Tina’s NDAD Creation

Jan 19, 2013 | 14 Comments

I have my cooking club coming up in a week (it’s Valentine’s Day themed and if you have any fun ideas, leave them in the comments below!!)  Tina’s piece totally tied in to my recipe gathering.  Check it out!

I was introduced to you site about a year and half ago by my dear friend Kelly. I have been collecting re-makeables ever since, but by far this is my favorite. I found this wonderful mushroom fabric and just had to buy the remaining 2 1/2 yards of it.  I collect mushrooms, so for a total cost of about $4.00, I bought fabric without any idea of what I was going to do with it.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Upcycled Apron

Supplies!

I was getting ready to bake and when I reach for my apron, the light bulb went off! 

What did the light bulb say, Tina??  (Couldn’t resist…)

I took my fabric and made a mushroom out of it!  I used a small piece of brown flannel from my stash for the stem, then made a “waist band” and stitched that in place after inserting a red washcloth (which I stole from my linen closet) to be the area used to wipe my hands on.

New Dress A Day - DIY - Upcycled Apron

Deee-lish!!!

I am so excited to combine two of my loves; mushrooms and cooking!

New Dress A Day - DIY - Upcycled Apron

Apron time!

And, PS, what an awesome kitchen you have to cook in!!  I dream about the day when I have enough counter space to properly prepare and lay out all my bowls and ingredients, instead of doing things individually based on the amount of room I have.

I just ate a delicious mushroom gnocchi tonight and this apron goes hand in hand.  Love this Tina – you look adorable.  Having a cute apron to wear makes cooking just that much better!!

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  • kissem37

    Adorable! And I love the idea of having a washcloth to wipe your hands on! I always look at cute aprons, but never get them because my apron gets so filthy. How about cheesecake stuffed strawberries for your Valentine’s Day themed food, Marisa? I saw them on Pinterest the other day and haven’t stopped thinking about them

  • Cathryn

    I agree, the washcloth is a terrific idea! And your pic eating a cookie is very Marisa-esque. Thanks for sharing!

  • Keenzi

    So cute and clever–I am gonna use that washcloth idea, thanks!

  • sheryl k

    Great apron! And how about those fabulous mushroom canisters in the background…. What a find!! Garage sale?

    • Paula

      I don’t know where she got hers but my mom did ceramics and she made a set of those a number of years ago. In the pic they jumped right out at me. Good memories of my mom.

    • Tina

      i did purchase the canisters at a yard sale. I have some from my Grandmother (I inherited her mushroom collection when she pasted in 2000), but I can’t bring myself to use them. I have her canisters along with about 200 other Mushroom pieces on shelves all around the house.

  • Judy B

    Love the material! Love your creative ideas (making the mushroom and the waistband, especially)! I collect fish, and someone gave me a nice big piece of fish material years ago. I’ve already made a sewing machine cover and a pin cushion. My next plan, for which I’ve already cut out the pieces, is a–guess what?–APRON! But now th at I’ve seen this, I’m going to add a fish-shaped decoration to it, too.

  • http://www.facebook.com/stacia.sebura Stacia Sebura

    I remember reading somewhere that your only slowed using a limited number of ingredients when you do you cooking club. If I totally made that up in my head I apologize. But you could make a chocolate raspberry mouse in a chocolate bowl. Really easy to make AND only uses four or five ingredients and totally edible

  • http://www.facebook.com/KaleaKai Cassie M Schoonover

    after cleaning lightly brush large portabello mushroom caps with olive oil and sprinkle with the same seasonings you’d use on a steak or a burger, grill a few minutes on each side about a med/med hi heat… serve like a ‘normal’ burger mmmmm

  • http://www.facebook.com/KaleaKai Cassie M Schoonover

    I have been thinking about making an apron and LOOOOVE the washcloth Idea, I always get muck all over my aprons and stain them haha

  • Ana

    I sew a button on the waistband of my aprons, then make a button hole on washcloths. That way I can use the washcloth and remove it to wash separately or replace when it gets too stained!

  • Elizabeth H

    That fabric is adorable. And I loved how you made a mushroom out of it. The whole apron is just fantastic.

  • nicnizzysmom

    I am just really curious as to what she is cooking that appears to use mayonnaise and Rolos as ingredients! Adorable apron as well.

    • Tina

      I was making oatmeal banana cookies. The Rolos were put there by my 9 yr old while he snapped the picture and the mayonnaise is actually an empty Parm Cheese container that is holding plastic bags that got left on the counter.