All you need for this project is…

• Photo editing program, I use PSE6
• Printer
• Iron on transfer printer paper and an Iron
• Onesies
• Matte photo paper
• Digi Kit, I used Punky Girl by, Pri Rocha and Tutti Frutti by Sugarplum Paperie both at TDC
  Box template, I used The Top Heavy Box Template and the 4×6 print box Template both by Kelleigh Ratzlaff at TDC too!
• Some edge distressing ink, glue, scissors, ribbon

That’s about it!

So, let’s get started. First of course you design your shirt iron-ons in Photoshop. Just open up your digi kit and go crazy! Make is say something like “Cute” or “Sweet” I also made some with the baby’s name “Summer” You can make them say anything you want! That’s the great thing. Here are a few of mine.:

While you are in Photoshop go ahead and design your box! This is so simple, too. The instructions come with the templates and it’s a snap! I made mine with the same kit as the Onesies so the whole set matches!

So next we need to print everything out! Make sure you print your iron-ons in mirror image! And print our your boxes on your matte photo paper or cardstock.

And now assemble! Make sure you let the iron-ons sit for at least 30 minutes before you iron them on… as the directions say. (I was going to have a cute little matching hat for one of these sets, but it smeared because I didn’t wait long enough! LOL! I guess following directions is a good thing sometimes!

Here are my boxes getting put together. They are easy just cut on solid lines and fold on dotted lines! I like to sand and ink my edges too.

Here are the onesies all done! I made a diaper bag tag too.

Now just wrap it all up in your matching boxes and your gift is ready to give!

All you need for this project is…

• Your photo editing program
• Your printer
• A cute Digi Scrapping Kit
• Matte photo paper or card stock
• Scissors or a paper cutter
• Badge holders, these are easy to find at your local office supply store, online, or even at Wal Mart.

Thats it!

So, first you choose your kit, I used Wild, Wild West by Pamela Donnis and Krystal Hartley.

Then you need to measure your badge holder. Mine was 2.5 x 3.5. Open a new file in Photoshop the size of your badge holder.

Now open up your digi kit and design your tag! Fun!

Do one for the front and one for the back. Here are mine:

And the back:

I left some space on the back where my cousin can write in her information. Merge your layers and drag them both onto a 8.5 x 11 file and print on your matte paper or card stock.

Cut them out and place in the badge holder!

Here is the whole gift I made for him, all matching the diaper bag tag. I made a matching onesie (which you can learn here). And packaged it all up in one of Kelleighs Bags!

Before you get started, you’ll need to gather a few supplies:

• Printable Iron-On Transfer Sheets – I use Avery 3302 Stretchable Fabric Transfers
• Baby Onesies or other cotton / poly blend fabric
• An Iron
• Ink Jet Printer
• Photo Editing Software – I use Photoshop Elements
• A few embellishments from your favorite digi kit – I used Oh Baby! by Mari Koegelenberg, available at the Digichick.

Optional Supplies:

• Stamps – I used Starlight, Starbright from Verve Stamps
• Acrylic Stamp Block
• Pigment Ink safe for stamping on fabric – I used Perfect Match Hybrid Ink in True Black from Papertrey Ink.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Pre-wash fabric to remove sizing.
2. Design your iron-on like you would any other digital project using your photo editing software of choice. (again, I use Photoshop Elements).  Tip: if you’re using words, be sure to flip the text layer horizontally (so it’s a mirror image when it prints) otherwise your words will be backwards when ironed on (trust me on this one!!!).
3. Print.  Check in the preference window for iron-on transfers under “paper type” – my printer has that setting.  Once you have it printed out, use scissors to trim closely around the edge of your design.
4. Iron-on according to the instructions included in the Transfer Sheet packaging.  Tip: if you have an old onesie or similar fabric to practice on, you might print out a few extras of your design to play around with the heat setting on your iron and the timing a bit before tackling your project – I went through a few onesies before I got things just right. (but it was worth it!!). For more tips on ironing, be sure to check out Jill’s great post about it in the Digichick Forums: Ironing Tips.
5. I’ve found that contrary to the Transfer Sheet Instructions, I get the best results if I remove the backing while it’s still piping hot, NOT waiting for it to cool.  I’m not sure if this is a result of environmental conditions or what, but you might have to play around a bit with that as well.
6. If you’d like to add a stamped image or sentiment to your project, place your stamp on your acrylic block, ink it up, and center it where you’d like it.  Using even, firm pressure, stamp directly onto the fabric as you would paper.

Admire your handiwork!!

Looking for some more iron-on inspiration? Check out these gift ideas:

• Doll Onesie by Jill
• Canvas Diaper Tote & gift set by KCherrie
• Smitten T-Shirt by Karistamps
• Heart You Pillow by Jill
• Twitter Blossoms Onesies by Jen

Be sure to stop back on Friday when I share some fun gift packaging ideas, including instructions for the Milk Carton I used in my project!! See you then!