I got a bee in my bonnet the other day and I couldn’t get it out. It was more like an idea about a bee. Since it feels so much like spring already I had to make this project. So today I’m sharing my DIY Bumble Bee Apron with Free printable. It took me longer to stage this photo than it did to make. Which is really good because we are starting on tax preparation and I admit I haven’t been as organized as I should have been so I have lots of piles to start working on 🙁
But let’s get back to my project and spring and bumble bee aprons…
So… I saw the cutest bumble bee linen apron last week and almost grabbed it. I walked by the darn thing about 3 times. What held me back? It wasn’t the price. Nope, it wasn’t the color either. It was made out of a gorgeous thin handkerchief linen. I love linen but am waaaay too messy to use that for an apron!
So I searched online and found this apron, which I love by the way! Than I dug through my craft supplies because I was sure I had iron on transfer paper left over from another project. Sure enough, I had this one in my stash.
I designed a bumble bee crest, printed it and ironed it on. Just follow the directions on the transfer paper. It was easy 🙂
You can design your own design, or use the bumble bee crest I made. It’s available free for my email subscribers of course for personal use only! Subscribe here and you’ll be automatically directed to a page where you can download the pdf version. Don’t worry, current subscribers won’t get 2 emails!
By downloading my file you agree to only use it for personal use.
It’s a cute way to doll up a plain apron, a dish towel or even a cute tote. Don’t you think so?
Don’t forget to pin this project for later!
Unfortunately I have to get back to tax prep so this project & post is short and sweet 🙂 I can see this DIY Bumble Bee Apron With Free Printable project fitting in a kitchen, used as a gardening apron or even a crafters painting apron. What would you use it for? Share in the comments below, I love chatting with you guys!
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Terry McCloskey says
Love this design….wondering if you can send it along via email….I had also entered my email and was not redirected. Thank you so much
Wendi says
Hi Terry, How strange. Thanks for letting me know the download & subscribe box was acting up. I’ve reprogramed it…technology! It’s always breaking somewhere! I’ll send you an email with the graphic this morning. Thanks so much for your note and enjoy making your project!
Terry Wilson says
Are you still giving out the bumble bee transfer?? I am unable to find it.
Wendi says
Hi Terry, Yes I’m still giving the bumble bee transfer away. I have an email sign up form in this post. Just add your email and hit the subscribe button, you’ll be redirected to the page to download the graphic directly. Have fun with the graphic!
Shirley Wood says
It’s adorable and so easy. I love wearing fun aprons while cooking. Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday. We love your creativity.
Wendi says
Hi Shirley and thank you…what a sweet thing to say! I adore this apron and wear it all the time. I’m actually a mess in the kitchen and finally got tired of ruining all my outfits!
JaneEllen says
Wow, you sure got lots and lots of comments on this post, love your apron. If I bought this apron would most likely cut it up for couple of projects, Love the fabric first of all and the graphic is incredible.
Every Summer I change my living room decorations to bees and items related. Have printed out many wonderful bee graphics when Graphics fairy has offered them and framed. Have a great skep from Hobby Lobby (on sale of course).
Had 2 nice skeps but 1st.summer after we got our dog he ate it. Not happy with him but I left it where he could get it so that’s life. Maybe can get another one at HL when they go on sale again, if they ever do.
Think will transfer your printable onto burlap and make a hanging cloth/tapestry with it. Like to try to do little different things now and then, not the expected. Put some trim on bottom.
Really enjoy your blog
Wendi says
Hi JaneEllen….first thanks so much for your sweet note and the fabulous morning chuckle! Yes, dogs and cats for that matter tend to wreck stuff…our cat will chew my flip flops if I leave them out. Crazy, right? So glad you like my bee graphic. It’s one of my favorite projects and I use my apron a lot. Mostly because I’m a mess in the kitchen. Have fun creating something special with the bee graphic and please do come back again and find more fun projects to create!
Emily Brown says
I entered in my info for the email and wasn’t re-directed to anything. Is this no longer working?
Wendi says
Hi Emily! I’m so glad you let me know there may be a glitch. I’ve checked and everything looks like it’s working. I’ve sent you the file directly though. Let me know if you need any help! Thanks so much for your visit and have fun making something good with the transfer!
