Grilling Apron w/Handprint Flames

Hi friend! I’m so glad you landed on our Handprint Grilling Apron tutorial today. Do you by chance have a grilling master in your home?

Someone who REALLY loves firing up the grill during the summer season?

Well then, you are going to really want to pay close attention and bookmark our latest Vinyl Grilling Apron tutorial. It even has a simple painted “handprint flame” to give it that one-of-a-kind look that you won’t get from a store-bought one!

Inspired by our popular “Daddy’s Grilling Partner” keepsake printable from a few years back on Father’s Day, I hope our latest Cricut machine craft idea sparks some creativity in you & your child today. Just like our previous idea, this apron is great to pair with some grilling supplies as a quick gift idea. Think Father’s Day, a birthday present for grandpa or even a housewarming present for that person who means the most to you.

We love creating personalized gifts so without further ado, we’ll let you get to the full tutorial right now. Don’t delay, you need to make it with your child today!

Remember – although we used our Cricut Maker Machine to bring this creative idea to life, you can also hand-paint your own design on a blank canvas apron. Don’t feel limited on this one. We hope you RUN with our idea and make it your own today {maybe you will be even inspired to just make one for yourself!}

Happy crafting, my dear friends! Please don’t forget to share pictures with us! You can tag us on Facebook or Instagram for easy sharing! #gluedtomycrafts

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There’s no better way to celebrate your BBQ-loving dad than with a handprint grilling apron that’s as unique as he is. With a bit of creativity and effort, you’ll have a gift that brings joy every time he fires up the grill.

Craft Supplies:

Cricut Iron-On Black Vinyl
Cricut Maker Machine
Cricut Design Space App
Standard Grip Adhesive Cutting Mat
Cricut Fine Point Blade
Cricut Weeder Pick
Cricut EasyPress 2 Machine
Cricut EasyPress Mat
Cotton Adult Size Apron
Fabric Craft Paint
Paint Brushes
Small Paper Plate
Baby Wipes

Directions:

First things first – we are going to cut out our vinyl grill piece using the Cricut Maker. Go ahead and get your machine ready, as well as your app.
So first – the vinyl grill cutout.
In your Cricut Design Space app, you are going to go to the mat feature, hit add image and type in “charcoal barbecue” in the search bar. There are several different options to choose from in the app but I went with this #M9FE6D15 design {I was looking for a very basic, one cut design. Feel free to pick something different!}
I then resized the bbq grill graphic to about 10 inches wide and 11.5″ in height but you can make yours any size you like. I feel like that the size of your cutout will depend on the size of your apron, as well as the size of your child’s handprint flame that they will added later on. You obviously don’t want your grill piece to be too large or too small. Just keep in mind to leave room for the handprint design when planning out your project.
Now that you have it resized, you are ready to cut. Go ahead and load your mat with the iron-on vinyl and make sure to hit “mirror image” before you hit cut.
Once the machine is done doing it’s thing, unload the mat, weed the design and pull it off the mat for the next step.
Next is adhering the vinyl cutout to the apron.
Place your EasyPress 2 device in it’s stand, plug it into your outlet and press the power up button.
Set the temperature to the correct temp {my apron was a cotton canvas so I set it for 340} and lay your vinyl in place on the apron. Again you want to make sure you leave room for the handprint element.
Go ahead and “press” the design to the apron.
When the vinyl is cool enough, remove the plastic covering to reveal your design underneath.
Now it’s time for the best part – the paint step! Squirt some orange fabric paint on your paper plate.
Pick a hand. Paint your child’s hand completely orange and press it down on the apron, where the “flame” will be.
Lift up their hand and remove excess paint with a baby wipe & a quick trip to the sink.
For added color {and since we went with a very basic vinyl design} I decided we should paint “in” the empty space on the grill. We did this with a little bit of blue fabric paint and a small paint brus.
Once you are done with the paint, you are going to set aside your apron, in an undisturbed area, to let it dry completely.
And that’s it! Once it’s dry, you are ready to either use it on yourself or gift it away proudly!

RELATED —> Handprint Gifts

At its core, gifting a handprint grilling apron isn’t just about giving dad something functional for his weekend BBQs. It’s about celebrating the unique role he plays in your family.

The handprints serve as a beautiful and tangible reminder of the bond you share. Every burger he flips and kabob he grills while wearing the apron will bring a smile to his face, knowing that he’s loved and appreciated.

Handprint Grilling Apron for BBQ-Loving Dads