Spring Board Creative Collaboration + Ruffle Apron
I’m so excited to be revealing my project for the participation in Andrea’s,
Spring Board Creative Collaboration event!! 🙂
Whew! That’s a mouth full! ha!
Basically what this “spring board” is… is a collaboration of a hand full of bloggers from different genre’s who are given a set package of materials to create something unique and fun!
You can read more about the collaboration, here on Andrea’s blog, and see all the fabulous bloggers involved, and their projects!
I received my package, from Jody at the Fabric Shoppe
with these cute items:
2 fat quarters
Ric-Rac
Square of unbleached cotton
Doily
First, let’s be honest.
I opened the package, in about the first 5 minutes, one of my children had stolen the ric-rac and lost it.
ugh. I’m still on the hunt. lol.
Jody also included an adorable additional yard of fabric for all of the contestants and I just couldn’t keep my hands off of it, when deciding what to create. So… I used that too 🙂
Here’s what I created!
A fun, ruffly, little girl apron!
And here’s the basic idea, of how it came together…
(please excuse the awful lighting in the first few pictures. It was about 2am. lol)
First I took 4 inch strips of the fabrics I wanted ruffled and put a folded seam on each end.
Then I ruffled each strip of fabric at the top, by pleating and pushing the strip up under the machine as I sewed.
Really easy!
After those strips were ruffled, I attached them to the bottom of the apron.
Layering them, one at a time.
Really easy!
After those strips were ruffled, I attached them to the bottom of the apron.
Layering them, one at a time.
I then took some green 3/4 inch grosgrain ribbon, pleated it, and ran it under my sewing machine, to get this ruffly look.
Then I changed my straight stitch setting on my sewing machine, to a zigzag setting, and attached this cute pink pom pom trim, on top of the ruffly ribbon.
And sewed this across the top of the highest ruffle, on the apron.
So it looked like so…
…man, don’t you love natural light photos! 🙂
If you lift up the ruffles, this is what you’ll see.
Also, I had to piece together the ruffle on the green fabric, because the fat quarter wasn’t long enough, to span the whole apron. But as you can see in this second photo, you can’t even really tell, once you have the whole things assembled.
Then I took that small piece of natural fabric, ironed it flat, and applied a vinyl “stencil”, if you will.
Basically, I designed a saying on my Silhouette, put a box around it, and then just pulled out the letters, to leave the negative space, or a stencil graphic.
I put it on the fabric, like so…
Took some metallic pink fabric paint, and a foam brush, and went over the vinyl decal.
I did a soft sweeping motion, because I wanted to be careful with the small little detached pieces that were in the “H” and the “O”, to make sure they didn’t come up.
Then, after the paint dried pretty well, I removed the vinyl, to reveal the perfectly painted words!
🙂
I knew I wanted to sew the saying on the front of the apron, but I also wanted a little “frill”.
So I took the doily, cut it up a bit, and applied it to the top and bottom of the saying, by sewing it.
I adhered the entire thing to the apron, using some heat transfer material, to get a good “stick”
Iron on the phrase…and
Ta-da!
A cute, girly homemade ruffly apron!
So fun, right!? Great for cupcake baking, or just playing, kitchen.
I LOVE the way it turned out! And so do the little girly’s who get to wear it 🙂
Kelly O. says
a.dor.a.ble!!!!! love it! AND your blog! your spunk totally shines through!
Blog says
How cute and crafty! That is a great gift idea, and I would love to share it with my nieces 🙂
Emily says
That is the cutest apron! Love it!
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Otter Hill Designs says
Cute, Cute, Cute!!! What a wonderful idea! I'm a follower now. Thanks for the chance to win.
Cass@Happiness Lives Here says
The apron is very "oh so sweet". I am totally loving everything about it. The colors are fantastic. Great job!
Emily says
OOOOHHHH SSSOOO CCUUUTTEEE!!!! your so fabulous!! i would love to see my darling daughter in this!! your so amazing!!
