The week before I was due to have Ryder I started nesting like crazy. I had a few DIY projects that I felt HAD to be done. I was staying up late after work every night to finish them. I just didn’t feel like I could have this baby without completing the projects. One of the projects was creating this custom newborn snap tee. I had eyed the “worth the wait” onesie set from Uncommon Goods for years and always knew that when I had a baby I wanted he/she to have that onesie. However, I did not want to spend the $36 they were charging for a onesie and hat.
That’s where my Cricut Explore came in handy. With a little iron-on vinyl and Cricut Design Space I was able to create this custom snap tee for pennies! And then of course brag to all the nurses in the hospital that I made it because they all loved his snap tee!
First up I created the phrase in Cricut Design Space. I assigned two different colors to the phrase so that way the Cricut Explore knew that I needed to cut out two separate pieces of iron-on vinyl. Make sure when working with iron-on vinyl and words that you click MIRROR IMAGE. Or else your phrase will read backwards and you don’t want that.
Next up, choose Iron-On on the dial setting and let the Cricut Explore go to work!
I applied the “worth the wait” portion first.
Then once I ironed on the “worth the wait” I lined up the “i was” words.
Ironed it on and removed the plastic covering. Easy as that… my shirt was done and all I needed was for my sweet baby boy to arrive.
Ryder was a few days late but at the end of the day… was totally worth the wait.
These photos were taken of him in the hospital a day after he was born on my iPhone.
I look back at these photos and can’t believe how tiny and new he looked. Ryder is now ten weeks (as I type this) and is growing like a weed! I now get what everyone says when they say they grow fast.
Disclaimer: I’ve entered this project in the Cricut Design Space Star Challenge. If this project is selected I will win a cash prize. There are affiliate links in this post. If you purchase from the link we will make a percentage from the sale. As always all opinions are my own.
Chelsea says
Love this! So cute but perfect. They do grow way too fast.
Katie says
Thanks Chelsea!
kathy says
I was wondering where you purchased the snap tees? I have never seen them before. I love your project idea!!! adorable!!!!
Katie says
Hi Kathy, I found them at my local baby store, BuyBuy Baby. I’ve also seen them at Babie’s R Us, and Walmart.