I just realized I never posted the final stories from my little stint with YOU/Huisgenoot magazine last year. I did two craft stories and I am sure (touch wood) it is safe to show it by now.
The first was on doilies, reinventing the old favourite in todays day and age;)
I did do a post while I was prepping, you can have a look here.
So, this is what I did in the end: (published in the September 23rd issue of You and Huisgenoot)
1. Easy to make vase
Kids can easily make a vase more special for mom by adding a doily and a picture or note.
2. Add a personal touch to gift bags and presents Add flair to giftwrapping by using spraypaint over doily stencils / gluing colourful doilies on plain wrapping paper or using doilies as cupcake holders.
3. Wall clockYou can buy clock mechanics and hands from most arts and craft shops.
- Stencil a doily pattern or glue a paper doily to a painter's canvas (painted in the colour of your choice).
- Make a small hole in the exact center of the canvas and connect the hands!
4. BasketsSoak a crocheted doily in liquid starch, wring out the excess and place the doily over an upside-down glass bowl (covered in wax paper). Allow to dry for a day or two.
5. Wall decorations
String together doily halves or attach them to a length of ribbon to make a sash or bunting. You can also make angels or flowers from the doilies. For angels - also great for xmas trees
- cut doilies in half
- use one half as wings and fold other half into a cone for the body
- add a pretty button for its head.
6. Cosy cushionsCustomise a scatter cushion by hand stitching a crocheted doily onto it.
7. StencilUse a doily as a stencil and turn your canvas shopping bag into something unique.
- stick the paper doily in place with double sided tape or adhesive spray
- gently paint over the stencil with fabric paint
- leave paint to dry and peel off paper
- you can also add buttons or badges to your design
and there you go! a few ideas to use doilies in the modern home:)
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