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Anonymous says
I have been waiting 5 flipping days for your turn! I love the ruffled! Lovely. I want to win.
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PS I am stopping by your home today, cause I have some cash burning a hole in my pocket.
Joanne says
What an adorable apron! I would love to cook with that on 😉
Unknown says
I love, love, love it! I would love it even more if it came to my house. 😉
Great jo!
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Unknown says
very cute!
Unknown says
ugh. so talented.
but seriously, 2am?! get some sleep!! you're such a hard worker!! good on ya.
Unknown says
Wow, that is so adorable!
Lil Mama Stuart says
SO cute! Thanks for showing us under the ruffles, becuase that's how mine would look if I were to try it lol
Jenna says
That is so adorable! My neighbors daughter would absolutely love cooking with me in it. jlhilgers(at)gmail(dot)com
Rita says
So cute!! I need me one of those 🙂
Lucila says
Great job that is sooo cute!!!!! 🙂
Madaline says
that is just so prec!
Jonie says
O.M.G. How stinking cute!!! I can just see my little girl getting so excited about this adorable apron-and they are her favorite colors!! You always come up with the cutest things!
leemeandthegirls says
That is so adorable! LOVE IT! mccallald[at]yahoo.com
Jodie says
I honestly marvel at your creativity! I can't stand it! 🙂 SO CUTE!
Kristin says
Love it-so adorable!
Jen Jensen says
So, so cute! Sorry to keep bugging you with questions but do you know if Silhouette is going to be doing special pricing on their machine again soon?
Mama Pea says
That apron is totally adorable! Thanks for the tutorial!
Alicen says
That is adorable!! alicenbateman at gmail dot com
Leanne says
This is adorable! My girls would LOVE it!
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Tonya @ Love of Family And Home says
Super cute!! I love aprons even though I don't do much cooking!! 🙂
Unknown says
that is so cute, i love the color combo too!
Kaysie says
Sooo Cute! Thanks for the fun giveaway!
Kendall says
I recently discovered your blog and am enjoying looking at your previous posts! I love the apron. My three girls would die to wear that helping me in the kitchen!
Kendall says
oops…forgot my email. kkluber[at]gmail.com
Liz says
SO CUTE! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! 🙂
Amber says
I have been peeking at your blog now for quite some time. you are halarious, and love reading all the new posts. That apron is D A R L I N G way to go! my 5 year old daughter would LOVE it… lileeloumagoo[at]yahoo.com
Lynette says
such a cute apron!
thechattymommy says
Great job!
so girly- i love it!
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Kristen. Jason. Sofie says
i love it! i'm inspired to make one in my size!
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Jessie says
So adorable! Would love to gift it to my nieces!
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Holly says
seriously thee cutest apron I've ever seen! My little baking queen would LOVE it!!
Karrie says
Love it!!! So cute!
Karrie
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The Dark Family says
You are awesome! That apron is so stinkin adorable!
The Dietzen's says
LOVE!! Would love to win this 🙂
Crazy Wonderful says
Oh my! How creative and totally adorable! My Izzy would be all over it 😀
heather {WhipperBerry} says
love it darrrling!
kisses
heather
Emily says
This is such a cute idea. I'm running out for my metallic craft paint VERY soon!
Alicia says
So adorable! I love it!
Rachael says
So cute!!! Love the colors and the ruffles. My little girl would love it (well, when she is older than 19 months). 🙂
Dana says
Oh Shelley! My little girl would look "oh so cute" in that darling ruffly apron. She is always by my side when I'm working in the kitchen! Pick me, pick me!!!
The Weidners says
That is absolutely adorable! Definitely one of the cutest aprons I have seen, you did a fantastic job! 😉
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Dana says
Oops! I was so excited I forgot to give you my email!
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faithplusnothing says
Love this. It's so cute
Janelle Shultz says
i think i need a whole family of these 🙂 love them!
The Lunds says
My daughter would love to have an apron her own size! Kami_bronson[at]hotmail.com
Susan Russell says
LOVE THIS!! My daughter loves to 'help' me cook so this would be oh so perfect! thanks for the giveaway!
