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Dad's Backyard Barbecue Aprons
A dad is someone who wants to catch
you before you fall but instead picks you up, brushes you off, and lets you
try again. A dad is someone who wants to keep you from making mistakes but
instead lets you find your own way, even though his heart breaks in silence
when you get hurt. A dad is someone who holds you when you cry, scolds you
when you break the rules, shines with pride when you succeed, and has faith
in you even when you fail... Dad, you're everything a dad should be and some.
~~ © Susan Ceylise ~~
Gift For Dad:
Fabric paint and string
stamps made from small square boxes are used to decorate an apron dad will
be wearing all summer as he mans the backyard barbeque. We use Small Square
Boxes ( should be about 1½ - 2 inches square ) to construct the stamps because the
shape of the boxes makes it easy for little hands to grasp and stamp.
WHAT YOU NEED
1 white or off white apron (any style will do)
Pencil
Fabric paint
Paintbrush
2 empty small square boxes
1/4 inch thick twine (approximately 1 foot per stamp)
Craft glue gun
Paper plates
HOW TO DO IT
With a pencil spell out "Dad" across the chest of the apron (or any place on
the apron you choose) in large block letters.
To make the string stamps, glue 12 inch pieces of twine in different
patterns to the bottoms of 2 empty small square boxes. Let dry.
Pour a generous amount of paint onto paper plates. One color per plate.
Using the paintbrush, paint in the block letters that spell out "Dad".
Dip the box into the paint and be sure that the twine is
completely covered. Press the stamp onto the apron.
Repeat several times, with a multiple of colors to create your design. Allow
it to dry for several hours.
Let Dad try it on and get cookin'!
TIPS
To keep your colors true, it is best to dip each stamp into a single color of paint.
Dads and Kids Cookin Together
For many parents, "kids in the kitchen" conjures up images of children
wielding sharp knives and a sticky mess from floor to ceiling, but it
doesn't have to be that way. Putting your kids to work helping with family
meals can be safe, clean, and fun for everyone.
We've listed some fun recipes that you and your children can make together.
The two most important things to remember are, to be safe and for all of you
to have fun preparing and eating the food you make.
FOLLOW UP FUN
Make personalized aprons for the whole family. Then, plan a family cook-off
where everyone gets involved. For example: Choose the menu and let each
family member contribute in a some way. It can be an informal barbeque headed
by Dad or a more formal meal in the dining room.
Install apron hooks for everyone in the kitchen so that the aprons will
always be handy.
All activities should be parent supervised. Parents, please make sure that
the tools and items needed for a project are appropriate for your child.
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