How to Update Old Linens

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By Erinn Valencich
eHow Contributing Writer

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With the holidays around the corner guests will be arriving soon to celebrate. Before you go out and buy new linens, think about giving your old ones a facelift!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Pencil
Block print (potato or sponge)
Bowl
Water
Fabric paint
Knife
Iron
Linens - tablecloth, napkins or nice hand towels. This works best on smooth fabrics like linen or cotton

Step 1

Iron the linens you are going to use.
Step 2

Take inspiration from nature--leaves, chestnuts, berries and other organic elements make adorable and elegant block prints. Draw out the images (about 2" for a napkin or towel, and larger for a tablecloth) Cut the shapes out of a sponge or potato so that you have a "stamp."
Step 3

Dip your stamp in paint. I recommend using the stamp about 4" apart and creating a boarder on tablecloths and maybe doing the center or corner for napkins. Place the shapes around the linens. You can also alternate colors of paint for a layered look. Just wait for each stamp print to dry before you layer on the next one. Allow to dry and you're done.