Actually, this is NOT stenciling a tea towel, it is stenciling on a White linen dinner Napkin!
That would have been too long of a title.
Some time ago, my Father gave me a stack of Restaurant Table linens. He use to be in the business and has had them for years. He thought I could do something with them.
Hence, I have.
Last year I stenciled these Diy hand painted napkins...
I still have them and use them on occasion.
Recently, I was inspired by Karianne’s recipe towel, she of course hand wrote hers! NOT me!
I knew what my next stenciling project would be.
How convenient, I have this kitchen stencil, that I have used over and over again.
Thank you Hobby Lobby for this! Best $2.99 I ever spent!
I ironed the linen napkin first…
placed my stencil and tape, and painted away lightly.
The key too stenciling IS NOT to use a lot of paint.
I think that is where people mess up. You must dab your brush or foam roller to get rid of all excess paint.
Looks as cute as cute can be!
Check out my new ROO!
My friend Kimberly Hites gifted it to me, as her decor is changing up a bit and she thought I would like this handsome young Man!
Thank you again Kim, I love him.
You also may see a peek here of a vintage linen towel my friend Shirley sent me.
I swear I have the NICEST friends around! Thank you Shirley!
How about we get the NEWBIE PARTY started!
FIRST LET ME ANNOUNCE, there will be NO NEWBIE party
Next MONDAY. In lieu of that, I am hosting the COPY cat challenge, August 1st. I can’t have two parties in a week.
I would be exhausted from all that entertaining.
NEWBIE party guidelines:
Blogging 6 months or less and/or less than 100 followers.
PLEASE,PLEASE turn off Word verification…it is a real comment deterrent. Now with TWO words to type, it really is a time killer!
PLEASE add my LINK or button to your post so that other’s know you have joined the party.
Let’s spread the love.
Visit a few and make some new blogging pals! Thank you for joining me each week! I truly hope you get a lot out of this party as you should..
Joining these fabulous parties:
Cute! I’ve got some tea towel stenciling going on here. Fun times!
xo
Pat
Hi Debbie: That is the cutest stencil, and what nice friends you have. That roo is handsome..Happy Weekend..Judy
That’s to stinkin cute Debbie, I just love it.
Love those napkins! Thanks for hosting this party! Life to the full to you!
Super cute towel. I love it.
These are perfectly brilliant! Great idea! I love them!
Thanks for hosting Debbie! And wow! Your tea towel is so darned cute – you are a stenciler extrordinare! Jane
What a great stencil…..no need to assemble all those different fonts and make your own!! I just visited my FIRST Hobby Lobby….I know you feel sad for me but we don’t have one here…it’s 3hrs away and I’m determined to make another visit soon! The napkin looks wonderful!
Debbie,
Your tea towels look wonderful! Another project that is on my to-do list.
Oh, I was at a garage sale this weekend and purchased two rooster hanging plates and couldn’t help but think of you when I purchased them. I hope to hang them sometime this week in our kitchen. We have 35 chickens and 1 rooster. Amazing the little things that pop in your head when away from the computer/blogland that reminds us of other bloggers.
Thanks for hosting and have a fabulous week!
I think I am tired? I almost hit the enter button… to leave a comment
The tea towel is darling. I love the black and white. Super crisp! The new Roo is you! What a sweet friend. He has a good new home. I always remember how much I lover your back splash whenever I get a peek of it!!!!
OK….Debbie….you know I like this SO MUCH BETTER! This is amazing! Can’t wait to see all the inspiration around here!
blessings,
karianne
Thanks for hosting the party, im linked up
-Nathan
I so want to stencil something!! I might have to give this a try! Is the paint for fabric? washable? thanks! great looking project!
It is just regular craft paint.
Hi Debbie – Total brain fart last night with the links. All have been added
Sorry ’bout that!
…And I just noticed that adorable red scale sitting on your kitchen counter. LOVE! Your tea towel was the perfect addition to that whole set up.
Perfect tea towels. Great idea on how to use all those linens you were gifted with.
You know I love, love, love these projects! What a beautiful way to make some beautiful linens even prettier! Debbie, you are so good at coming up with different ways to use stencils, you should open a business! I bet you would have lots, lost of clients! I would be the first one!
Cute towel!
Thank you for hosting.
Neat idea! You just gave me a thought for Christmas presents.
