Rachel Faucett

Rachel is a designer and vintage scout for all things children. She lives on a farm with her husband, their five children, and an ever-changing menagerie of animals.Her blog Hand­made Char­lotte is a daily design and DIY crafts blog that focuses on kids & fam­i­lies. The blog fea­tures a daily dose of DIY projects, party ideas, and design from around the world.

Trendy Light Switch Covers To Jazz Up Your Nursery

These handmade light switch covers will light up your nursery with pops of color. They turn an ordinary light switch, typically nothing more than an eyesore, into a design statement. Here are a few of our favorites from this super fun Etsy shop.

Chevron Light Switch Cover

Simple Do-It-Yourself Sewing Projects for Baby

Looking to make something super sweet for baby? Not sure if you have the skills? We found beginner sewing patterns for the cutest plushies in town

G&G Patterns is an Etsy shop loaded with patterns that can be printed right in your home. The shop is filled with the most adorable stuffed animals around. I took one look at that sweet puppy below and melted! There is an entire zoo of animal friends to choose from, any of which would make a great weekend project. Pick an animal and get to work!

Bunny Doll Sewing Pattern

Personalized Handmade Baby Gifts

Make it personal! Paloma’s Nest has so many wonderful handmade goodies for babies. We’re bringing you our favorites. Take a peek at everything that this Texas-based Etsy shop carries – you,too, will be a fan.

handmade baby gifts

Handmade Letterpress Birth Announcements

Let the entire world share in the excitement of the new addition to your family with these wonderful handmade birth announcements. They will be a keepsake for generations to come.

handmade birth announcements

Shower Invitations for Baby Boys

Here are 3 baby boy shower invites that even dad will love. The clean lines and bold colors will have your guests smiling from the moment they open the envelope. You want this day to be special for the mother-to-be – so make sure the invite matches her style and your excitement for the new family.

Etsy baby shower invitations
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