Jessica says
This is wayyyy cute, my daughter would love this!
Kari says
Pick me! Pick me! 🙂 You're so stinking creative. please come visit NC so I can see you. I know there are people here you haven't seen sinced like high school! hehe
Anonymous says
You are So AMAZING!!! 🙂 I have a cutie little girl who would go GAGA over this ruffly dream apron. Thanks for sharing!!!
Tiffany says
That is absolutely adorable!!! My girls would love it.
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Anonymous says
I love it! Would love to win! 🙂
Kristen says
Darling!!! I am in love with that pom pom ruffled fringe! Lauren would be in heaven to have this – although I think it would be worn everywhere, not just the kitchen!
ragamuffinbeauties says
Oh my word this is so stinking adorable! My daughter would be so excited to wear this cutie patootie apron!
Laura says
So cute! You go Girl!
Sarah says
So cute, I love it!!!
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Unknown says
All I can say is WOW! You are so creative! Absolutely adorable…I picture a little girl making super cute pink cupcakes in it. 🙂
I would have looked at that material and thought what the heck will I do with that…I flunked sewing in home ec, so I would have been doomed.
Kathryn says
Very creative. There's something just lovely about pink and green together!
Leahona says
so stinkin cute!!! Love it!
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Anonymous says
i'm a sucker for a ruffle.
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annemarie says
Absolutely adorable!
Elizabeth O. says
So cute. I'm having a girl and would love to dress her that. (In a few years). Thanks for the chance to win.
Shannon says
Want it, love it, gotta have it! My little girl would WANT to help with chores if she got to wear that darling apron 🙂
Shannon says
dang it…always forget to leave my email
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Jamie W. says
This is just the cutest!! Love the ruffles!!
Margo says
Oh my!!! How cute!! I want this for my daughter… She is so into aprons right now.. :O) I might even have to make one for myself too… TOOOOOOOO Cute!! :O)
Shelby says
I can't even tell you how much I love this….it's so CUTE!!!
Lindsay says
I love it!
Unknown says
oh my gosh….i have been drooling over those ruffles since you first gave us a sneak peak….thank you so much for all your inspiration!
Taylor says
So cute! I know a special 9 yr old that would love to whip out a batch of cookies in this!
Becky says
Love it and must have it! becky_brum[at]yahoo.com
Sage says
Ooo, me! I love it! So would my girls. sagedamask [at] gmail [dot] com !
Tristen says
That is so cute! I don't have an apron and I definitely need one! 🙂
Unknown says
Such a cute apron! I would love to win!!!
Simply Smith says
what a cute apron! I love it!!! I also love the Spring board project!!!
I'm also doing a giveaway over at my blog if you'd like to check it out 🙂 Have a great weekend!
Kelly- SimplySmithDesigns@comcast.net
melissa t. says
My daughter would love to wear this while she helps me cook. LOVE this!!
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Bonita Rose says
great tutorial.. ohhhhhh I'd love to win this.. thks for sharing how you did it.. I'm a beginning sewist, so I would treasure something like this.. hugs xo bonitarose
jill marie barrett says
i have a little one that would LOVE this!!
Jessica says
So adorable!
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Melissa D. says
I love how cute this apron is! Great job!
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The Stump Clan says
I love the apron- just found your site within the last month and I am hooked!
TLF says
This looks fantastic!!! I would have never thought to create this!!
I just bought my kiddos a new playhouse earlier this week. My daughter would love to have something like this to wear in it!!
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Charis says
Love the apron and Love your blog! You have so many fantastic ideas 🙂
mama walker says
Man is there anything you can't do?! 😉
Pick me!! I promise (insert crossed fingers) to tell everyone that you made it and not me!! 🙂
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LT says
I absolutely love it!
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mother hubbard says
VERY cute,'cuse me SWEET apron and your tutorial was awesome. I hope it helps me not be too OCD next time I'm basting several rows and pulling up gathers just right down to the last inch just as the strings break. :-0 Your way is seems so much more fun and laid back.
