Hi guys! I so so so enjoy my Thursdays off of work....
I am all about resting, relaxing and crafting.
And I had some fun today!
I had a fun idea. I tried it. It worked. Andddd now I am excited to share it with you!
I did some fun transferring onto fabric.
Anddd I made this Christmas towel.
Becauseeee I love EVERYTHING decorated right down to my kitchen towels for the holiday!
I LOVE flour sac towels!
Buttt they are so darn plain...I just had to play with dressing them up!
Here is what you need for this project:
-towel
-fabric
-versa mark ink pad
-embossing powder
-embossing heating tool
-stamps (I used vintage printing block)
-sewing machine
First I just tested the length and width I wanted according to my stamp size and ironed the fabric so that it would be simple to sew.
See so so much more simple to sew once it is ironed!
Then I stamped with my clear versa mark stamp pad and sprinkled embossing powder over top the inked fabric and then poured off the excess.
Then I heated the area with an embossing heating tool.
I had fun using a glitter and white alternating colors---
the transfer from the stamps weren't perfect...but I kind of like it that way!
Finally I just sewed the strip right into place.
Even if you aren't a pro at sewing like me---it is only 4 straight lines---
I swear it is do-able!
Sweet and simple.
Decorated for the holiday but not too much.
And made from things I had around the house---double bonus!!!
I am linking up to a few of my favorite parties!
What a great project. Love the pictures.
ReplyDelete-Joy
Wonderful idea and so darned cute!!
ReplyDeleteA new follower....
Happy hugs,
Susan
xxoo
very very pretty! love the soft natural colors:)
ReplyDeleteSo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteYou lost me at "sewed", but I love your results. I couldn't help but notice, I am in love with your trim next to the cabinet doors. Nice detail, and you know how much I love details!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable towel! I love this idea! And the sparkles are so great with it! You are so creative, I love being inspired by you!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love the glitter!
ReplyDeleteReally cool project, I'm your newest follower. Please stop by mine too
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Pretty! Love the sparkles!
ReplyDeleteYup... you did it again. :-) LOOOOOVE it! What a great idea!!!
ReplyDeleteThese towels are GORG!!!I am hosting my first EVAH link party this weekend. It is up and running now and I would love for you to come link up some of your projects!
ReplyDeleteKim @ Too Much Time
http://kim-toomuchtimeonmyhands.blogspot.com/search/label/get%20schooled%20saturday
You know, I have been dying to buy an embossing tool...now I have to. I would have never thought to emboss on something like this. Awesome! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Those are so lovely!! My kitchen is seeming very undertone now... Hmmm... ;)
ReplyDeleteAloha,
Charlie
I love this super idea. Flour sack towels are the best. Thanks for sharing this idea.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Love it! I was planning on giving a holiday makeover to some flour sack towels this weekend too.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful, Jaime!!! I love love love how you decorate!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty... subtle yet sparkly! I've never used a heat embossing tool. I'll have to check it out.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love this idea! I have a ton of dish towels in that fabric that my great grandma gives to us every year for Christmas. I was thinking of adding something cute to them to dress them up and this is perfect!!
ReplyDeleteLove your blog too!
~Jennifer @Blissfully Ever After
Adorable, Jamie Lyn! Is the versa mark & embossing powder washable? I think I have both in my stash but I'll need the heat gun. Thanks for sharing with air your laundry Friday!
ReplyDeleteJami
I love these. Too darn cute!
ReplyDeleteI just wanted to let you know that I featured it today on my blog Sew Rockin'. You can check it out at: http://www.sewrockin.com/2011/12/09/you-sew-rock-me-fridays-8/
ReplyDeleteJamie
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