https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:37:56 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402497 Thu, 06 Feb 2014 00:11:57 +0000 yin 1402497@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If I have time I prefer to DIY. It can be stressful but so satisfying. I miss crafting. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402494 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:58:41 +0000 HLK208 1402494@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It depends. Last year for Valentines day, I made heart shaped crayons which took forever (it's not as easy as it looks to peel crayons) so I stuck with a treat bag this year for preschool. It's a shovel that says "I dig you" and I'll add a few Hersey kisses probably. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402490 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:55:08 +0000 birdofafeather 1402490@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: same! We build/craft what comes naturally to us and outsource the rest. I wish I had the space to leave out crafts as working on my daughters birthday party was crazy with crafts everywhere! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402486 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:53:35 +0000 teamjse 1402486@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I always buy, I don't have time to DIY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402483 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 23:51:55 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1402483@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: fusible webbing and hot glue are my best friends. Most of the things I make are short term or light use - if I need it to last more than once or twice through the washer, I'll buy it, but if it's going to hang on the wall or not have a lot of handling, I'll make it. </p> <p>Ideas for beginners<br /> - decorate a onesie by cutting out a shape in cute fabric and use fusible webbing (stitch witch) to adhere the shape to the onesie. This is good for holiday outfits or something that will only be worn a few times and I would avoid drying the item to make it last longer. I've used stitch witch to make decorative pillow cases and a bed skirt for my guest bedroom before, too.<br /> - hair bow holder. Spray paint an old picture frame a fun color. Use hot glue to attach ribbons to the back of the frame. Hang frame on wall and clip the bows to it. There are a ton of examples on Pinterest.</p> <p>My other best friend is wired ribbon. I cannot make nice looking bows with regular ribbon, so I usually buy wired and just bend the loops into shape after I've tied the bow. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1402223 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 21:09:46 +0000 betsyboop 1402223@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Alivoo01: This describes my approach to DIY to a T! Something looks so simple, but I start it and realize it's much harder and messier than I originally thought!</p> <p>@scg00387: homemade play dough is a great idea, thanks! :grin: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1401452 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 16:03:48 +0000 Mrs. High Heels 1401452@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: Same! I prefer to buy.</p> <p>I'm trying to plan my son's 1st bday party, and just figuring out which things to DIY vs buy stresses me out! I find that DIY isn't always cheaper because since I'm not a regular DIY-er I don't have a lot of supplies readily handy, and would have to buy them to make whatever it is I want to make... then I end up with a lot of junk supplies that I might never use again!! So I definitely consider those things before trying to DIY anything. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1401383 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:47:27 +0000 rattles 1401383@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I like DIY because I like the personalization and the process, but oftentimes I think it ends up costing just as much as buying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1401375 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 15:45:22 +0000 immabeetoo 1401375@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@betsyboop: if the idea of DIY stresses you out, skip it! I grew up with a crafty Mom, so I was started young. At the moment I am really loving learning more about sewing. Making some homemade playdough might be an easy one! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1400075 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:39:17 +0000 Mrs. Bee 1400075@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>almost always buy. don't have the time to diy! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1400020 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:22:48 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1400020@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@scg00387: @Running Elley: so true on both counts! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1400017 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:22:02 +0000 Mrs. Sketchbook 1400017@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd much rather buy. But a lot of the stuff I see is totally DIYable for cheaper, so I feel I should at least try.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399990 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:16:21 +0000 LuLu Mom 1399990@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A mix of both! I know my limits on DIY ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399982 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:13:42 +0000 snowjewelz 1399982@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@edelweiss: me too :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399970 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 09:09:43 +0000 Alivoo01 1399970@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd love to be able to DIY, but I'm not creative so even something that looks simple can take me much longer to do. The hubby is more creative than I am so I always have to have him nearby so he can assist. I overthink and overcomplicate things. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399879 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:13:04 +0000 heffalump 1399879@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did a little of each. I did a diy outfit and bought other things like bows, socks, book, toy, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399873 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:06:51 +0000 betsyboop 1399873@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@dojo: @scg00387: @stine_ciro: What kind of stuff do you ladies make? Maybe I can start with something simple but I dont even know where to start! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399868 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 08:00:00 +0000 edelweiss 1399868@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>buy. i can't DIY. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399860 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 07:48:27 +0000 blackbird 1399860@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Depends on how long it's going to take. I love to sew and stuff like that, so I tend to sew stuff for E. But I don't have a lot of time anymore, so I pick and choose, basically. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399807 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 06:28:07 +0000 Smurfette 1399807@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it depends on what it is. I prefer to make a bday banner verses buying. But hanging tissue Pom Pom I would rather buy cause mine never look good. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399787 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 05:20:44 +0000 Running Elley 1399787@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I "like" to buy. However, my budget dictates that I DIY lol . </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399783 Wed, 05 Feb 2014 04:29:44 +0000 anonysquire 1399783@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DIY for myself, buy for everyone else. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399643 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:34:08 +0000 mrs.shinerbock 1399643@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DIY - love it. Before baby I had an entire room dedicated to my craft supplies. Now it is a closet in DH's office, but still love to do it when I can. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399642 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:32:16 +0000 immabeetoo 1399642@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DIY! Though I like supporting Etsy/handmade shops when it comes to stuff I can't or don't want to make.</p> <p>@dojo: It's funny, I have wayyy less time now but craft way more. I think since I SAH I feel happier when I have something tangible to show for my week/day :P </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399636 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 23:29:35 +0000 dojo 1399636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I love doing crafts! That being said I feel like I have way less time since having a baby. I still try to fit some crafty time in when I can though :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/do-you-prefer-to-buy-or-diy#post-1399390 Tue, 04 Feb 2014 21:29:40 +0000 betsyboop 1399390@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>With V-Day approaching, I've been browsing Pinterest for cute gift ideas for LO, and I'm amazed at how creative people are! I WISH I were a DIY mom but the prospect of crafting or anything of the sort stresses me out! </p>