WARNING: Friends & Neighbors & Hostesses - No Peeking!!
I saw these lanterns at Ikea and I knew I wanted them for something.
I came up with this idea for a unique personalized gift perfect for a hostess or neighbors!
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The lantern makes a festive presentation, I love a container that's part of the gift.
Here's what I put inside, but the possibilities are endless.
DIY Monogram Dish Towel
Our favorite cookies from Ikea, homemade treats would be nice,
but if you're short on time these are delicious!
One of my favorite bloggers, Rene from Cottage & Vine showed us how she
made these personalized towels, and I totally copied her!
If you've never visited her you're missing out, big-time!!
I picked up these cotton towels at Ikea, too.
Iron your towel, choose any pattern or letter and trace it onto freezer paper,
cut out your pattern with an exacto knife
and then place the freezer paper on your towel and iron again.
This secures the edges so your fabric paint doesn't bleed beyond the outline.
I used a stencil brush to apply fabric paint (purchased at Michaels) just make sure
you don't load much paint onto the brush, it should be fairly dry.
Let dry and remove the freezer paper....ta da!
I rolled the towel up and tied with a pretty ribbon.
Add a bow, bell and some evergreen tied to the handle and you're good to go!
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21 comments:
OK, seriously cute! Wish I was a friend, neighbor, or hostess!
Oh wow! I think you just answered my question about what to give as teacher gifts this year. Thanks!
Ditto! I would love to be a friend, neighbor, or hostess! Can't believe those lanterns are from IKEA. Wisconsin really needs to get its act together and get an IKEA somewhere and soon. Another wonderful project--per usual :) Thanks for such wonderful instructions!
Love that idea!!
Just perfect- festive, personalized, and functional! You are uber-creative! Did I mention I'm moving next door?
Happy 75th! I noticed you now have 75 members, and in such a short time! Your blog is truly a standout. You have amazing tastes and talent. Thanks for inspiring!
Pam, I really may have to copy this idea for teachers' gifts. Absolutely, my favorite thing, I've seen so far this year. Great job!
Those are adorable! Now I need to make more :)
That's so cute! Definitely a gift I'd like to receive! I gave you an award on my blog today: http://www.lifeonmarsblog.net/2011/12/holiday-series-at-type.html
What a great idea! I love those lanterns too - we have a few of them and use them often but now I think I might use them for some holiday decor.
Great idea - love that these are all things your gift-getter will actually use! Just discovered your blog via Life of Mars. I'm a new follower :)
This is a fabulous, unique gift that anyone would love to get. I think I will try to copy your clever ideas for a few of my friends! Thanks for the inspiration. Your final picture is lovely!
Love it! Copying Rene is always good, I love her too! Now we all can copy you, because this is wonderful...I was just at Ikea Tuesday, walked past those and thought,"they were cool" but did not have an idea like this!!
fantastic idea! love those towels from ikea and all inexpensive!
I'm 3 hours from the nearest Ikea, I'm always in the wrong place! Maybe I can improvise!
Debbie
Wish I was your neighbor.
What a cute idea!! Taking note.
How cute...what a great idea! It's a hostess gift that someone can actually use. We have those IKEA towels and LOVE them.
Such a nice and interested gift ideas i like to share with my friend.
Shop the large, super absorbent towels for beach and resort areas. We have a bulk beach towels in various sizes, colors, patterns and designs.
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