Tracy says
I am crazy about bees! I love your bee crest and would love to have the file if you are still sharing it! Really cute!
Wendi says
Hi Tracy and thank you 🙂 I’m crazy about this bee file too. I’d be happy to send you the bee file. Here is the link to sign up for my email and you’ll be directed to the download link for the file. http://madmimi.com/signups/11fbd52d4514400c9c6113ca659e2d67/join Thanks so much for joining!
Tracy says
I signed up but have not received the file. What do I need to do now?
Wendi says
Hi Tracy, You were directed to a download page directly from when you signed up. I’ll send you an email with the file shrotly. Sorry for the confusion!
Vicki says
I love this project! Thank you for sharing the free printable with me!
Wendi says
Hi Vicki! I’m so glad you like my bumble bee project. I fell in love with this one too. Look for the bee graphic in your email later today and have fun creating something awesome with it!
Wendi says
Hi Sharon… I’ll be happy to send the Bee Graphic 🙂 Look for it in your email box later this morning:) Thanks so much for subscribing to my project updates!
Kim McGranahan says
I love this project and would appreciate receiving the design for my own DIY. Thank you.
Wendi says
Hi Kim,
I just sent it. This is one of my favorite projects! Enjoy making something awesome with the graphic!
Vicki Beddingfield says
I love the bumble bee graphic. I’d like to transfer it to a breadbox that I have in my kitchen. Thank you so much!
Wendi says
Hi Vicki, That’s a great idea! Look for it in your email later this morning. Thanks so much for signing up and have fun with your project!
Evangelyn Lowery-Jacobs says
Love the apron… could you please send me the graphic?
Wendi says
Hi Evangelyn! I’d be happy to send you the bumble bee graphic. Look for it in your email box later today. Thanks so much for your visit!
Becky Hournbuckle says
I would love to have this bee graphic. Your apron looks wonderful. I am currently teaching a beginner class using tea towels. I don’t know how to do the graphics part of your project, but hopefully I can learn.
Wendi says
Hi Becky! I’ve sent you the copy of my graphic. Have fun with your project and your class! Pleas remember the graphic is for personal use only so I’d appreciate it if you didn’t use it for the class. Thanks so much for reading my blog!
Nicole Mangum says
Would you mind sending me the bee graphic for an apron. Your blog is lovely, so many cute ideas!
Wendi says
Hi Nicole, I’d be happy to send you the bee graphic! Thanks so much for your compliment on my projects 🙂 I love creating and sharing them. Look for it in your email box later today!
Robyn F says
My 6 year old son, Max, won a school scholarship. He used the money to buy a bee hive….he wants to “save the bees”! Our family is now learning all about bees, hives, how to harvest honey, and more. I am looking to add bee decor around our house as another way to cherish this memory. May I please get the file? Thank you so much.
Wendi says
Hi Robyn, What a good idea your son has, especially with the bee hive family project. I’ve sent the graphic. Have fun making something fun with it!
Chelle Chapman says
I also would LOVE this image, Please. I have a thing for bees as that is a part of my “handle”, email addy & my FAVE pet name by my Hubs. Thank you SEW much, I DO have lots of flour sack towels on hand already!! You ROCK!!!
Wendi says
Look for it in your inbox later today Chelle. So glad you like the graphic. Your flour sacks will be styling once you’ve added the graphic! Enjoy, & thanks for reading my blog.
Deborah says
I just came across your blog, Wendi. Your bee crest apron is delightful! Please forward the download at your convenience. Thank you.
P.S. I know I’m going to enjoy exploring through your archives.
Wendi says
Hi Deborah and welcome! I’m so glad you like my projects. The bee printable is one of my favorites. I hope you find some useful DIY projects that inspire you to try new projects for your home while you’re looking around the blog! Look for the bee graphic in your inbox later today. Again, welcome!
Melanie says
I’d love the bee file.
Wendi says
Hi Melanie, Sure thing! Look for it in your inbox later this morning. Thanks so much for following along on H2OBungalow!
Krystal Brobst says
Oh that is darling!! I would love this bubble bee pattern. Thank you!!!
Wendi says
Hi Krystal! So glad you like my cute bee project. I love my apron with the graphic and use it everyday! I’m sure you’ll come up with something just as cute for a project too! Thanks for following my blog and look for the bee graphic in your email later this morning 🙂