The other day I wrote about finding a bunch of paper doilies at the thrift store. I have some plans for a lot of them but I have so many I wanted to come up with some more projects for them. While I was preparing for my last craft show I was looking at a book page wreath I had done and thinking about my paper doilies…..and it hit me! A paper doily wreath!
Once I was finally able to tackle this project I gathered up my supplies:
A bunch of paper doilies (I ended up only using the smaller ones)
Half of a foam wreath form (From the $1 store and split in two)
Ribbon (I used a satin ribbon in a cream color)
Hot Glue
I wrapped the cut wreath form in the ribbon, gluing as I went along. This will serve as the base for your wreath.
Here’s a little tutorial on how I rolled up my doilies (This is also how I roll my sheet music or book pages for wreaths):
I grab both sides of the doily and use my left hand to come over the top of my right hand. I twist the doily as I come around into a cone shape. You may need to tighten or loosen your roll, just depending on the look you are going for. Don’t stress if you need to unroll it and practice a little bit before you get the hang of it. Once you do, it’s pretty easy!
Once I had a big pile of doily cones I started gluing them to the ribbon covered wreath form. I used hot glue to attach each cone to the wreath. I tried to have all of the cones meet up evenly in the middle of the wreath by using a small round glass in the center. I ended up doing two layers of doilies because I liked how full and beautiful it looked!
I cut the middle out of another large doily to glue into the center of the wreath. This helps cover any imperfections in the middle and adds a little more detail.
Just look at all that lacey detail, it’s so graceful and pretty!!! It’s very shabby chic and full of feminine details! I could see it in a little girls room or in a French cottage. It’s so dreamy, I think I have a wreath crush!!!
Do you recognize the window? It’s from this post! I decided to add burlap to the back on the window and put it up on the wall. This way it adds some color to the wall and really makes the window pop!!!
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This is so pretty; would be great for a bridal/baby shower 🙂
How absolutely beautiful. Pinning this on Pinterest! xo
So pretty!
Wow its amazing how some paper doilies can look so beautiful i love it thanks for sharing the tutorial. im having a giveaway pop over to twiggstudios.blogspot.com to check it out xx
Beautiful! I’ve seen lots of book page wreaths done this way but I love how you think outside the box!
WOW so pretty! I have always wondered how you make those!
Thanks for the tips! I was going to try my hand at a rolled wreath tomorrow and now I’ll know how to do it without all the mess ups! Newest follower here 🙂
Erica
threeoclockwinds.blogspot.com
I’m pretty much in love with your wreath. I’m pinning it and will for sure be making one soon! Thanks so much for the idea and tutorial!
Brie from darlingdoodles.blogspot.com
I love this and can’t wait to try it!!!
I love this! I can’t wait to try it!
Hi this looks awesome! what size is the small paper Dollie you used? thanks 🙂
I’m not 100% sure…I think they were around 6in.
the second row would have been pretty a bit smaller if you wished. I think you did a great job
What an easy and beautiful idea! How about putting a small bunch of flowers in the center and hanging them from a ribbon loop on the ends of the pews for a wedding?
BEATIFFUL//
this is gorgeous!
thank you for puting up your tutorials so kind of you to chare
this is gorgeous!
thank you for puting up your tutorials so kind of you to share
This is so pretty!! What size of foam wreath did you use??
Here is the wreath form I used: http://www.dollartree.com/toys/Craft-Supplies/Green-Foam-Rings/629c1102c1102p62566/index.pro?method=search
This is so pretty! What size of foam wreath did you use