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A couple of weeks ago I was  face to face with one of my biggest troubles,
my lack to prepare for things, or to have a schedule. 
I was ready to go on vacation, but just one day before, 
more exactly... the night before my trip, 
I was looking for a hostess gift!


I already had a few sweets and knick knacks,
but I wanted something else.
That's when I remember that for Christmas last year I bought some flour sack towels and the special transfer paper to copy the images onto the towels. 

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They were supposed to be Christmas presents but at that time
 my printer run out of ink
and the project got postponed. 
I'm glad that happened!

These two sets were done in less than one hour.
It couldn't be any easier!

Grains Moulins de Boveir kitchen towels


The recipients were really happy with the gift.

They put them to good use immediately.  ;)

big industrial kitchen and range

For a complete tutorial visit Karen, The Graphics Fairy,

She has great instructions,
but also the amazing graphics.

By the way I used the Iron on Transfer Method she used right here.





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36 comments :

  1. Vel CristeAugust 23, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Perfect! They look store-bought Cristina! Love the prints you chose, anyone would be happy to get such wonderful hand-made gifts!

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  2. Our Neck of the WoodsAugust 23, 2013 at 3:00 PM

    Those are beautiful! And they look even better in that amazing kitchen - wow! What a great gift idea :)

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  3. Our Pinteresting FamilyAugust 23, 2013 at 3:03 PM

    What a wonderful gift idea. :)

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  4. FABBY'S LIVINGAugust 23, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    OMG, so talented, I'm telling you, I thought you bought them, Cristina! I'd love to get such a gift too! Have a lovely summer weekend.
    FABBY

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  5. decorayadoraAugust 23, 2013 at 9:45 PM

    Es una linda idea esos regalos Cristina, me gusto mucho la estampa de ellos

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  6. PendraAugust 24, 2013 at 6:25 PM

    Beautiful Cristina and what a wonderful gift. I just love Karen's technique and that paper is GREAT!

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  7. Maria ElenaAugust 25, 2013 at 7:55 AM

    Gorgeous! What a beautiful gift! This is a great idea!

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  8. Krista AasenAugust 26, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    Love it - pinning this and visiting your source AND I'm sharing this on my facebook tomorrow Cristina - it is such a cute fabulous idea!!

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  9. JoselynAugust 26, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    How beautiful! Pinning for future reference too!

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  10. Tammy NAugust 26, 2013 at 10:36 AM

    What a great gift. Love the images you used on them.

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  11. DIY Vintage ChicAugust 26, 2013 at 11:28 AM

    They look lovely! Nice job. Thanks for sharing! Stop by my Friday's Five Features and link up this post (and others)! http://diy-vintage-chic.blogspot.com

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  12. Rosemary@villabarnesAugust 26, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    What hostess wouldn't love those? Nice last minute gift.

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  13. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsAugust 26, 2013 at 2:30 PM

    These look great, Cristina! I think for a hostess gift these were a great idea. It sometimes pays to have these things on hand and it certainly worked out for you for last minute gifts!

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  14. UnknownAugust 26, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    These are beautiful! Great job, and quick thinking on your part. :-)
    Blessings,
    Kim @ Curtain Queen Creates

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  15. Edie Marie's AtticAugust 27, 2013 at 9:18 AM

    Who wouldn't love towels like these?? They go in any style kitchen and add a touch of class! Well done!

    Hugs, Edie Marie

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  16. ingrid@nowathomemomAugust 27, 2013 at 7:19 PM

    what a great gift and great idea to make this Cristina, they look as if you would've bought them! very pretty! :-)

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  17. MariaAugust 27, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    How BEAUTIFUL!!! I would love to get those as a gift, so lovely! :)

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  18. The TablescaperAugust 27, 2013 at 9:57 PM

    Great job!

    I'd love to have you link your post to Seasonal Sundays.

    - The Tablescaper

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  19. The Vintage ChateauAugust 27, 2013 at 11:02 PM

    Great project and thoughtful hostess gift. I always appreciate new dishtowels. I'm a new follower!
    Karee

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  20. UnknownAugust 29, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    Beautiful idea! I will have to make some of these! Come Link Up with us tomorrow at Craft Frenzy Friday at www.craftdictator.com!

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  21. AnonymousAugust 29, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    So pretty. I am sure the recipients absolutely adored them!

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  22. Tazas y CuentosAugust 29, 2013 at 7:39 PM

    They are really lovely. Congratulations!
    Besos!

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  23. RhondaAugust 29, 2013 at 11:46 PM

    I love what you have done. I makes me want to stay home from work tomorrow and create. Oh wait, everything makes me want to do that. Come post your creative self at: http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com/2013/08/craft-frenzy-friday-2.html

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  24. AnonymousAugust 30, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    So beautiful.... Her graphics ARE amazing... You did a great job with this!

    Suzie @ Dorothy Sue and Millie B's too

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  25. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 4:31 PM

    Ther're so pretty Christina! And they suit that beautiful kitchen to a tee. Fast and beautiful = the perfect DIY for me. Thanks for sharing and for visiting me too. <3

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  26. UnknownAugust 30, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    WOW, thanks for sharing this super cool idea!! :) Michelle

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  27. The Porcelain RoseAugust 30, 2013 at 9:24 PM

    Lovely!
    These would look great in my new kitchen.
    Your newest follower.
    Hope you will visit me and choose to follow me back.
    Will visit again soon!
    Blessings,
    Elizabeth

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  28. Feral TurtleSeptember 1, 2013 at 9:58 AM

    What a perfect gift. They turned out beautiful!

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  29. videcoyvintageSeptember 1, 2013 at 10:05 PM

    Me encantaron estos repasadores de Cocina!
    Victoria

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  30. Daniela @Frugal Aint CheapSeptember 2, 2013 at 9:06 PM

    don't you love when things work out just perfectly? one day I am going to try this transfer method.

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  31. RhondaSeptember 4, 2013 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks for partying with us last week. We loved your towels! I have to get some transfer paper and try these. Please come back on Friday. Craft Frenzy Friday http://obsessiveandcreative.blogspot.com.

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  32. Ali BurttSeptember 5, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    These are really pretty! I'll have to try that iron-on transfer paper. I tried something else this week and it didn't work terribly well. Thanks for sharing where you found the tutorial! ~ Ali from Pies & Puggles

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  33. Michele M./ Finch RestSeptember 5, 2013 at 6:15 PM

    AWESOME - and look how GREAT they look where they hang - well done, love this story!

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  34. FABBY'S LIVINGSeptember 10, 2013 at 4:49 PM

    Thank you so much for coming sweet Christina and for the wonderful comments!
    Love,
    Fabby

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  35. JackieJuly 30, 2016 at 2:46 PM

    What brand and size did you use for the towels?

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    1. Cristina GarayJuly 30, 2016 at 8:56 PM

      Jackie, they're 30" x 30", you can find them at Walmart, a packet of four for around 10 bucks.

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