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April 7, 2021 · 8 Comments

Tea Towel Art Hack Easy DIY

Decor and Decorating

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Want to make tea towel art for under $20? This easy DIY hack turns tea towels into art that can be used all year round!

Want to make tea towel art for under $20? This easy DIY hack turns tea towels into art that can be used all year round!

A picture frame Tea towel Plus optional supplies Galvanized word Command Hook Wreath

Here are the materials you’ll need

  • A picture frame
  • Tea towel
  • Plus optional supplies
  • Galvanized word
  • Command Hook
  • Wreath
Clean your picture frame Iron your tea towel, and this is an optional step depending on what you're going for.

How do you frame decorative tea towels?

Here are the instructions

  1. Clean your picture frame
  2. Iron your towel and this is an optional step depending on what you’re going for.
3.  Place your tea towel inside the picture frame.

3. Place your towel inside the picture frame.

4.  Place your back onto the picture frame.  You could trim off the excess or use painters tape to hold the extra portion of the towel out of the way.  I prefer keeping the towel intact incase I would like to use the towel for something else later.

4. Place your back onto the picture frame. You could trim off the excess or use painters tape to hold the extra portion of the towel out of the way. I prefer keeping the towel intact incase I would like to use the towel for something else later.

Another option would be to fold the towel inside the frame and then place the back onto the picture frame.

Another option would be to fold the towel inside the frame and then place the back onto the picture frame.

Now you could stop here, but I'm going to show you want I decided to do with mine.

Now you could stop here, but I’m going to show you want I decided to do with mine.

5.  I placed galvanized words behind the glass and on top of the towel for both tea towel art pieces.

5. I placed galvanized words behind the glass and on top of the towel for both pieces.

For this piece I'm using it as a thankful board.  Everyone can write messages on the board of things they're grateful for.  When you're ready you can erase the words and start over.  You could also use this as a list, reminder, or welcome board that is reusable.

6. Use as a dry erase board.

For this piece I’m using it as a thankful board. Everyone can write messages on the board of things they’re grateful for. When you’re ready you can erase the words and start over. You could also use this as a list, reminder, or welcome board that is reusable.

7.  For the other board, I placed a clear command hook onto the picture frame glass underneath the galvanized word.

7. For the other board, I placed a clear command hook onto the picture frame glass underneath the galvanized word.

8.  Place a wreath on the hook on the picture frame.

8. Place a wreath on the hook on the picture frame.

The great thing about this hack is that you can change up the wreath every season.

I love how this art turned out!

How do you frame decorative tea towels?

Iron the tea towel, place inside the frame, and close the frame up.

What is the difference between a tea towel and a kitchen towel?

Kitchen towels are most often made of terry cloth, and tea towels are made of cotton. They are sometimes called dish towels and are meant more for drying dishes.

What is the difference between a tea towel and a flour sack towel?

Both types of towels are made from cotton. Flour sack towels are sometimes thicker and more absorbent than tea towels.

What material is a tea towel?

Tea towels are most often cotton or linen.

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Want to make tea towel art for under $20?  This easy DIY hack turns tea towels into art that can be used all year round!
Want to make tea towel art for under $20? This easy DIY hack turns tea towels into art that can be used all year round!
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Tea Towel Art Hack Easy DIY

Want to make tea towel art for under $20? This easy DIY hack turns tea towels into art that can be used all year round!
Prep Time10 mins
Active Time30 mins
Total Time40 mins
Course: Decor and Decorating
Keyword: tea towel
Yield: 1
Author: Chas
Cost: 10

Equipment

  • None

Materials

  • A picture frame
  • Tea towel
  • Plus optional supplies
  • Galvanized word
  • Command Hook
  • Wreath

Instructions

  • Clean your picture frame
  • Iron your towel and this is an optional step depending on what you’re going for.
  • Place your towel inside the picture frame.
  • Place your back onto the picture frame. You could trim off the excess or use painter’s tape to hold the extra portion of the towel out of the way.
  • I placed galvanized words behind the glass.
  • Use as a dry erase board, or
  • I placed a clear command hook onto the picture frame glass underneath the galvanized word.
  • Place a wreath on the hook on the picture frame.

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  1. andrea says

    April 8, 2021 at 8:56 am

    Great idea for simple DIY art. Thanks!

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    • Chas says

      April 8, 2021 at 9:35 am

      Thank you so much Andrea, I’m so glad you like it.

      Reply
  2. Lauren Renee Sparks says

    April 8, 2021 at 10:44 am

    This is a darling idea. I love it. Visiting from the TFT link up. laurensparks.net

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    • Chas says

      April 8, 2021 at 10:58 am

      Thank you so much Lauren, I really appreciate it.

      Reply
  3. Naomie Moore says

    April 8, 2021 at 3:35 pm

    What a great idea! Will make as a gift. My kitchen has no wall space. Thank you!

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    • Chas says

      April 8, 2021 at 3:38 pm

      Thank you so much Naomie, and I’m thrilled you think it’s a great idea for a gift. Hugs friend!

      Reply
  4. nancy says

    April 9, 2021 at 3:15 pm

    I love Ikea towels! Did you get the frames there? Cute idea!

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    • Chas says

      April 9, 2021 at 4:04 pm

      Thank you so much Nancy, and I got the frames from Walmart 🙂

      Reply

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