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DIY nursery chic: 5 drool-worthy projects

Car seat, diapers, changing table, crib, stroller, blankets, onesies: A new baby is a bundle of joy that also costs a bundle of cash.

Nursery decor is one area where new parents can save some money by creating their own design elements.

Opting for DIY doesn’t mean missing out on the fun of browsing stores and catalogs: Often a splurge item – such as a $400 Jonathan Adler giraffe lamp – can serve as inspiration for a cheaper, handmade version, says Pam Ginocchio, co-founder of baby design site Project Nursery.

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