Saturday, July 6, 2019

A Quick Stenciled Dollar Tree Towel


Hi Friends!

Sometimes I get inspired when I see things at

the DOLLAR TREE.

This towel was perfect for stenciling!




You know I hate dirty stencils : )

but I used a black sharpie on this when I made it years ago!



Tape stencil to towel.

Slide a piece of scrap cardboard under towel in case of bleed through.




I used Black Acrylic paint and a stencil brush.

 Lay flat and stencil with very little paint on your brush.

If you want a darker look like I did, let dry a bit and come back with a second layer

of paint.


 After your stencil has dried get a clean cloth to cover,
Set with a hot iron.
This cookbook was part of my inspiration!


Do you like this towel ?

Doesn't it remind you of a  summer BBQ?

Thanks for visiting!

xo Lisa S





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32 comments:

  1. NanaDianaJuly 7, 2019 at 8:41 AM

    Well, how perfect is that, Lisa!?!! It is really, really cute. Happy Sunday to you- xo Diana

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 9, 2019 at 11:03 AM

      Nana Diana
      You are too kind! Thank you so much for stopping by.
      Have a wonderful week. xo Lisa S

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  2. VanessaJuly 9, 2019 at 8:27 PM

    I love the stenciled tea towel and that it matches your copy of my favorite cook book! Best recipe in there is the one for Hot Milk Sponge Cake.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 10, 2019 at 2:01 PM

      Thanks Vanessa!...and thanks for the cake tip, I looked it up and I'm going to make it....yum! xo Lisa S

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  3. My thrift store addictionJuly 10, 2019 at 4:43 PM

    So cute, Lisa! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!

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  4. Jennifer@MyFlagstaffHomeJuly 11, 2019 at 9:40 PM

    It looks just like the cookbook cover. Nice job! Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Blog Hop at My Flagstaff Home. --Jennifer

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 12, 2019 at 9:57 AM

      Thank you Jennifer!
      I love your parties so glad you stopped by.
      xo Lisa S

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  5. Sum of their StoriesJuly 12, 2019 at 1:37 AM

    You know I do love a bit of gingham, especially if it's red :-)
    This is cute. Is it washable? Does the iron set regular acrylic paint too? Exciting if it does!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 12, 2019 at 9:55 AM

      Thank you! YES, I have washed the towel. It really surprised me years ago when I got acrylic paint on my shirt....and no way was it going to come out. I thought why pay extra for fabric paint. I always use acrylic to stencil pillows and I've never had a problem. Maybe it's because I iron set, I'm not sure.
      xo Lisa S

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  6. NinaJuly 12, 2019 at 6:17 AM

    This looks so festive! Now I need to head to my dollar store to get a towel to stencil.

    I'm going to feature this at our Party in Your PJs link party this coming Tuesday. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 12, 2019 at 10:00 AM

      Nina
      Thank you so much! I appreciate you so much.
      I hope you find the towel :) xo Lisa S

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  7. KathyJuly 12, 2019 at 12:52 PM

    One more treasure for me to look for at DT! Great results. Did not know about the ironing tip: thanx!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 13, 2019 at 1:30 PM

      Kathy
      Thank you so much! They have many so I'm sure you will find one. I 'm glad to share with you. xo Lisa S

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  8. Sylvia | Grace for a GypsyJuly 12, 2019 at 9:12 PM

    Cute idea! I am going to make some of these for my daughter who just remodeled her kitchen! Farmhouse style! Thanks for linking us with us at the GATHERING OF FRIENDS LINK PARTY 2

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 13, 2019 at 1:32 PM

      Sylvia
      Thank you ! I think your daughter will love it. Thank you for hosting.
      xo Lisa S

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  9. Tea With JenniferJuly 12, 2019 at 9:46 PM

    A great idea Lisa!
    You're welcome to join me for a cuppa,
    Bless you,
    Jennifer

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 13, 2019 at 1:33 PM

      Thanks Jennifer! I'd love to join you for tea.
      xo Lisa S

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  10. Joanne July 15, 2019 at 12:44 PM

    Very cute and so easy!

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  11. BernadetteJuly 15, 2019 at 7:13 PM

    It's really cute! Is it a terry cloth towel? I don't like to print on those, I wish my Dollar Tree carried just woven towels.

    And my favorite cookbook too, and I agree with Vanessa above about the hot milk spongecake. Each year when my wild strawberries bloom it's a treat with fresh wild strawberries.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 17, 2019 at 2:45 PM

      Bernadette
      It is more like a microfiber towel.
      Your strawberries on sponge cake sounds delicious!
      Thanks for visiting- xo Lisa S

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  12. Miz HelenJuly 17, 2019 at 7:33 AM

    Congratulations, your post is featured on Full Plate Thursday,441 this week. Thanks so much for sharing it with us and I am pinning it to our Features Board. Hope you have a very special day!
    Miz Helen

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 17, 2019 at 2:47 PM

      Miz Helen,
      You are so sweet! Thank you so much.
      xo Lisa S

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  13. Julie's Creative LifestyleJuly 17, 2019 at 10:56 AM

    I love the way you made the towel look so pretty with the cute stencil. I am inspired to make one too!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 17, 2019 at 2:48 PM

      Julie
      Thank you so much. It's so easy, I hope you do make one.
      xo Lisa S

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  14. Teresa BJuly 18, 2019 at 8:13 AM

    So cute! Thank you for sharing at The Really Crafty Link Party. Pinned.

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  15. Kristie from Love My Little CottageJuly 18, 2019 at 5:27 PM

    I’m in love with this. I’m featuring it on next week’s #littlecottagelinkparty.

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 28, 2019 at 8:46 AM

      Kristie
      Thank you so much!
      You are so sweet- xo Lisa S

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  16. April J HarrisJuly 22, 2019 at 8:37 AM

    I have my late Mom's Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook, and I'm so partial to the checkerboard pattern. I love this sweet tea towel. What a lovely, easy, frugal craft. It would make a wonderful gift. Thank you so much for sharing this post with The Hearth and Soul Link Party, Lisa. I'm featuring it at this week's Hearth and Soul Link Party. Hope to see you there!

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    1. freshvintagebylisasJuly 28, 2019 at 8:51 AM

      April
      Thank you so much. It really did add something to a basic towel. It's been washed a couple times now and still looks great.
      Thank you for the feature and I loved your comment.
      xo Lisa S

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