My mom (who could give Martha Stewart a good run for her money) always arrives at gatherings with hostess gift in hand. I believe it is a dying tradition that needs to be revived! I know I have always appreciated a small bouquet of fresh flowers or bottle of wine when I am hosting a dinner or party, and if someone brings a handmade item, well, they are on my preferred guest list forever!
Something handmade is always impressive, and you do not have to be a craft diva to create these fun dish towels for your fave hostess! I wrap my dish towel around the neck of a bottle of wine for a fun presentation.
For my towels, I used the Stampendous “Wild Blossoms” set. I applied rhinestones randomly using Helmar Gemstone Glue (this glue is washable, so is perfect for dish towels and other kitchen linens).
With Christmas coming up, a holiday themed set of dish towels sprinkled with rhinestones would be a great gift for a hostess or even an office gift exchange!
Supplies:
Flour sack dish towels from Wal-Mart, Target, etc. (come in a pack of 4 for a couple of bucks)
Fabric Paint
Rhinestones in varying sizes
Stampendous Perfectly Clear Stamps
This idea can be expanded for your own dinner table, make your own personalized dinner napkins, napkin holders and place cards. It is a lot less expensive and a lot more “green” to use cloth napkins – personalizing them with a stamp and rhinestones – it’s so easy to be elegant!
Thanks for stopping by!
Shelly
