This month the Crafty Secrets design team has been challenged to put together a short tutorial or step by step how-to. Lucky for you, today's the day we all share our projects!
I was inspired by all of the different aprons worn in the images of the ladies on the Domestic Goddess Creative Cuts sheet. And since aprons are quite "in", I thought I'd make a wee little apron card for a friend!
I started by creating a template out of scrap paper. Once I had the shape the way I liked, I traced the template on the backside of a piece of folded cardstock. I traced the template on what would be the backside of the card in case I missed cutting off the pencil line, it would be on the backside and would probably go unnoticed.
I used a nice sharp pair of scissors to cut out the traced design. I like these Cutter Bee scissors. They have a really sharp blade, and the point really allows nice, clean snips in tight spaces. The paper I chose is from K&Company. It's double-sided, so it was easy to choose coordinating papers for this project. The green dots is the backside of the apples!
Once my pieces were cut out, I used a sponge applicator to ink the edges of the shapes. Then I used my vintage Singer tracing wheel to add some faux stitches to the edges of my apron and pocket piece.
I used small glue dots to adhere the pocket to the front of the apron. By putting a little curve in the pocket before adhering it to the apron, I was able to get a bit of dimension between the two pieces. This would be a good spot for a note, or some small utensils, or a to-do list!
I found some GREAT buttons in my stash that have slits, rather than holes. I chose to use them on this project, and threaded them with some beautiful green silk ribbon. The buttons are then adhered to the apron with glue dots.
For the inside of the apron card, I chose to use this sassy image of a gal holding a hot out of the oven roast, also from the Domestic Goddess Creative Scraps sheet.
I made sure to ink the edges of the layers inside the apron, and also added faux stitches to the layers as well.
I think the finished card turned out charming and fun, and I can't WAIT to pop it in the mail!
Now, if you would like to make your own version of this card, I've created a template for you! Have fun with it! Be sure to come back here and provide a link to your finished card! I'd love to see your creations! Have FUN!
You will want to check out the other projects being shared today by my fellow design team members.
Heartwarming Vintage Blog
Crafty Secrets Site
Vicki Chrisman
Lisa Zappa
Pam Hooten
Heidi Blankenship
Marisa Grosson
Vivian Peters
Michele Kovack
Linda Duke
Melissa Phillips
Michelle Van Etten
thanks for the template. I made a few and love them! http://mikeandkatieellebrecht.blogspot.com/2012/01/apron-cards.html
Posted by: Katie | January 22, 2012 at 06:55 PM
OOOOOH...This is stunning! I can't wait to try it! Thank you so much for sharing your template and for all your inspiration!
Take care
Posted by: Vina | August 04, 2009 at 10:08 AM
Absolutely Adorable!
Posted by: Cynthia | July 17, 2009 at 09:11 PM
My mother is in Texas and would love to visit you. She is a fellow stamper from Idaho and just loves your farm and photos.
Cameron T.
Posted by: Cameron Topliff | July 15, 2009 at 10:02 AM
TFS. This is a perfect card for my MIL. So cute.
Posted by: Deneen | July 11, 2009 at 03:20 PM
What a great card! Love it and thanks for the template!
Posted by: Lisa Kind | July 11, 2009 at 10:47 AM
Got so busy following all the tutorial links that I forgot to leave you a comment on this adorable apron card. I love the new C. Gavin papers too...have you seen the ecojot journals...yummy!
Posted by: Kelly Bee | July 07, 2009 at 05:32 PM
OMG... I love this! Too fabulous. thanks for the tutorial I need to try this and very soon. TFS
Posted by: denise young | July 07, 2009 at 03:25 PM
Anna, I love this!! I love the colors and patterned papers and what a cute apron!
