How can I create a really nice baby nursery on a budget?
I just found out I am having a boy so now I am ready to start shoping for decor. The problem is we are on a budget. I don't want to exhaust all the money I've set aside on one thing. Most of the bedding sets I've seen are around $150 to $200. I had no idea they would cost as much as my Comforter Set!
I bought a crib, changing table, and chest combo at Wal-Mart for a really good price. It got rave reviews online. At first I thought it would look cheap and probably be made cheaply since it was from Wal-Mart, but the reviews state otherwise.
We either want to do Noah's Ark or a Safari Theme. But all the accessories, wall stickers, garbage pails, diaper hanger, mobile, etc. are so expensive once you add everything up. I priced this one set online last night and it came up to almost $500.
Help!
Do not buy bedding as a set for your baby. From what i have read they do not recommend using bumpers, blankets, and pillows in the crib and sets come with those. I bought seperate Crib Sheets and a skirt. We will use swaddles and sleep sacs to keep the baby warm at night.
You can get crafty and make decorations yourself 
With your theme it will probably be easy to find little things at craft stores to make yourself and that might be more special for you. You can also look for a stencil to paint on the wall as opposed to using the stickers. You might be able to find a nice wallpaper border on sale at a home improvement store too. If you dont want a boarder you can cut out little safari or Noahs Ark things from it and individually adhere them to the wall. Use practical things as decorations, like toys or stuffed animals.
I did invest in a diaper pail and a mobile. I bought a crib new and refinished old furniture to match it. I am using little keepsakes as decorations. I went with simple sheers for the windows which did save me a bit because there are three windows in her room.
Lucas In His Safari Crib!
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 Baby Boutique Pink Safari 15 PC Girl Nursery Crib Bedding  US $155.99
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 Baby Boutique Africa Safari 14 PC Crib Bedding M US $128.99
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 Safari Brights 4 Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set by Carters US $117.95
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 Baby Boutique Pink Safari 13 PCS Girl Nursery Crib Bedding Set US $109.99
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 Sunny Safari 4 Piece Baby Crib Bedding Set by Carters US $129.95
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 Baby Boutique Africa Safari 14 PCS Crib Bedding L US $116.99
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 Lambs Ivy Team Safari 3 Piece Mini Crib Bedding Set US $79.99
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 Soho Designs 13 Piece Safari Jungle Animals Baby Crib Nursery Bedding Set US $83.38
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 TIDDLIWINKS SAFARI FRIENDS CRIB BEDDING SET US $65.00
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 Tiddliwinks Sweet Safari 3 Piece Crib Set New NIP twins US $54.99
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 Trend Lab Sweet Safari Pink 4 Piece Crib Bedding Set US $119.99
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 New Safari Slumber 3 Piece Crib Bedding Set US $32.50
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 Circo Jungle Safari Animals Crib Bumper For Material Nursery Play US $15.99
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 Circo Jungle Safari Animals Crib Bumper US $28.00
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it'd be funny if the baby floated there for a few minutes then fell