Breaking the Mold: Why My Zebra Safari Isn't Your Average Baby Shower

This Zebra Safari collection features hand-inked invitations, grey t-shirts, matchboxes, soy candles and more with steel blue and mauve roses in a dramatic flat lay.


A baby shower is the first real celebration of a new life. As a mother of three, I know that it’s that first big moment with friends and loved ones where the reality of your baby's arrival truly starts to feel real. It is a beautiful occasion, regardless of the theme.

Living in Chile has given me a unique perspective on these celebrations. Here, a thematic party is often seen as an "extra" or a "want" rather than a "need." Culturally, there’s less pressure on perfectly matching decor—people might grab blue cups from one store and white napkins from another. But as social media and international travel bridge the gap, I see more moms wanting that special, cohesive "vibe" that reflects who they are.

Solving the "Watercolor" Problem

When I look at the Zazzle marketplace, I see a sea of soft, cutesy watercolor clipart. It’s everywhere! While that style is sweet, I realized there wasn't enough for the mom who isn't into the "soft and fuzzy" look.

I wanted to solve a problem for the modern Whimsigoth or Gothic mom—someone who wants something cute for her baby but still identifies with a dramatic, artistic, and edgy aesthetic. That’s where the Whimsigoth Zebra Safari was born.

The bold black and white stripes of the zebra provided the perfect high-contrast base. I paired them with Steel Blue and French Blue roses for the boys, and Mauves and deep blush pinks for the girls. To add that signature "Etch an Ink" drama, I threw in dried twigs and "droopy" flowers for a sophisticated, moody look.


This Mommy-to-Be T-shirt features a hand-drawn zebra and steel blue roses for an artistic baby shower.


From My Studio to Your Celebration

Every single line you see in this collection is created by hand using a cross-hatching technique. I work from my "Happy Place"—my home studio here in Chile. It’s a space I built myself from two back-to-back cupboards and an IKEA tabletop, positioned right in front of a large window looking out at my garden.


This Mini Soy Candle features hand-drawn zebra art with mauve roses and black lace for a gothic baby shower favor.


Surrounded by the things I love—alpaca wool, 100% linen, and the scent of essential oils—the pen stroke becomes a meditation for me. It’s a slow, intentional process, much like knitting. I get in the "zone" for hours, finding an interior peace that I hope comes through in every ink stroke.

A Collection for the Artistic Soul

Whether it’s the mini soy candle favors or the water bottle labels, this collection is for the mom who wants to feel in her element on her big day. It’s for the person who chooses the dramatic over the mainstream.


This Water Bottle Label features hand-drawn ink zebra stripes and mauve roses for a moody baby shower theme.


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