Do-nut miss this opportunity to make (quite possibly) the cutest apron of all time! OK, I’ll try and keep the donut puns to a minimum for the rest of this post, but I make no promises…With all the cooking we do here at ABM, I thought it would be a good idea to have my very own apron to wear whenever I get in on the cooking action. I’m not nearly at Emma’s culinary level yet, but I thought maybe wearing an apron would make me feel more official as I continue to learn. You know, something classy that says, “Let’s have fun in the kitchen!” but also, “I’m taking this very seriously!” and a bit of, “Oh man, I hope you like this, please eat around that one burnt end…” It seemed obvious to me that a donut apron would say all of the above. So working with our awesome supporters at Canon USA, that’s the direction I chose to go.
Supplies:
-plain white apron
-iron-on transfer paper (for light colored fabric)
–donut photo download
(right click to save)
–Canon PIXMA MG7520 Photo Printer
-scissors
-iron
First you’ll want to print your donuts onto your transfer paper. We printed ours with the PIXMA MG7520 because we are just using multiple sheets of 8.5″ x 11″, and this little guy is super simple to use and gives us great results on iron-on paper.
Cut around the outside and inside edge of each of your donuts. Place your donuts on top of your apron to see what placement you like the best. I planned for a few of my donuts to go over the edge and trimmed them so they would fit right up against the hem, but you can keep all of yours within the apron if you like.
Flip over each donut so the printed side is facing the apron, and follow the instructions on your iron-on paper to adhere the donut. Most iron-ons require an iron that has the steam turned off, so make sure you change that setting before you iron.
Once all the donuts are ironed on, allow the paper to completely cool before slowly peeling off the backing.
Once all the backings are removed, your apron should be ready to wear!
If you ask me, I think I look pretty professional in my new apron. Talk about a “sweet’ idea! Oh, come on, don’t let your eyes “glaze” over! I could have “filled” this post with puns, but I kept my word and only “sprinkled” them throughout the end. You’re laughing at me?! Man, the attitude towards puns is getting “cruller” and “cruller” these days, but I love them anyway! 😉 xo. Laura
Credits // Author: Laura Gummerman. Photography: Laura Gummerman and Janae Hardy. Photos edited with A Beautiful Mess actions.
Donut + Apron + Boots? Killer! I love it all!
P.S. Kudos to Laura Gummerman and Janae Hardy for the photos. They are gorgeously beautiful
I’m curious if you can post of photo of your apron after you’ve put it through the wash. Are the colors as vibrant? Thanks in advance!
I attempted to do this without an inkjet printer of my own, thinking I could just go get it printed somewhere. Wrong! I called four different places with no luck and was told inkjets are really outdated technology and I’d be hard-pressed to find anyone to print on transfer paper for me. Just an FYI, before you embark on the same adventure I did!
cute! my friend owns a donut shop, i can’t wait to show this to her!
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Love this! It looks so cute! And tasty! Can’t wait to try making one!
this is so cute!
xx nikki
www.dream-in-neon.com
The image quality of the doughnuts is amazing!
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Thx Jacki 🙂
You’re so right – this is literally the cutest apron of all time! I LOVE it!
Cutest ever!
I must def make one!
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Too funny! Love this whimsical apron. Thanks for sharing.
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So so cute! This would be a fantastic DIY gift – could even monogram it 🙂
Warm Regards,
Alexandra
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It should be able to be washed, just follow the iron on transfer instructions for washing 🙂
Laura
I bought mine at Hobby Lobby, but you can also look in crafting or cooking stores for one 🙂
Laura
Ha ha! Good one!
Laura 🙂
OMG Donut puns FTW
I love this it is so cute. Just pinned and cant wait to pick up transfer paper and a apron. Thanks for the printable also.
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This is definitely one of the cutest DIYs I’ve seen on this blog. I’ve never worked with transfer paper, but it seems really easy. I might have to invest in some.
Coincidentally, I got this donut apron for Christmas and love it, but I like all the white space on yours.
http://www.papersource.com/item/Paper-Source-Donuts-Apron/520153.html
As soon as we move into our new home, I will be making one of these. Except mine will be a pizza apron. Gluten-free, of course! ;-))) (I wouldn’t want to upset my stomach by wearing it!)
Emory
helloscarlettblog.com
love this to print sweatshirts!
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