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Friday, February 25, 2011

Apron Card

Happy Friday to you all! I am off today but have a ton of errands to run and will start the day at the Jeep dealership getting one of my windows repaired. My MIL is going to go with me and drop it off and then we are going to do a little shopping and have lunch. It is so convenient that the Jeep place is across the street from Michael's and within a mile or two of both JoAnn's and Hobby Lobby! Not to mention all the other stores that we both enjoy shopping in together. I have been so busy lately with my kitchen re-do that I haven't had a ton of time in the crafting room. I am hoping to get some needlework pieces done this weekend and then once I get them framed and on the wall, I think I can call the kitchen pretty much done. I am so happy with the way it is coming together and will post pictures as soon as I get it finished.

Since I am going with a kind of retro theme in the kitchen and using some aprons as part of the decor, I was inspired to pull out one of my apron stamps by Karen Lockhart. I know I have at least one more from her and a few in digi form too. I am thinking of making some wall hangings using some apron images and coordinating papers to match the fabric I picked out for the curtains. This image was colored with Copics and I used DCWV papers.

I love aprons and even have a couple of the short ones that were made by my great-grandmother and passed along to me by my grandmother. My mom bought me a new apron for Christmas this year and when I was at Michael's last week I found a cute little apron for Samantha to wear when she is here cooking with me. If you have a budding little chef at your house, they have a bunch a cute, useable, kid sized cooking tools.

Thanks for dropping by!

13 comments:

Marlene said...

The shading is perfectly done! Nice!

Maria@Crafty Cre8tions said...

Sweet apron!!! I have one from Inky Antics. Let me know if you want me to stamp you out a few!!
Love the green :) And I have that background paper too. One of my favs from that paper pack!
Have a great weekend.

I woulda dropped a lot of $ between Michaels, joannes and hobby lobby!!!!

Maria

Pat (mspfd) said...

This is terrific, Gina. I love aprons too. Can't wait to see the kitchen redo and the apron wall hangings that you are creating.

Scrapping Julie said...

Hey Gina!!! this apron is awesome. I am excited to see our new kitchen. Grace and I will be happy to come over for dinner anytime!!! Glad you are doing well my friend

Tammy said...

Very cute! I love the retro feel and the dp is perfect!

The Mama Monkey said...

Oh, I love this! What a fun image! Now, my husband is a huge Jeep fan. If the store was by M's and J's, our marriage would be a lot better!!! LOL

Payne Holler Cards said...

love retro and this apron card is darling!!

Payne Holler Cards said...

love retro and this apron card is darling!!

Dell said...

Gina, I am an apron lover too! I use one on a regular basis and there are so many cute ones to be found nowadays.

Love your card and the colors you chose! Have fun on your quest for more.

Lorraine said...

I love your retro card and your coloring of the apron image rocks!

Cheryl said...

Oh this is so sweet! Your coloring is wonderful

Curt in Indy said...

You sound like you are crazy busy. I sure hope you are planning to share some pics of your kitchen when it is finished. Love your "retro" apron card. Great image. Best, Curt

Anne Marie Hile said...

Yuor shading on this one is unbelievable! WOW!! :)