Do You Have the Best Grandma Hands Down?
If you have the best grandma hands down then treat her to this handprint flower apron to celebrate Grandparent’s Day on September 12.
Just a few supplies and you have the perfect gift in the making!
Supplies:
Acrylic paint, paint brush and an apron. We found our apron at Sam’s Wholesale. They can also be found at craft supply stores.
Dip child’s hand in paint and then press onto apron. Be sure to place something under the apron incase the paint bleeds through the apron.
Next have your child paint some stems and leaves. (After we finished my son said we should have used footprints for the leaves — a cute idea.) Acrylic paints are permanent once dry. There is no need to heat-set acrylic paint.
You could write on the apron with a paint pen “Best Grandma Hands Down!” or leave it plain and attach a card with the sentiment!
Happy Grandparents Day!
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This is a great idea, my mom doesn’t really use an apron BUT I was thinking that I could make her a tablecloth. Does it matter what kind of material I use to make sure the acrylic sticks. Thant would really stink if I do it and it goes away in the wash.
Thanks!!!! Mary
There is also something that you can add to the acrylic paint to make it soft and permanent – it is called Fabric Medium – there are several sizes of bottles and not very expensive -
Thanks Cathy that is a great tip. If you do use fabric medium follow directions on the bottle — it will need to be heat set.