Wednesday, July 20, 2011

$1 Doily Garland

I want my ENTIRE house covered in these. I was inspired by this banner here, but thought I'd go my own way!



It makes me smile everytime I look at it! And you could use this for house decorating, baby showers, weddings....everything! So simple!

String- I used a white twine
Doilies- the Dollar store has packs of 36 that are perfect!
Scrapbook paper
Something circle shaped (I used a roll of packing tape)
Scissors
Hot Glue
Regular glue (or modpodge!)


Fold your doilies in half

Then use your round objet to trace circles on the back side of your scrapbook paper. You need one circle per doily. You want them smaller than the plain circle middle of your doily. I traced the inside of a roll of packing tape!

Fold your cicles in half, then glue them over your doilies!

Cut out a long rectangle for the middle pieces to the banner. Fold them in half (so they will lay over the string) and cut a triangle piece out of the non-creased end. To give it that "flag" look


Then roll out your string, and put a line of hot glue inside the crease. Then simply push the string into the crease, and keep going down the string!


24 comments:

Lizard Rae

I've seen doilies, I've seen banners, but this new combo is quite unique! Love it!

Kristy

very cute, I love the doilies!

Gina

I liked entry #4 (duh)

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Liked your entry on FB!

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ginnysaurusrex

I'd honestly probably just decorate our dining room with it! :D

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I am a follower!
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I like your post on fb!
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I like your fb page!
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I would use the garland for my vintage inspired wedding!
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Michelle

So cute as usual! Love the addition of the bright paper. Thanks for linking up with DIY under $5!

Kelli @ RTSM

SUPER adorable! Such a fun spin on the pennant banners!

Amanda K @ Every Creative Endeavor

What a fun use for doilies! Your garland turned out so cute!

Ali Richardson

This is SO adorable! I am in love with doilies :) Just popping in from TT&J.

Elegantpaws

What a cute idea! I love doilies. :)
Poppd in from Tatertots and jello. x

Lytles

Cute idea!
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Kimberly from "bugaboo"

Cute! I'm a huge fan of garlands. Love your take on this. It would be so fun to decorate a backyard party with for the summer!

Would love for you to come link this at my summer-long party!
"Life's a Picnic!" party!

Danielle

I am a follower and would love this garland in my kitchen or sewing room. Too cute1

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I liked LSJ on facebook

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I voted for you:>

Melanie

Just stumbled across your blog and LOVE it. You have great ideas. I just wanted to pass along an idea of what to do with your law books. My sister does paper art and folds the pages of books. Here is a link to her blog to explain it a bit better. Have a great weekend!
http://rhymeswithmagicart.blogspot.com/

Q @ JAQS

Lovely :)

BTW I'm hosting a 12 FAT quarter Fabric Giveaway. Come by and check it out when you get a chance :)

Q @ http://www.jaqsstudio.com/

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