Tweeted!! XO, Aimee
Sweet Debbie…thanks for posting this napkins with instructions!!!! and you are absolutely right about the stenciling…yes…too much paint and is a blob!!!!! I will give it another try and try to “Debbie-Cat” some napkins of my own. Great Job as always…Hugs Liy
Very cute, Debbie. You always have the cutest ideas. Also, thanks for continuing to sponsor this party.
Debbie, this is so darn cute! I’m above 100 so I can’t participate but I needed to see your Stencil work.
have a great week!
Very pretty Debbie! All those special little touches add so much personality to your kitchen. Hope you had a fantastic weekend! Now off to visit some talented Newbies!
I have yet to ever stencil but I’m about to try! I’m starting out with stenciled anthropoligie knock-off curtains. Maybe I probably should start out on a smaller scale, but you make it look so easy!!! Thanks for hosting!
I am REALLY new so I’m not sure how to add your link to my post. I’m sorry! Is it easy enough to explain to me? I am putting your button on my blog though!
You are always up to something fun! This looks like something I could tackle….I really liked Karianne’s too but I don’t know about hand lettering. Thanks again for hosting.
Lynn
Hi Debbie; thanks for hosting yet again, your work really is appreciated.
Denise
Hi Debbie,
Love the tea towel (napkins)!!! I have some set aside for stenciling – that I just haven’t gotten to; maybe your post will get me to focus on them soon. Thank you for hosting the Newbie Party – it’s such a great way to find others!!! Have a great week – enjoy!!!
I love the little vignette you created with your new stenciled muffin napkin and the other goodies on your kitchen counter. Nice!!!
You have me wondering….what is the linky for at the bottom of this post and there’s something about Father’s Day? I’m just a wee bit confused as you said no Newbie Linky.
Blessings!!!
The tea towel is so cute. Thanks for hosting this newbie get together. It has been fun to see so many creative ideas.
Love your teatowel. I want to make one now. I would love to make one using a Christmas recipe.
That is a killer stencil. I love typography and recipes in kitchen decor. The roo looks great in your kitchen! Again, so glad you like him.
You always have the cutest stenciling projects!
I love your tea towel! So cute! Can’t wait for the Copy cat and Knocks offs party. What fun!! Thank you so much for another great Newbie Party.
You make everything look so easy. I love the towels And I’m totally jealous of your beach trip. I hope I get to take one of those someday with friends and not kids
Thanks for hosting
Debbie, you did a really nice job on these towels. I would have thought they were printed! You are kind of spectacular at stenciling so you are now my official reference for all things stenciled. Great photos, too–the light is so pretty!
my mouth is hanging open iam speechless lol:)
Fabulous idea Debbie as always!!!
Hugs,
Suzan
You are the stencil queen, Debbie. Love it and I love the towel your friend sent you- xo Diana
Love the Tea Towels Debbie! I need to do something like that! How does it wash?
Thank you for hosting and the opportunity to link up to this “newbie” linkup party!
I love your tea towel {napkin}…it turned out adorable!
Rhiannon
Debbie your new roo is so cute, and fits your decor perfectly, that was so sweet. I love your napkin. You really are excellent at stenciling. I would have to hand paint, I am such a messy stenciler. You should consider selling your stenciled napkins if you haven’t already. I would love to buy a set from you!
I haven’t stenciled anything for ages but now you have me thinking I’ve got to get back to it NOW. Your projects came out great.
What a cute stencil. Think we need to crown you stencil queen!!! Thanks for coming to my party.
Blessings,
Linda
You and Kari both got it going on with tea towels. Christmas gift with one of gramma’s recipes for my daughter?
~Bliss~
Very cute!! I don’t think I have the patience to do something like this, but I sure enjoy seeing other’s projects!
Debbie
Love all of this, Debbie! You did it again…and again…and again…! Thanks for hosting the party. You are a gem!
Love your new roo and your tea towel! That’s a great stencil!
I think doing a link party for only newbies is genius. You have totally tapped into a niche that I really appreciate. Oh, the stenciled linen is really cool too!
That is so cute! And what a great source for your linens!
Your Newbie party looks great. I’m excited to see all of the inspiring projects.
Have a great day.
Pam
HI Debbie Dear! OH, these are so cute! I love that recipey one!
I used to do this many moons ago on napkins and gave them as gifts. Did you know that after the paint is dry from your stenciling, if you’ll iron over it with a hot iron, it will set your paint in better so when it’s washed it won’t wash out.
Proud of you selling these.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia