I didn't just want to have the shower be ordinary. I wanted guests to come to the party and feel like the party was celebrating their attendance, too! One of the ways I did that was having a Onesie Station. I didn't want to have a onesie station that would be messy with paints and markers. I wanted to create onesies that my niece would actually wear.
In the weeks leading up to the shower, I scoured TJ Maxx, Marshalls and Kohls for inexpensive plain onesies. Every time I visited the store, I'd pick up as many onesies as I could find in many different sizes. I then made sure to wash them in dye-free, hypoallergenic laundry detergent.
My solution to creating one-of-a-kind onesies without using paints or markers was to use iron-on appliqués. I purchased my appliqués from Nana Bleu on Etsy. These appliqués were absolutely adorable. I was able to purchase Garden Theme and Pink and Gray Theme appliqués (30 total) and had them within a week!
At the actual shower, I set up a station with an ironing pad, iron, a basket with the clean onesies and another basket with the appliqués. I also had cardboard to insert into each onesie during the ironing process. There were also step-by-step directions laminated on the table. Each guest was able to decide which onesie they'd like to use, and the appliqué they wanted to add. They also decided where the appliqué should be placed.
When they were finished, they were able to hang their finished onesie up on the clothesline that was hanging in our living room/dining room area. The clothesline also served as a great decoration once everyone started to create their adorable onesies!
I know this onesie station was a truly memorable detail to our shower that guests will remember forever! I highly recommend that you include a onesie station at your next baby shower! If you have any questions, leave a comment below! Happy Baby Shower Planning!!
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