My brother & sister-in-law’s baby surprised us all by showing up 2 months early. Scott went to CA this weekend to visit them and I wanted to send a baby gift. I immediately thought of the adorable newborn gown my friend, Jen at One Project a Day made. (I am so blessed that creative Jen is my friend in real life, not just in my mind like the other craft bloggers I aspire to.) So following this tutorial, and with Jen’s guidance and tutelage, I set to work. I was thrilled with the results.

The little ribbon tag was my favorite part.

After looking at it, I realized how big it was. Tiny Colton is less than 4 lbs now and it would be a long while for him to be able to fit in it. So I thought I would try to make a smaller one that might be more likely to fit him once he gets home from the hospital. I thought the first one was the cutest thing until I finished this….

The trim on the neckline makes such a difference. I love it so much. Jen was such a good friend and gushed over it with me and then let me dress up her daughter’s doll for a photo shoot.

Scott thinks I should make more and sell them. I really am tempted. But for now Colton has a one of kind:)