That means it'll be smack dab right in the middle of football season.
We are BIG football fans - the boys play, we love college ball and we also follow the Texans.
We ❤ football.
So what could be more perfect for our new little guy than a football onesie?!
I saw this Sports Illustrated onesie at Coroflot and pinned it to my Stuff To Make board.
I used the freezer paper technique (easy and fun!) to make my version.
Football Onesie
Materials Needed:
Brown onesie (purchased at Hobby Lobby or dye yourself)
Freezer Paper
Iron
White fabric paint
Paintbrush
Scissors or way to cut out lace design
Prewash onesie.
Sketch out lace design. We have footballs everywhere, so I just used my son's as a guide.
It does not have to be perfect!
Draw on matte side of freezer paper.
Cut out design. This is now your stencil.
Iron shiny side of freezer paper down onto your onesie. Make sure all the edges of the stencil are secure - you don't want paint bleeding under the edges.
Put piece of cardboard or several folded layers of paper inside of onesie so paint won't bleed through. Paint inside your stencil with your fabric paint.
You will probably want at least 2-3 coats of paint, allowing to dry in between.
Allow paint to dry completely.
Sometimes (well, every time) I've been too impatient to wait the whole drying time.
I'll use my blowdryer on low heat to help speed the process.
Peel back freezer paper.
And enjoy your cute little football onesie!!!
Make sure you follow package directions on your fabric paint.
Some kinds need to be heated with an iron, others need you to wait 24 hours before washing, etc.
Linking up here:
Hello. What a cute lil onesie. That is so dang cute. Great Job! Go Cowboys...hehe...I live in Dallas!
ReplyDeleteI'm not a football fan {just not into sports much period} but this almost makes me want to be! Adorable! {Even cuter than you inspiration pic ;)}
ReplyDeleteThis is so so so cute! I love this idea. I got to find a brown onesie for my son. Or maybe I could just dye it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute and simple idea! I love this!!! Thank you for linkin up!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! I've been wanting to paint a onesie for a friend, & this is such a cute idea! I didn't realize that Hobby Lobby sold onesies - & it looks so soft!
ReplyDeleteI saw this on pinterest too. Such a cute idea! I need to make one for my little guy. Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! I love this idea! I have a little guy who needs one! :)
ReplyDeleteI'd love to have you link this up to the College Football link party! http://www.momendeavors.com/2011/10/college-football-saturday-tailgate-football-wreath-huskers-style.html
Thanks for the tutorial! I'd never used freezer paper before but followed your instructions and made this for my newborn to wear at our Super Bowl party. Turned out so cute!
ReplyDeleteThis football onesie makes me happy! I shared it on my blog post Baby Stuff – Best Onesie Makeovers on Pinterest here:
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Thanks for teaching us about this! Can't wait to make one:)