DIY: Doilie Gift Bow

Got gifts? ...Now wrap them with a with a beautiful handmade bow made out of doilies!!

 

You will need:

4 Doilies (8" diameter)

Staples

Clear Tape

What to do:

1. Take 2 doilies and pair them together.

2. Fold them in half.

3. Crinkle the bottom with 3 mini folds.

4. Seal the mini folds with a staple.

 5. Open the doilies apart as if you're trying to form a flower.

6. Repeat all steps with the other 2 doilies.

7. Use clear tape to attache them together or directly to your gift!!

In less than 5 minutes... you get a Beautiful Vintage Inspired Bow!

Enjoy!!

*Next week I will share more ideas on how to use doilies for your Holiday's Decor!!

xoxo

String-Light "Wall" Tree with Felt Star Ornaments

No time for decorating? or just have an empty wall that needs some sparkle before your Holiday Party?

Recreate this beautiful Wall Tree from Martha Stewart's Crafts

To create one, use adhesive hooks (four along the bottom, one at the top) to hang lights in the shape of a Christmas tree. Felt star ornaments add to the twinkle effect -- ivory and white are particularly chic, but you can make them in any color.

Tools and Materials

• Star templates
• Wool felt, 18 by 18 inches, by Ecrue, purlsoho.com
• Ribbon
• Mini white lights, 2 1/2-inch spacing, 50-light strand (used for tree's interior), christmaslightsetc.com
• Mini white lights, 2 1/2-inch spacing, 100-light strand (used for tree's perimeter), christmaslightsetc.com
• Adhesive mini hooks, in Clear, by Command, createforless.com
• Floral wire

Felt Star Ornament How-To
1. Print star template.
2. Iron 2 pieces of felt together with iron-on fusible interfacing.
3. Trace star onto felt, and cut out.
4. Sew a loop of ribbon through the top of each star, and hang on tree with floral wire.


Read more at Marthastewart.com: String-Light "Wall" Tree with Felt Star Ornaments - Martha Stewart Crafts

Enjoy!!

xoxo