We included some fun paper doilies as a goodie in the
Greetings to Go pack this month. Think of them as little blank canvases awaiting your creative touch. Need a few ideas? Read on!
Doily Rosette
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Use scissors to trim center from doily. |
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Starting at one end, carefully accordion fold to create pleats. |
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Glue ends together. |
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Use ink applicator and Amethyst ink to highlight edges. |
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By the way, see the sentiment above? I really AM that person. Just sayin'. |
Doily Flower Cone
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Use scissors to cut from edge of doily to center point. |
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Starting from center, carefully wrap doily around itself to create a cone shape. |
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Continue to wrap at an angle to form layers, until end is reached. |
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Glue and pinch end to seal. Ink bottom edge and add ribbon if desired. |
Doily Mask
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Apply acrylic paint to panel using the edge of doily as a mask. |
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Lift edge to reveal unique design. Repeat if desired. |
Painted Doily
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Paint remaining surface of doily mask (from above) with acrylic paint. |
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Trim into sections and adhere to front of card. |
Inspired? You can pick up
more doilies in our online store. Have fun!
Have a creative day!
Karen
OH Karen, just love the tutorial for the different ways to use the doilies. They are just darling and the way the ones used as a mask then become the artwork on the final card, GENIUS!
ReplyDeleteVery nice techniques
ReplyDeleteGreat use of these cute doilies....they are fun to play with. I also fit that sentient to a "t"....
ReplyDeleteI think you might be the first (and only?) person to catch that, Diana! ;0)
DeleteLove these techniques! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove the cards, great way to dress them up
ReplyDeleteMy mother could grow silk flowers - wish I had her green thumb. Thanks for sharing these techniques
ReplyDeleteBeautiful doilies and great technique. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the plant-killer sentiment. I am that person, too.
ReplyDeleteYeah! I had suggested doilies and here they are :) So many cute techniques.
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