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My friend Ali from Just Me and I are having another boutique this weekend. We're really looking forward to it.

Here are some of the crafts I've been working on for it.

I love making these pillows and was so excited to find this graphic from Graphique on Etsy. I collect old typewriters and recently found a cool piece of art that is similar to this. (if this pillow doesn't sell at the boutique, I won't be upset!) :)

I also found this ampersand on Graphique's site on Etsy. I think it's a fun pillow.

I made these topiaries and added a little bow to each.

I made lots of towels. I especially love the cloche graphic from The Graphics Fairy

Here's another neat graphic from The Graphics Fairy.

I had to make more Ball jar towels. Once again, courtesy of The Graphics Fairy

I bought these labels from PickYourPlum.com several months ago. Their deals are great!

I found this set of cannisters at an antique store. I added the chalkboard labels (also from PickYourPlum.com several months ago)

Here I used a canning jar, added sand, a candle and a chalkboard tag and now have a fun hostess gift.

We had a boutique in November and had a great turnout. We're keeping our fingers crossed that it's just as successful this time!

Thanks for your visit.

Pam

p.s. If you need directions on how to do any of the above projects, just do a search from my sidebar and the posts should show up.

I've made many of these towels for myself and friends using other graphics, but was so excited when The Graphics Fairy posted these canning jars recently. (and in two colors!!) I love this graphic!

I started with Jolee's Image Transfer Paper (purchased at Michael's)

I printed off the graphics on my INKJET printer (laser copies will not work with the transfer paper) Be sure to ROTATE in Picnik to get the mirror image.

Cut around the graphic, but on this one don't cut too close. It's a big transfer and it's best to leave a little extra edge so it adheres correctly. Once it's washed a time or two, the edge will not show at all.

Heat up your iron on the cotton setting with NO steam. I used a board underneath it. I used Ikea towels.

Iron the towel where the graphic will be going, then set it on where you want it. I generally keep it on the bottom half of the towel and centered between the red stripes. It then will hang on my dishwasher handle and show up well. (just my preference) :)

Set the iron on each area for 20 seconds, making sure you get everything ironed really well. (set the iron on the spot, hold for 20 seconds, pick the iron up and move it to another spot--don't move the iron around during those 20 seconds) You can go over everything several times if you want.

Let it cool completely and carefully remove the paper backing. Make sure you don't launder the towels for at least 72 hours (per the directions on the transfer paper) so the image will adhere properly.

And you end up with these great towels. The iron on transfer will fade some when you wash them, which will make them even more vintage looking!