If you follow the wedding blogging scene, you’ve probably already been inundated with more Valentine’s Day inspiration than you can healthily handle, but we couldn’t resist adding a dash of our own sweetness into the mix. We think old Saint Valentine, who was imprisoned for performing secret weddings, would approve. This charmingly simple craft, created by the always-inspiring Polly Conway, is a cinch to make and can easily be adapted for wedding décor purposes.
How better to celebrate Valentine’s Day than with that traditional bit of lace: the paper doily! Here’s a way to add a bit of delicate color to these inexpensive treats; you’ll want to hang this banner year-round. You can also use these doilies as they were meant to be used—underneath cookies, cupcakes, or cocktails on the special day!
Supplies needed:
1.Paper doilies
2. Heart or other themed stamp
3. Ink pad
4. Watercolors
5. Paintbrush
6. Baker’s twine
Step 1: Stamp each doily and let dry for a minute or two.
Step 2: Begin painting a doily with a single shade, adding less water for saturated color or lots for a light wash. Just go for it! Watercolors are very forgiving. Alternate with two or three different colors. The doilies will be pretty damp at this point; let them dry for at least 20 minutes.
Step 3: Once the doilies are dry, weave a length of baker’s twine through the doilies’ top holes. Repeat until you have a banner! Hang with washi tape or pins.
This is such a cute idea!