Welcome once again to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day a week we all come together to celebrate actually getting things done! Just join in at the bottom of this post with your projects.
Here's a new tool in my arsenal - Fabric Transfer. If you're looking for a way to spiff up all those new pillows we've been talking about all week, you might want to try it yourself. I get canvas drop cloths at Big Lots, a 4x10 sheet is only $10. It feels rough, but after washing, it becomes wrinkly and comfy just like any other drop cloth. Don't want to start with pillows? How about something else:
These "flour sack" dish towels are huge & soft & perfect at only $3 for a pack of 3 at Dollar General. Try stamping or iron-on transfer to make them something special.
Or how about some linen napkins? I use up every corner possible when making a transfer. Tip: Make sure any words are inverted when printing, so that they come out correctly.
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34 sweet little love notes:
Those T-shirts transfers have been our friends for some time...we love them!!!
I haven't tried those transfers before. Think I feel a craft coming on :o) Thanks Gina, for hosting this weekly event. I always look forward to joining in.
Great ideas! I love the thought of personalizing my linens!
Have a great day!
I'm new to your blog and I love it! It's so inspiring and pretty. What a great idea for the towels and napkins. Where would I find something like you've used? The crown or Eiffel tower? Are those iron-ons?
Thanks,
Wendy Ü
I used some of these fabric transfers one time to make t-shirts for my kids. It was kinda fun, wonder why I've never done it again!?!
Oh, these transfers on napkins, etc. would make wonderful gifts! Thanks for the tip...and hosting your party!
Janell
Those flour sacks towels are SUPER cute! I love your idea- I think I'll try it this weekend! XOXO
I love those towels and napkins, so cute! I've never tried iron on transfers. I will have to add it to my "to do" project list.
What great ideas for dish towels and napkins!! I'm going to look at those transfers more carefully now!!
You come up with the cutest ideas...soooo jealous...thanks for sharing!!!!!
Gina,
Thank you for sharing this idea. I have been wanting to do one of those pillows with the queen bee on it, and I think I could use the tranfers for it. I am so excited!
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Traci
What a fun project! I have always wondered if that paper really worked and was easy to use. Thanks for sharing!
Oooh! I just remembered I have some of that transfer paper somewhere! I had completely forgotten about it!
Thanks for hosting again Gina. I feel like you're always pushing me along to get my tasks done. I've never tried transfers before. It's on my list now. I think those napkins are darling.
Very cute thrifty find in making your own towel - just darling - I love flour sacks !
Kammy
These look so great! And thanks for the tip about reversing the letters. I would have had to learn that the hard way if not for you! Thanks!
I'm going to have to go to my local Big Lots and see if they have the drop cloths :) I never thought to look there. Thanks!
Kristin - The Goat
WOnderful idea! Thanks for linking up to Tales from Bloggeritaville Thrifty Thursday.
Leigh
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Muy buena idea muy práctica, te dejo un abrazo Chany.-
Love this idea and like that it's simple and inexpensive. So pretty...
pk @ Room Remix
I have the transfer paper but haven't tried using it yet. I think your post just gave me the push I needed! I really like the dishtowels and napkins!
Awesome, thanks for sharing!!
Thanks for the info, it is a great way to customize your towels and napkins. I also like how you can choose whatever theme you like that goes with your kitchen.
Thanks for hosting!
-Angela
Great idea! Thanks for hosting today!
Well, hi again! I just notice that you made me a DIY Diva of the week! Thank you! I will wear my crown proudly!
Thanks for the reminder about using dropclothes for projects. I am a fabric junky, but keep forgetting about these!
What a GREAT idea! I love it!
Hi Gina! Love the transfers -- what a great idea! Thanks for your nice note on my basket liners -- can't believe I ended up first this time. xo
I love these ~ thanks so much for sharing!
LOVE the idea....Thanks for sharing!!!
Wonderful idea! I will definitely be using this to make some beautiful Christmas gifts this year! Thanks for sharing!
Yes, I agree with Kate.
This is the great idea for Christmas gifts.
But on the other side, I remember when I was young I used to wear those T-Shirts with some printings.
But it didn't hold on that T-shirt for so long time. Maybe now is the quality better, but I am still quite skeptic about that.
Love this. I've never even looked at dish towels at Dollar General. I love soft, large dish towels.
You made something useful very exciting.
Thanks for reminding me to get on those transfer projects. Just went to purchase your chalk boards on Etsy and I always seem to forget password. I'll have to check back again once I get it figured out. Hugs!
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