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DIY Stamped Tea Towels with Toilet Paper Rolls

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I know Summer’s not here yet, but I couldn’t resist!  Here in DC, we’ve gone from 70 degree days to having a winter storm in one week!  But, I must keep focusing forward- at least Spring is finally here and as you can probably tell, I have been more than ready to do a few colorful DIYs.  These circle-stamped tea towels are super cute, and they use toilet paper rolls to do the trick.  Check out the tutorial below!

For this DIY, you’ll need:

Step 1:

Start by ironing your towels so that they are free of wrinkles.  I did not paint on the full towel, as they’re only being used for decorative purposes.  Fold the towel in half and slip a piece of cardboard or think paper between the fold so the paint does not seep through.

Step 2: 

Choose your paint colors.  I’m using multi-surface, satin paints from Martha Stewart’s collection for this craft.  I chose pretty, bright colors that are eye-catching and remind me of Spring and Summer.  I squeezed the paint out in a circle pattern to make it easier for the toilet paper rolls to pick it up.

Step 3:

I have 4 colors, so I needed 4 toilet paper rolls.  You could use 2 rolls; but it’s definitely easier using 4- as you can stand the roll up after you stamp each one.  Dip the toilet paper roll in the paint.  Make sure the paint gets on the entire circle.

Step 4:

Here you can stamp any pattern you like- I chose to do straight lines across the towel.  Begin stamping the towel starting at one end.  Alternate colors and hold the rolls firmly, so that they stay in circle form as you stamp.

Step 5:

Continue stamping all the way to the end of the towel.

Step 6:

Using a small, round sponge brush, add smaller painted dots inside some of the circles.  Make sure the paper or cardboard is still underneath the towel when you do this step.

Step 7: 

Let the paint dry according to manufacturer instructions.  These were completely dry in about 30 minutes.

Step 8:

Place another piece of fabric over top of the towel and iron it on a low setting to set the paint.

And that’s it!  Display these colorful tea towels at your next party or festive event!

March 21, 2017 0 comment
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Holidays & EventsHome Decor

DIY Napkin Rings with Twine

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Hey crafters!  I usually  skip the napkin ring section when I’m shopping at home decor stores because they tend to be overpriced or they don’t look very nice in general.  Before throwing my toilet paper rolls away, I decided to use them to make my own napkin rings with the craft supplies that I already had.  These simple, modern napkin rings, use a few supplies and cost me roughly $5 to make 10.  See how it’s done below:

Supplies:

  • Toilet paper rolls
  • Craft wood chips (or any embellishment topper preferred)
  • Acrylic paint
  • Painter’s tape
  • Hot glue and gun

Step 1: 

Paint the wood chips any way you’d like.  I decided to paint a strip of white diagonally across each one.  Set them aside to dry for about 10 minutes.

Step 2:

While the chips are drying, cut each toilet paper roll in to roughly 1 inch increments.  These will be the basis for the napkin rings.

Step 3:

Using a hot glue gun, wrap the rope around the napkin ring.  Be very careful with the glue as to not burn yourself.  Wear protective gloves if needed.  When you get to the end, cut the end of the rope and use the glue gun’s tip to press the frayed ends down.

 

Step 4:

You can stop here if you prefer not to have an embellishment at the top of the rings, which I think looks nice, or you can add the wood chip to the top.

Step 5:

Glue the wood chips to the top of the rings and set aside to dry.

Add these to your table as a minimal, modern addition to each place setting.  They are truly unique and can be a great conversation starter with your dinner guests.  Happy DIY!

February 15, 2017 1 comment
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