The Apron Project 2018

Hello friends, thanks so much for stopping by.  I have a very special project to share with you today for a very special Cause -  the 2018 Apron Project was borne from a comment made by a young boy who likened the aprons to super hero capes.

Strength is the inner power to withstand whatever comes our way.  Strength is our capacity to endure in the midst of tests and as we grow in strength we are able to tackle life’s challenges with courage and determination.

The Apron Project was created by Australian Sallianne McClelland who has 30 Years in Event Management and is the current Board President for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter.

Artists from across Australia and overseas will once again unite to create works of art on aprons. In the last three years over 100 artists have presented more than 200 aprons and raised much needed funds for the Hornsby Ku-ring-gai Women’s Shelter.  Importantly they also raised awareness of the growing epidemic of Domestic Violence. 

I am excited to be taking part in this fabulous Cause - you can read all about it here.  I participated last year and made two aprons - my first ever attempt at this kind of project - but what a fabulous journey - a learning curve and well worth it in every way.  It was exciting to be part of a world wide event for such an amazing cause - the baby of my dear friend Sallianne McClelland.

I have used a mixture of Imagine Memento Fabric Pens, Chameleon Pens, paint and ink that can be used on fabric, along with Stencils by Penny Black Inc., Little Birdie Crafts, TCW and Dream Weaver.  I have also used stamps by Seth Apter of The Altered Page and created the background clouds and hills using torn paper and Fabric Markers.  The addition of a sun, some shadows and a few splatters and buttons as flower centres along the hemline.  The apron was ironed with a hot dry iron to seal the products.

This project is linked to the following challenges:

City Crafter Challenge - Friendship

Lemon Shortbread - Always Anything Goes 

Unicorn Challenge - Use a Sentiment

Crafting from the Heart - ANYTHING GOES

Get Creative Challenges - ANYTHING BUT A CARD

The Corrosive Challenges - Always Anything Goes

We Love 2 Create  - Always Anything Creative/Mixed Media Goes

Penny Black Saturday Challenge - Anything Goes + optional: Anything But A Card

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{{{hugs}}} and happy creating