And I'd love that apron so here's hoping a tax day comment makes me the lucky girl.
The Kaonohi's says
Love this apron. I think it would be cute to make for a baking/cooking birthday party for all the girls to wear.
Roni says
Oh MY! What an amazing apron! I would LOVE to the lucky winner! Soooo creative!
Roni
embellishartist[at]gmail.com
Cara @ Gardenview Cottage says
Love it and you made it look so easy! I love aprons and have my fingers crossed that I win!
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Makenzie & Jordan says
Ooo pick me! MY DAUGHTER WOULD LOVE THAT! Makenzie_lee19[at]hotmail.com
Christina says
oh.my.goodness. This is SO adorable! I'd love to win this for one of our girls, but then I'd also have to come back and make one for the other one! … and maybe make a Mommy-size one too! 😀
Megan says
Adorable! My niece has a birthday this month and I would love to give that to her! So glad to have found your blog via Knitty Bitties. I'll be back to explore!
Swasey family says
U ROCK girl!!!! I SOOOO need this!!!!
929Design says
I have a three year old who would LURVE this!!! It is so adorable! It is so cute, I will probably end up making myself one if I don't win this one. Good Job!!
Devonne says
You are awesome! I love reading your blog! I need to learn how to sew. That apron is so cute! I have a little girl that loves to help in the kitchen (licking the spoons);) thanks for the chance to win it! DeVonne
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mel98942 says
I cant imagine how many cookies me and my daughter Avery would make in this cute apron!!!!
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Anonymous says
SO cute!!
Amber says
NEED this for my girls! LOVE it! and yes, I may or may not try it on to see if it might or might not fit…just by chance! 🙂
Classy Clutter says
LOVE THIS! My cousin is getting married next week and I want to make her a Mrs Wonnacot (her new last name) painted on. I use freezer paper usually but I will try the vinyl. Better go dig out my Silhouette!
XO, Mallory @ ClassyClutter
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Meg says
Oh how lovely! you are such a crafty inspiration. Truly a gift you have. I want to win this beautiful piece! Pick me
Megan
mgeorge218[at]hotmail.com
thanks!!
Honeybee girl says
I love it!! So creative and precious!!
Mama Tuttle says
I so love what you did! It's fantastic! My e-mail is andreajtuttle at gmail dot com!!
Unknown says
What a cute, cute apron and Oh So creative! Now I'm in the mood to sew this weekend!:) Gotta open up my Weekend Sewing Book by Heather Ross (in case anyone was wondering what the heck I'm talking about…lol). Spring is full of fresh ideas! 😉 Happy Sewing and good luck to all (Like me) wishing to win this GORGEOUS apron! Beautiful job Shelly!
~Lindsey says
My 3 daughters would love to have this apron…..they love to help me in the kitchen :)You did a fabulous job!!
Lizzie - The Dancing Toad Blog says
How adorable!
Lizzy says
The apron is darling. You are very creative!
Lee says
Wow – how cute and thanks for the tutorial.
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SarahJarnagin says
Ack! That is adorable!!!
Leslie Miller says
Pretty sure this is the cutest apron EVER!
BillieBee (billiemick) says
Love the apron. I'm a new follower
Tara says
Beyond cute..LOVE LOVE LOVE it!!!!..xx
Tara says
Forgot my email..whoops..
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Honey I'm Home Blog says
This turned out so great. I've never seen gathering done this way . . . so much easier! I'm such an apron lover, & my granddaughter would look divine in this. Fingers are crossed!
Warmly, Michelle
Sara says
Ha, I never enter these because I never win… but my daughter would love this!
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Andrea says
Love what you made with your little pack of goodies! I've got three little beauties that would LOVE to wear such a cute apron!
Unknown says
I'd love to win this sweet apron! So cute!!!
Debbie says
Sooo creative! Love it!
Laura says
So cute….I so love your blog!
