Sometimes you can find the coolest things at dollar stores and thrift stores. I'm always on the look out for things to transform - like this plain apron for example.
Seems like your average, canvas apron right? Well... the things you can do with a little Mod Podge and some awesome papers from Graphic 45. Let me show you a fun and easy tutorial to customize an inexpensive apron and turn it into something beautiful!
First, I cut out several images from the Cut-Apart pages found in the Place in Time 12x12 Paper Pad and arranged them in a type of quilt-like pattern on the apron. Once I was satisfied with the arrangement I began to prepare my images.
Coat each image very generously with Mod Podge. The side which you wish to appear on your project, is the side that you should be coating with Mod Podge.
Transfer image, face down, onto your work surface and smooth out, ensuring to wipe off any excess product. Continue these steps until all your images have been placed on your project and let dry overnight.
With a spritz bottle, soak your images with water - REALLY soak them. Using a circular motion, rub off the top layer of paper with your fingers. Your image should appear.
Once complete, you can leave as is, but I found my images quite faded looking so I decided to finish with an extra coating of Mod Podge which helped to bring out the bolder colours again. NOTE: I do not recommend this step for fabric. I discovered that it makes the material quite 'crunchy'...LOL! Would look fantastic on a hard surface however.
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