ARRR-ish fun

Such a cute little Irish Pirate, don't you think??  I'm a big fan of the pirate theme.  If you want to read a little bit of the background of that check out:  Pirate Onesie Iron On Post

This is another onesie made using my Silhouette and Silhouette Heat Transfer Vinyl.  If you want a quick tutorial check out:  Our Fav Leprechaun Post

Our Fav Leprechaun

 

Adorable Leprechaun hat?   - GarysAngel Etsy Shop

Adorable Onesie?  See below...

Materials

Silhouette Heat Transfer - Smooth

Onesie

Fabric Dye

Iron

How I Did It

1.  I dyed a onesie using Rit fabric dye according the the package instructions.  (very easy process)

2.  I designed the lettering for the onesie using Silhouette Studio and made use to mirror the design so that it was 'backwards' for ironing on.

3.  I cut it out on Silhouette Heat Transfer (smooth) with the clear plastic side down and no cutting mat.  

This is the clear plastic side up after being cut out.  

4.  I removed the negative heat transfer to leave the lettering...

This is the side that was cut with clear plastic side down.

5.  I placed the design on the onesie, clear plastic side up.

6.  I placed a piece of fabric on top of the clear plastic and ironed, applying firm pressure for 45 - 60 seconds (according to Silhouette Heat Transfer package instructions).  If the plastics doesn't peel up, try, try again...

 7.  I peeled the clear plastic away from the design and re-ironed (on top of fabric) one more time for good measure.

and this is why you should... Never Wake A Sleeping Leprechaun...

Happy St. Patrick's Day 2013

St. Pat's Posts to come!!

Gage's Baby Stats WordArt

I still keep saying that I am going to make one for myself (7 years later) but I love these!  I linked two other projects at the end of this post if you want to check those out as well.  I made this one with cardstock backing in the frame because I knew Gage's room was white, where the two other projects, I left the backing off so that the wall color would show through.  

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The newest addition to our family...

Gage joined us last Wednesday, weighing in at 7 pounds 4 ounces and 20 1/2 inches long.  He's perfect and mom is doing well.  They are both at home settling in.

Steel got to meet him yesterday and loved holding him.  He asked to hold him a second time before we left for home.  We hope to see him again next weekend.  It's going to be a long week!