Thursday, September 17, 2009

Painted Jeweled Onesie


I had this idea months ago and was FINALLY able to sit down and bring it to life, and I must say, it's even better than I imagined. (:

Here's the finished one being modeled, man my model was feisty today! These were the best out of like 50 pics...



Sheesh. That kid.

Back to the tutorial...so I've heard other bloggers say that once you start freezer paper stenciling you won't be able to stop, man oh man is that true! I'm a total addict now.

Here's what you'll need to make your own:
Freezer Paper
Fabric Paint
Onesie
Stamping Object (I used everything from pens to chopsticks, try different things)

First you'll need to cut out your stencil on the freezer paper. You can draw your design on the non-waxy side and then cut it out or use scrapbooking punches like I did. Next insert a piece of fabric paper into your onesie to protect it from the paint that might bleed through. Now you're ready to iron on your stencil. Be sure to iron it waxy side down!
Lightly paint onto your stencil, don't glob it on or it'll bleed!
After it dries peel off your paper and embellish it with your "chains & beads". This is where the pen caps and other objects come in. Be creative, take a chance, that's often what comes out the best!

Once it's completely dry iron it again to heat seal the paint. When you wash your finished piece I think it's a good idea to turn it inside out. I've washed the one on Samster already and it came out just fine.

Don't have time to make your own? Need a baby gift or a little glamour for your babe? I've made extras below from new Circo onesies and listed them in my etsy shop. The onesies are all size 3-6mths and the shirt is 12mths but if you're interested in other sizes just email me and I'd be glad to do a custom order for you!
As always please let me know if you make this, I LOVE seeing pics!

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30 comments:

  1. Kari SweetenSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    LOVE THESE! I'll be featuring them tonight.

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2009 at 2:51 PM

    Hi there! I found your blog yesterday and I love it! Actually I had done a search for a "tutorial on how to make an ottoman slipcover" and somewhere along the way it brought me to your blog?? Funny how Google works sometimes, huh? Well, anyways just wanted to stop by to tell ya I love the things you make. You're so creative! I just got my very own sewing machine so I'm going to try some of your tutorials out! I can't wait to see what you're going to make next!:)
    ~Kim

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  3. 365 DressesSeptember 17, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    Adorable!

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  4. Embellished BayouSeptember 17, 2009 at 10:23 PM

    Found you via One Pretty Thing, this is a precious project, thanks for sharing!

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  5. kathiSeptember 17, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    What a great idea, as usual!

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  6. AmySeptember 18, 2009 at 8:34 AM

    Ok, I thought I posted a comment last night but apparently I was multi-tasking (and not doing it well)...I can't remember how I found your site, but have really enjoyed your projects!

    I love this one. I did something similar last fall on a dark shirt for my son. I did a football shape and used Scrubbin' Bubbles as my "paint". With the bleach in it, it just fades the fabric, but it looks cool. I can't remember which site I saw the idea on, but it works really well!

    Could you please share what kind of fabric paint you use? I have had trouble finding some that is not 1. runny or 2. puffy. Thanks for the cute ideas and instructions!

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  7. roseylittlethingsSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:06 AM

    Super cute, wish I had the time to make one. Moving is taking over my life at the moment!

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:48 AM

    been lurking for a few weeks now and have made several of your tutorials -- and this is next! love love love it. one question though -- when you "heat seal" it with an iron, do you iron directly on the paint? Or on the "wrong" side of the fabric?

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  9. JillSeptember 18, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    WOW - these are fantastic! Thanks for sharing a tutorial.

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  10. NatashaSeptember 18, 2009 at 12:18 PM

    I ironed directly on the painted side on med. heat to seal it...just keep the iron moving...

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  11. April PantallSeptember 18, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    I love it! These are great for a modern look :)

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  12. GinaSeptember 18, 2009 at 8:19 PM

    Oh my goodness I wish I knew babies that I could spoil with these! What a great idea, yours came out PERFECT. Wow, how do you do it??

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:45 PM

    Brilliant and beautiful! Sincerely wishing I had a little one right about now who needed these and as it is I may have to get the stuff to make a couple of these for my nieces birthdays this week. Thanks for the wonderful tutorial!!!

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  14. RottenSeptember 18, 2009 at 9:53 PM

    It blows my mind that you have time and the energy to do all of these wonderful things! I am STILL working on the Shhhhhh sign for my front door and you posted that HOW long ago! Keep it up. One day I will be motivated enough to try and keep up.

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  15. Crafts and DealsSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:21 AM

    Thanks for sharing this fun idea!!

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  16. TonyaSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:27 AM

    Wow! Awesome idea and thanks for the tutorial! And your model is just too cute! ;)

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  17. SewCalGalSeptember 19, 2009 at 10:51 AM

    Very cute. And a great idea. Thanks for sharing your insights.

    SewCalGal
    www.sewcalgal.blogspot.com

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  18. UnknownSeptember 19, 2009 at 11:17 AM

    Those are amazing! Must make one for my daughter now :)

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  19. CassieSeptember 19, 2009 at 5:58 PM

    I saw this on UCreate and just LOVE it! I am having a little girl in December, and can't wait for her to be decked out in one of these!

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  20. ValeriaSeptember 20, 2009 at 8:19 AM

    SUPER cute!!!!!! I'm happy to find your blog

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    I love your blog! You are very inventive and inspiring! Thanks!

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  22. selphishgirlSeptember 22, 2009 at 10:14 PM

    So very cute! What a great idea! Thanks for the tutorial and the inspiration!

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  23. Jason, Dawn, Lane, and KateSeptember 23, 2009 at 8:51 AM

    Hi! I love your blog! I have freezer stenciled one shirt for my daughter but wasn't in love with it, what kind of paint do you use? thanks!

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  24. NatashaSeptember 25, 2009 at 9:08 AM

    I used tulip brand fabric paints from Michael's, downside is there aren't a TON of colors available but good thing is it works really well. Minimal bleeding and goes on nicely! Hope that helps!

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  25. ShawnaleeSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:53 PM

    Do you sell these? Where do you get Freezer Paper?

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  26. AnonymousOctober 18, 2009 at 9:51 PM

    Hey Natasha....I saw some shirts for women that have a very similar pattern on them in a store this last week. I immediately thought of you! It made me smile. :-)

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  27. BOWquetNovember 28, 2009 at 9:41 AM

    That came out so cute, and I love your blog!!!! :)

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  28. blabbing maggieDecember 28, 2009 at 10:08 PM

    i've been a follower of your blog for a while now, and LOVE these!!! and now, a good friend of mine has a little girl due in may! needless to say, little bentley ava will be rocking this onesie for sure!! :)

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  29. Zimms ZooJune 12, 2010 at 7:05 PM

    Been stalking for awhile and we finally got around to making these. But our version was 2t t-shirts that girls painted the necklaces on and then they sewed tulle to the bottom like tutus. The girls are 11 and 10 and this was so easy for them to do. Of course I don't have a single picture because we gave them as gifts today for our friends baby.

    Thanks for the tutorial!

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  30. AnonymousSeptember 4, 2010 at 10:27 PM

    Hello since I have a grand-son I'm for baby stuff Tku vm

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