Painted Onesies from Atkinson Drive

I found Sam’s blog right around the 4th of July when she shared her cupcake liner wreath. I love her simple chevron walls, the weekly cleaning board, & her awesome tile coasters. Her blog is right up my alley! Not only does she make darling things for her home, she is a fabulous mom! I go to her blog and can’t leave because I love the recipes, crafts, and mommy stuff she is doing. Needless to say, I’m so glad to have her taking over today!

Hello – I am so excited to be here with you all at Delightful Deets! Here’s a little bit about me: my name is Sam; I am a 23-year-old daughter, wife, and mother. I love to craft, sew, clean, and have fun. Click here to learn more.

Since Mrs. J is welcoming a new little girl into her life, I thought it only appropriate to do a baby-themed post today. I’m not sure if you’ve noticed, but it seems the 80’s is on it’s way back in…These painted onesies might be leaning that way, too. But I say they’re adorable none-the-less {especially with a pair of leg warmers}.

My brother & sister-in-law just adopted a baby girl {the first girl in our family} and I have the immense pleasure of throwing her welcome-to-the-family sip & see party! The theme is what I am calling Pink Safari; and the main colors are pink, mint/robins egg blue, and yellow. I love these colors together, I think they’re so fresh and fun.

*Here’s a picture of the hubs with my new niece {and her onesie}…so adorable!*

While I was in early party planning mode, I decided that I had to make an outfit for the party girl. Her mom had already made some adorable tulle tutus, so I tasked myself with making a onesie {and maybe a headband…and some barefoot sandals…}. Read on for the how-to:

I don’t know if I’m way behind the ball on this one, but just a few weeks ago I discovered that Martha Stewart has a paint additive to transform regular acrylic crafting paint into fabric paint! It is a bit pricey {but totally worth it}, so I didn’t buy it at the time; it got stored in my mental-notes, though. Unfortunately, when I went back to purchase it for this project, Michael’s was out of it!!! Good-to-know – they also keep some in the painting section {you know, the one for artists…where the canvas is}. It’s not Martha Stewart, but it does the job very nicely!

What You’ll Need:

White Onesies {I purchased a pack of 5 for $10}
Painter’s Tape
Cardboard {to put inside the onesies}
Acrylic Paint {I used Craft Smart in Robins Egg Blue, Pink & Yellow}
Fabric Painting Medium

1. Wash the onesies first…not only is it good for the little one’s skin, but it ensures that the paint won’t warp later when it gets washed. Since the onesies were wrinkled after washing, I also ironed them out.

2. Using your painter’s tape, mark the pattern you want to paint on the onesies.
I haven’t tried this yet, but I would assume that {if you own one} you could cut vinyl on your Silhouette and use that to make your pattern. I wanted to go for the ‘abstract’ 80’s look, so the painter’s tape was perfect!

3. Using approximately a 1:1 ratio, mix together your paint and the fabric painting medium. Then go to town creating! Remove the painter’s tape while the paint is still dry & fix any uneven lines.

4. Wait for the paint to completely dry, and run a hot iron over top. According to the fabric painting medium, this is how to set the paint. *Note: Check the directions on your specific bottle of medium as they may differ from brand to brand.

All that’s left is to fold and wrap the onesies to give to your favorite infant. These are the perfect baby shower gift, because they’re so practical yet adorable and uniquely you!

The greatest thing about this project is that you can make crafts to match your creations.

I hope you enjoy making your own painted onesies…I had a great time sharing with you!

To see more of my projects & to keep updated on the Pink Safari party, check out my blog: Atkinson Drive.

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