The word "doily" just sounds old and musty, doesn't it? In reality, they're small little works of art that can be found all over at local thrift stores and estate sales. After we mentioned using them as wall art yesterday, we thought a proper roundup was in order to showcase their true modern beauty. Here are 7 ways to put them to use and get them out of the linen closet!
Simply coat them in a fabric stiffener and make them into any shape you want—stacked, layered, sewn together—the list is endless!
Items Bolded Below Are Pictured Above
1. Green Style: DIY Doily Table Runner
2. DIY Lace Doily Vase
3. Inspiration: Framed Doilies
4. Delightful Doily Inspiration!
5. Look! Lace Tablecloths as Curtains
6. Hot or Not? Doily Lighting by Caitlin Holcomb
7. Make Your Own Custom Doily Wall Art
Do you have another great use for them? Share below!
(Images: As Linked Above)
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love the runner on that rustic table, totally softens up the table and "un-grannys" the runner at the same time! What a crisp pop of white!
Going to make one of those vases ASAP!
Cool, I just found some doilies and was trying to figure out a way to use them in the room I'm redecorating on budget by using stuff I already have.
sorry, the one on the sofa looks like a creeping mold infestation. Others are pretty, tho.
"In reality, they're small little works of art..."
Small little???? Eek!
Okay, it's not home fashion but I have to share this exceedingly cool doily wedding dress! Definately a fresh and modern take on using a doily.
http://makinglifeup.blogspot.com/2010/07/love-this-dress.html
I do absolutely love the vase!!!