Posted by: Niki Estes | July 07, 2009 at 02:45 PM
What an unusual card ANNA thanks for the template will have to have a play soon:0)
Posted by: Myra | July 07, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Oh wow! How absolutely fabulous! Love everything about the apron! :)
Posted by: Danielle | July 07, 2009 at 08:09 AM
I love your green apple apron card! And the sentiment inside is EXACTLY how I feel when I am cooking. :) Great job on the tutorial! My friends are all into aprons right now, and I have a darling pattern and fabric that I need to sew up. Hmmm . . . It would be quicker and more fun to make a card. :)
Posted by: Shellie Daniel | July 06, 2009 at 08:55 PM
WOW, Anna, I love this tutorial. Your work is always stunning.... a this is know different. Such a cute idea.
Posted by: Linda Duke | July 06, 2009 at 06:49 PM
This is SOOOO cute! Thanks for the template, I know just who I want to make this for. I let you know how it comes out, hope it is as cute as yours!
Posted by: Danisha | July 06, 2009 at 06:28 PM
What a cute and adorable apron card. Thanks for sharing this great tutorial.
Posted by: Marisa Grosson | July 06, 2009 at 05:59 PM
Anna, Your card is so cute. I was inspired by your template to create a couple of fabric aprons and make them into cards. I put them on my blog. http://dishtoweldame.blogspot.com/2009/07/tiny-apron-cards.html
I have thought about making some doll aprons for a long time, and your template gave me the motivation to do it! Thank you!
Posted by: Ann Merry | July 06, 2009 at 05:46 PM
Just fabulous card - thanks for the template!
Posted by: Erika M | July 06, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Awesome card and awesome of you to provide a template! Thanks!!
Posted by: Danielle | July 06, 2009 at 02:14 PM
This is so sweet! Thanks for the template...I think I could find a couple uses for this!
LeAnne
Posted by: LeAnne | July 06, 2009 at 01:21 PM
I'm with Gabriela, swooning over your creation! It's GREAT GREAT GREAT!!!
Everything you did was SO perfect, and those buttons...OMGosh, how cool is that??!!!
Thanks for sharing the template, I've already copied it off!
Have a great week....we're suffering in the heat in NE too~~BLEAH!!! I hope summer passes quickly for all of us! :P
Posted by: diane mcvey | July 06, 2009 at 11:47 AM
This is so cute and I love the paper you used! Great idea and your finished card came out beautiful!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | July 06, 2009 at 11:23 AM
Love, love, LOVE your apron card! Thanks for sharing the template--I will definitely be making some of these! Thanks for the inspiration, as always!
Posted by: Julie Campbell | July 06, 2009 at 11:09 AM
Your apron is just adorable. Thanks for sharing the template.
Posted by: Troy Louise | July 06, 2009 at 11:03 AM
Totally awesome! WOWZERS!!!! I love all the detail and LOVE your vintage tracing wheel!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | July 06, 2009 at 09:08 AM
Too much fun, I will check out he apron pattern.
Posted by: Carol Dee | July 06, 2009 at 08:45 AM
OH... SO CUTE! totally Fantastic Anna! Cant wait to make one. Thanks for the templet!
Posted by: Vicki Chrisman | July 06, 2009 at 08:06 AM
How SWEET is this Anna? Love it. Thanks so much for sharing the pattern.
Posted by: Debbie Kaste | July 06, 2009 at 06:53 AM
How clever this is!!! I downloaded it right away!!! Soooo cute!
Posted by: Michele | July 06, 2009 at 06:16 AM
Cute card! Love the apron:D
Posted by: Linda B | July 06, 2009 at 06:14 AM
I can't talk now - I'm swooning. When I "come to" I'll let you know just how charming I found your apron card and what a wondeful tutorial you've created. But for now, I'm still swooning.
Posted by: Gabriela (Gabi With An Eye) | July 06, 2009 at 05:05 AM
LOVE your tutorial Anna, that apron is darling! Great idea!
Posted by: pam hooten | July 06, 2009 at 04:34 AM
I LOVE this... I can hardly wait to use the template!! Thanks so much!!
Posted by: Janine | July 06, 2009 at 04:17 AM
Love love love everything about this card, Anna! Thank you for the great template and easy to follow instructions! I can hardly wait to try one!
Posted by: Shae | July 05, 2009 at 11:48 PM