Babies everywhere

We went to the zoo a couple of days ago and we got to see lots of animals including giraffes, hippos, lions, tigers, elephants and wild dogs. Usually the animals are nowhere to be seen (maybe it's the gray Seattle weather that keeps them tucked away?), so this was a rare treat. But what really caught my eye was the number of pregnant women strolling casually all around me. So many!! In fact, I went to the zoo with a pregnant friend and am meeting up next week with another friend who is ready to give birth at any moment. Babies, babies, everywhere.

A few weeks ago, yet another girlfriend went into labor and had a beautiful little girl. I wasn't sure what to make, but I knew I wanted at least some kind of handmade element to the gift. When Kumi was a wee infant, one of my favorite things was a set of Gerber onesies. They were so soft and plain and thin, which I liked. As a gift though, they leave something to be desired, so I tried my hand at some iron-on transfers.

Voila, customized onesies:

I created the designs myself using Photoshop, printed them on iron-on transfer paper (I think I used an HP brand, I can't remember) and simply ironed them on. Easy peasy.

I pre-washed them in eco-friendly (and baby safe) detergent. I like 'em, and I hope little Isae does too. The name means "branch" so I played with that imagery; you probably can't tell, but the pattern on the green flower looks like little branches. Now I need to think of designs for the other babies...