Easy Messy Handprinted Polka Dots

It's no secret that I love polka dots! Patterned textiles are taking over my closet and my home! Today I want to teach you how to make your own messy polka dot tea towel. I am always looking for more cute things for my kitchen. I love the imperfect polka dot pattern. I really enjoy printing, stamping and dying fabrics. It's an obsessions and I can't wait to share it with you!This technique only takes two easy steps... 1. Gather 3 things- QTips, Martha Stewart Craft Paint (works on all surfaces), and a textile to print on. 2. Dip your QTip in paint and press it down on your fabric. For every coat of paint you can make 4-6 dots, they will get lighter as you go, which adds charm to the finished piece! Repeat until the entire surface is covered. This can be time consuming, so it's a great project for a movie night or phone conversation! If you love the idea of handprinting your own textiles, you're in luck! This month I am sharing about a dozen different ways to print your own fabric! Techniques will range from super simple (like this one) to more advanced and technical. The best part about printing your own fabric is having a piece of clothing or decor that is one of a kind! I hope you have a wonderful day. xo. elsie

Comments

[Anita]

How fun! I will definitely have to try this1

[Aoife Blake]

Fun Fun Fun!!!

Definitely going to give this a go... on a number of different items in my house :D

Thanks Elsie!

Aoife x

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[La Chapstick Fanatique]

i am so ridiculously excited for this series!

http://lachapstickfanatique.blogspot.com

[Gwyneth Genevieve]

Love this idea! Simple, easy, and super cute. Only question: does the paint come off if you wash the towel?

[Tinacious.Me]

how lovely!
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[elsie]

Gwyneth, Nope! You need to use Martha Stewart paint or fabric paint, though. Not regular acrylic paint.
XOXO!

[nattie]

looks like great fun, and looking forward to the next printing adventures from you...ooooh where are my Q tips.....
Nattie x

[Aquí]

I love this! I collect old tea napkins and make little change purses with them. A few are covered in light stains and I just can't get myself to toss them. Glad I've been hanging on to them now, I think the polka dots will cover them nicely!

[SaraBeth]

Now I know what to do with the big bow I am making to wear with my blue dress. So excited about learning all your techniques! By the way, dropped by your store the other day and it is beautiful! I feel in love with a scarf and am making a dress just to compliment it. :) Backwards I know...

[SaraBeth]

*fell

[M.]

Pretty!

[Sarah @http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com/]

I LOVE this DIY. It's super easy and so cute!!!! Very functional too. Thanks!

- Sarah
http://agirlintransit.blogspot.com

[Vanesa Abigail]

ooh how lovely can't wait to try great diy:)
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[Maja]

Elsie, once again such a great and simple idea!
You rock :)

[Jillian]

Great idea. I like that it is messy, too. Doesn't have to be perfect to look great.
-Jillian
http://epic-thread.blogspot.com

[Shinypigeon]

I love this! Such a great DIY for an evening on the phone with the girls!

[chanel]

There is nothing I don't love about this! Definitely going to use this idea for a baby shower I'm co-hosting for a dear friend! Great cloth gift wrap!

xo chanel
http://bywayofney.blogspot.com

[Melissa]

so glad to see you used the Martha Stewart paint. I just purchased some to stamp on shirts for my kids. I was hoping it would be the same as fabric paint. love the dots!

[Shannon]

How super adorable!
http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com

[Tammy]

I'm so gonna try this! Btw, I voted for you- how could I not!