Dollar Tree Christmas Towels Revamp

 

If embellishing is wrong, I don't wanna be right! lol

I can't help it.  I can't leave things alone! 

Case in point, I love these towels from the Dollar Tree!  Love them!

Buuuuut.....they were plain, and I'm an "over the top" kinda girl!

Out came the glue gun in this quick, easy, no-sew project!

Let's do it!!!

So, I found these....but, ignore the gnome one...I haven't done anything with that yet.  It will probably become a pillow.  

But, I digress.

The trees on the other 3, GORGEOUS!  Flecks of sparkly gold just grabbed me, and I knew they needed to be in my kitchen!

And, I'm a sucker for the ticking fabric, so I had that in red already on hand in my stash.

I started by cutting a strip of fabric 5" tall.  I did 5" strips, because in time, the fabric will fray more and I'm going to let it, but when it frays to about the 1" mark, I'll put some fray check on the corners so it doesn't fray completely. Although, I did get the fray started by pulling a few threads.

Next, I laid my strip on the towel and cut to length, while leaving enough of an overhang so I could wrap it to the back.  

It was around 1/2" or so. 

Using Surebonder Fabric gluesticks, I glued the ticking fabric to the towel across the bottom having them overlay around 1/2".  I just eyeballed it, and then I finger pressed the overhang in half and glued that part to the back.

Now, because my Mackenzie Childs obsession is completely out of control, I needed to add the checkered ribbon.  If I had had some REAL MC ribbon, I would have used the 1" here, but this adorable checkered ribbon from Hobby Lobby got the job done nicely!

Then, of course, it needed a bow. lol

And, I made sure to dovetail those ends...it's important!

Lastly, pushing that envelope as far as I could, I added a gold bow to the tree!  I couldn't help myself! lol

Voila!  The towel part (done twice because there were 2 towels) of the revamp is complete!

Then, came the drying cloth! lol

Normally, the Dollar Tree will have drying cloths (to put clean dishes on while they dry) to match their towels, potholders, etc.  I haven't seen one to match the trees.  Sadness.

So, ok ....I have more Surebond! ;) 

I took the 3rd towel and folded in half, and starting at a corner, I

began to glue the 3 open sides.

Once the gluing was done, I cut another piece of ticking, but around 1 3/4" wide.  Finger press it in half lengthwise to form your crease, and then lay your glued towel edge in the open end.  Glue down length-wise to the front and back.  The corners just fold like you're wrapping a gift, and you'll get a pretty mitre.  Then, glue it down.

And, that's really it!

Here is the completed project!

This project could not have been easier, and with the Surebond, they should be able to withstand washing.  Although I probably won't use them, they'll just hang in the kitchen looking cute! lol

If you have any questions/comments about this project or any other, please feel free to drop a comment below, OR, come see me on my Facebook page --->  My Artfelt Moments

and leave a comment there!  And, if you do make these, drop me a picture there so I can see and celebrate with you!

Thank you for spending part of your day with me today!

You have blessed me with your presence!

I am grateful and YOU are loved!

With my heart,