the melodramatic mouse attempts to blog
Failure is the stepping stone for success. What do you think? But maybe if we paid RM119.90 in the first place, there wouldn’t have been a failure to begin with *pokes the husband*
After our homemade Belly Cast attempt fell miserably apart on Monday, we went to Isetan at KLCC that evening itself and bought the 100% Failure Proof Baby Art Belly Kit. Thanks to the CNY Sale, we got a 10% off saving. And I got to eat my Spider Temaki! I ♥ Sushi *yums*
The boxset comes with
1 pair Gloves, 9 packets of Plaster & 1 container of Belly Gel

The Baby Art Belly Kit
A super quick & easy to make keepsake that last!

Once again Scubby wonders:
Why Mommy never made a Belly Cast of me?

#1: Cut the plaster rolls into strips
(i) 15cm – Breast, (ii) 30cm – Chest, (iii) 40cm – Belly

#2: Prepare water for dipping the ready cut strips
Make sure they are not too wet when applying

#3: Press strips softly but firmly over belly
Overlap 3-4 layers to get a firm impression

#4: Satisfied with your masterpiece?
Remove carefully 15 minutes later

Voila!
♥ My 1st Pregnancy Belly Cast at 37 weeks ♥

And now it lays adorably in LBJ’s cot
Isn’t this a heartwarming sight?

Aren’t you tempted to do one too?
♥ It’s definitely a keepsake I will treasure forever! ♥
For the final finishing touch, the belly cast would need to be sand papered for a smooth look. The husband is busy this weekend, so hopefully next week he can get it done. Unless LBJ decides to surprise us with his grand presence!
I’m planning to get it framed later — to protect it from itchy hands! — but definitely after getting a shot of LBJ lying inside! *aww*
So look out for Part 3 ok
Possibly Related Post:
Pregnancy Belly Cast, pt 1 – Failed Attempt!
Nursery Painting Project, pt 1 – Choo Choo Train.
Nursery Painting Project, pt 2 – Hot Air Balloon.
Pregnancy Belly Cast, pt 3 – Home Sweet Home.
Pregnancy Updates 11: Little Benjac is 14.22cm!
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[mel-uh-druh-mat-ik]
–adjective
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–noun
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–noun
1. any similar small animal of various rodent and marsupial families.
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7 Responses to Pregnancy Belly Cast, pt 2 – It’s Alive!
Joanne
February 18th, 2010 at 5:50 pm
Oh wow mama!!! It’s fantabulous! What a wonderful project for the mama and papa to be and you’ve got one really beautiful baby bump there to immortalize!
mellomouse
February 18th, 2010 at 5:53 pm
It’s amazing, isn’t it? I can’t stop looking at it. And I’m the one with the itchy hands, so better get it framed once done hehe.
It’s so cute now lying in the cot! Heart it to pieces
Mazz
February 19th, 2010 at 10:03 am
OMG it is too cute!!!!!!
I wish you all the best for the birth and motherhood!!!
mellomouse
February 19th, 2010 at 11:48 am
Thanks Mazz. I can’t wait to pop this little fella out too!
Joey
February 19th, 2010 at 5:07 pm
Hehehe, this is a cute project! I’ve seen them selling handprint kit for babies too, would be nice to have such a keepsake too.
mellomouse
February 19th, 2010 at 5:23 pm
You’ve got to do this too! Seriously seeing the real finished bump is heartwarming.
Will definitely do the handprint and footprint when LBJ is still a newborn. Should have gotten the kit that day while the sale was still on! It’s going for RM50+ at normal price.
Cheryl
February 20th, 2010 at 12:50 pm
Aw so so cute! And what a great idea. Wonderful to see you both enjoying the experience. SO excited for you, and can’t wait to meet Little BenJac!
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py x