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Tea Towel Art

April 27, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

We have been looking for some new art work for Sarah’s bedroom, to fit in with her red and aqua theme. I came home with an Eiffel Tower Tea Towel last week (from Bed Bath and Table). As soon as Sarah spotted it, she thought it would be perfect for her room.

We made a quick trip to IKEA to get a Ribba Frame, and now she has a new accent piece for her wall. Best of all when she wants a new look, we can easily find a print (or tea towel) to fit the frame.

While we were at IKEA we found another print for the adjacent wall to fit in with her French theme. The print fit an existing frame. I just need to find time to spray paint the frame so it is a nice glossy white.

A quick but satisfying project!  With so many lovely tea towels/dish towels available, I might be framing more of them.

Filed Under: Miscellaneous, Our Home Tagged With: home décor, tea towel

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  1. Ina says

    April 27, 2012 at 5:47 pm

    I love the idea of framing fabric all by itself! Very nice. ;p

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  2. Anonymous says

    April 27, 2012 at 10:16 pm

    I would love to hear a review on Sarah’s trip to France went. My son is in Year 10 we are having a French student to stay in July and my son is going to Paris in December with 13 boys from his school..

    I liike the French touchs to the bedroom

    Sarah P

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  3. Sunnybec says

    April 27, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Your house is more French than mine….and I live there!! Love the red and white one. Hugs x

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  4. Patchwork and Play says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:40 am

    I saw a fabulous vintage tea towel while I was out – it would have looked amazing framed! Wished I ‘d bought it now! Yours looks fab!

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  5. The Patch Craft says

    April 28, 2012 at 3:42 am

    Love the Tea towel how do you get it to stick to the frame????? Thank you

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  6. Handmade in Israel says

    April 28, 2012 at 12:13 pm

    Love that tea towel! Sarah is a lucky girl having you take such great care of her room decorations!

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  7. CrochetBlogger says

    April 28, 2012 at 1:14 pm

    Oh my gosh, her room is so adorable and that tea towel is a perfect new addition!

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  8. •´.¸¸.•¨¯`♥.Trish.♥´¯¨•.¸¸.´• says

    April 29, 2012 at 7:42 pm

    So cool – I love the IKEA ribba frames
    I am getting a few on my next visit to IKEA.

    PS it is the last day to win $150 IKEA storage goodies on my blog – if you love IKEA don’t miss it

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  9. Wendy Sice says

    May 1, 2012 at 8:34 am

    I love the Paris photo! I might have to get one for myself!xx

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