Nichole Eve says
SO SO SO Cute!!! My little one would LOVE this!
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kristie says
OMG, this is just SO Cute, I would love to have one. I think I won't be able to finish cooking if I wear it, I might end up in the bedroom all the time, coz I will be too cute in the kitchen. haha…
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Miranda says
OMG…how do you have the time?? You truly are amazing and so stinkin' crafty. I bet you're a hoot and buzzin' with energy all the time. Your smiley face shows it. You've got talent and then some.
Adorable apron, my sweet 4 year old Megan would love it (she currently uses her brothers Home Depot orange ones…sad I know).
sweetoneofeach says
ADORABLE! You are so creative – always love seeing what you new things you are coming up with!
Ami Allison says
SOOOOO CUTE!! I love it! The SBCCE sounds like fun!! 🙂
The Taylor Family says
Oh, I can never think of anything so cute, so my fabric sits. What an adorable apron! I love it!
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Kim says
Oh, so cute! I LoVe it! My little Suzzy Homaker would love it, too!
Early BIrd says
I would love to win this for my daughter, she is taking Jr. Chef Cooking lessons this summer!!!
Melanie
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proudmama says
tooo cute! you are so talented. i am thinking about doing this for grow ups an teacher gifts… love it!!
Samantha says
Love it!!!
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Janine says
stunning and it would look great here in australia…:)
Unknown says
that is SUPER adorable! oh to have your skills:)))
Krissy says
INSANELY cute!!! My daughter would LOVE it!! Great job!
KaufusiFamily says
Pick me! Pick me! My girls would love to have this to play in the kitchen.
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Erin says
I love it! So very cute!
Jan says
adorable… simply adorable!
Barbie says
My 4 year old would love this! She has been an eager helper in the kitchen lately 🙂 Love your blog, keep up the fabulousness!
Michelle says
Aww… the apron is adorable!! love it!! 🙂 Enjoy keeping up with your blog via email!! You have some of the cutest ideas!! 🙂
Josh and Becca says
That apron is to die for! So stinkin' cute. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
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Emilee says
Adorable! My dtr would love it!
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teampr8 says
those are adorable!!!!
a few of my favorite things says
cutest thing evah!
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To The Moon and Back says
This is absolutely ADORABLE! I think you should make a bunch and sell them;)
Unknown says
ohh lala this apron is so stinking cute! I love how you used the vinyl to stencil the little wording and added the cut up doily to it!
dancersRsmart says
That is just what I've been looking for!! My daughter is running her own lemonade stand this summer to earn money to go with her Dance Company to NYC 🙂 That apron would go perfectly with her lemonade stand we made!! You are a Rock Star Crafter!
Shawna says
Love this…why can't my ruffles ever turn out looking so natural?
Lindsay says
It's a lovely! lp@byu.net
Sherry says
Oh, my granddaughters would love this!!
Christi says
This is very creative…you can never have too many aprons in the kitchen. I really love it that you gave us the tutorial! Thank you!!
Jacs529 says
This is so adorable!!! I would love to wear one while baking with my 2 year old daughter!!
Suz says
Love the colors, it turned out so cute! I would love it! suzannejw14[at]yahoo.com
Love it!!!!
myonlysunshine says
That is ADORABLE!!!! love love love!
-kathy
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Lina - Fancy Frugal Life says
Super-duper cute! Love it!!
Lina
Fancy Frugal Life
the girlfriend gap says
very cute. the ruffles are sweet. I have a sweet little grand daughter who loves aprons. Thank you for a chance to win. who would have guessed all of these sweet things from one little package. I have been delighted by it all.
Janita
Ramona says
I see I'm not the only one who loved this adorable apron. Thanks for your creative posts! I want to make this apron soon.
Unknown says
Oh so cute!!!! I love it. You never fail to inspire me. Thank you so much for that. 🙂
The Brock Family says
I LOVE LOVE LOVE that apron! So fun!!!
Gena says
So stinkin' cute! I'm a new follower and love your blog! You are such a creative lady.
