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  1. 05-10-2016, 8:58 PM #1
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    Nanna Ditzel Lulu Cradle

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    I asked a couple of questions to help me on my journey with a cradle I built for my youngest daughter who is due in a month's time. I just finished the project and thought I'd post the results.

    I didn't have any plans or sketches, just a Pinterest photo. My daughter is a gifted architect and Nanna Ditzel was a prominent Danish furniture designer (1923-2005) - it seemed a wonderful fit.

    If you would like to follow all the day-to-day details, you can find a step-by-step at http://www.facebook.com/cradlebuilder

    I was aiming to finish the project so that it could be displayed at a baby shower on the weekend. I finished it up with an hour to spare - pwhew - talk about pressure.

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  3. 05-10-2016, 9:35 PM #2
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    Very nice looking cradle. Well done.

    My wife is due in 5 months and I'm building the crib. I'm not that accustomed to finishing personal projects with a finite time line...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Neil Gaskin View Post
    Very nice looking cradle. Well done.

    My wife is due in 5 months and I'm building the crib. I'm not that accustomed to finishing personal projects with a finite time line...
    You have to work hard and pray that she doesn't deliver early
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    That's a beautiful cradle, Gramps. I made one for my daughters first born and also burnt the midnight oil to get it done in time. It seems like that is just a part of the process.
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  6. 05-11-2016, 4:48 AM #5
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    What I like about your cradle most is the thought behind it. Finding something special ( she is an architect and finding a beautiful design of well known female designer) and then taking such care & time to make a special piece to give as a gift. Super idea & kudos Dad.
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    Really, really nice.

    On so many ways.
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