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Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Dropcloth remnant

It is no news that I love dropcloth...
who doesn't?
I am in love with the texture, the color, the versatility, the "messy look" and the price!
I have used it for many projects (even before I had a blog), and naturally, I have leftover pieces too small for a big project, but not too small for a small project!
I really liked this tea towel I saw on Debbiedoo's blog.
It looks simple, fun and pretty.
Now, this is my version...slightly different because I don't have a stencil, I don't have a tea towel...and my motto is "make the most of what you got"!
I wanted to transfer an Italian recipe of my favorite dessert...Tiramisu'.
This project is pretty much self explanatory. 
  print out your recipe on paper, the font you like. 
(the one I used is called Viner Hand ITC)
Cut the dropcloth the size you want the towel to be, and sew the sides.
 tape paper on the cloth face down
 trace the letters 
(carbon copy paper works too)


Done!
 I went over the letters one more time, to make it a little darker. 
This is a washable, usable towel. I wash all my dropcloth right out of the package,before I start cutting it.
The more you wash dropcloth, the softer it becomes.
tip: do not hurry yourself while doing this project...if you mess up, there is no going back! Slow and steady hand.

Cost of this project FREE

Stay Frugal,

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22 comments:

  1. LibbyJuly 31, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Another fabulous freebie. I love it!

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  2. KellyJuly 31, 2012 at 3:29 PM

    Now, why didn't I think of that?! I love how that turned out and how easy it was. Of course, you're right about needing a slow and steady hand for this. Can't wait to see your dessert next!

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  3. NanaDianaJuly 31, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Great, great job, Daniela. You did a wonderful job on that! xo Diana

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  4. Debbie {Visual Eye Candy}July 31, 2012 at 6:54 PM

    So cute! I love how this turned out! Way to use what you have.

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  5. DebbiedoosJuly 31, 2012 at 7:59 PM

    You go girlllllllll!~ I love it. Who would think a sharpie? Very clever:) I am so glad you joined in on the party. Enjoy!!~

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  6. elizabethJuly 31, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    What a great idea! I love it! Thanks for your kind comment on my post today.

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  7. Laura @ duke manor farmAugust 1, 2012 at 4:02 AM

    drop cloths have no end , do they?

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  8. Deneen@dreaming-n-colorAugust 1, 2012 at 7:58 AM

    New follower! I love Tiramisu! Great idea also!

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  9. Tammy @ A Walk in the CountrysideAugust 1, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Great job!

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  10. reFresh reStyleAugust 1, 2012 at 1:33 PM

    Oh my goodness, why didn't I think of that! Love it :)

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  11. Caitlin @ Desert DomicileAugust 1, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    Such a clever idea! A set of them would make a great gift, too :)

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  12. Lynn WoodAugust 1, 2012 at 8:41 PM

    Truly a great frugal idea! This is so cute and i must say...I'm pretty excited to learn how to make Tiramisu'

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  13. Ricki TreleavenAugust 2, 2012 at 8:17 AM

    FIrst of all, I love the name of your blog! :D Great copycat. I love the tea towel (I just love them in my own kitchen). I am sure that Debbie was thrilled that you copied her. I want to copy most of her projects! (If I only had the time).

    Linking from Debbiedoo's,
    xo,
    Ricki Jill

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  14. Cristina GarayAugust 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    That's so clever! I love drop cloths too! That must be one of my future projects, b/c I also have lots of left overs!

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  15. Cristina GarayAugust 2, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    That's so clever! I love drop cloths too! That must be one of my future projects, b/c I also have lots of left overs!

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  16. Kim @ Savvy Southern StyleAugust 2, 2012 at 6:31 PM

    That looks great. Oh, yummy tiramisu.

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  17. Athena at Minervas GardenAugust 2, 2012 at 10:47 PM

    Hi Daniela: This is such a great towel transfer project--I definitely want to give this a try! Thank you so much for stopping by my blog today and leaving such a nice comment--I really appreciate it very much!

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  18. Liz@ HomeandGardeningWithLizAugust 27, 2012 at 1:47 PM

    Well aren't you the smart one! Thanks for the idea of how to do something like this! I would never have thought it up on my own!

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  19. UnknownOctober 1, 2012 at 8:25 PM

    Fabulous idea and so easy! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm going to make some of these for gifts. :)

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  20. brockeyOctober 2, 2012 at 6:27 AM

    Love this , What font did you use ?

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  21. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapOctober 2, 2012 at 7:20 AM

    the font is Viner Hand ITC

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  22. Sharon HJune 27, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    Hi, Daniela.....I just found your blog today and while perusing your awesome projects I ran across this one. I'm wondering what weight your drop cloths are....mine is fairly heavy and I can't imagine it working very well as a towel.
    Really enjoyed looking around your blog!

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