DIY Tea Towel Ladder for $4!

Get the full tutorial here!

Make your own beautiful tea towel ladder to display decorative towels near your sink!

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Tea towel ladders cost more than $25, but you can make your own for about $5!

measure the wood to cut sand the Dollar Tree wood Get the full tutorial here!

cut the wood

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create sides for the ladder

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add steps to the tea towel ladder

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add three steps to the ladder

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assemble the full ladder

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faux stain the wood

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continue adding colors until you're happy with the look

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hang beautiful towels for every season

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DIY Tea Towel Ladder for $4!

Make your own beautiful tea towel ladder to display decorative towels near your sink!

Tea towel ladders cost more than $25, but you can make your own for about $5!

cut the wood

see the tutorial for correct measurements

create sides for the ladder

add steps to the tea towel ladder

add three steps to the ladder

assemble the full ladder

place books on top while the glue dries

faux stain the wood

faux stain costs $.50!

continue adding colors until you're happy with the look

hang beautiful towels for every season

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