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Stenciling a tea towel

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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!

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  2. Hi Debbie: That is the cutest stencil, and what nice friends you have. That roo is handsome..Happy Weekend..Judy

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  7. Thanks for hosting Debbie! And wow! Your tea towel is so darned cute – you are a stenciler extrordinare! Jane

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  8. 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!

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  9. 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!

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  10. 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!!!!

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  11. 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

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  14. 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.

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  16. 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! 🙂

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  20. 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

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  24. 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!

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  25. 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

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  27. 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!!!

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  28. 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!!!

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  31. 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.

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  33. 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. 🙂

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  34. 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

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  35. 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!

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  40. 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

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  41. 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!

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  42. 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.

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  43. What a cute stencil. Think we need to crown you stencil queen!!! Thanks for coming to my party.

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  44. You and Kari both got it going on with tea towels. Christmas gift with one of gramma’s recipes for my daughter?

    ~Bliss~

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  45. Very cute!! I don’t think I have the patience to do something like this, but I sure enjoy seeing other’s projects!
    Debbie 🙂

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  49. 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

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  50. 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 😉

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  51. Stenciling is FUN !!– you got me hooked. GATHER here is my FAV !!
    I too like Roosters… LInda 2017

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