DIY : Freezer Paper Onesie

I got into one of my crafty moods the other day and decided to make Baby Jack some custom onesies. I posted them on my Instagram but thought I'd do a quick tutorial here so that all you other crafy mamas can make some too!

[photos taken with iPhone]

What you'll need:

• Onesie (Gerber onesie from Wal-Mart)
• Freezer paper (Wal-Mart)
• Fabric paint (Hobby Lobby)
• Iron
• Sponge brush (Hobby Lobby)
• Exacto knife (Hobby Lobby)
• Sheet or other thin fabric

STEP 1

Using the Exacto knife, cut out a design on the freezer paper to make your stencil. I did this on a cutting board. Keep in mind, if you are using letters/words, you have to cut them out backwards.

STEP 2

Once the freezer paper stencil is made, iron it onto the onesie shiny side down. Do not steam the stencil.

STEP 3

Using the sponge brush, dab the fabric paint onto the onesie. After it dries, do a second coat for better coverage.

STEP 4

Allow the paint to dry for at least an hour. Peel off freezer paper, and WAH-LAH!

STEP 5

To set the paint before washing, iron over the dry paint with a sheet or other thin fabric inbetween the onesie and iron.

And if you're anything like me, you won't be satisified with just one. Here are some others that I've made...

[photo taken with iPhone]

Good luck, and Happy Onesie-Making!

XO