Debby says
Cutest apron ever. I love your blog and signed up to follow. Your family picture is so cute.
Anonymous says
Love it!
mush says
Soooo PRESH! I'm in love with it!!!
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Amy Jo says
I love those ruffled layers. And the color combination. And the pompom trim. Awesome job!
Mama Mimi says
LOVE – that is totally adorable! =)
karen says
adorable! Only I hate to tell you, my 4 yr old boy, not even a pink boy, would love to wear that apron as much as the girls. I might have to attempt it in navy and gingham blue and white, just for him. (I have video of him, at 2, making the family's pesto recipe with use of the food processor and lots of supervision, mais oui! … he's the most enthusiastic cook of the lot.)
Unknown says
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT! Can't wait to win!!!
Alexa says
This seriously is OH SO SWEET! Love it! I feel like it's a project that I can tackle in only a couple of hours! I love your blog and I hope I win! alexa(dot)ayers(at)gmail(dot)com. 🙂
audra says
ab.so.lute.ly LOVE the apron! i've been reading your blog for ages now, but "officially" follow you now 🙂 i always love stopping by!
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Heather aka "Hay Hay" says
i HAVE 2 LITTLE GIRLS THAT WOULD LOVE THIS APRON 🙂 VERY NICE WORK ….. I AM A FAN 🙂
Lesley says
Gorgeous! So glad I'm one of your readers!
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Emily says
Oh. My. Goodness. I sooo love that apron! What a cute and fun idea!
nightowl says
This is absolutely adorable and one of a kind.
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Kathy H says
What a cuter apron. Your tutorial made it look very easy. ANy little girl would love to wear that baking (and even after).
Unknown says
Ohhhh so cute! My niece just loves to help me in the kitchen! She's finally getting old enough to help! This would be a wonderful addition to our time together!
Ashley says
LOVE LOVE LOVE how "oh so sweet" that would look on my little girl (and even sweeter to win it) Love your blog!
dodu says
I've never left a comment on a strangers blog, but there is a first for everything, right! I just adore checking out your projects and just love your positive energy, creativity, and style! Love the apron…just adorable!
Toodles – Josi
Shan says
That would be an adorable birthday present! Sharylann1[at]hotmail.com
Rachel says
I sort have an apron fetish… this would go great with my collection!!
Allie says
So cute! I love the dressed up version of an old classic! 🙂
JEN says
You are so incredibly creative!! I would love to own this apron. 🙂 jenstagge[at]gmail.com
The Spann Fam says
am i too late? please say no! this is too cute! xo
Unknown says
Oh my goodness.. this is ridiculously cuuuute!!! If I don't win, I am going to make one.. maybe one for ME!! haha 🙂
My email is girlsaved at gmail dot com 🙂
cookieandclaire says
Pretty sure I would gain weight if I won this apron just because I would put my little one in it to bake treats!
Dani says
Seriously. SO. Cute. I love it! If I don't win, I will make one! (lol, eventually!) Thanks for the great give-away!!
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Holly says
This is beautiful. Great tutorial 🙂
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MagenRanae says
Super sweet!
Stacey says
I'm in love! googles84[at]hotmail.com
Aldridge says
This Apron is So Cute!!! If I sewed I would totally make one, but I don't…….Love it, Love your Blog!!!
Heidi
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Kristin W. says
How stinkin cute! Pick me and let me pretend I have enough talent (or at least money) to buy something that cute for my little girl!
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Unknown says
absolutely LOVE your blog, you're amazing! I would love for my soon to be 2 year old daughter to have an apron like this as she has recently started loving "to help" in the kitchen
The Rx quilter says
I love the apron and not a complicated way to achieve a super adorable apron..great job! Lisa in Texas
jude3944 says
very cute I love your blog You are so creative. I think you do a great job on the sewing machine..
Deepika says
love this and your blog. what type of child's apron did you use? is it white? we are looking at creating these for my daughters bday. thanks
Anonymous says
Great tutorial! Easy to follow.