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8 Rad DIY Tea Towels to Try

Aug 24

Is anyone else already thinking Christmas gifts? With baby set to arrive around Christmas, I feel like fall is going to fly by and I’m not feeling at all prepared. So I’ve been starting to think about gifting and am loving the idea of DIY tea towels wrapped up with a baked good for Christmas gifts. Fun, right? So I set out to gathering some rad tutorials to get my creative juices flowing.

8 Rad DIY Tea Towels to try... awesome gift idea!

Left to Right/ Top to Bottom

ONE: More dying! But naturally. These tea stained tea towels (say that five times fast!) are so natural and lovely.

TWO: Bold and awesome, these hand stamped and painted tea towels make a fun monochromatic statement… I’m thinking they’d be the perfect way to bring some fun into a dorm room kitchen! The instructions aren’t in english, but the photos are pretty self explanatory.

THREE: Are you a fan of neon like me? I really need to add some more of it to my house, because I have… well, zero. These retro look tea towels from Brit + Co are so much fun with their neon stitching!

FOUR: I made this bunny rabbit tea towel with a pom pom tail for The Land of Nod blog at Easter but it’s still in rotation at our house (easter or not!) I love the pom pom detail.

FIVE: These hand sewn tea towels look so luxe! Two layers of gorgeous fabric… sign me up! Talk about a quality DIY. I especially love the neutral but fashionable fabric they chose.

SIX: How stinkin’ fun is a word search tea towel!? This one is all customized for a wedding gift, but you could put family members names in for a fun surprise!

SEVEN: These guys just look so classic! I know there’s one or two people I can think of that love farmhouse decor and would be happy to see these hand painted tea towels in their stockings this year!

EIGHT: Last but not least, I had to finish it up with one of my own- this DIY dip and drip dye tea towel I made a few weeks back is still a favourite of mine! I can see more of these in my future.

So dish, what’s your favourite? I’m kind of in love with those hand sewn ones… they just look so thick and luxe, I can’t get enough. But also.. word search? Heck yes.

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Colleen is the DIY blogger and author behind Lemon Thistle blog where she shares hands on DIY tutorials, home renovations, hand lettered designs, and projects to simplify your life… beautifully.
If you enjoy modern home decor (that’s totally cozy for your family!), saving money through DIY and simplified lifestyle- you’ll love the tutorials Colleen shares on LemonThistle.com. Find her @colleenpastoor everywhere else!

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  1. Avatar photoEli@CoachDaddy

    Aug 25 at 7:55 am

    I’ll vote for No. 1. Especially those colors. Something that pops in their simplicity.

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Aug 25 at 4:31 pm

      I love those ones too! The idea of dying with tea bags is so clever, I have a cupboard full of misc tea bags that could be put to good use.

      Reply
  2. Avatar photoShambray

    Aug 25 at 4:02 pm

    I love all of them, but number 2 is screaming my name!

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Aug 25 at 4:32 pm

      Aren’t those ones fun! I would love to try those in a bright color… maybe emerald!

      Reply
  3. Avatar photoAmy | Club Narwhal

    Aug 25 at 6:45 pm

    I love that you are having a Christmas baby (and yes this fall is going to FLY)! This is a great roundup–I love tea towels and they seem like the perfect craft for someone who wants something quick but creative :)

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Aug 26 at 1:32 pm

      Ahh I’m so excited too Amy :) Quick and creative = the perfect gift!

      Reply
  4. Avatar photoCathy

    Aug 31 at 7:13 am

    This is amazing! What a creative idea! I would love for you to share this at my link party Making Memories Mondays going on now! :-)
    Cathy

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Sep 02 at 11:36 am

      Thanks so much Cathy! I’ll definitely check it out.

      Reply
  5. Avatar photoSusie at Oui Crochet

    Sep 01 at 10:56 pm

    These are awesome! The word search towel takes the cake! Love it!

    I’d like to invite you to link to #FiberTuesdays Link Party
    http://www.ouicrochet.com/2015/08/fiber-tuesdays-25-link-party.html
    I hope to see you there!
    Susie
    http://www.ouicrochet.com

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Sep 02 at 11:40 am

      Great choice! I think that one would be so much fun to gift.

      Reply
  6. Avatar photoDonna

    Sep 04 at 5:31 pm

    Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing at #OMHGWW! Hope to see you next week, too.

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Sep 19 at 12:59 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by Donna :)

      Reply
  7. Avatar photoShellie Bowdoin

    Sep 07 at 7:20 am

    I really like the simple graphic design of these towels. Thanks for joining us on Oh My Heartsie Girl Wordless Wednesday!
    Shellie
    http://www.thefabjourney.com

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    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Sep 19 at 1:08 pm

      I’m so glad you liked the round up Shellie, thanks for stopping by and taking the time to leave a comment!

      Reply
  8. Avatar photoKatherines Corner

    Sep 07 at 4:10 pm

    Thank you for sharing at the Thursday Favorite Things blog hop. Watch for your feature tomorrow xo

    Reply
    • Avatar photoColleen Pastoor

      Sep 19 at 1:09 pm

      Thanks so much Katherine, I’ll hop over to check it out!

      Reply

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