jen Woodhouse (who also happens to have moved recently from Nashville to the Richmond area). Jen’s been furiously nesting ever since landing here in Virginia and we thought you guys would love to see some of her projects (all of which you can learn more about on her blog The House of Wood). Here’s her letter:

Inspired by your awesome Craigslist dresser project, I refinished an old dresser and will use it as a changing table/dresser for our little Eggroll. You can read more about the project here.

Woodhouse Dresser Before

Woodhouse Dresser After

And since I find myself wanting to show-and-tell all my DIY stuff with you guys, here’s a tufted headboard that I made along with some artwork that I created on the cheap above it! Read more about the artwork project here and see a step by step of the headboard here.

Woodhouse Headboard After

Woodhouse Headboard Close

Lastly, here’s a fun little project for anyone else who feels the urge to organize baby clothes. I bought these blank clothing dividers from an online supply store (just google “clothing dividers”) for $0.29 each. I created a template (which you can download here), found some adorable backgrounds via Google images, and tweaked them in Photoshop. Then I printed them out on white full-sheet labels, cut them out, and stuck them on. You can see more here. So that’s what I’ve been up to. As always, thanks for the inspiration! – Jen

Woodhouse Dividers Before

Woodhouse Dividers After

Thanks for sharing all of your projects with us, Jen! We’re having trouble picking a favorite so we’ll just say that they’re all awesome and we bet your little Eggroll can’t wait to come out into the world and see them. What do you guys think? Care to name a favorite project from the slew of fun transformations above? Anyone else out there nesting? Or refinishing furniture, making art, whipping up a DIY headboard, or making clothing dividers just because? Spill it.

Oh and don’t forget to check out: our weekly BabyCenter post! This time we tackled a fun little craft project that can definitely transcend the nursery or the playroom (read: you could just as easily whip one up for your living room if you’d like). Here’s a sneak peek:

Babycenter Initial P

Check out all the other photos along with a step by step tutorial right here. Fun, fun, fun.

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Comments

  1. Avatar for liz @ btbliz @ btb says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:18 pm

    Love the destination posters!
    I make them if anyone wants one…

    http://bontempsbeignet.blogspot.com/2010/08/whats-your-destination.html

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  2. Avatar for Emily @ The Happy HomeEmily @ The Happy Home says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:31 pm

    i’m kind of loving those clothing markers/dividers. might make them for myself– “work tops” “tee shirts” “dresses” “fancy pants” etc.!

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  3. Avatar for Jessica @ How SweetJessica @ How Sweet says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I love those pictures about the bed. I want some of those.

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  4. Avatar for eric at my First Garageeric at my First Garage says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:37 pm

    I can’t believe that’s the same dresser. It looks like it came from Restoration Hardware!

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  5. Avatar for nicolenicole says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:39 pm

    love the destination prints! i made something similar for our bathroom – all the streets we’ve lived on!

    Reply
  6. Avatar for Briel K.Briel K. says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:41 pm

    Jen! I didn’t know she had a blog. One more fun thing to add to Google Reader. I love the dresser, it turned out fabulous! The headboard also looks great. Way to go Jen! :)

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  7. Avatar for KateKate says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:47 pm

    The dresser, headboard, and artwork turned out great, but I must admit my favorite is the clothing size dividers. So cute and also so practical!

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  8. Avatar for Abby @ abby & her boysAbby @ abby & her boys says

    August 24, 2010 at 1:53 pm

    WOW! JEN IS ON A ROLL! My fav is the headboard. I have been crazy about that fabric for a while but have not done anything with it. way to go, Jen!

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  9. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:10 pm

    Now I must know everything about that room! Paint color? More details on the ladder/jewelry holder? I’m obsessed with knowing all the info now when I see pics. LOL.

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 24, 2010 at 2:11 pm

      Hey Elizabeth,

      We hope that Jen will drop in with those answers for you, but feel free to pop over to her blog for more info in the meantime!

      xo,
      s

  10. Avatar for CordiaCordia says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:14 pm

    She’s from my hometown of Nashville! Woot woot! I’m in Buffalo,NY now. Love it all! Love love love the headboard and am loving the torquoise pop of color. I have been into the black and white patterns with a pop of bright green color, but now I am really loving that blue! Clothing tags are a great idea! I may need to do that!

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  11. Avatar for Cait @ Hernando HouseCait @ Hernando House says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    I agree with Kate above, its all fabulous, but I’m thinking I need to make some clothing dividers for a friend!

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  12. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:27 pm

    And oh yeah…the gun on the nightstand is the perfect finishing touch…it brings the macho to balance out the flowery headboard. ;-)

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  13. Avatar for Carol N.Carol N. says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:31 pm

    Love the dresser! I just painted one blue/grey to go into the sewing room. I’m getting ready to paint a Craigslist find black and then putting some of the vinyl decals on with birds on a branch.

    But my favorite has to be the clothing dividers. I could use those in my closet to separate by color so that when I want something to match my skirt that has navy on it, I don’t grab the black sweater set (which I do often because at 5:45 you don’t want to open your eyes any more than you have to). I’ll be looking for those plastic clothing dividers online soon!

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  14. Avatar for TiffanyTiffany says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Love that black and white headboard

    XOXO,

    http://outfitidentifier.com/

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  15. Avatar for AdrianeAdriane says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:37 pm

    OK, I’m not ashamed to say that my type A is drooling at the those clothing dividers!!! I’m going to have kids just so I can organize their closets with those. Brilliant.

