Jazz Up Your Child's Apron
Jazz Up Your Child's Apron
While some kids love to play with toys or watch TV during summer, there are also kids who enjoy cooking up sweet, wonderful treats with their moms. If that is the case, get your child a cooking apron just right for his or her size. You may opt to buy a plain-looking canvass apron, and as another bonding moment for you two, you can help your kid personalize her apron.
A basic material would be a fabric marker. It comes in different colors and is very easy to use. You may choose to design the apron for your kid and let him color the insides of the drawing. Why not engage him to draw with you as well? Your kid may have already thought of a design, and is just waiting for that very moment. To avoid accidents, place newspapers under the apron while the two of you draw.
For an embossed look, use puff paint to make the designs stand out. Choose bright colors to give your kid's apron a lively and glossy look.
If drawing is not an option, then try iron-on crystals for the apron. Let your kid choose the design he wants and simply "iron" the crystals onto the apron. You may opt to buy individually set crystals or those that already come in a pattern. Just ensure you follow the instructions carefully and to the letter. You wouldn't want the crystals falling off after you wash the apron.
Another option is to use fabric paint and rubber stamps. Why not design an entire scene? Sponge Bob cooking under the sea, perhaps? Or, Patrick Star helping his friend Sponge Bob serve the customers in the restaurant? There are lots of ideas that you can come up with it. Simply trace the scene with a light pencil, and let your kid color with fabric paint. With the use of the rubber stamps, you may also create patterns of your own design.
Lastly, iron-on appliques are also available in art stores. Let your kid choose the design he wants and just ensure you iron on the applique thoroughly so they won't curl up later on.
Design ideas abound. You just have to choose which apron design you want and let it be the start of a wonderful summer cooking time with your child.
A basic material would be a fabric marker. It comes in different colors and is very easy to use. You may choose to design the apron for your kid and let him color the insides of the drawing. Why not engage him to draw with you as well? Your kid may have already thought of a design, and is just waiting for that very moment. To avoid accidents, place newspapers under the apron while the two of you draw.
For an embossed look, use puff paint to make the designs stand out. Choose bright colors to give your kid's apron a lively and glossy look.
If drawing is not an option, then try iron-on crystals for the apron. Let your kid choose the design he wants and simply "iron" the crystals onto the apron. You may opt to buy individually set crystals or those that already come in a pattern. Just ensure you follow the instructions carefully and to the letter. You wouldn't want the crystals falling off after you wash the apron.
Another option is to use fabric paint and rubber stamps. Why not design an entire scene? Sponge Bob cooking under the sea, perhaps? Or, Patrick Star helping his friend Sponge Bob serve the customers in the restaurant? There are lots of ideas that you can come up with it. Simply trace the scene with a light pencil, and let your kid color with fabric paint. With the use of the rubber stamps, you may also create patterns of your own design.
Lastly, iron-on appliques are also available in art stores. Let your kid choose the design he wants and just ensure you iron on the applique thoroughly so they won't curl up later on.
Design ideas abound. You just have to choose which apron design you want and let it be the start of a wonderful summer cooking time with your child.
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