DIY Kitchen Art How-to: Framed Tea Towels

Punch up your kitchen’s personality with this creative project from HGTV Magazine.

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Photo by: Philip Friedman

Philip Friedman

Materials Needed:

  • two frames
  • two tea towels
  • scissors
  • double-sided foam mounting tape
  • colored mat board

Step 1

Choose a frame slightly larger than the towel. Remove the backing, then cut a piece of colored mat board to fit inside.

Step 2

Attach the tea towel to the mat board with double-sided foam mounting tape. Fit inside the frame. Replace the backing.

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