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  16. Avatar for Amanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}dAmanda @ Our Humble A{Bowe}d says

    August 24, 2010 at 2:50 pm

    I love the addition of the monogram (http://ourhumbleabowed.wordpress.com/2010/08/09/how-to-add-a-personal-touch/) and the new skinny cow ad!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 24, 2010 at 3:00 pm

      Thanks Amanda! You don’t miss a thing. Yeah we plan to keep evolving Clara’s art wall as she grows. It’s so much fun!

      xo,
      s

  17. Avatar for Ashley @ sunnysideshlee.comAshley @ sunnysideshlee.com says

    August 24, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    i think i just fell in love with a bedroom! great job Jen!

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  18. Avatar for Katy StuhrKaty Stuhr says

    August 24, 2010 at 5:08 pm

    THANK YOU for posting this! I have also been in love with those ZGallerie prints forever and now I can get some specialized for cities that mean something to my husband and I! So cool. And I love her thrift store lamps that she painted bold colors. Want to know something wacky? You can’t buy spray paint in the city limits of Chicago!!! So I will need to venture to the burbs if I want to find some to spray lamps with (which I do).

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  19. Avatar for JenWoodhouse.comJenWoodhouse.com says

    August 24, 2010 at 5:10 pm

    Sherry & John!

    Thanks so much for featuring my nesting projects! You guys inspire and motivate me to go the DIY route in the first place. Rock on!

    Elizabeth,

    Unfortunately, we’re in a rental right now, so the walls are white. I got the bamboo ladder years ago from ZGallerie – I felt very clever to have repurposed it as my jewelry-wrangler!

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  20. Avatar for One Junk DrawerOne Junk Drawer says

    August 24, 2010 at 5:36 pm

    I love the dividers! Can I do this with my clothes? Pre-babies, maternity, post-babies, post-post-yes I WILL lose the baby weight.

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  21. Avatar for NatalieNatalie says

    August 24, 2010 at 8:20 pm

    If Burger thinks he is a cat you guys should check out the “Skippy Jon Jones” books for Clara. They might be a tad too old for her now (not board books) but they are about a siamese cat that thinks he is a chihuahua. My kids favorite book hands down!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      August 24, 2010 at 8:21 pm

      Hey Natalie,

      You’re the second person to recommend those books today! We’ll have to check them out!

      xo,
      s

  22. Avatar for Paula/adhocmomPaula/adhocmom says

    August 24, 2010 at 9:32 pm

    Love the clothing dividers! Normally I’m terrified at just the mention of the word “template” but that looks totally doable! x, Paula

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  23. Avatar for JenJen says

    August 24, 2010 at 10:18 pm

    Hey guys! Just wanted to let you know that I mentioned you on my new blog as one of my inspirations for all things creative. Love what you do!

    Jen

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  24. Avatar for ConnieConnie says

    August 25, 2010 at 1:23 am

    WOW! That dresser is fabulous. Someone needs to pat themselves on the back.

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  25. Avatar for youtubednsyoutubedns says

    August 25, 2010 at 3:36 am

    I love the dividers! Can I do this with my clothes? Pre-babies, maternity, post-babies, post-post-yes I WILL lose the baby weight.

    Reply
  26. Avatar for lutzlutz says

    August 25, 2010 at 4:05 am

    this is awesome.. a great furniture from scratch…so nice…

    Reply
  27. Avatar for JenniferJennifer says

    August 25, 2010 at 7:07 am

    I KNEW I recognized her name. She’s a singer! Great job with the projects. The clothes dividers is so simple yet ingenius, it really appeals to my science side that needs everything in order!

    Reply
  28. Avatar for CindyCindy says

    August 25, 2010 at 7:41 am

    Love love love Jen! The rest of her blog is wonderful! And she has a new fan in me of her music! Thanks for sharing her with us.

    Reply
  29. Avatar for ElizabethElizabeth says

    August 25, 2010 at 10:07 am

    Thanks for the response! That is so amazing that the lighting totally made the wall behind the bed look gray, thought it was painted a color!

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  30. Avatar for SaraSara says

    August 25, 2010 at 11:37 am

    I did a similar project with wood letters for my mom’s craft room! As a mothers day gift I spelled out the word “create” and glued the paper on the letters first. I found it easier that way. Here’s the step-by-step blog I posted back in May! (I hope we are allowed to post links) http://ericksontribune.com/2010/05/create-something-for-mom/

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  31. Avatar for hi-dhi-d says

    August 25, 2010 at 12:57 pm

    These are great projects!!!

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  32. Avatar for shannonshannon says

    May 2, 2012 at 4:59 pm

    i was trying to print out your template and when i did so it prints out a full page image, did you size it down to fit? how did you do it?

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      May 2, 2012 at 5:49 pm

      So sorry, we have no idea! I’d leave that comment on her blog since she made the template and sweetly shared it with our readers!

      xo,
      s

  33. Avatar for DeniseDenise says

    June 13, 2013 at 9:35 am

    I love those closet dividers! For some reason the template isn’t opening…is there another link to download? Thanks!

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    • Avatar for YoungHouseLoveYoungHouseLove says

      June 13, 2013 at 10:25 am

      So sorry, that’s the only link we have. Maybe try a different operating system or computer?

      xo
      s

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