It's a Girl!

I am now getting to the the age when wedding weekends are quite frequent (Congrats Jarvis, so happy for you and Cameron!!) and then it seems, just as the last piece of anniversary cake is devoured, an announcement of a new addition to the family arrives. Two of my co-workers are both expecting baby girls! So even though I am not hosting the baby shower myself I did want to put my spin on a great gift that didn't break the bank. Onesies, whether plain or decorated are precious and I couldn't help but decorate a few for the new mom's-to-be!

They are only about two dollars apiece at Walmart or getting them in a bulk pack lowers that price. Make sure you wash them first to remove the sizing so the fabric paint will stick. I used paint found at Michaels (or any craft store) by Tulip, it comes in matte, shiny or sparkle finishes. For more fine details or outlining there are fantastic pens by Marvy, called Fashion Fabric Markers.

Ideas for the onesies can come from anything like matching the decor of the baby nursery, the parent's favorite flowers, sports, or foods etc. I bought three different sizes and added my own touch to each. Use whatever colors of patterns you would like and the new mom will be blown away. Young babes can never have too many onesies. These are washable because what is the point if they can't go into the washing machine (mom is going to have enough to handle) just wait for a least 72 hours for the paint to set and wash them inside out to preserve the color!

This is a great idea for a gift or if you are hosting a baby shower set up a onesie making table so friends, family or co-workers can decorate something for the mom-to-be!

Congratulations to all of the new and future moms out there!