I am loving doilies right now!! I searched for cheap fabric doilys for a while- but FINALLY found them at the dollar store!! (of course!) Then with a little fabric stiffener (found at hobby lobby for $3.99) an a bowl wrapped in cling wrap- you get this!
I love it!
It became much more stiff than I was expecting- pleasantly surprised!! First you completely soak the doily in the stiffener. Then place it over an upside down bowl to give it the shape (make sure the bowl is covered in cling wrap so it doesn't stick! I let it dry about 2 days (just to make sure!)
My grandma said a starch/water combination would do the same thing. I'll have to try that out another time!
I tried another with lace I cut in to a circle. Same concept, different affect!
Next on the list- fabric stiffener to make a doily hanging lamp? yes!
22 comments:
These are great! Wonderful idea--might need to try....first stop to the dollar store! =) Can't wait to see your doily lamp!
How very, very pretty!
cool! can't wait to see the light!!
I've been wanting to make a doiley globe light! Looking forward to seeing yours. The bowl looks great in lace and doiley!
Your doily bowl looked a lot like a Miss America crown. I guess you could use the same concept to make a dress-up crown for your little one who loves crowns (or am I the only one who has a little girl who loves crowns)? ;) Thanks for sharing!
Wow! That is gorgeous.
So cute!! We’d love to see you over at our Monday Link Up at www.dimpleprints.com!
well now isn't that clever and fabulous :D
takes me back in the day...my mom used to make these!
Who knew doiles were so awesome? Seriously- all this time I just thought they were useless, then all of a sudden they turn into light fixtures and bowls. So cool. Also- I love that monsters party- it is ADORABLE
So cool! Thanks for sharing!
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Great idea! I'll have to try this out :)
Sweet summery idea! Love it.
That's really cool! Visiting from TT&J
I'm here from TT&J and I love these bowls! I think I need to make some to have on hand for tea parties with my daughters. The lace bowl is gorgeous. Way to go!
Cool idea!
i love this!
Would you consider linking up to my 20 minute tuesday party? it will start tonight into tomorrow!
It's for projects that take 20-30 mins and cost less than $10!
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Tina
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Beautiful. I love how your bowl turned out - so delicate. I would love for you to share this project at my linky party.
http://carolynshomework.blogspot.com/2011/06/inspiration-board-link-party_21.html
Thanks for the creative inspiration.
That's so beautiful. I definitely want to try this one out. Thanks for sharing. :-)
that looks beautiful - and so simple to make too!
Thanks for linking to a Round Tuit!
Hope you have a great week!
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this is beautiful...
Would luv for our readers to discover this.
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