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Posted by melissa on Mar 6, 2013 in bathroom, crafts | 47 comments
As I finished up my downstairs bathroom makeover, I realized that I could not put my same old hand towels back out.
One of the dangers of decorating. . .
One thing leads to another.
I looked around a bit and could not find anything that I liked.
I wanted them to be simple, but to have some personality to them.
I decided to make some of my own.
Super simple.
Super quick.
I gathered all of my supplies.
Hand towel (washed and dried)
Light colored material (washed and dried) – I used drop cloth because I had it on hand. You don’t want to use a light weight material.
Fusible web
Fabric ink pad
Stamps
Thread
Sewing Machine
Following the directions for your fusible web, adhere the web to the fabric.
Using a straight line, draw your rectangles onto the paper part of the web.
Mine were 2″ x 5″
Cut them out.
Still leave the paper on, it makes it easier to stamp them.
I used a stamping block.
(LOVE that my daughter has such a great stamping stash!)
I stamped the word onto the fabric.
Pretty straight forward words.
I wanted it to be simple.
Peel the back off of the web.
Iron it to the towel.
Run a zig-zag stitch around the edge.
I expect them to fray a bit around the edges when I wash them, but I like that look.
Life to the full,
Melissa
I LOOOOVE this idea!! Just one question… the ink won’t wash off when washed or is it supposed to hold up? I’m pinning it and sharing on my facebook page. 😀
SUPER CUTE!!
One of the dangers of decorating indeed! What a darling idea Melissa. You are the most creative gal I know. Blessings to you, Patti@OldThingsNew
How cute is that! That’s a great idea. Thanks for sharing.
These are super cute! I’m pinning too! Little Bit from http://www.DecorateWithaLittleBit.com
I absolutely love these! They turned out perfect, I really want to make some! Pinning 🙂
OMG these are sooo cute!
Jamie http://www.somuchbetterwithage.com
Oh gosh…this is so very cute!Thanks so much for sharing this great idea and the DIY with us. I saw your post over at “Common Ground” blog party.
Ohhhh! I HAVE to make these – love them!
Wow, love these, such a cute idea!
LOVE! Super cute and I love the “rustic” feel of the fabric and stamps 🙂
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What a fun idea! I pinned it so I will remember to try it!
This is so cute!! This would also make a great housewarming gift too. Featuring in my weekly wow’s on Saturday.
This is too cute! I am so excited and thinking I may do this with my son’s name. Thank you for the idea!
I love them! I am totally going to get some of that fabric ink, so cool! Found you on Tater-tots and Jello Wrap up Party♥
These are adorable! Can you share where you purchased the fabric ink from? Pinning these! 🙂
What a great idea! I love how they turned out. So simple but those extra details really help pull a redo together.
So lovely!!! Love the fabric and simple detail! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
So lovely!!! Love the fabric and simple details! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
Have a fabulous weekend!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
Another great project that I’d love to see at this week’s Thrifty to Nifty linkup! http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/03/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-10.html.
Great look for the towels. I love the words you chose for the embellishment.
I love this idea! Anything decorated with words catches my eye. Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com
Very cute. We have a link party called Wednesdays Adorned From Above Blog Hop and would love to have you share this and any other posts with everyone. It runs from Tuesday night through midnight Sunday. Here is the link to the party.
http://www.adornedfromabove.com/2013/03/wednesdays-adorned-from-above-blog-hop.html
We are also having a giveaway this week for a $50.00 Target Gift Card, so head over to enter.
We hope to see you there.
Debi and Charly @ Adorned From Above
these are so precious .. Great job
Love this idea. Such a cute and fun way to dress up towels.
Ruth
Love this idea! Your towels are wonderful!
I absolutely love these, Melissa! If I could actually sew something I would be making myself a set for our bathroom. Just really, really cute!
Angela @ Number Fifty-Three
Lovely look! I’m going to try this — thanks for the inspiration.
Heather from Friendship, Life and Style
Now how smart is this? I love it! And think of the possibilities!
I would love it if you would share this sometime over on F-it Fridays!
http://www.parloandlogi.com/category/f-it-friday/
such a clever and super adorable idea!
Simple but oh such a cute idea. I should do some of these for the guest bath. What a nice impact they make. Love it!!
Very cute, but I too was wondering if it would wash off.
Great to have you be a part of Seasonal Sundays.
– The Tablescaper
I used fabric ink, so it should be good. I have used this ink on a t-shirt and I have had great success with washing it!
These are wonderful! I would love you to share them at my link party – Silver Pennies Sundays: http://www.findingsilverpennies.com/2013/03/silver-pennies-sundays-link-party_10.html
Love this idea – would make wonderful gifts!I’d love for you to share the idea at Finding the Pretty & Delicious Linky Party! http://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/finding-the-pretty-delicious-linky-party-8/
Hi! Got your email. I like this type of commenting system that emails your replies back to your visitors. What commenting system is this? Debbie @ ilovemylemonadelife.com
How cute! You did a great job…very nice.
Que tutorial mas bonito, este seguro que te lo copio.
Buen trabajo.
♥♥♥
I think that’s just the cutest thing! I’d really like to do something similar in my kids’ bathroom!
Perfect. This looks so cool. Great tutorial. Thanks for joining TTT. I love your bathroom. Hugs, Marty
Oh yes you have to link this tutorial to our party…so so cute! Come link up to centerpiece Wed on my blog The Style Sisters http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/03/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_12.html
Karin
Super cute~ sharing them at the party tomorrow! Thanks for linking up at Feathered Nest Friday!
This is just a brilliant idea. You are one smart cookie!
Must be nice to have daughters who have their own crafting supplies to share! 🙂
Oh. My. Lanta. These are FANTASTIC! Seriously. The crowning touch to a wonderful bathroom. (The tray gallery has me swooning!) Keep it up, lady! You have the Midas touch!
Sooo cute!
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